Finally found some time to detail the GF's ride, here's the write-up.
History:
2009 335i xDrive
Sapphire Black Metallic
The GF picked this up about a year ago from a local dealership. It was a dealer loaner and had about 8,000 on it when purchased.
It had the expected amount of swirls/RIDS for an 18 month old car that was washed at a dealership for its 1st 6 months (it has since been washed properly over the past 12 months
). The heavy damage was on the bonnet and especially heavy on the bootlid. The goal was the paint correction and laying down 2 coats of 845 (Midwest winter is here).
PROCESS:
Wash:
ONR (2 bucket method)
Clay:
Sonus Green with ONR clay lube
Polishers:
PC7424 and PC7424XP (4" and 5.5" pads)
Polishes:
M105 as needed (which was all over) - Uber Orange Pad
Menz P106FA on all panels (x 1) - LC White Pad
Final Surface Prep:
Menzerna Final Inspection (MFI) on all panels.
LSP:
Collinite 845 x 2 - Uber Black Pad (speed 2.5-3)
Other:
Tires are dressed with Optimum Opt-Bond Tire Gel
Wheels hit with FK1000P (x 1)
A Couple Before/After Shots:
NOTE 1: I continue to possess no photography skills so a couple shots are less than ideal, but I try.
NOTE 2: There are several deep scratches on the lower right front bumper (car lost a battle with a pole). These scratches are through the clear so a repaint is in store for the front bumper come spring time.
Bonnet Before:
Bonnet After:
Bootlid Before:
Bootlid 50/50:
Bootlid After:
Roof Before:
Roof After:
Final Overalls:
A couple outside reflection shots:
Bootlid:
Roof:
Bonnet:
845:
In addition to being a rock solid performer for ease of use and durability, this shot really highlights the "wet" look that 845 throws.
Thanks for looking!
History:
2009 335i xDrive
Sapphire Black Metallic
The GF picked this up about a year ago from a local dealership. It was a dealer loaner and had about 8,000 on it when purchased.
It had the expected amount of swirls/RIDS for an 18 month old car that was washed at a dealership for its 1st 6 months (it has since been washed properly over the past 12 months
). The heavy damage was on the bonnet and especially heavy on the bootlid. The goal was the paint correction and laying down 2 coats of 845 (Midwest winter is here).PROCESS:
Wash:
ONR (2 bucket method)
Clay:
Sonus Green with ONR clay lube
Polishers:
PC7424 and PC7424XP (4" and 5.5" pads)
Polishes:
M105 as needed (which was all over) - Uber Orange Pad
Menz P106FA on all panels (x 1) - LC White Pad
Final Surface Prep:
Menzerna Final Inspection (MFI) on all panels.
LSP:
Collinite 845 x 2 - Uber Black Pad (speed 2.5-3)
Other:
Tires are dressed with Optimum Opt-Bond Tire Gel
Wheels hit with FK1000P (x 1)
A Couple Before/After Shots:
NOTE 1: I continue to possess no photography skills so a couple shots are less than ideal, but I try
.NOTE 2: There are several deep scratches on the lower right front bumper (car lost a battle with a pole). These scratches are through the clear so a repaint is in store for the front bumper come spring time.
Bonnet Before:
Bonnet After:
Bootlid Before:
Bootlid 50/50:
Bootlid After:
Roof Before:
Roof After:
Final Overalls:
A couple outside reflection shots:
Bootlid:
Roof:
Bonnet:
845:
In addition to being a rock solid performer for ease of use and durability, this shot really highlights the "wet" look that 845 throws.
Thanks for looking!
