Darkstar752 Detailed: BMW X3

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Darkstar752, Jul 6, 2009.

  1. Darkstar752

    Darkstar752 Horizon Detailing

    This BMW X3 was a client of mine that I got while I was down at my beach house. The paint was in incredibly good condition when I got there, I was very surprised. It was weird because the paint was in great condition, but everything else wasn't. The rims were coated in brake dust on the outside, but in the barrel it was just straight black. This is just an extensive wash, wax, and interior. I didn't even need to clay the car, there were barely any swirls on it, maybe there is finally a good dealership detailer. The interior was all kind of messed up and I spent quite a while cleaning it up.

    Sorry about no befores, I forgot my camera and ended up having to borrow a real crappy camera from one of my family members down at the shore.

    Wash:
    Meguiar's Gold Class
    Sheepskin Wash Mitt
    Two Bucket Method w/ Grit Guard
    Meguiar's Wheel Brightener
    Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss after waxing

    Wax:
    Collinite 915
    Uber Red Applicator

    Interior:
    Leather Masters Strong Cleaner
    Leather Masters Vital Conditioner
    Leather Masters Protection Cream
    Uber Blue Applicator
    Vacuum
    Meg's APC+
    Folex
    303 Aerospace

    Misc:
    Various Wheel Brushes
    Various Uber and CG Microfibers
    NXT 2.0 in Jambs
    303 on trim
    Stoner's More Shine Tire Shine
    Poorboy's wheel sealant on rims
    Stoner's IG on Windows


    Onto the pics, afters only sorry:

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    Thanks for Reading! :mounty:
     
  2. J BELL

    J BELL Nuba Guru

    Nice job sir!
     
  3. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Great job
     
  4. Darkstar752

    Darkstar752 Horizon Detailing

    Thanks guys!
     
  5. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Looks beautiful! Well done!!!
     
  6. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Nice job.
     
  7. Darkstar752

    Darkstar752 Horizon Detailing

    Thanks man :)

    So I have a question for you guys, what do you guys use on the matte black pillars? I would just wipe them down with quick detailer to get them clean, but it was a pain in the ass because they seemed to spot up really easy everytime I would wash it, 303 would streak and I didn't try waxing it. Suggestions?
     
  8. Darkstar752

    Darkstar752 Horizon Detailing

    oh BTW man, thank you so much for the MS!!! I cannot thank you enough for that sample of Ultra gloss, it blew me away on how much it renews a dirty cars look right back to freshly detailed. I didn't get around to trying out the Envirosheild yet, but I can't wait. I'll be sure to pay it forward someday man, many, many thanks :worship2:

    I used the Ultragloss as a way of pulling off the extra oils from the Collinite on this car, since distilled water wasn't really getting off the wax holograms I guess they would be called. They came right off after the wash, and it made the car look even better.
     
  9. Asphalt Rocket

    Asphalt Rocket Nuba Guru

    Nice job, darkstar752.
     
  10. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    Nice man, very nice indeed!
    I would love to see the before pics tho...
     
  11. Darkstar752

    Darkstar752 Horizon Detailing

    Yea, I know I should have taken some :sorry:

    Don't worry, I got a 2009 E320 on Wensday though. Listen to this, the owner had her windshield scratched going through an automated car wash and paid 800 dollars for a new one (well insurance did, but still a hassle), and she hasn't been to a car wash since. When I talked to her, she said the wheels were looking really black, and it's booked for a full detail so I'll be sure to take some befores, during, and afters for ya :mounty: The only thing is is that it's silver so swirls might be hard to capture.
     

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