DetailersDomain.com fixes a Santorini Blue BMW M3 - last step Auto Finesse Illusion Show Car Wax

We got a call from Matt Stellas (aka mfatuation) shortly after Bimmerfest requesting a paint correction for this very special Santorini Blue M3. Apparently during transport back home to NJ, the car wash wiped down incorrectly. Take a look at the exterior paint correction.

We also opted for Auto Finesse Illusion due to its show car status.

Enjoy!

Exterior

- Wheels were cleaned and prepped for Auto Finesse Mint Rims
- Tires cleaned with Sonax Multi Star
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with Auto Finesse Avalanche in the Uber Foam Cannon
- Clayed with the New Uber Yellow Poly Clay and NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Compound - Menzerna Fast Gloss FG400
- Final Polish - Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6
- Last step - Auto Finesse Illusion Show Car Wax
- Inspection with Fenix, Brinkmann, and natural sunlight
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned and polished

Products used
Auto Finesse Avalanche
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Sonax Multi Star Multi Purpose Cleaner
Auto Finesse Iron Out
NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt
Uber Yellow Poly Clay Bar
Meguiar's M101
Menzerna Fast Gloss FG400
Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6
Auto Finesse Tripple
Auto Finesse Illusion Show Car Wax
Adam's Super VRT
Auto Finesse Mint Rims
Auto Finesse Mercury Metal Polish

Tools Used
Uber Microfiber Towels
Uber Super Drying Towel
Rupes LHR 21ES
Rupes LHR 15ES
Rupes LHR 75
Surbuf Pad
Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Pads
Uber Foam Buffing Pads
Wheel Woolies
Über Boar's Hair Brush
EZ-Detail Brush

Here is the much awaited video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khWWVKKWegA&feature=share&list=UUC0yUZXAbtH1BIj2ZU1z9aQ

Before shots














Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action



Wheels were brushed then rinsed



Decon

Auto Finesse Iron Out used prior to NanoSkin Autoscrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt and Clay Bar



Foaming with Auto Finesse Avalanche and washed down with and Uber Yellow Wash Sponge followed by the NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt








Drying with an Uber Super Drying Microfiber Towel


the imperfections on the paint

bird droppings




paint measurements taken


masking the car


Rupes Bigfoot action shot





Removal of compounds and polish with an Uber Microfiber towel


Surbuf pad used to remove the bird etching with Meg's M101 and Menzerna FG400


Following it up with the Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Pad and Menzerna FG400


Getting into some of the tight spots


50/50 shot


Before rear deck


After rear deck



Before rear bumper


After rear bumper



Before rear bumper


Before side skirt


After side skirt





After compound and polishing


Auto Finesse Tripple followed by Auto Finesse Illusion for that show car shine






After shots


























Hope you enjoyed this one.

 

Wow! What a gorgeous combination of color and parts. That M3 is awesome. Looks so good after the clean up too.

 

Excellent work!

 

thanks guys!

 

Great job again Phil and crew !!

 

Top notch work, Phil. That thing looks incredible!

 

Beautiful! Love the color, but I am bias.........lol

 

Awesome job and write up.

 

Super work Phil, one of my favorite colors. And as always: the more BBS goodness, the better.

 

That car is so badass ....great work Phil..

 

thanks guys!

 

wow.... I love that car. Well done boys

 

looking good as always

 

thanks guys!

 

very nice work, thanks

 

Phil,

have a quick question or two for you....how careful were you with the wheels? what did you use to clean them with? there a few different options with the bbs e88 motorsport wheel, I am just curious if these gold ones had the aluminium lip or not? the lips appears to be the same finish as the rim centre.... being a true motorsport wheel, I am curious was the finish was like, is it clear coated for the centre's and then the lips are left un-cleared?

thanks for your help and any info you could provide....

 

they are the aluminum rims in gold.

 

Phil,

thank you, so what would you recommend in terms of a wheel cleaner? what is safe to use on aluminium wheels....would a wheel cleaner (example, sonax full effect) be ok or would an APC be better? I guess I am looking for the safest option, yet something that is still strong enough to clean...

 

we used sonax full effect on them, they are clear coated.