Detailed: 2009 BMW E92 M3 Silverstone Metallic

I had the chance to detail this beautiful E92 M3. I've been itching to detail one of these for a long time and I finally got the chance to. After deciding between; Autobalm, Collinite 845, Powerlock, or Autoglym HD I consulted Ken (911Fanatic) to see which would look best. Sure enough his advice was right, although I only applied one coat, it looked amazing on this colour. I'm normally not a fan of silver, but this silver after powerlock looked incredibly wet and deep. Wheels weren't bad at all, just a pain getting into the spaces in the actual spokes. I ended wedging an MF in there and flossing in between lol... Felt great after this detail, owner let me take my time and I did the best job possible. Finally a nice day so the pics came out great.

Wash:
- 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
- Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
- EuroW Sheepskin Washmitt (lower body panels)
- Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash
- Optimum No Rinse
- Zep Citrus
- Raceglaze Brush (Emblems)
- Raceglaze Drying Towel
- Chemical Guys Miracle Dryer
- Leaf Blower

Clay:
- Riccardo Blue Clay
- Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution

Wheels/Tires:
- Zep Citrus 3:1
- Zep Purple 3:1 (tires)
- Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
- Laitner Wheel Brush
- Meguiars Tire Brush
- Sponge
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Interior:
- Ridgid WD1450 Shop Vac w/ Detailing Accessory Kit
- Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner
- Lexol Leather Conditioner
- 303 Aerospace Protectant
- Chemical Guys Window Cleaner
- RagShack Window WW
- Wal-Mart MFs
- Lambswool duster

Exhaust:
- P21S Polishing Soap
- #0000 Steel Wool
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Engine Bay:
- Zep Citrus 3:1
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- FK108 Protectant
- MF Applicator Pad
- Pressure Washer

Windows:
- Collinite 845
- Zymol Applicator
- Chemical Guys 70/30 Towels

Trim:
- 303 Aerospace Protectant
- MF Applicator Pad

Last Step Protection:
- Menzerna Powerlock
- DD Yellow Applicator Pad
- Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2

Camera:
- Nikon D3000
- Nikkor 18-55mm

Befores:






gunk in the emblem














Exhaust befores






Wheels










More grime


Wax residue










Interior wasn't bad at all














Door Jambs


Trunk Jambs cleaned up




Right side polished, left side unpolished


Afters!










Never seen a silver shine like this!




CF Roof




























Wheels after












Exhaust after a good polish and some Blackfire Metal Sealant












Interior










Door Jambs all cleaned up






Thanks for looking!

 

Nice dude!! How did you clean the engine?

 

Thanks bro, I'm sending you a PM

 

nice Brendan! that silver looks awesome!

 

great job as always Brendan! The silver just glows!! Now I know what to use best with silver cars.

Can you also share how did you clean the engine?

 

No need to thank me, Ken (911Fanatic) recommended Powerlock. I was personally going to use Collinite 845

 

looking great! nice work!

 

I really like the engine bay, how did you do that?
any huge difference between using fk108 or 303 on engine bay?

 

Thanks!

Thanks, pretty much degrease it, agitate, and apply the dressing

 

Nice job on that there! icture:

 

thanks! owner was very pleased

 

Nicely done...Awesome photo's too boot :thumb:

 

thanks! In all honesty most were shot in Auto mode. For me and most people that is good enough. So I can't take all the credit lol

 

Very very nice work!

 

very nice work

sad about the rust on the gas tank and looks like rust creaping in around the hinge bolts for the trunk. :shrug:

 

Yeah it definitely is, but thankfully it's not to noticeable from the outside when it's closed.

Thanks Dave! Means a lot coming from a pro like you:worship2: