1987 BMW 3 Series with M3 Engine swap

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by psynx, May 14, 2014.

  1. psynx

    psynx Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    So a customer of mine had his car repainted, and of course the paint was covered in rotary buffing trails. Here is what the car looked like when he dropped it off...

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    I Dont have any pictures of the washing stage but list of products used
    Wash:
    Foam cannon
    CG Citrus wash n clear
    carpro merino wool mitt
    CR spotless
    2 BM+ Grit guards
    Sidekick air blaster to air dry



    Weapons of Choice for correction phase

    Flex pe 14
    Flex 3401
    Rupes 21
    buff n shine MF pads
    BnS 5.5 foam pads
    LC hybrid pads
    Meguiars 101 and 105
    Menz FG400

    Polish stage:
    Sonax Perfect Finish (not pictured)



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    Wheels and Tires:
    Sonax Full Effect
    TUF Shine brush
    various wheel woolies
    Megs APC+
    Mothers Fender Brush
    Ultima Tire and Trim for both the trim and tires
    Bouncers Looking sweet wheel wax

    Exhaust:
    Megs super degreaser
    Daytona Speed brush Jr
    Steel Wool 0000
    Optimum metal polish

    Engine:
    Wasnt too bad so i decided to go with megs APC+ and various brushes
    Megs ASD

    LSP:
    CG Black wax



    Couple of pictures during the process


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    And finally here are the Glamour shots
     
  2. psynx

    psynx Any Rag Vehicle Washer

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  3. MGEVOX

    MGEVOX New Member

    Beautiful work, way too bring it back!! Those wheels though my god.
     
  4. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Nice save! Very interesting choice on wheels and fitment.
     
  5. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    great work!
     
  6. kyle butler

    kyle butler Birth of a Detailer

    great work indeed!. I always question why people have wheel fitments like that, and improve engine power. Maybe im out of touch but isnt one contradicting the other?.
     
  7. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Great car, great motor but WTF is up with those wheels? Nice job on the detailing. Car looks awesome!
     
  8. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Sweet sweet work on the detail! And I actually don't mind the wheels, and I'm a big wheel critic. Proper 3-series.
     
  9. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Beautiful job!
     
  10. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    Damn that car got worked previously and now looks like a piece of art. Pretty sick setup for being an old school bmw
     

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