2005 Bmw X3

Pats300zx

Pats300zx

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This is a detail of a 2005 BMW X3 that I did today. I apologize in advance for the crappy pictures but the detail took me almost 8 hours and by the time I was done it was getting dark. Daylight savings time sucks. This thing was totally trashed paint wise and it really made me wonder how folks do details like this without a rotary. I did get the chance to try out some of the Menzerna polishes and I love them.



Process: Approx 7.5 hours Non Stop



Foam with Karcher Power Washer with NXT/Power Clean Mix then power wash

Wash via two bucket method and NXT soap

Wheels power washed and cleaned with Eagle One All Wheel and Tire

Inner rims cleaned with Poorboys Spray and Rinse

Wheel Wells powerwashed and cleaned with P21S Total Wash

Clay with Megs White Clay

Polish with Menzerna SIP via UDM and Orange Pad

Spot correct with PC and 4 inch orange pad

Polish with Menzerna 106FF via UDM and Sonus green pad

LSP=Polycharged Megs #21

Interior cleaned with APC 10/1

Vinyl dressed with Sonus Total Eclipse

Exterior Trim dressed with NXT Tech Protectorant

Wheel dressed with Megs ASD

Wheel wells dressed with Street Appeal Tire Dressing

Engine cleaned with P21S Total Wash and dressed with Stoners Trim Shine



The paint looked 100x's better and I wish the pictures came out better. I was able to remove about 90 % of the defects. I could have easily spent another 3 hours on the car.



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The owner is taking delivery of a 2007 Audi R8 in January and has instructed the dealer not to touch it. Its a nice blue. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
 
nce job, but that interior is pretty bad (grey and tan what the hell?)



you did a very nice job though!
 
I know what you mean, without a rotory. Did MB S600 today and it took me 7 hrs to do. Your BMW came out great Pats! :bow
 
Takumi587 said:
Not to be an A-hole but it looks like you missed some dirt at the top of the engine cover :nervous2:
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Theres also some residue left on the rear bumper...



edit: There is also tire dressing on the thread of the tires...not sure how that will affect the grip or any but it does look messy...



Pardon the destructive criticism but I feel the need to point out these things as they detract from the otherwise nice car
 
JBs said:
nce job, but that interior is pretty bad (grey and tan what the hell?)



you did a very nice job though!
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It's a tan interior except the parts that tend to get dirty are gray...hey that makes sense in an SUV!



Nice work!
 
poweredbytorque said:
Theres also some residue left on the rear bumper...



edit: There is also tire dressing on the thread of the tires...not sure how that will affect the grip or any but it does look messy...



Pardon the destructive criticism but I feel the need to point out these things as they detract from the otherwise nice car
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Trust me there was NO residue on the rear bumper. It must be a reflection in the picture or the crappy lighting. I appreciate your constructive criticism. I look forward to your Click and Brags...



I did miss some dirt on the top of the engine cover. Note: Don't detail in a garage with poor lighting :nono
 
Nice work Pat! Wheres the "pile", lol.



As for the little missed areas of dirt... I'm sure that just about everyone here has forgot an area, missed some dirt, whatever. I'm sure it bugs you more than the owner who will probably never even notice :)
 
Pats300zx said:
Trust me there was NO residue on the rear bumper. It must be a reflection in the picture or the crappy lighting. I appreciate your constructive criticism. I look forward to your Click and Brags...
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Heh heh! :sign You have more quality C&B's then he has posts. I think you're well past having to defend yourself to stupid comments. I think by now we all know that pics are decieving, expecially crappy cell phone pics in poor lighting.



Nice work! You forgot to clean the brake rotors tho ;)
 
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