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    The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    This is a journey - of E39 restoration journey

    was the successor of the BMW E34 in 1995, and itself was replaced by the E60 platform in 2003


    was introduced in 95, the complete vehicle redesign draws heavily from the E38 7 Series in body construction and electronic technology. The mid-level BMW saloon showed evolutionary styling changes rather than a dramatic redesign



    The aerodynamically designed body & this is my favourite colour (Silverado - almost paint defect invisible colour, so cool - that anyone above 45 find hard to find swirls under a noon day sun & camera proof colour (shooting imperfection - is almost impossible)


    Mr H .... told me I dont seems to get my car gloss - shinning ......Hmmmm...what do u say from the 1st 2 pics....indeed it is a challenge to make silver shines

    read on


    looking at the close up & detail


    stone chips & heavily scratched bumper

    pigment of imperfect paint covered beneath the clear


    scratches on the engine hood


    little tiger paws


    more scratches on the side arch next to the engine hood- possibly (done during - repairs works)


    more - pigment found beneath the clear coat paint


    almost invisible scratches ( follow thru my fingers pointing)


    over all the there was so much swirls on the paint (Almost impossible to pick up by Compact Camera) - as this ride was picked up at one of the 2nd hand Car dealers - probably the cleaner - spray / splash & wipe dry cleaning everyday - inflicted much much R.I.D.S randon isolate deep scratches)....I wish u were there (Mr H will elaborate more)

    wheels before



    contaminations picked up by clay




    rear looking


    beneath the back hood (door jam area) - stains


    more stains


    more stains at the emblem


    more


    bumper side trims - stains


    door handle stains


    how did I remove them ( lets divert your attention) after a good good bath (ONR ) I clayed & rewash with Power clean to remove all stains - while I am cleaning, Mr H brought out his Power steering to show Mr M . I said Power clean - HUH??????????


    before


    close up


    closer

    closer


    Ta da - in 20 minutes time by MR H & Mr M witness


    glossy looks


    remember

    before


    ta da


    another before

    side view


    conclusion
    A new found talented detailer Mr H (the owner himself) , as his passion pushes him to try out what i recommended & his desire succeed - Car detailing is about yr Passion & carried out by your heart - thanks to the space age invention to Doc G - so strong enable to degrease & safe for interior like leather & most of all clear coat paint safe

    the following magical moment - is brought to you possibly by OPC & Soft bristle detailing brush

    mowing over to engine detailing

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    removing the rubber seals prior deeper cleaning


    before
    oil stains at the power steering reservoir tank






    ta da



    before


    ta da



    engine hood beneath


    ta da



    now after 4 hours of meticulously cleaning, moving on to paint correctional work


    my favourite colour paint


    but with proper & correct lighting
    rids pics (almost impossible to capture by my Compact camera)


    look carefully


    3 " wool pad for har to reach area with 3" polishing & cutting pad



    Mission - to transformed this car in next few hours

    Menu & tools for the job

    ONR with 3 microfibers wash

    ONR as lube to clay

    OPT Power clean - 1:5 water for paint cleanning, Engine & all the hards stains - shown (removed patiencely after 2 hours)

    Paint correction Multi passes with m105 & LC double sided wool ( following with each interval passes with ONR as lube - as the products is still on the pads & refining passes again) I find this work prefectly for tropical country


    Refining with LC cutting pad (interval or 2nd passes with ONR as lube )

    Polsihing with Megs W 8027 (interval or 2nd passes with ONR as lube )

    15 minutes protection - make only possible with OPTIMUM Opti seal & Optimum car wax

    Engine & plastic & tire - Optimum Leather protectant



    Gloss by

    ta da


    ta da


    ta da


    gloss & depth restore

    look at the depth

    a lots of effort for a silver to show depth


    the hood


    suddenly
    a glow - notice & capture Mr M attention






    my pleasure of introducing you the restore E 39

    evening sunlight


    hood


    engine


    side


    depth & gloss


    reflection


    ta da

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    sun lite




    even his predecessor envy him now


    left view


    right view


    ta da'






    a 50/50% leather protectant application


    its a UV coating & not a dressing - for dressing offer no heat & uVs protection




    the one & only Leather, vinyl, plastic & trims protectant


    thanks to Doc G - unlike the others (25 product range for a single car , optimum only have 5 - imagine the number of other product save) unnecessarily




    before & after




    now
    the finishing








    even the gentleman at the drink stall asked me - are you selling this ride - or is it just painted


    nope it is a journey of restorations


    thanks for your time & cheers again UDM

    A Special thanks to Mr H for your kind hospitality & we enjoy yr detailingship

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    WOW. Looks incredible! Always a fun read too . The last two pictures with the palm tree reflections look amazing for a silver car! Hmm... time to get my silver Firebird to look this good..

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    Nice job as usual.

    2001 c5 z06
    2000 Camaro SS - SOLD

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    Nice job on awful color, over priced, under powered. good handling car.

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    Should have said. dull colored.

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    Very nice job. I had a 2000 Titanium Silver 528i that to date is my favorite car. It could have used a little more power but it's one of the few cars that I could drive all day and not have pains in my legs, shoulders, back and butt.

    I also loved the color and could get it glow too.

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    Ok Kc once again you got my attention! Great looking car and a wonderfull read! Love the TADA's....keep up the great work! Look forward to the next one.
    Tim
    "I have done so much with so little for so long.
    Now I can do anything with nothing"

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    Looks great!!

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