Detailer's Domain: 1998 540i Sport/Lusso

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by detailersdomain, May 26, 2009.

  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    This was my customers daily driver that's in great mechanical shape however the paint was another story. At pickup the car looked cleaned but after further inspection at the shop I noticed a ton of sap on the car as its parked outside under a tree. Sap was on the paint as well as all over the windows. Let's say we threw out a the clay bar after this one. The car has never been properly polished in its 11 years on the road. So I went at this one with Power Gloss, PO203, and finished with PO85RD, since I haven't been giving Lusso any love lately I decided to finish off with it on this detail and I was very very happy with the results.

    As for the interior it was in great shape, a vac, and interior wipe down with the usually got it looking clean again.

    As for the engine that was another story, P21S Total Autowash was used to clean it up and Black Wow and Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care was used to treat the rubber.

    Products Used:
    Exterior:
    Lusso Auto Bath in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
    Swissvax Paint Rubber and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for clay lube
    Einszett Spray Wax
    Power Gloss"]Menzerna Power Gloss[/URL]
    The Uber Menzerna PO203S/PO85RD Kit
    Menzerna Top Inspection
    Lusso Oro

    Wheels and Tires
    Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit
    Replaced Swissvax Pneu on this one for Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care

    Interior and Glass
    Lusso Glass Polish
    Leather Master Strong Cleaner
    Leather Master Vital
    Einszett Cockpit
    Einszett Plastic/Vinyl Cleaner
    Swissvax Pneu Brush
    Swissvax Detail Brush

    Engine:
    P21S Total Autowash
    Black Wow
    Einszett Vinyl/Rubber Care

    Tools:
    Infratech 5300
    Brinkmann MaxFire
    Metabo PE12-175
    Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
    The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
    Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
    Uber Drying Towels

    Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun

    Before Shots you can clearly see the scratches/swirls/defects
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    Before engine shots:
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    Prep/Wash/Engine Cleaning
    We worked on the engine first, (the engine was warm to the touch)
    Using P21S and the Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush and Swissvax Wheel Brush we went to town on the engine
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    On to the car wash, using the Cam Spray Foam Canon and Cam Spray Pressure washer with Lusso Auto Bathe
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    Black wow applied to plastic engine pieces
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    Before shot of engine:
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    Final shot of engine: (pic taken before the car was rinsed down and finished)
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    Interior clean up: (sorry no pictures of the before and after)
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    Polishing pictures (before/ 50/50/ afters)
    Rear quarter before
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    50/50 of rear quarter after PG, 203, 85RD
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    Tape removed
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    Hood 50/50 shot
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    Dust after all that polishing:
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    Couple after polish shots:
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    Tape:
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    After the car was rinsed off we cleaned up the jambs with Einszett Spray Wax
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    Progress of the shop
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    After shots (the car was finished at 11:30 pm and delivered to the customer sorry no shots outside) Lusso Oro looks amazing!
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    Enjoy and thanks to Joe and Alvin for the help....

    24 man hours went into this one.
     
  2. DaveS4

    DaveS4 Jedi Nuba

    Wow what a turnaround Phil! The shop looks like it's coming along great as well.

    Just out of curiosity, what made you choose Lusso for the LSP? The finished pics look great! I might have to try it on my car once it's done. :)
     
  3. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    its a great wax for the money and you know what the results speak for itself. I guess really its a like a candy store in the shop so I just pull stuff off the shelf as I feel :):thumb:
     
  4. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Wow that Bimmer was disgusting! You definitely turned it around Phil!
     
  5. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    bro, that looks incredible! I used Lusso on my last detail, the stuff rocks! I swear it is Zymol Concours in a Lusso Jar...
     
  6. J BELL

    J BELL Nuba Guru

    Looks great Phil, looks like 203 is serving another purpose and being a great middle step
     
  7. Spyral

    Spyral DB Forum Supporter

    Amazing turn around Phil, the car looks great!
     
  8. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    what an amazing difference! Grat work, Phil, I love this 50/50 shot!

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  9. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Looks better then new. Awesome job pHil
     
  10. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Nice jobn Phil, Thanks for posting!
     
  11. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    very nice phil!
     
  12. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    damn that was horrible, good job!!
     
  13. DaveS4

    DaveS4 Jedi Nuba

    :picture::worship2:
     

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