Petrucci_M3
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Petrucci Detailed: 1999 BMW Cosmos M3
Wash:
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss
Gilmour Foam Gun
Clayed:
Meguiar’s Medium clay
Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer
Paint Correction:
Flex 3403 rotary
3M Backing Plate
Menzerna Powergloss
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna Nano Polish
50/50 alcohol/water wipe down
CM5300
Fenix TK10
Purple LC wool
Orange LC pad
White LC pad
Grey LC pad
Detailer Domain Uber Towels
Highline Paint Gauge Meter
Protection:
Jetseal109
LSP:
Pinnacle Souveran
Trim:
Meguiar’s Exterior trim (At owner’s request)
Glass:
Stoner’s Invisible Glass
Wheels:
EZ Detail Brush
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Chemical Guy’s Grime Reaper
Surfcity Tire Shine
What can I say this is my fourth Cosmos E36 M3, including my own, I’ve done to date. I seem to have mastered it because I fell in love with this color over again. Starting off, I measured the paint’s clear all around and had readings as low as 177 to the highest of 214, seemed right for the age and condition of the car.
Started with the wheels and then proceeded to work on the body. After washing with CG’s citrus wash I lubed up the car and clayed the surface. It was in a great shape and didn’t require too much attention.
Then I tested a section of the spoiler to see what combo would work with the paint. The magic formula was one hit of Powergloss combined with my purple wool pads. Then finished it up with 106ff on a white pad, and in some areas you can see that SIP and a orange pad was required to get the remaining RID’s out of the paint.
Once I was happy with the panels I gave the panel a final wipe down of my alcohol solution. I then sealed the paint with Jetseal 109 and then I choose Pinnacle Souveran to give the paint that healthy glow we all love. I’ll let the pictures do the talking, once again thanks for looking through my write ups. Happy detailing!
Wash
Spoiler/Trunk - Before
50/50
Passenger Rear - Before
50/50
Passenger Rear - After
Before
After
Passenger Door 50/50
Passenger Door - After
Passenger Fender - Before
Passenger Fender - After
Scratch Before
Scratch After
Hood - Before
50/50
Driver Fender - Before
Driver Fender - After
Mirror Before
Mirror After
Driver Door - Before
Wash:
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss
Gilmour Foam Gun
Clayed:
Meguiar’s Medium clay
Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer
Paint Correction:
Flex 3403 rotary
3M Backing Plate
Menzerna Powergloss
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna Nano Polish
50/50 alcohol/water wipe down
CM5300
Fenix TK10
Purple LC wool
Orange LC pad
White LC pad
Grey LC pad
Detailer Domain Uber Towels
Highline Paint Gauge Meter
Protection:
Jetseal109
LSP:
Pinnacle Souveran
Trim:
Meguiar’s Exterior trim (At owner’s request)
Glass:
Stoner’s Invisible Glass
Wheels:
EZ Detail Brush
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Chemical Guy’s Grime Reaper
Surfcity Tire Shine
What can I say this is my fourth Cosmos E36 M3, including my own, I’ve done to date. I seem to have mastered it because I fell in love with this color over again. Starting off, I measured the paint’s clear all around and had readings as low as 177 to the highest of 214, seemed right for the age and condition of the car.
Started with the wheels and then proceeded to work on the body. After washing with CG’s citrus wash I lubed up the car and clayed the surface. It was in a great shape and didn’t require too much attention.
Then I tested a section of the spoiler to see what combo would work with the paint. The magic formula was one hit of Powergloss combined with my purple wool pads. Then finished it up with 106ff on a white pad, and in some areas you can see that SIP and a orange pad was required to get the remaining RID’s out of the paint.
Once I was happy with the panels I gave the panel a final wipe down of my alcohol solution. I then sealed the paint with Jetseal 109 and then I choose Pinnacle Souveran to give the paint that healthy glow we all love. I’ll let the pictures do the talking, once again thanks for looking through my write ups. Happy detailing!
Wash
Spoiler/Trunk - Before
50/50
Passenger Rear - Before
50/50
Passenger Rear - After
Before
After
Passenger Door 50/50
Passenger Door - After
Passenger Fender - Before
Passenger Fender - After
Scratch Before
Scratch After
Hood - Before
50/50
Driver Fender - Before
Driver Fender - After
Mirror Before
Mirror After
Driver Door - Before
