History:
This client's 2001 Jet Black 325i was in pretty bad shape. Swirls everywhere, RIDS abound and tons of pitting. My guess is this had never been properly detailed since it came off the boat from Germany. The goal was the 80-85% paint correction and laying down JS109 and Pete's 53. Overall it was a successful detail, but a lot of work.
NOTE: The sun was gone after the JS109 and Pete's 53 was laid down so the "after" pictures below are just shots after polishing. I hope to add some final overall pictures soon.
PROCESS:
Wash:
ONR (2 bucket method)
Clay:
Sonus Green with ONR clay lube
Polishers:
PC7424 and PC7424XP (4" and 5.5" pads)
Polishes:
M105 or Menz PO83 as needed (which was several) - LC Orange Pad
Menz P106FA on all panels (x1) - LC White Pad
Menz PO87MC on all panels (x1) - Uber Black Pad
Final Surface Prep:
Menzerna Final Inspection (MFI) on all panels.
Sealant:
JS109 x 2 - Uber Black Pad (speed 2.5-3)
Wax:
Pete's 53 x 2 - By hand
The Lineup:
Clay:
The majority of the panels had expected levels of contamination, but the lower panels behind the wheels were in pretty bad shape.
(Sorry for the out of focus shot, but you can probably get the idea).
Engine Bay:
P21S TAW followed with CD2 Engine Detailer.
(No before pix since the battery in my camera died).
A Couple Pre/Post Correction Shots
Hood I (Before):
Hood I (After):
Hood II (Before):
Hood II (After):
Bootlid (Before):
Bootlid (After):
I was chasing a setting sun for the "after" pictures in these next 3.
Badge (Before):
Badge (After):
Rear (Before):
Rear (After):
Roof (Before):
Roof (After):
Hood (Inside-Before):
Hood (Inside-After):
FL (Inside-Before):
FL (Inside-After):
Tips (Before):
Tips (After):
Mother's Mini-Powerball, Mother's Billet and Grade #0000 steel wool
Final Overalls:
I'll add these once we decide to ever get a sunny day again here in the Midwest.
Thanks for looking!
This client's 2001 Jet Black 325i was in pretty bad shape. Swirls everywhere, RIDS abound and tons of pitting. My guess is this had never been properly detailed since it came off the boat from Germany. The goal was the 80-85% paint correction and laying down JS109 and Pete's 53. Overall it was a successful detail, but a lot of work.
NOTE: The sun was gone after the JS109 and Pete's 53 was laid down so the "after" pictures below are just shots after polishing. I hope to add some final overall pictures soon.
PROCESS:
Wash:
ONR (2 bucket method)
Clay:
Sonus Green with ONR clay lube
Polishers:
PC7424 and PC7424XP (4" and 5.5" pads)
Polishes:
M105 or Menz PO83 as needed (which was several) - LC Orange Pad
Menz P106FA on all panels (x1) - LC White Pad
Menz PO87MC on all panels (x1) - Uber Black Pad
Final Surface Prep:
Menzerna Final Inspection (MFI) on all panels.
Sealant:
JS109 x 2 - Uber Black Pad (speed 2.5-3)
Wax:
Pete's 53 x 2 - By hand
The Lineup:
Clay:
The majority of the panels had expected levels of contamination, but the lower panels behind the wheels were in pretty bad shape.
(Sorry for the out of focus shot, but you can probably get the idea).
Engine Bay:
P21S TAW followed with CD2 Engine Detailer.
(No before pix since the battery in my camera died).
A Couple Pre/Post Correction Shots
Hood I (Before):
Hood I (After):
Hood II (Before):
Hood II (After):
Bootlid (Before):
Bootlid (After):
I was chasing a setting sun for the "after" pictures in these next 3.
Badge (Before):
Badge (After):
Rear (Before):
Rear (After):
Roof (Before):
Roof (After):
Hood (Inside-Before):
Hood (Inside-After):
FL (Inside-Before):
FL (Inside-After):
Tips (Before):
Tips (After):
Mother's Mini-Powerball, Mother's Billet and Grade #0000 steel wool
Final Overalls:
I'll add these once we decide to ever get a sunny day again here in the Midwest.
Thanks for looking!
