93 Mustang LX 5.0 and 06 BMW 330i

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1993 Mustang LX 5.0 completed yesterday (Saturday). Car belong to a guy I know and he has to sell it. I knew I had my work cut out for me and we both knew close to perfection was not an option. I did everything I could in the time I had it. Some panels have been repainted and those buffed out real nice. The original paint had problems and not much I could do. The car has a LOT of nice motor, brakes, and suspension upgrades. I’m sure it will find a good home.



This was an exterior only.



Process:

Wash and Clay

EC with foamed wool pad @ 1800rpms

SIP with White polish pad @ 1800rpms

106FF with Grey finish pad @ 1500rpms

Re-Wash

Souveran

Tires with Z16



Time spent: 8 hours



Hood Before:

Hood During:

Hood on Driver Side Before:

Hood on Driver Side After:

Hood All Done:

Driver Fender versus Door Before:

Driver Fender Polished Door untouched:

Driver Fender Top Portion Before:

Driver Fender Top Portion After:

Another Driver Fender Top Before:

Another Drive Fender Top After:

Driver Door Before:

Driver Door During:

Driver Door During Close Up:

Passenger Quarter Versus Door Before:

Passenger Quarter Polished, Door Untouched:

Passenger Lower Fender Before:

Passenger Lower Fender After:

Passenger Top Fender Before:

Passenger Top Fender After:

Passenger Top Fender Before Closeup:

Passenger Top Fender After Closeup:

Passenger Side Fender Before:

Passenger Side Fender After:

 

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After Pics: (Sun was down at this point)

 

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Today’s detail was on a 2006 BMW 330i with less 6k on it. BUT the owner took it to a detail place and they hacked her car up. The swirls weren’t severe in quantity but certainly did not want to come out with ease. I tried SIP with orange pad @1800rpms but it didn’t snag up all the marring.



Process:



Wash and Clay

HT HC (357 Magnum) with Orange Cut Pad @ 1800rpms

Menz 106FF with Grey Finish pad @ 1800->1500rpms

Re-Wash

Souveran

Interior was a quick vacuum, wipedown, leather conditioner.



Time Spent: 6 hours



I didn’t document the work as much this time. I was on a very tight schedule to get this done in time and didn’t want to delay anything by taking too many pics.



Here is a before of the wheel (eek):

Hood Before the Wash:

Hood After Wash and Clay:

Couple of Sun Shots with Hood Polished (No wax):

Close up Before:

Close up After:

After shots:

Two more sun shots:

Last Two are “Picus Style� (well at least an attempt)

 

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BMW is Dark Green BTW.



Both days was over 90 degrees with god knows what high humidity. Wasnt too fun



Questions and Comments as always!

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Beautiful work on both Chris!!!!!!!!!!!! :bow

 

[imported_Moutee]

That Bimmer's paint looks flawless.

 

[07BlackS]

Chris, the mustang looks fantastic. :up It was nice meeting you on Saturday!



--Brian

 

[01bluecls]

Chris, the mustang looks fantastic. :up It was nice meeting you on Saturday!



--Brian

Hey Brian, glad to see you join up Autopia. Let me know if you ever want to swing by for some product sampling!

 

[imported_Sludge1]

Top notch work on both. The BMW has the nicest green paint I've ever seen. Terrific work. :bow

 

[stilez]

Another stellar set, Chris.



Love the DOF shots towards the end .

 

[netspec]

:2thumbs: Those are 2 Very clean rides!! :buffing:

 

[klnyc]

Chris,



Great job on the Stang and the bimmer is fablious

Ever consider a wide angle lens on your d40x? Yeah, I agreed with the DOF on the last 2 shots

 

[imported_intoran]

Great job on both. I particularly like the Mustang. Love the LX's.

 

[Gen2]

The Mustand looks great but the BMW looks fantastic, espaecially with those full sun shots, the paint work looks flawless :bigups .

 

[01bluecls]

Chris,



Great job on the Stang and the bimmer is fablious

Ever consider a wide angle lens on your d40x? Yeah, I agreed with the DOF on the last 2 shots

Maybe in the next few years I will upgrade my lenses. For now they will suffice.



Everyone thanks for the comments. I wish the Mustang could have came out better, but given the condition, that's what I could do with it.

 

[CBlakeNS]

Great job on both vehicles, they look nice!

 

[cjl71]

Chris, as ususal I'm inspired by th quality of your work and photos. Thanks for taking the time to show us your work. I look forward to seeing your next posting. Did you take the photos of the Enzo with the Nikon D40 or something else? Have a great day! Clint

 

[imported_artikxscout]

Great job Chris, i love hthc on bmws, surprising how well it works. can you take a video of you polishing with a rotary to see how slow we should go, and maybe techniques for the side panels?

 

[P1et]

That BMW is so nice, love it! Can I ask you what you use on the wheels? Thanks!

 

[01bluecls]

Chris, as ususal I'm inspired by th quality of your work and photos. Thanks for taking the time to show us your work. I look forward to seeing your next posting. Did you take the photos of the Enzo with the Nikon D40 or something else? Have a great day! Clint

Unfortunetly when I did the Enzo, I didnt purchase my D40x at that time Im sure I will see the same Enzo again and take better pictures this time around.