SpecC Detailed: 2006 BMW Sparkling Graphite 330i

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by SpecC, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    Second detail ever for me! I was much more patient with the rotary this time. I rushed it a lot last time and figured it was a magical fix it all. The pictures all look great, but there are still very light swirls all over the car. I'm disappointed that I wasn't even more patient about it, and the car still has light swirls that can hardly be noticed. I'll fix it the next time I get a chance to, but my body is all sore, and I don't feel like doing it now. :D

    Also, if i'm completely honest, I didn't do that great a job claying because i had to rush it in the sun if I wanted to polish in time for dinner. Not that I did it in time any way. I tried my best to take my time on this detail. 10 AM - 10:30 PM and didn't even wax it. Took two hours the today in the afternoon to wax it.

    Materials:

    Exterior

    CG CWG
    CG Metal Polish
    Clay Magic Blue Fine Grade Clay Bar
    Clear Kote Quik Shine clay lubricant

    Jetseal 109
    Liquid Soveran Wax


    Engine Bay
    CG Grime Reaper
    Costco microfiber towels
    old nylon toothbrush

    Paint Correction
    Hitachi Rotary Polisher w/ white pad
    Menzerna 106FF

    Wheels

    CG CWG presoak
    Wheel brush
    Meguair's Hot Tire shine
    Klasse AIO applied by hand

    Didn't get to use jetseal on the wheels cause mom decided to take it out in the morning, and they got dirty really really really fast.... :(

    Now for pictures...

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    Don't be fooled by the gunmetal shade, that's all dirt!

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    yeah this thing was pretty disgusting

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    everyone has a clay bar so i decided to show mine too, but i'm cheating cause i clayed a wheel with this

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    left side was supposed to be not polished and right side was polished. It was way more distinct in real life, but my camera stanksssssss. sorry guys!

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    this was cause i was bored and waiting...

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    no wax yet, but here it is!

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    forgot to take pictures of a few things so i snapped em at night with a flash!

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    I'm very satisfied with the engine bay detail. It was easy because the E90 really had nothing I really had to cover up. Just spray and soak! The pipes are a different story. I used a microfiber cloth to try to smear it all on, but some really really stubborn dirt on the left one wouldn't come off... I'll fight it again next time when I get some steel wool.

    anyways, enjoy!
     
  2. kogenx

    kogenx Birth of a Detailer

    Nice work!
     
  3. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Great job!
     
  4. Usjdmtuner

    Usjdmtuner Wax on..Wax off

    too much sealant, make sure you spread it thinly, i remember my first application, i went bananas applying sealant... awesome work though!!!
     
  5. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    yeah, it's a combination of the dark, the flash, and too much sealant. I've been getting that a lot since i posted these pictures lol.

    Thanks for the comments everyone!
     
  6. Jayplay

    Jayplay DB Pro Supporter

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    Have you got the pictures in the wrong order?? I ask as the bumper still looks dirty to me. Also looks like you have applied the sealant a bit heavy aswell.
     
  7. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    hahahah yes i did

    damn photobucket moves your edited images to the top

    edit : thanks for the note, Jayplay, it's fixed now
     
  8. Calgarydetail

    Calgarydetail Getting to know Detailing

    tough growd.....

    the car loosk great, you did a good job, nice work
     
  9. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Nice job, I love seeing all these cars detailed but always have a special place for BMW's
     
  10. ChristR

    ChristR Birth of a Detailer

    Looks good!
    There's some special looking houses in your neighbourhood. Nice!
     
  11. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    yeah, but hey, jetseal is expensive! i shouldn't be wasting it in the first place

    yeah, the paint looks awesome after detailing!

    regular san francisco sunset district! costs a fortune now to buy
     
  12. kogenx

    kogenx Birth of a Detailer

    Haha that is exactly how mine looks like when i applied too much sealant. Was wondering if you had a hard time removing it? Mine took plenty of elbow grease.!
     
  13. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    it took loads of quick detailer and even more elbow grease. but hey, it gave it half an hour to cure on the sides i didn't buff off yet haha
     
  14. AoshichanX

    AoshichanX Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Hey Ben! Nice to see you here :D
     
  15. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    found this place to read up on polishing and decided to stick around :D
     

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