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Totoland Mach · #1 08-23-2007, 05:03 PM

This little "gem" is a pre-sold unit (2006 with 40/k), so the dealer wanted a good clean and decent finish...not the usual Cut/Compound/Polish/Etc. Lots of swirls and light scratches on this ride.

So, I revert back to one of my all-time favorite products that produces good results: Meguiar's #83. Aside from a little caking of product on the panels from working too big an area, I was able to polish the car in 1 night and finished it today with another good product: Meguiar's #26. Overall, the combo produces a very nice finish and one the new owner will be proud of.

After pics with #26

Gotta finish the interior tonight...then start on another Black Bimmer!

Toto

alban61 · #2 08-23-2007, 05:09 PM

Sweet speed detail on that BMW! Your work is always awesome!

RJones · #3 08-23-2007, 05:11 PM

Holy crap, nice work. The 3rd pic makes the car look brand new and about to be delivered, but cleaner than the dealer would prep it.

pirex · #4 08-23-2007, 05:13 PM

Nice job Toto! Looks great

Totoland Mach · #5 08-23-2007, 05:31 PM

Forgot to put another outside pic in the mix

#83 really works well with a polish pad and the rotary. Plus, the car did have swirls and some scratches (which I wet sanded and compounded), but wasn't too bad compared to other's that I've done.

Gotta scoot....finish up this interior and let the carpeting dry before tomorrow's delivery.

Toto

Gary Sword · #6 08-23-2007, 05:40 PM

What no wet sanding?

Love this picture Toto:

Nica · #7 08-23-2007, 06:11 PM

Looks good Master Toto. I agree that third picture you posted makes the vehicle look as though it's brand new. Very nice work.

Always a pleasure to see your work Toto.

Thank you for sharing.

Jimmie · #8 08-23-2007, 06:35 PM

You just make those look like mirrors. Another impressive job. Fun to look at.

Totoland Mach · #9 08-23-2007, 09:02 PM

Hey Gary! If you look at the hood edge, you can see where I wet sanded and tried to remove a heckuva scratch. I didn't get it all the way out, but it's still there.

I've got a Black X3 to start and there are a half-dozen spots to take care of with the sand paper. But the rest of vehicle will probably get the #83/#26 treatment.

Toto

Tonya · #10 08-23-2007, 10:12 PM

You da man!

Great job as always Master Toto