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Advanced Detailing · 01-31-2010, 11:58 PM

My customer picked this up after it was traded in for a new GTR. It has some stuff added to set it apart , wheels, carbon fiber parts, etc.
Except for a few rock chips on the bumper and one on the hood the paint is nice besides the swirl marks of course.
It will be a weekend toy for him as he has other Bimmers and a Rover so he wanted it to look right.
I used 3M step 2 polish followed by 106 and 85rd both with my makita rotary and also PC with 4 inch pads.
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Getting washed

Getting everything ready

Starting to buff

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Advanced Detailing · 02-01-2010, 12:02 AM

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zinc02gt · 02-01-2010, 12:06 AM

Beautiful man. Great stuff!

Advanced Detailing · 02-01-2010, 12:16 AM

Finished product....except forgetting exhaust tips and some minor details that i took care of after.

02blackout · 02-01-2010, 01:57 AM

SICK ass car. Nice detail dude

dublifecrisis · 02-01-2010, 08:46 AM

looks awesome! previous owner is thinking the M3 is not good enough and buys a Nissan GT-R. geez

detaildave · 02-01-2010, 12:19 PM

Very nice work.

Advanced Detailing · 02-01-2010, 01:07 PM

Thanks guys....yes, the previous owner only had it for a couple of months before getting the Nissan and had already put on the wheels and other mods.

jbnery6465 · 02-01-2010, 01:09 PM

Do you have to detail the carbon fiber pieces differently than the painted panels? I'm getting a body kit for my S5 which include CF pieces, and the pieces are clear coated.

Advanced Detailing · 02-01-2010, 01:17 PM

Every car i have ever done with CF that are clear coated i have treated the same as painted parts. Someone correct me if i am wrong but because of the clear coat you put on the same sealant or wax as you would on paint.