Recent content by Denton

I figure since the basecoat seems OK (in most parts) and it's just a non-metallic black so blending/matching isn't much of an issue, I can just wetsand and rattle clear the roof, hood, and tops of fenders and quarter panels? Will buff out the sections where paint is still good like trunk and...

Another noobie question: The PC 7424 comes with a counterweight for 5" backing pads. I have another counterweight for 6" backing pads. But what about using a 3.5" backing plate with 4" pads? I'm using the 5" counterweight and there is a lot of vibration.

Using a PC 7424 and foolishly forgot to order finishing pads. Only have 4" yellow, orange, and white foam pads, along with the white pad that came with the PC. Ordering from the Internet is out of the question, as the detail has to happen tomorrow. Also currently in Boone, NC...not quite a...

I realized the paint on my '95 BMW is almost dead, so I sucked it up and bought a Porter-Cable and some real waxes/polishes. I'm also detailing my father's 7-series BMW. Waxes are: Optimum Compound II Optimum Polish II 3M Perfect-It II Meguires #26 Also have old Meg's NXT and Gold...

I am redoing the interior of my '95 525i. I am using seats from a '91 M5. This is the current interior: This a Photoshop of the desired outcome: I will be redoing the headliner, pillars, and parcel shelf with a black suede-like material. I have yet to research any of this. I...

My E34's door brake COMPLETELY ripped out the metal in the door. Like, ruined it. Today I bought a junkyard door from an identical car, with a great-looking doorbrake area. Doorbrake area: Rust: Scratches: Pinstripe under clear (possibly painted on): Problems...

I picked up a set of Euro staggered BBS Style 5s for my BMW. Very,very rare. Anyways, just wanted to get them looking a bit better than they curently are...they'll get professionally redone in about six months. Picasa Web Albums - Airik - Whizzles I just want a product or a method...

Hi, I'm a dedicated BMW geek and have a 1995 525i, and a few other older Bimmers. Anyways, I've stumbled upon a set of Borbets locally that need attention. I can get them for quite cheap, and I've always loved the 80's-riffic look of them! :cooleek: They're terrible pictures, I...