Scratchy BMW 530i - Toto'ized

[Totoland Mach]

Well, I tried a wierd combo after all my compounding/wet sanding/polishing (I even snuck some Menzerna 106ff in the polishing mix).

I did my usual 3M Ultrafina SE application, then power washed the excess from the car and dried. Instead of just using #26, I decided to add XMT 360 to the pad and work both products completely. Gotta say, it made a difference and buffing was virtually non-existent. The finish is smooth beyond my expectations.

Here's my starting Extra Cut Smiley:



Reflection City!











Overall shot of the entire car.



I'm gonna try this combo on a "waiting-in-line" 2001 X5 4.4i (black of course).

Toto

[Truls]

that mixing sounds interesting, fun trying new combos..

great work Toto

[Gary Sword]

Originally Posted by Totoland

I'm gonna try this combo on a "waiting-in-line" 2001 X5 4.4i (black of course).

Toto

Another black bimmer? This has to be your song Toto

YouTube - The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black

I see a line of cars and there all painted black.

[Totoland Mach]

That final combo really made a difference. The biggie is working it until it's finished. I mean, there is zero buffing done to this car. I just worked the product mix until it finished out, backed the car into the sun and took these pics.

Heck, who knows if I decreased the longevity of 26 or XMT 360. I suspect the sealant in 360 is what caused this nice turnout and the carnuba in the 26 gave it the depth.

Toto

[coupe]

So you topped 360 with #26?

[Totoland Mach]

Originally Posted by coupe

So you topped 360 with #26?

Nope! Mixed them together on the same pad! 4 dots of 26 and 4 dots of 360 and let the Festool work until it gave the finish you see in the pics. Didn't even pic up a microfiber towel!

Toto

[coupe]

Wow, thats pretty cool

[blk45]

Awesome as usual Toto! Is that BSM or JB paint?

[Totoland Mach]

Originally Posted by blk45

Awesome as usual Toto! Is that BSM or JB paint?

Not sure if I figured out your initials: BSM=Black Sapphire Metallic (that's what it is)
JB=Jet Black (that's not what it is...but the X5 4.4i I'm starting on is)

Did I get that right? Or get a Demerit for not studying up on my Bimmer colors LOL! The dealer gets me all the time about models, colors, etc. I just laugh it off cause I'm too old and cranky.

Toto

[Z06-Goose]

Nice!
I can't wait to get my XMT360 and XMT180. I like the way this car came out!