'03 BMW 530i detail

This thread is so off topic, I'm gonn throw in another curve. Since you mentioned Canada, I am going to Quebec City tomorrow for 5 nights. I was wondering if any of the Canadians lurking around here can give me an idea how the weather is now. I live in South Florida, so anything under 70 F and I will have to pack my thermal underwear and lambswool mittens! Also, how do you say "Don't shoot!" in French??



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A car cover at night may help. You may also try a battery powered night light or lamp in your vehicle. Spiders usually set up shop when it is dark. I have read somewhere that they do not repsond to scents.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by waxman [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>A car cover at night may help. You may also try a battery powered night light or lamp in your vehicle. Spiders usually set up shop when it is dark. I have read somewhere that they do not repsond to scents. [/b]</blockquote>
I will try the cover. I just don't want to resort to Raid in my vehicle.
 
Hi everyone,

This past weekend I detailed a very nice 2003 BMW 530i in Sterling Grey Metallic. I have washed this car before and was happy to have the opportunity to detail it. The car sees a good bit of long distance driving, so the goal was to improve the car's appearance and protection for the winter driving season (well.... as wintery as it gets down here in the South).

Since this was not going to be a multi-step, 20+ hour full paint correction, it was a great chance for me to work with Meguiars Ultimate Compound polish. I have played with this polish a little on my truck and have been happy with the results. I would place the cut between M83 DACP and M105. The most appealing thing of Ultimate Compound is it finishes down very nice with little dusting. I used it with a LC orange classic flat pad and a PC, an effective and user friendly combo.



Process and products:

  • WASH - CG Maxi Suds II, two bucket method, MF wash mitts
  • WHEELS & TIRES - Meguiars Wheel Brightener, Eagle One tire cleaner
  • CLAY - Zaino Z18, AM Body Shine #49
  • POLISH #1 - Megs Ultimate Compound, LC orange flat and Propel P2 orange pads, PC @ speed 6
  • POLISH #2 - Megs M105 on portions of hood, roof, and trunk, finished off with Ultimate Compound
  • LSP - Zaino Z2Pro with ZFX
  • ENGINE - Griots engine cleaner, low water pressure, dress with Armor All tire foam
  • WHEEL & TIRE FINISHING - Mothers Protectant on tires, Zaino Z8 on wheels
  • INTERIOR (no pics, sorry) - Zaino Z9/Z10 on leather, 1Z Plastik-reiniger on all plastics, thorough vacuum & spot cleaning
  • TIME - ~6 hours


BEFORE PICS


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AFTER PICS


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Note the wheels and wheel wells

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Nice job on the Beemer, Bret!

The weather must be cooperating down there!:drool5:

We have our first really cold front moving in tonight. Detailing season will take a break until Mid-March!!!

Car looks great!:D
 
Great job on the BMW Bret, it looks awesome! Thank you for sharing it here with us..........:thumbup:
 
Thanks for the nice comments, everyone. I appreciate it.


CamoZ71 said:
Nice job on that BMW. :wink:

What did you clean and dress the wheelwells with?
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Wheel wells were sprayed down with Auto Magic 777 APC, scrubbed with a couple different brushes, then dressed with Armor All Tire Foam.
 
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