Petrucci Detailed: 1999 BMW Cosmos M3
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Wash:
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss
Gilmour Foam Gun
Clayed:
Meguiar’s ...
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 ##’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!
One thing that makes me laugh is Powergloss says to store in 55 to 88 degrees. Well, in Arizona 88 doesn't exist in May through October. So my PG is pure liquid when it should be a paste in the cooler months. Just have to prime the pad when using it otherwise it turns into concrete on the panels. I find that SIP is the one that dusts the most out of all my Menzerna.
JS is great, it doesn't last as long due to the heat here in AZ but works great for the price. I'm looking to start trying some other things as well.
Great work! That is a good lookin '99, those reflection shots are beautiful!
Out of curiosity... what are your experiences with wet sanding?
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