That old saying is true...

imported_Picus

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The cobblers kids really are barefoot...



Really I just wanted to show off what a moron I am. I haven't had a day off in a while, so my car was neglected for 4 months (ya...); after like 10 weeks I sort of knew I was in for it, so I just let it go longer. Not smart...Anyway, when I finished the morning appnt my afternoon guy canceled due to rain so I sucked it up and decided to clean the sucker. The wheels were the worst obviously, about 3 hours for those. The rest of the car just got a good wash and opti-seal, I had a morning appointment so I was tired. I still need to 106ff the hood (waterspots) and then put a real wax on it. Anyway, here goes.



Nice, no?

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Menzerna ph wheel cleaner, scrub scrub scrub



Unfortunately, despite it removing what it could, I had some stains. Honestly, I was a little worried.

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So I polished with some aluminum polish, for a long, long time. Thankfully it worked.

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The rest of the car was, well...dirty. Rockers were covered in oil (don't ask), lots of road tar, bugs, souls of young children. It was rank.

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So, p21s soap via foam gun, wash, wash wash, lots of apc then some opti-seal.



I guess one benefit to never washing your car is you can't swirl it up. :)



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Anyway, some real c&b's as soon as I get pics up. Cheers guys.
 
:chuckle: Forty lashes with a wet microfiber for putting off detailing that Bimmer! :chuckle:
 
Oh man I think you have to turn in your membership now. Just leave it at the front desk ok? I hear Cam Wooley of the OPP is looking for you, something about no front plate...
 
Ben Kenobi said:
Oh man I think you have to turn in your membership now. Just leave it at the front desk ok? I hear Cam Wooley of the OPP is looking for you, something about no front plate...



Custom mount, pops off in 30 seconds for pics. :)



JoshVette said:
Nice Bimmer, yes you are fired btw.:funnypost



Like I tell my clients, do as I say, not as I do! :D :D



Fwiw, my last day off was March 18th, so at least I have an excuse? Maybe? No...? Alright, I'm fired.
 
Looks perfect man, new DPE centercaps looks very nice too!!!

your rims remind me of the Iforged I mentioned...still having nightmares...
 
Nice "beautiful taste is the word!" auto picus, what a nice body kit on the front, who made it?

Great to see a chrome lip polished, did you use applicator or spot pad?



My HRE's are due any time now, it might needs it :grinno:



Great job !!! :goodjob
 
The before pics where downright frightening. :nervous2:



Have you tried or can you get the P21S gel wheel cleaner? In the shade you can let it dwell for a few hours if you like. Not harmful to any wheel type.



Glad to see your BMW looking great again! :spot
 
Harry Houdini said:
Nice "beautiful taste is the word!" auto picus, what a nice body kit on the front, who made it?

Great to see a chrome lip polished, did you use applicator or spot pad?



My HRE's are due any time now, it might needs it :grinno:



Great job !!! :goodjob



Microfiber actually. I was scared, didn't want to scratch them. They are actually more resilient than I thought. Oh, front is the OEM aero lip, it's a BMW part. :)



gmblack3a said:
The before pics where downright frightening. :nervous2:



Have you tried or can you get the P21S gel wheel cleaner? In the shade you can let it dwell for a few hours if you like. Not harmful to any wheel type.



Glad to see your BMW looking great again! :spot



Yep, we can get it. I actually have some. It's super similar to the Menzerna stuff; I like them both on alum wheels.



WilliamHBonney said:
Man that is a sweet car. What model is it?



335i. Thanks!
 
Picus said:
Like I tell my clients, do as I say, not as I do! :D :D



Fwiw, my last day off was March 18th, so at least I have an excuse? Maybe? No...? Alright, I'm fired.



Maybe time for a day off.....:grinno:



I make it a point not to burn out by taking 2-3 days off each week.........or maybe my client base just isn't big enough yet.:wall :help:



Josh
 
Nice car and excellent work.

OT question, I was just wonder if you had any problems with no front plates with the authorities? I want to take mine off too.
 
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