2008 Jet Black 335i Glossed up by Got Leather

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imported_DJ Mayo

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This is the 2nd time I have done this car. Back in April this car received 18 hours of paint correction. This is not the normal Jet Black most are use to. This paint was some of the hardest for BMW I have come across and I do 3-4 corrections a month on BMW's. The owner contacted me and explained he had a few water spots he wanted removed as well as a another thorough polishing and sealant before it got too cold. Upon arrival, the water spots were pretty deep but really only on the horizontal surfaces. So the hood, roof, and trunk lid received a full 3 step while the rest of the car was treated to a mild 1 step polishing.



The 3 steps were:



Menzerna SIP via Purple Foamed Wool @ 1200-1700-1200-900 RPM's

Menzerna Power Finish 203s via Orange LC Pad @ 1200-1500-900 RPM's

Menzerna Super Finish 106FA via Black LC Pad @ 900-1400-900 RPM's



The rest of the car was Menzerna Power Finish 203s via White LC Pad @ 1200-1500-1200-900RPM's.



Then after another wash and IPA wipe down I went over the entire car using Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze. This step further cleans the paint from any polishing oils and gives a great pop to the paint. Also helps in prepping the surface for any sealants. I did this using my PCXP via Black LC Pad @ Speed 6



The sealant of choice for this particular vehicle was Blackfire Wet Diamond. It has great looks, great durability, extremely slick, and super easy-on, easy-off.



The wheels were cleaned using Chemical Guys Sticky Gel Wheel Cleaner, the tires were brushed and cleaned using Chemical Guys Grime Reaper



Here if you look closely you can see the hard water spots



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I did not spend the usual amount of time on before/during photos but rather the afters.



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Nice to see this one again.



I remember the paint correction day for this one. It was some of the most fun that DJ and I ever had.
 
Blackfire seems to becoming more popular again and I for one think it was very under rated for quite a while, great looking car too. Great work.
 
Great job once again, DJ! :bow



I detail several BMW's each month and find it really weird that this particular car was harder than normal :think:. It's actually not a bad thing, since the soft Jet Black is a nightmare to deal with!



I noticed you used a PFW pad on the top surfaces. Have you ever tried the Micro Surface Black Lambs Wool pads? If you like the PFW, you'll love them.



You may also want to pick up some of the new LC Hydro-Tech pads (Cyan & tangerine) if you work on a lot of BMW's. These pads work incredible on the newer BMW clears and shave lots of time off the detail.



Incredible work!!!! :2thumbs:
 
RickRack said:
Great job once again, DJ! :bow



I detail several BMW's each month and find it really weird that this particular car was harder than normal :think:. It's actually not a bad thing, since the soft Jet Black is a nightmare to deal with!



I noticed you used a PFW pad on the top surfaces. Have you ever tried the Micro Surface Black Lambs Wool pads? If you like the PFW, you'll love them.



You may also want to pick up some of the new LC Hydro-Tech pads (Cyan & tangerine) if you work on a lot of BMW's. These pads work incredible on the newer BMW clears and shave lots of time off the detail.



Incredible work!!!! :2thumbs:
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Thanks Rick.



I have used the Micro Surface pads before but never ordered any. I need to. I keep hearing great things about the new Hydro Tech pads as well. I guess a detailer can never have too many pads or Microfibers. :cooleek: Is there anyone specific I should speak to about the pads or just order direct?
 
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