2006 BMW 330i

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Pats300zx, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    This is a detail of a 2006 BMW 330i. Thankfully the client was able to drop the car off to me to work on over two days since the weather was not cooperating here in the East. High heat and humidity and thunderstorms. The client requested a one step polish (exterior only). I couldn't let him drive his car home with a dirty interior so I cleaned it up for him free of charge. Just a simple vac and wipe down.

    Day One:

    Foam with Meguiars NXT Wash Soap and CG CWG
    Wash with 2 bucket method and Ultima Wash Soap
    Clean wheels with Eagle One A to Z
    Clean wells and tires with Eagle One Tire and Rubber Cleaner
    Clay with Meguiars White Clay

    The wheels on these BMW's are making me want to invest in some Megs Wheel Brightner. So hard to clean the inner barrels.

    Day Two:

    I started the day very early at about 8AM and the humidity was already at 85% so I knew it was not going to be a good "Menzerna Day" I went through some of my polishes and decided to try 1Z HGP. It performed flawlessly removing about 90-95% of the marring. The key I found is to work it at very low rpms (900-1200 max). I was surprised on how well it did. The clear coat on this car must have been soft.

    Polish with 1Z HGP via Makita 9227 and 3M black waffle weave pad.
    LSP=Wolfgang 3.0 sealant
    Exhaust polished with Meguiars Hot Rims Chrome Polish and 0000 steel wool.
    Tires dressed with Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Dressing
    Wheel wells dressed with Street Appeal Tire Dressing

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    This is what I had to contend with as soon as the detail was done. I had to clean up the car twice with the storms. At least the client got to see the car clean when he picked it up :)

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  2. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    nice work. you dont live to far from me.
     
  3. Dust2Glory

    Dust2Glory Nuba Guru

    i dont see any pics
     
  4. yukonon22

    yukonon22 Wax on..Wax off

    nice work
     
  5. ///M LifeStyle

    ///M LifeStyle Birth of a Detailer

    nice work!
     
  6. zoomzoom mazda5

    zoomzoom mazda5 Wax on..Wax off

    Wow Pats, for a one step job it looks awesome! Awesome shine!:thumb:
     
  7. Charlies02GLS

    Charlies02GLS Jedi Nuba

    Nice job!

    What are you currently using to clean wheels (tool-wise)?
     
  8. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    EZ Detail Brush, Ace Powersticks, Swissvax brushes..
     
  9. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Well done vehicle looks great, that picture of the rain looks good though :thumb:

    I agree not bad for a single pass :applause2:
     
  10. richy

    richy Guest

    Pat..the car looks great! What a piss off with the weather!! Nice shots of it too.
     
  11. ///M LifeStyle

    ///M LifeStyle Birth of a Detailer

    the rain is a killer!!!
     
  12. Todd

    Todd Banned

    Nice job mi amigo
     

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