In for full correction, 2002 BMW M5, Titanium Silver. A very forgiving color as you probably know with it's metallic flake and light silver, the process begins under proper lighting conditions to highlight defects. Also noted, this was my first full correction using the new Rupes 21 (thanks again Kevin). Also wanted to make a statement about how well this can finish down and cover a lot of area quickly as it cuts through defects like no other. 3 inch Rupes was used for the smaller tighter areas as the 21 has well, a 21mm stroke. A seriously deadly combo I must say. Vehicle was washed with foam gun/ wheels cleaned with Sonax FE/ contaminants reduced using an iron filing removal product/ /blown dry with Master Blaster( awesome tool by the way) speed prep towel to remove remaining contaminants Polishers: Rupes 21 Rupes 75 Compound: D300 M101 (in light of a "test" I wanted to show how on some colors you can definitely get away with this combination and get a great finished result) LSP: Blackfire Maxi Suds II and Citrus Foamed on using Deionized water Washed again to remove any deeper remaining grime with Schmitt Wash Mitt Sonax being washed away along with... well, dirt For the M enthusiast like myself.... Engine compartment as well as other areas steam cleaned with the Dupray Hood with some defects present 50/50 of hood (again, hard to pick up defects with camera so I apologize) some more hood defects defects removed Some deep scratches in random places needed some wet sanding to be removed Roof needed some love removed Trunk lid defects Rupes going to work 50/50 (hard to see) Roof again Removed pillars before after a few random afters deep scratch that ran a lengthy part of the door remaining deep scratch that was wet sanded away gone was able to get a few sun shots while the weather lightened up momentarily after compounding exhaust tips needed some attention.... 2 my detail. someone took something far too aggressive to the tips at one point.... ouch if you notice a faint scratch through the middle.... wet sanded away much better defects on door removed more scratches removed rear section removed (license plate area not corrected yet) license plate after random few sun shots 2 days after job ( paint is not the best to show results on ) not sure why there was a spot on the camera lense here line in hood is clear bra
no the rupes does not vibrate like the others. very smooth. ill just say the 21 was under $400 and the 75 was under $300. contact Kevin Brown for more information.
Brings a tear to my eye......................almost "Mark/Paul", doing great young(HUGE) grasshopper........................ see you in a few weeks.
