Detailer's Domain: e46 M3 Carbon Black/Swissvax

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by detailersdomain, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    This was an exterior paint correction/engine detail. Great customer! What's there to say had some really bad swirls and needed to be clayed!

    Its an e46 M3 in Carbon Black. I used SIP to knock out the swirls and polished it out with PO85RD. The Last Step was Swissvax Blau Weiss.

    Products Used:
    Exterior:
    Adam's All Purpose Cleaner in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
    Adam's Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for clay lube
    Menzerna Super Intensive with the Uber Orange Pad
    Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
    Menzerna Top Inspection
    Swissvax Blau Weiss
    Einszett Spray Wax

    Wheels and Tires
    Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit

    Engine: (no photos)
    P21S Total Autowash
    Adam's VRT Diluted with Water in a Spray bottle

    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

    Prep
    Wheel being cleaned up (Swissvax Wheel Brush)
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    Cleaning the vents with P21S Total Autowash
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    Washing
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    Clay Before
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    Clay After
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    Polishing
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    After Menzerna SIP and Menzerna PO85RD
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    Side by side shots
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    Swissvax Blau Weiss
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    Afters
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    I hope you enjoyed it.
     
  2. dankfanatic

    dankfanatic Guest

    i love e46 m3s! beautiful work! :applause2:
     
  3. Asphalt Rocket

    Asphalt Rocket Nuba Guru

    Great job Phil, I love that year M3.
     
  4. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    looks great Phil, damn I love M3's
     
  5. k1msta

    k1msta Guest

    great job phil...
    never knew you was busy doing a job.. mah bad
     
  6. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    no worries on the calls.
     
  7. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Were you in a hurry doing this one?? Usually there are more pictures..still yet though, the ones you provided to us look great!! I bet they were really happy!
     
  8. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    yup correct, no time lately to get 50 plus pictures up.
    also its been raining here for 3 weeks on and off.
     
  9. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    I guess its good to be busy, I would hope its busy in a way that makes you money!!
     
  10. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Looks Good Phil, Thanks for posting!
     
  11. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    when you have someone helping its much easier to take a few more shots...

    thanks guys.
     
  12. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Looks great Phil. That is my fav black, I was close to having my stang painted that color
     
  13. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    great work, Phil! Thanks for sharing!!!
     
  14. Jelly_Bean

    Jelly_Bean Virgin Detailer

    excellent work as usual! looks great!:mounty:
     
  15. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Some nice work there!
     
  16. 75SAM

    75SAM Virgin Detailer

    Great car, great job! Thanks for sharing.
     
  17. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    niiiiiiiiiiiiice
     
  18. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Great job Phil!
     
  19. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Vehicle looks great, love the head lights :druling:
     

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