LF Correction: BMW 540 IT Metallic Black with Buffer Swirling

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Woob, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. Woob

    Woob Jedi Nuba

    540TI with the case of rotary buffer swirling from a bodyshop. Opted for a 1 step correction since this vehicle is a daily driver and goes through a fair amount of work. Under halogens the buffer swirls were not shown, so in sunlight it was revealed to be more microscopic in action. Paint reads still averaged around 130 at the end of the session.

    Wheels - Sonax Wheel Cleaner / Optimum Power Clean various brushes.

    Tires – Optimum OptiBond

    Wash – Bath with Optimum Wash, Power Clean – Pre Wash/Prep Paint.

    Decontamination – Nanoskin Towel, Optimum No Rinse

    Polish – M105 & D300 via DA MF Megs Pad

    Wax – Optimum GPS with Green 5.5, OptiSeal, Optimum Car wax

    Wheels - OptiSeal

    Various Products: AutoFinesse Revive, GR 40 Trim Cleaner. Optimum OptiClean

    Before
    OK from a distance
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    Wait, first sign of damage.
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    Microscopic damage over all the car obviously from a rotary. None of it showed up via halogens.
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    Never accept this.
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    Lots of potential
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    During - Day 1 finish, looking decent just needs sun to inspect and see if there is any residue.
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    After - Decent 1 step approach for a daily driver.
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  2. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    That car is stunning, I love these style BMW's such a classic look, way to make it look mint.
     
  3. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    i love when the finish on the BMW's is done right. The paint so crystal clear and their metallic flakes always pop like crazy! Fantastic work on taking those buffer trails out and taking that finish up a notch!
     
  4. Andy6228

    Andy6228 Birth of a Detailer

    Nice job!
     
  5. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Great work ... big fan of this touring model.
     
  6. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Looks great nice work!
     
  7. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Great job. That kombi looks stunning!
     
  8. Woob

    Woob Jedi Nuba


    Thanks all. Kombi?
     
  9. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Gorgeous detail on a beautiful estate!
     
  10. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Kombi/Combi (car style), an estate car, also known as a station wagon
     

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