BMW X5 xDrive 5.0i - Great Results

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by AndyThomason, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I don't see how any one can keep up with BMW and their many variations of one model. I'm told that this particular model is the one right below the actual X5M. I can see why! It's got big arches, fat tires, and it sounds awesome. The owner was referred to me to help uncover the beautiful paint flake that was beneath all that swirling. We'll see how it goes...

    Foam wash
    Clayed
    Dried
    Masked
    Griot's 6" DA with Uber Foam Yellow Pad and Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Pad
    Menzerna FG400
    Menzerna Powerlock

    Owner was out of town for the week so I drove it home from the airport (Better than paying for parking, right?) and got started!

    The vehicle was lathered in swirl marks and also had some deeper scratches as well. Some of the more severe scratches would not come out but at least tightened up on the ends a bit. I'm still happy with the results as it's night and day in my opinion.

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    Dirty BMW wheels? Imagine that!

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    A preview of what's to come...

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    Thick suds

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    No Clay Bar pictures to show. It wasn't overly dirty except on the hood. Moving on to the inspection shots...

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    Not sure what's going on here. This was the only spot on the vehicle that was like this but it looks and felt like over spray, especially with the "tracing" effect there.

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    Moving on...

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    Let's get to work!

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    The spot there in the middle is where it looks like bird droppings sat on the paint for a good while and just etched away at the clear coat. There was no help for that unfortunately.

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    Now we're talking!

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    Tail lights were looking rough!

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    Quick shots of the interior after vacuum and wipe down...

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    Sealant wiped off and let's check out the sunshine results!

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    Loving these reflections.

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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Great work!!
     
  3. mShu7

    mShu7 Birth of a Detailer

    Fantastic job! Love your threads.
     
  4. denobd

    denobd Virgin Detailer

    awesome job..
     
  5. mharris2007

    mharris2007 Two Bucket System Washer

    Yes that is the x5 m sport addition. It is the step just below the x5 m like you said. Everything is the same as the x5m except for the engine and tranny. My wife drives this car. I love driving it too though!
     

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