08 BMW M3 paint correction and Opti-Guard Coating

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by GoFast908Z, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    Client picked up this M3 after his last one was totaled by a hit and run driver. Thankfully the offender's license plate left a perfect imprint on the body so he was quickly tracked down. After picking this gorgeous M3 up and enjoying a few track days he contacted me for a correction detail. After looking it over we decided on a 90%+ correction and coating with Optimum's Opti-Guard. Over 30 hours went into this one and over 95% defect removal was achieved.



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    Paint was very thin all over the car. Have seen similar readings on numerous BMWs lately. This was one of the higher readings on the car.

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    My DSLR camera battery had died so an iPhone pic had to do for this seriously thin reading.... Thankfully the defects here were minimal here and corrected with no measurable decrease in clear coat thickness.

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    After a battery charge my DSLR was back up for some more photos.

    Some nasty deep scratches


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    Here are some before/after shots and 50/50 shots.

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    Looking better....but still a long way to go yet...

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    After medium polishing on the hood, the paint was inspected out in the sun

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    Hard water spots plagued the back end and lower rockers. Coupled with swirls and RIDS

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    Working with the awesome Mirka BP sourced out from Mr. Buff Daddy, Kevin Brown.

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    After compounding....

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    Fully corrected. Final polishing to be carried out. Tires scrubbed pretty good at the track.

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    Medium polishing step completed

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    Trunk fully corrected safely down to the edge

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    Final polishing completed

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    The sun would be set by the time the coating was completed so these were the only sun shots

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    Chip repair was carried out with a steady hand and careful application with a fine tip artist's brush

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    Even though the tires were about to be replaced with new ones (track day usage), I couldn't let it go without properly stripping the tires before dressing them.

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    Powdercoated wheels were cleaned up with Chemical Guys Matte Detailer. Cleaned the multi-spoke wheels nicely and left a nice finish behind.

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    Fully coated and dialed in. Final pics

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    ......On the way to drop off at client's home, stopped for a couple more quick pics, with just a little brake dust from the drive.

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    Thanks for viewing!
     
  2. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    nice work
     
  3. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Ive been using that matte detailer as of late, its a great product.

    Love that blue, great work
     
  4. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Great work Jeff.

    -Kody-
     
  5. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Wonderful work!
     
  6. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Great job Jeff!
     
  7. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Great job Jeff. That thing was rough.
     
  8. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Wow! Great work car looks amazing.
     
  9. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

  10. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Very nice work!! The color looks amazing.
     
  11. boredstudent3

    boredstudent3 Wax on..Wax off

    nice jeff.

    garage looks clean as well.
     
  12. sullysdetailing

    sullysdetailing DB Pro Supporter

  13. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Lots of good correction here- great work.
     

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