white gecko
New member
First off, thank you to Corey @ CarPro for referring this client to me. Owner had just picked up his new F10 M5 and wanted to get it coated with CQuartz finest for a great combo of gloss, slickness, and 2 years durability w/warranty. Client was serious about getting this done before too many miles were on the car, as demonstrated by dropping it off with less than 200 miles on the clock.
Unfortunately the dealer did wash it and there were some issues as a result. Not many swirls, but a good amount of RIDS (random isolated deep scratches) scattered throughout. After correction, the wheels were also removed, front calipers corrected, wheels/calipers fully coated as well. Ryan was brought out again to help me knock this beast out. Total time 27.5 hours.
As it arrived
Typical BMW brake dust.....less than 200 miles
Even NEW cars can have defects, these are deep
More RIDS on the passenger rear door. Meguiars 101 was used to level out these deep scratches
After compounding only....still needing polishing, but looking proper again, RIDS all gone
Not good.... Another reason to not let the dealer wash your car. Somebody scrubbed this back and forth pretty hard.
Some more issues on the rocker panel
After a few rounds with M101 and Surbuf on the Meguiars G110v2 NXT version, some careful taping, then followed by D300 on Megs MF Finishing Disc....this was the result
After compounding was done on the hood and doors, we pulled it out into the sun to double check compounding results. After verifying, we continued on with the B-pillars, tail lights, truck, etc...that were still to be done
Tail lights and B-pillars needed correction as well.
Tape marks the location of stubborn RIDS. Paint depth gauge was utilized to ensure enough material was available for safe removal. Unlike several other BMW's I've seen lately it did have healthy numbers.
Full correction shown in the 1000w halogens
Onto the wheels, fender wells, and brakes/suspension
The fantastic looking M calipers also had some light surface marring. Just a couple minutes later and there were marr free again.
The before shots
Unfortunately the dealer did wash it and there were some issues as a result. Not many swirls, but a good amount of RIDS (random isolated deep scratches) scattered throughout. After correction, the wheels were also removed, front calipers corrected, wheels/calipers fully coated as well. Ryan was brought out again to help me knock this beast out. Total time 27.5 hours.
As it arrived
Typical BMW brake dust.....less than 200 miles
Even NEW cars can have defects, these are deep
More RIDS on the passenger rear door. Meguiars 101 was used to level out these deep scratches
After compounding only....still needing polishing, but looking proper again, RIDS all gone
Not good.... Another reason to not let the dealer wash your car. Somebody scrubbed this back and forth pretty hard.
Some more issues on the rocker panel
After a few rounds with M101 and Surbuf on the Meguiars G110v2 NXT version, some careful taping, then followed by D300 on Megs MF Finishing Disc....this was the result
After compounding was done on the hood and doors, we pulled it out into the sun to double check compounding results. After verifying, we continued on with the B-pillars, tail lights, truck, etc...that were still to be done
Tail lights and B-pillars needed correction as well.
Tape marks the location of stubborn RIDS. Paint depth gauge was utilized to ensure enough material was available for safe removal. Unlike several other BMW's I've seen lately it did have healthy numbers.
Full correction shown in the 1000w halogens
Onto the wheels, fender wells, and brakes/suspension
The fantastic looking M calipers also had some light surface marring. Just a couple minutes later and there were marr free again.
The before shots
