X3 Detailing 101 ( pictures)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Frankastic, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    Hi guys

    I have an X3 in for minor paint correction. The paint was pretty sorry and the goal was to remove 50%+ paint defects. The interior was not bad...just wipe down and vacuum was all that it needed.

    here's the process

    • Clean wheels & tires, tar and iron removal
    • Foam with OPC via Kranzle k1120T + Foam cannon
    • 2BM wash, followed with Tar & Iron removal
    • Clay bar treatment
    • IPA wipedown, blow and towel dried
    • Masking tape
    • Polished with GG 5in & 3in DA polishers via Uber green pad with Menz powerfinish
    • Rewash- IPA wipedown- Paint cleanse with CG Blacklight
    • 3 coats of Opti-seal
    • Interior wipedown and vacuum
    • Dress tires, seal wheels with Opti-seal
    • Cleanse glass with DG105 and clean with AF crystal

    Video


    [video=youtube;vg_mIPJ0rsM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg_mIPJ0rsM[/video]


    well here's the 101 pictures...

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    Thanks for looking!!
    Please feel free to question or comment!
     
  2. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Excellent Franki! Nice 50/50's too.
     
  3. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    that's nice man. Looks good. Is that your fixed location or are you mobile using that van outside?
     
  4. bmwdetailer

    bmwdetailer Virgin Detailer

    Looks great! The pictures tell the story and the amount work that went into the detail.
     
  5. pokerfad

    pokerfad Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Nice job! You definitely achieved greater than 50% correction. Have you tried any of the nanoskin products in lieu of clay bar? If so what are your opinions on them compared to ole' fashioned clay?
     
  6. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    Thanks Brain!

    Thanks! It's my fixed location

    Thank you! It took 2 days

    Thanks! I do my best. I haven't tried any Nanoskin products yet, but have heard good things about it. I just have so much clays...that it would be a waste not to use them :)
     
  7. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    [video=youtube;vg_mIPJ0rsM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg_mIPJ0rsM[/video]

    in case 101 pictures isn't enough...The video has extra footage LOL
     
  8. Gale Force

    Gale Force Obsessive Detailer

    Nicely done. Great job.
     
  9. cu2mike

    cu2mike DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work Franki! Car looks fantastic!
     

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