2008 BMW X5 4.8i Detail

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by bretster, Sep 23, 2011.

  1. bretster

    bretster Birth of a Detailer

    This was a rather quick job, time restrained to 6 hours. I got the most i could out of the time i had and this was the first time I used the PE14, no correction today though. Man, this machine is awesome but the makita still is on top, i haven't used the PE14 enough to decide. Oh well, here's my write up, enjoy :)

    What was done:
    - Before pictures
    - Wheels hit with Sonax full effect and meguiars wheel brightener
    - Tires treated with Adams APC and prima nero
    - Engine treated with in and out spray
    - exterior wash using lusso auto bathe and foam gun w/ CG MSii
    - door jambs cleaned as well as hood and trunk jambs
    - Prima nero on undercarriage
    - clayed entire exterior including windows
    - taped up
    - 2 step - menz sip -> menz super finish -> menz powerlock
    - rubber and vinyl cleaned w/ In and Out, Prima nero
    - exhaust tips cleaned and polished with 3m metal polish
    - windows clayed again and cleaned with prima clarity
    - wheels polished with meguiars wheel polish

    Interior:
    - leather cleaned with lexol
    - vacuum
    - trims treated with prima nero and in n out spray
    - interior glass cleaned with clarity

    Products used:
    Exterior wash:
    - Lusso auto bath
    - Gilmour Foam gun w/ CG MaxiSuds
    - Uber wool wash mitt
    - Blue microfiber wash mitt
    - Uber super drying microfiber towel
    - Prima nero on undercarriage

    Engine:
    - Adams In n out spray

    Interior:
    - Lexol Cleaner and Conditioner
    - Uber leather cleaning brush
    - In n out and Prima Clarity and Nero to clean the trims

    Paint correction:
    - Porter Cable PC 7424XP
    - Flex PE-14
    - Uber green and orange 6.5 pads
    - Menz superfinish
    - Menz SIP
    - Menz Powerlock

    Onto the pictures :)
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    after sip
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  2. bretster

    bretster Birth of a Detailer

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    engine dressed
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    pillars polished
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    crazy reflections
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    prima nero dressing the wheels
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    Prima clarity is by far my favorite window cleaner ever. removes any window imperfections without streaks (with the correct microfiber) and it's very affordable. highly recommended
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  3. bretster

    bretster Birth of a Detailer

    finally finished, quick reflections while there is a little sun left :)
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    this is an example of sonax and megs wheel brightener WITHOUT any agitation
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    and a bonus, my work about 6 hours later while looking for a defender :p
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    thanks for looking :)
     
  4. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

  5. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Who are the guys that keep starting at the car?
     

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