2009 Modified BMW M3 Sedan Detail
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Brad B
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No different than any other. Just use lightly and not when excessively dirty. Works for me.
imported_Intermezzo
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Brad,
Do you keep the CCD in its original holder? I've had mine for several months now but it still streaks parrafin wax (only visible on black though) and I'm thinking it's because the original case probably has a lot of parrafin smudged in it.
Do you keep the CCD in its original holder? I've had mine for several months now but it still streaks parrafin wax (only visible on black though) and I'm thinking it's because the original case probably has a lot of parrafin smudged in it.
Brad B
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Yes, I do keep it in the original holder. Never any streaks, and nothing inside the holder-I checked. Try laying your CCD on some papertowels for a day or two so it soaks up some of the extra parraffin. That might help.
If the paper towel or newspaper trick doesn't
work out then try using your CCD around the
house to build up a nice amount of dust.
This did it for me.
Don't use it on corse gritty dust just the light
dust that accumulates on furniture, TV's, Etc...
You will see your CCD getting nice and dark.
The darker the better.
Note though : you will amost always get some
microstreaking on warm or hot wax. This you
blend in with a nice MF and QD.
RD
work out then try using your CCD around the
house to build up a nice amount of dust.
This did it for me.
Don't use it on corse gritty dust just the light
dust that accumulates on furniture, TV's, Etc...
You will see your CCD getting nice and dark.
The darker the better.
Note though : you will amost always get some
microstreaking on warm or hot wax. This you
blend in with a nice MF and QD.
RD
imported_Intermezzo
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Brad and Volvo, thanks for the input! 
imported_Auto Concierge
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Recently completed, this modified Alpine White M3 needed some correction to look it's best.
Love the HRE P40S wheels and other subtle mods done to the car.
After wash/clay steps were carried out, the paint correction steps were started. The white finish was difficult to capture some of the defects, thus some pics were taken with different settings on my camera.
50/50 pics of the trunk area.
Marring on drivers door.
Wool pad compounding step.
Marring & RIDS on passenger side door.
After compounding.
Finish after using Meguiars new DA compound.
As the owner has completed a few open track days the lower parts of the car needed some attention.
After clean up.
Finish after polishing.
"B" pillars with the usual marring & RIDS.
Defects removed.
Getting into the tight areas with the DA Polisher.
Love the HRE P40S wheels and other subtle mods done to the car.
After wash/clay steps were carried out, the paint correction steps were started. The white finish was difficult to capture some of the defects, thus some pics were taken with different settings on my camera.
50/50 pics of the trunk area.
Marring on drivers door.
Wool pad compounding step.
Marring & RIDS on passenger side door.
After compounding.
Finish after using Meguiars new DA compound.
As the owner has completed a few open track days the lower parts of the car needed some attention.
After clean up.
Finish after polishing.
"B" pillars with the usual marring & RIDS.
Defects removed.
Getting into the tight areas with the DA Polisher.
imported_Auto Concierge
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After the paint correction task was completed, I next moved on to the engine bay.
After clean up before final dressing applied.
Finished engine pics.
Next step was to dismount the wheels for cleaning, while I was at it I re-indexed the center caps to line up with the valve stem cover(small details...).
Center cap lined up.
Dirty wheels.
Cleaned and sealed.
Wheel wells needed some attention.
After clean up before final dressing applied.
Finished engine pics.
Next step was to dismount the wheels for cleaning, while I was at it I re-indexed the center caps to line up with the valve stem cover(small details...).
Center cap lined up.
Dirty wheels.
Cleaned and sealed.
Wheel wells needed some attention.
imported_Auto Concierge
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Clean before dressing application.
Before.
After.
Passengerside wheel well before.
After.
Finished wheel well, dressed for a satin not greasy look.
Akrapovic tightness.........
Cleaning all door jamb areas.
Before.
After.
On the home stretch....
As there is "Pilot Cup Sports" on the car, tires were dressed to a low matte finish.
Cleaning edge of the glass(Pet peeve of mine and required step in my shop).
Cleaned.
imported_Auto Concierge
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Interior was pretty clean, general wipedown and matte dressing applied. Mats were steamed as well.
Subtle styling mod....Black "Kidney grill".
A few sun pics.
Subtle styling mod....Black "Kidney grill".
A few sun pics.
EastsideAutoSpa
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Great work again, just what that m needed. what did you seal the matte finish wheels with I'm getting ready to buy a set myself and have been doing some looking around for a good sealant that sill not add too much gloss?
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imported_kakeuter
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Incredible work Bob, I love how good the wheel wells look.
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mikenap
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Absolutely stunning. Alpine White is such an awesome color. :drool5:
imported_JSFM35X
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Bob, Great work! Again
I had an Alpine White M3 1988, wish I still had it!
What tar remover did you use to clean up the side skirts there the wheels kicked up that black stuff? I have found a good product for every problem I encounter except tar. They have been paving in my area for the last 2 summers and its taken a toll on my cars. The best I have found is Tarmenator aerosol, I prefer a liquid. I had been searching for Tardis but to date I have not been able to locate it.
My wife has a white MDX and it is a challenge getting the lower pannels tar free.
Thanks,
Jeff
I had an Alpine White M3 1988, wish I still had it!
What tar remover did you use to clean up the side skirts there the wheels kicked up that black stuff? I have found a good product for every problem I encounter except tar. They have been paving in my area for the last 2 summers and its taken a toll on my cars. The best I have found is Tarmenator aerosol, I prefer a liquid. I had been searching for Tardis but to date I have not been able to locate it.
My wife has a white MDX and it is a challenge getting the lower pannels tar free.
Thanks,
Jeff
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
I often think about not only the intense drive it takes to cover ever detail (window edges, lining the center caps, cleaning that mess under the rocker panels) since we usually don't live by bankers hours. It is the attention to detail in the 12th, 20th, or 40th hour that makes the difference and the ability to have the patience to not rush the job in those last hours that separates the truly phenomenal detailers IMO.
The only thing more impressive, to me, than the constant quality of work you put out is the fact that you have maintained such a high standard for such a long time. It is really inspiring and thank you for sharing.
The only thing more impressive, to me, than the constant quality of work you put out is the fact that you have maintained such a high standard for such a long time. It is really inspiring and thank you for sharing.
bmw5541
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I agree with what Todd said 100%. The work that you put out on a consistent basis is truly remarkable. You did a killer job on that M3, and nobody makes a white as nice as the BMW Alpine White.
Incredible work as always Bob!:rockon:
Incredible work as always Bob!:rockon: