Couple of quick snapshots...

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Ben Carufel

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These are just a few pics I snapped sometime last year after detailing our 1992 735il with Malco Rejuvinator and Malco Flash wax. Needless to say this look lasted for about 2 weeks, but it was pretty nice for that time :)...
 
It looks awesome and it is a 1992 too! I think it looks better than some new ones.



I use to not like BMWs but am starting to like them. I wouldn't mind getting one like you have.
 
Thanks guys! I was just shooting pics for the sake of testing out a digital camera I had at the time, an Olympus E-100RS.



Accumulator -- Thanks for the compliments...really...they're just snapshots!



Roderigo -- Yeah I noticed that after I uploaded the pics. Shows poor lens construction in a sense, but it's also a neat touch to have sometimes. People always ask me if that was photoshopped in there...nope! :)



AMP -- Yep, gotta love the 7ers. I wish that shine would have lasted longer but oh well. With it being black and all the swirl marks were back in no time (I don't wash it, so I can only "fix" them when I have time)...since that was probably near on a year ago, it's VERY much due for a good day of 3M/Porter Cable beauty spa treatment...oh if only I weren't so busy!



Intel -- Thanks! I personally like the older ones a little more. If I had my choice I'd definitely keep this one. Not to mention it's had a new engine in the last 10,000 miles. It's at just over 208,000 right now...and still going strong! You can find one like ours for probably $10,000 in nearly perfect condition...if you want a CONCOURS example, though, expect to pay $20,000.



Thanks again guys. Expect some killer shots of my 1989 325i in a few weeks here. I've spent all week working on it and have a few days of work left -- San Diego BMW Club Clean Car Contest is coming up, yanno? At the moment I'm just taking a break from working on it down in the garage -- all of the door/hood/trunk seals are off and I've cleaned the areas that they cover. They're ready for Klasse!
 
Lookin' good, Ben! :up I notice the tires are really shiny. Is that the look you're after? I've become fond of the satin/matte finish for my older cars ... but that's just me. Other folks here have good ideas for satin-finish tires.



Lordy! That San Diego backdrop makes for some gorgeous pix!!!
 
Lynn -- Most definitely can't complain about the weather. It rained yesterday though...dunno whats up with that! Us Southern Californians aren't used to the rain and all -- saw too many wrecked cars on the roads, including a few Bimmers :(.



That shine was using Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Tire Gel in the green bottle. It wasn't necessarily what I was after, and now that I look back at the pics it's downright gaudy...but it worked at the time :).



I currently use Eagle 1 Tire Shine. I'm happy with how it dries to a nice satin...but it does stain tires pretty well...
 
Nice looking car! :bigups



My mom used to drive a '94 740 with the sport package... and man did it move for such a big heavy beast. They really are great cars and they will last forever if you take care of them.



Awesome detail job too.
 
Cody -- Yep, it moves. I like my 325i quite a bit, but the 7 isn't slow at all, either. I mean, there isn't quite any comparision whatsoever, but I don't feel BAD when I have to drive the 7er.



It's really nice to see the looks on people's faces when you're on a two-lane highway and you pull out to pass someone who's already doing 90. They can't believe such a big car has legs like that.



Not that I ever exceed the speed limits, of course ;).
 
Usually, I despise silicone oil tires. They remind me of those 10-minute "butcher" details. I must admit, however, that this 7-series detail does look pretty good, even with the bling-bling tires. With some more practice, experience, and research, you'll eventually get to be a master detailer in no time.



I've spent all week working on it and have a few days of work left -- San Diego BMW Club Clean Car Contest is coming up, yanno? At the moment I'm just taking a break from working on it down in the garage -- all of the door/hood/trunk seals are off and I've cleaned the areas that they cover.
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Be sure to check out our Concours area of the forum. There is so much to learn and so much to be picky about! Good luck!
 
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