BMW 8 Series V12 Paint Correction and Opti Coat

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by dsmith2013, Mar 1, 2014.

  1. dsmith2013

    dsmith2013 Virgin Detailer

    This car had been "detailed" previously, but the owner brought it to me because he wasn't happy with the condition.


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    Liquid wax everywhere.


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    Started the wash off with the wheels.


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    Strip wash.


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    Clay was picking up some contaminants.


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    Condition of the paint.


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    On to the polishing.


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    Same spot, just with different lighting. You can see a good amount of color change.


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    50/50 shot of the hood, but I ended up going back and compounding and repolishing the hood, roof, and trunk lid to remove the deep water etching that is giving the paint that rough look.


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    Driver's door before.


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    During.


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    After.


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    Rear bumper 50/50.


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    Tail lights 50/50.


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    All the carpets were pretreated, agitated, and extracted.


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    Just to show you how much dirt was removed from the interior.


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    After applying Opti Coat and curing overnight.


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    Thanks for checking it out.
     
  2. CG6Lemon

    CG6Lemon New Member

    Very nice car. What correction process did you use for this car?






    Limny
     
  3. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Awesome work ... is it a true CSI model?
     
  4. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    great write up, thanks for sharing I liked the 50/50 shots.
     
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  5. Tire Shredder

    Tire Shredder Jedi Nuba

    i want this car badly. you made it look great!
     
  6. dsmith2013

    dsmith2013 Virgin Detailer

    Yes, and from what I understand there were very few made.
     
  7. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    my god that car is gorgeous...and even more thanks to your great work on it. droolin a bit here
     
  8. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Just goes to show that a detailer is not a detailer is not a detailer! Wonderful work. I bet the owner was thrilled.
     

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