2011 BMW X5 M Sport (Alpine White)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by P1et, May 1, 2013.

  1. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    This is my new (to me) 2011 BMW X5 M Sport. I had been searching for a while for the perfect X5 and I had my heart set on an Alpine White one. Finally found one last week in Houston and picked it up on Saturday. Took half a day off on Tuesday and detailed it. There is still some stuff to do, but I at least got a good start.

    I had given her a quick wash over the weekend.
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    The fender flares had received some attention from me earlier as you can tell by the painters tape. They were a bit haggard.
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    Some issues that need to be fixed.
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    I spent about 45 minutes just cleaning this area, and polishing it by hand. Made a big difference.
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    We'll need to polish these up.
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    Leftover wax. Could not figure out how to pop that piece out.
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    Started by spraying Meg's APC in the wheel wells and cleaning those.
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    Clayed the whole car, but also used some old clay to clay the inside of the fender flares.
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    Inside, ready to be dried.
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    A doggie.
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    Polished the whole SUV with Menzerna 203S on a green Uber pad.
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    Making my way around the car.
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    I will get to these later. I needed to get the dirt from around the bolts.
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    I have replacement center caps on order.
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    These needed attention too. Cannot have dirt in the keyhole.
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    As you can see, it wasn't too bad. I took all these swirls out using the above combo.
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    Slapped a layer of Menzerna Power Lock on there. Next time, a layer of Swissvax Insignis.
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  2. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

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    Pulled her out in the full sun to check my work.
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    Much better.
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    Make a big visual difference to have the bolts cleaned.
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    I will need to touch this up with some paint.
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    Already have parts on order to get the iDrive and the plastic surrounds replaced as you can see there is some wear 'n tear...
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  3. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    Looks great P1et! Great to see someone still using 203S, I feel like this has been a lost polish for some time now with the existence of new polishing technology. 203S on a green uber pad on a rotary is by far one of the best one shot combos for moderate swirls. Really digging the ride my friends, looks killer, fantastic work.
     
  4. kyle butler

    kyle butler Birth of a Detailer

    very nice work! now i want an X5
     
  5. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    All white everything, eh Piet? Great work on this buddy, I use to work at a luxury cars and SUVs dealership and I liked to drive these more then the ranges, mercs and lexus's by far.
     
  6. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    All white fleet = Baws status, or persian mafia, take your pick.

    Now you got me wanting an X
     
  7. Kenny T

    Kenny T Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Sexy ride!!! Always wanted an X5...The M must be a beast on the rode...
     
  8. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    I wish it was an X5M my friend, but it's just a regular X5 with the M Sport package.
     
  9. Kenny T

    Kenny T Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Still and X5 ;-)


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  10. SkylineRacer13

    SkylineRacer13 Two Bucket System Washer

    Looks great
     
  11. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Looking good !!! Congrats and best of luck with it .
     
  12. richy

    richy Guest

    P1et, your new ride looks awesome. Your photography skills are just as impressive. I love this shot:


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