Nikku Detailed: 2008 128i

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Nikku, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. Nikku

    Nikku Jedi Nuba

    Hey everyone,

    A client brought his 128i for me to detail. The car was one year old and the only main issue was huge amounts of rail dust. That was his main concern that he wanted me to look at. I also gave the car a one step polish.

    He also requested that his summers be detailed as well.

    Here are the results. I apologize for not having before and after pictures. Time was not on my side.

    Please mind the dirt in the mounted wheels. Client decided to only get his summers detailed. With the time I had I did a light detail on his winters that were mounted.

    Hope you enjoy.

    -Nikku

    Process

    Meguiars Gold Car Wash
    Stoner Invisible Glass
    Stoner Tarminator
    OPT QID
    P21S TAW
    P21S Metal Polish
    PB's Leather Stuff
    PB's Natural Stuff
    Folex
    303 Aerospace Protectant

    Summer Wheels
    P21s Wheel Cleaner
    OPT Opti-Seal
    PB's Wheelwax

    Clay:
    OPT QID as lube
    Riccardo Yellow Clay
    Riccardo Blue Clay

    Paint Correction:
    Menzerna 106FF
    Sonus Blue

    Protection:
    Opti-Seal

    LSP:
    Victoria Red Concours
    Optimum Car Wax

    Equipment:
    Defelsko P6000
    Ridgid Wet/Dry Vac
    Brinkman
    Metabo PE12-175
    PC DA
    3M Backing Plate
    Karcher Pressure Washer
    Globe 1000w Halogen x 2
    Globe 500w Halogen

    Befores

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    Rail dust and tar yuck !

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    Tarminator doing it's job.

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    Paint was healthy except for the chips.

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    Being taped up.

    Sorry about not having more befores. I just didn't have enough time to click click.

    Afters

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    These tires was a huge challenge. P21S Wheel Cleaner barely put a dent in the grime that was on the inside of the wheel. I had to use a lot of umpphhh to get most of the grime out. * I can't wait for my steamer!

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  2. Reflect

    Reflect DB Forum Supporter

    Looks good. How do you like Tarminator?
     
  3. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    excellent detail looks amazing, gotta love the 1 series although I don't think those OEM rims go well with that car
     
  4. Nikku

    Nikku Jedi Nuba

    He has 19's ready to go for the summer :) I think they look much better than the oem winters he has mounted.
     
  5. Zookie

    Zookie Jedi Nuba

    Hey good job man, are you located in GTA? do you have a Website?
     
  6. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice looking job.
     
  7. J BELL

    J BELL Nuba Guru

    The car looks great!
     
  8. Nikku

    Nikku Jedi Nuba

    Tarminator is great but like Nica has said in the past it takes a lot of it to do it's job :)
     
  9. Nikku

    Nikku Jedi Nuba

    Thanks everyone ! Let me know if you guys have tips on tackling really really soiled wheels.
     
  10. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    very nice job!
     
  11. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    That's nice that your customer already has Nikku Detailed stickers all over his car!
     
  12. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Great finish! I've been meaning to try Victoria Red.
     
  13. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Looks pretty good!
     
  14. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    NICE!! I would be very happy if it was mine.
     
  15. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    Looks incredible, nice work!
     
  16. billyblooshoes

    billyblooshoes DB Forum Supporter

    nice detail. have you tried CG Grime Reaper on very soiled wheels yet? mixed at a higher concentration it works very well.
     
  17. Nikku

    Nikku Jedi Nuba

    I haven't had a chance to try Grime Reaper. I don't have issues cleaning the face of the wheel but it's when I get unmounted wheels is where I run into problems.

    Thanks for the advice I'll give it a whirl.

    Cheers!
    Nick
     
  18. Nikku

    Nikku Jedi Nuba

    Thanks for the positive reinforcement guys!

    DSMS mind giving me your opinion of your racatac ?
     
  19. ///M LifeStyle

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  20. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    very nice job!
     

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