Before I start, I need some tips - 2006 BMW 528

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Eisen Hulk

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Hey, guys.



I'll be working on my first BMW this weekend, and I'd like some tips, if you don't mind. It's a 2006 528 with the dark blue metallic finish (Don't know the exact name of the paint). I looked at it briefly last night when the customer dropped it off, but it was just under normal lighting (Didn't break out the halogens...it was too late). I could see some light swirling, RIDS...the usual suspects.



I just want to get some pointers for the type of car and paint I'll be working on. Just so you guys know, I have the complete line of Menzerna, the complete line of LC CCS 5.5" AND 4" pads, and I'll be using a PC.



Thanks in advance. I really appreciate the assistance.
 
EisenHulk, I love working on BMW's. Well, all except the jet black. BMW clear is typically very nice to work with. There's been a few people saying that some of the newer bimmers in certain colors have very hard clear coats, but I haven't run into one yet.



Most of the time, BMW clear is medium in hardness. Not so hard as to be a PITA, but not soft enough to give you a hard time trying to finish it out.



With a PC, I'd start with SIP on a 4" orange LC pad for correction. Repeat this as many times as you need to achieve the result you want. *Don't* leave any swirls or defects, thinking that you'll get them with the 106FF (or whatever) during the finishing polish, cause the PC just doesn't have the muscle to do much correcting when you're uisng a finishing polish. Get it as close to perfect as you can with the SIP, then go to a white LC pad and PO106FF for at least two applications. Then for a final jeweling (if you have time), switch to a black or red LC pad and do at least one application of PO85RD. Bimmer paint is great because you can still use ceramiclear rated polishes on it without worrying about them not finishing down well. If you had a rotary, I'd suggest using FPII for the final jeweling step, as bimmer paint seems like it's just made to be burnished with FPII. But FPII is such a whimp that you probably won't see really good results from it with a PC on a Bimmer. On a Honda, maybe, but not on a Bimmer.



I think you'll really enjoy working on that car.
 
i work my 2001 330ci w/ menzerna SIP on the orange LC pad and 106FF w/ the white LC pad, seemed to work well for me w/ the flex. from what i could read most ppl in the various forums (detailingbliss.com, e46.com and e90.com) where using this combination, and specifically were using menzerna polishes.
 
First off, thank you, sir. I really appreciate you taking the time on this!!!



I am really looking forward to working on the car. The interior is in really good shape, so I shouldn't have to spend much time on that, leaving more time to focus on the paint. I may use this car as my first C & B.



Thanks again, buddy.



SuperBee364 said:
EisenHulk, I love working on BMW's. Well, all except the jet black. BMW clear is typically very nice to work with. There's been a few people saying that some of the newer bimmers in certain colors have very hard clear coats, but I haven't run into one yet.



Most of the time, BMW clear is medium in hardness. Not so hard as to be a PITA, but not soft enough to give you a hard time trying to finish it out.



With a PC, I'd start with SIP on a 4" orange LC pad for correction. Repeat this as many times as you need to achieve the result you want. *Don't* leave any swirls or defects, thinking that you'll get them with the 106FF (or whatever) duing the finishing polish, cause the PC just doesn't have the muscle to do much correcting when you're uisng a finishing polish. Get it as close to perfect as you can with the SIP, then go to a white LC pad and PO106FF for at least two applications. Then for a final jeweling (if you have time), switch to a black or red LC pad and do at least one application of PO85RD. Bimmer paint is great because you can still use ceramiclear rated polishes on it without worrying about them not finishing down well. If you had a rotary, I'd suggest using FPII for the final jeweling step, as bimmer paint seems like it's just made to be burnished with FPII. But FPII is such a whimp that you probably won't see really good results from it with a PC on a Bimmer. On a Honda, maybe, but not on a Bimmer.



I think you'll really enjoy working on that car.
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Will do. I'm leaving the office early today for an orthodonist appt, then off to pick up a present for the girlfriend, then home to start on the Bimmer. I have to say, I'm most excited about working on the car. :woohoo:



I'll start snapping photos then.



SuperBee364 said:
Anytime, man... post pictures if you get a chance?
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Hey Guys, I know that I am new to this forum but if people are posting pic's I can't see them or know how to veiw them. Help!!



captpyro
 
captpyro said:
Hey Guys, I know that I am new to this forum but if people are posting pic's I can't see them or know how to veiw them. Help!!



captpyro
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Try going to the Click-N-Brag forum and see if you can see the pics there. As for posting your own pics, you need to host your photos from some place like photobucket (it's the one I use, and it's free), then you copy and paste the img tags (sounds harder than it is, one look at photobucket and you'll get it) into your post.
 
EisenHulk said:
Will do. I'm leaving the office early today for an orthodonist appt, then off to pick up a present for the girlfriend, then home to start on the Bimmer. I have to say, I'm most excited about working on the car. :woohoo:



I'll start snapping photos then.
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Glad to see you have your priorities in order. ;)
 
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