Detail in Progress (Part I)

rstype

New member
Guess what? I have my 1999 528i back for the next few days. The new owner and I decided for a detail session. He told me he "washed" it this morning...



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...not too well. So I'm in the rewashing stage of this detail.



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This is where I¡Â¦m starting at. Swirls are clearly visible in the sun, the paint isn¡Â¦t smooth, and there are waterspots all over.



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(I thought this was brag-worthy)



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(I thought this, too, was brag-worthy)



Plan of attack after wash:



1.) Use the rest of my FI-2 with yellow LC pad... possibly try Einszett Paint Polish

2.) Mother¡Â¦s Clay

3.) P21S S100... possibly try Mother¡Â¦s SG

4.) Use the rest of my VM on doorjambs and brake dust-embedded wheels

5.) Try #26 again with Mike¡Â¦s technique

6.) Dress trim (product unknown)

7.) Vacuum interior

8.) Leatherique!



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(Car is finally washed... time for Part II!)
 
4DSC said:
certifiable? :D



:o



Well, it only adds a few minutes to my wash time, and I save time and effort in the end. My days of Q-tips and brushes (in attempt to clean between gaps) are over... this is more convenient. Plus, it's a mostly permanent solution, and there's no wax residue to be worried about.



I can't wait for Automotive Floss to come out!
 
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