Tailored Automotive Detailing: 2008 BMW X5

D Tailor

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Year: 2008

Make: BMW

Model: X5 (Custom Ordered)

Color: Alpineweiss III

Mileage: Mileage Unsure (Over 20k)



This belongs to a regular client of mine. After the last detail, I had recommended a 2 step correction of the paint for this detail and I booked him for a full day’s worth of work. Also, he and his wife own a pair of Jack Russell Terriers that travel in this vehicle, so there is always a good amount of dog grooming to be done.



Well, after I washed and clayed the car I realized one thing….this is in great shape. Very minimal swirls and other paint concerns (other than the bird bomb I found when checking it in etched itself in) and no dog hair! I don’t know what happened to their dogs, but the interior was in really good shape.

SO…..a 10 hour detail turned into 4. I didn’t see the point of taking off clear yet (especially on white) and it allowed me to spend more of my focus on finer points like the engine and side steps.





Exterior

Foam Wash- DP Xtreme Foam/Au Sheepskin Mitt

SC Road Trip Grime Destroyer

Optimum Clay/Sonus Glyde

Pinnacle Bug Sponge

Optimum SW x2



Interior

Vacuum

TOL APC (10:1) on Platic Surfaces

Z8 on Wood

WG Interior Protectant

Optimum Leather Protectant

Natural Looked Rubber Mats and Pedals

Foam Swab on Vents



Tires/Wheels/Trim

Gloss-It Gel (full strength) on tires and wheels

SC Road Trip Grime Destroyer in Wheel Arches

Daytona Brush

EZ Detail Mini

Mothers TireBrush

Boar's Hair Wheel Brush

Mother's Underbody brush

WG Tire Gel

Griot's Undercarriage Spray

Klasses AIO on Side Steps and Outside plastic



Glass

Stoner's IG



Engine

SC Road Trip Grime Destroyer in Wheel Arches

EZ Detail Mini

Swissvax Brush

CD-2 (wiped down)



Exhaust Tips

#0000 Steel Wool

Klasse AIO





Befores



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Afters Continued



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My favorite Shot

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Sorry the glass looks horrible in this pic, I hadn't done it yet. I'm embarassed :(

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Thanks for looking!! :2thumbs:
 
gtpaul said:
Looks amazing. The interior looks immaculate.





The owner needs to buy new tires though..



:LOLOL Yeah, they are crazy bald. He is getting new ones on Tuesday. Can you believe BMW quoted $2500 for those? It's crazy.
 
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