M3 correction

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by Envious Eric, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. Envious Eric

    Envious Eric Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    BMW M3 PAINT CORRECTION
    “Two steps to a much better finish”

    Received a call from a shop I do work for and he needed things done ASAP! I rearranged my schedule for the next few days and made it happen! This car was absolutely trashed from front to back, and top to bottom! Only thing I touched was the exterior as I was pressed for time on this one!

    Wash process from start to finish:
    Engine prerinse
    Engine degrease/scrub
    Engine pressure wash
    Blow Dry
    Pre-rinse paint to knock off as much dirt as possible
    Foaming of car to start the breakdown of grime
    Washed with paint protection stripping solution
    Pressure washed off
    Apply wheel cleaner
    Agitate with brushes
    Pressure wash clean
    Blow dry
    Towel dry
    Dress tires

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    Paint correction process:
    Decontaminate paint and windows with clay
    Wipe paint with alcohol to remove clay lube residue
    Tape off trim
    Test section to figure out a process
    Compound paint (once around)
    Polish paint (once around)
    Remove tape from trim
    Clean trim
    Clean paint
    Wax paint/condition trim
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    Split shot before and afters from the two steps of correction:
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    After 10 hours of non-stop work in order to get the car done ASAP.
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    Owner was very please with the final result of more corrected paint (90% scratches and swirl marks removed), and the immensely amplified gloss factor on this car! The color gleams with depth and wetness once it was completed! Its now ready to look better racing around the track!
     
  2. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    :thumb:Great work car looks unreal!
     
  3. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Looks very good. Some undercarriage spray would have finished it off!
     
  4. rjd598

    rjd598 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    That's a great turnaround. Jerez black is beautiful when taken care of
     
  5. InsanePaint

    InsanePaint Pro Detailer

    Absolutely STELLAR job buddy!! WOW!! What compounds & polishes were used??!
     
  6. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Outstanding results!
     
  7. DAC17

    DAC17 Virgin Detailer

    How could the owner have let such a great car get that badly abused??
     
  8. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice save!
     
  9. Envious Eric

    Envious Eric Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    D300 and sonax polishes!

    Thanks! It was a shocker for sure! From before to after, HUGE difference!!! This Bentley that i am finishing tomorrow will be a really big change as well!
     
  10. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    excellent
     
  11. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Nice turnaround!
     

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