Rasky's Auto Detailing: 2011 BMW 335i

[RaskyR1]

This car belongs to a new client of mine and it was in for a 2-step correction and interior detail. Overall it was in very good condition, as it should be for a newer car with less than 10k miles. However the car does and will continue to see full service washes so there was some light wash induced marring. Initial PTG readings on the car were also lower than what I've seen in the past with average readings only in the 110-120 micron range. After seeing this I called the owner and suggest we stay on the milder side rather than going for 100% correction, especially since it will continue to see full service washes this winter.



Given the color and condition of the car I was unable to capture the defects in the paint, but the general condition can be seen in the black trim. Interior was very clean too so pics are limited.



Process:



Wash - ONR

Tires - OPC

Wheels - Sonax Full Effect

Clay - Blackfire clay and ONR as lube

Paint correction step 1 - Updated Optimum Hyper Compound, GG6, MF cutting pad (Megs)

Paint correction step 2 - Updated Optimum Hyper Polish, GG6, LC tangerine foam pad (trim finished with Menz Micro Polish)

Glass - Megs D120

Interior vinyl - Cockpit Premium

Leather - Leather Masters Strong Cleaner/Protection Cream

Carpet/matts - Folex and LGM

Exhaust tips - Optimum Metal Polish

LSP - FK1000p (2 coats)





First up. removing the dealer badge on the back

Paint condition can be seen here on the trim

One minor scuff here which came out rather easily

Exhaust Tips

Working on the trim

All better

The only real concern area on the interior was the light colored leather seats as they were showing dirt buildup/dye transfer already.

50/50 after some Leather Masters Strong Cleaner

Don't forget this area

Finished pics

Thanks for looking,



Rasky

 

[tom p.]

Looks great, Rasky!! Is that a laser jammer on the rear plate?

 

[RaskyR1]

Looks great, Rasky!! Is that a laser jammer on the rear plate?

Thanks Tom!



I'm actually not sure what it is...I meant to ask the owner but forgot. I thought maybe it was for our "Mnpass" car pool lanes, but now that you mention it you may be right.

 

[tom p.]

Yeah, I see a little wire coming out of the top. I think the EZpass transponder things are generally passive devices with internal batteries.



Are U a big fan of the LM Strong cleaner? I have it in the basement (along with 2 other variants from LM) and haven't used it much, if at all. Does it have serious cleaning punch?

 

[Phishy4]

Looks good man. With the Strong, what did you use to agitate it? I'm going to try Strong instead of OPC on the rest of the front seat in my M3 and wasn't sure if I'd need a leather brush or if you just used a sponge or what. Are those Tennessee plates on there? If he lives here now, he's not going to get away with that Euro plate for very long up front.

 

[RaskyR1]

Yeah, I see a little wire coming out of the top. I think the EZpass transponder things are generally passive devices with internal batteries.



Are U a big fan of the LM Strong cleaner? I have it in the basement (along with 2 other variants from LM) and haven't used it much, if at all. Does it have serious cleaning punch?

Now that I think of it there was a well hidden radar detector inside.



I love the Leather Masters stuff, but it does have it's limitations IMO. It's great for soiling like you see on these seats but for seriously trashed leather I will start with some OPC and follow it with LM. I do feel LM is a must have for maintaining leather seats such as these BMW ones though and I suggested the owner pick some up.

Looks good man. With the Strong, what did you use to agitate it? I'm going to try Strong instead of OPC on the rest of the front seat in my M3 and wasn't sure if I'd need a leather brush or if you just used a sponge or what. Are those Tennessee plates on there? If he lives here now, he's not going to get away with that Euro plate for very long up front.

Thanks Justin. I just used a piece of foam/sponge to spread it around with and a MF to wipe it away. Came off rather easily actually.



Yep, Tennessee plates and I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw it.

 

[Scottwax]

Looks great as always!

 

[tom p.]

OK, thanks for the tips, Rasky. I'll have to try OPC when I come across something bad.



The other LM cleaners I have are very mild.

 

[Ch96067]

Nice result Rasky!

 

[RaskyR1]

Looks great as always!

Thanks Scott!

Nice result Rasky!

Thank you!

 

[Lotuseffect]

Great job as always Rasky. How did you like the BF Clay? Im about to do some shopping for some clay.

 

[Envious Eric]

you have a lot of products on your shelves....so do I. LOL



Looks like a bmw should - glossy!

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Excellent work! That's how metallic silver *should* look.

 

[RaskyR1]

Great job as always Rasky. How did you like the BF Clay? Im about to do some shopping for some clay.

Thanks George! I thought it worked pretty well and it probably reminded me a little of Meguiar's Mild clay. It was on sale and I'd thought I'd try it out.

you have a lot of products on your shelves....so do I. LOL



Looks like a bmw should - glossy!

Thanks Eric! I need to stop buying so much stuff!

Excellent work! That's how metallic silver *should* look.

Thanks Charlie!

 

[gmblack3]

Great work as always Chad!

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Just perfect!