Pats300zx
11-11-2007, 07:57 PM
This is a detail of a 2005 BMW X3 that I did today. I apologize in advance for the crappy pictures but the detail took me almost 8 hours and by the time I was done it was getting dark. Daylight savings time sucks. This thing was totally trashed paint wise and it really made me wonder how folks do details like this without a rotary. I did get the chance to try out some of the Menzerna polishes and I love them.
Process: Approx 7.5 hours Non Stop
Foam with Karcher Power Washer with NXT/Power Clean Mix then power wash
Wash via two bucket method and NXT soap
Wheels power washed and cleaned with Eagle One All Wheel and Tire
Inner rims cleaned with Poorboys Spray and Rinse
Wheel Wells powerwashed and cleaned with P21S Total Wash
Clay with Megs White Clay
Polish with Menzerna SIP via UDM and Orange Pad
Spot correct with PC and 4 inch orange pad
Polish with Menzerna 106FF via UDM and Sonus green pad
LSP=Polycharged Megs #21
Interior cleaned with APC 10/1
Vinyl dressed with Sonus Total Eclipse
Exterior Trim dressed with NXT Tech Protectorant
Wheel dressed with Megs ASD
Wheel wells dressed with Street Appeal Tire Dressing
Engine cleaned with P21S Total Wash and dressed with Stoners Trim Shine
The paint looked 100x's better and I wish the pictures came out better. I was able to remove about 90 % of the defects. I could have easily spent another 3 hours on the car.
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3002.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3003.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3007.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3008.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3009.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3013.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3014.jpg
The owner is taking delivery of a 2007 Audi R8 in January and has instructed the dealer not to touch it. Its a nice blue. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Process: Approx 7.5 hours Non Stop
Foam with Karcher Power Washer with NXT/Power Clean Mix then power wash
Wash via two bucket method and NXT soap
Wheels power washed and cleaned with Eagle One All Wheel and Tire
Inner rims cleaned with Poorboys Spray and Rinse
Wheel Wells powerwashed and cleaned with P21S Total Wash
Clay with Megs White Clay
Polish with Menzerna SIP via UDM and Orange Pad
Spot correct with PC and 4 inch orange pad
Polish with Menzerna 106FF via UDM and Sonus green pad
LSP=Polycharged Megs #21
Interior cleaned with APC 10/1
Vinyl dressed with Sonus Total Eclipse
Exterior Trim dressed with NXT Tech Protectorant
Wheel dressed with Megs ASD
Wheel wells dressed with Street Appeal Tire Dressing
Engine cleaned with P21S Total Wash and dressed with Stoners Trim Shine
The paint looked 100x's better and I wish the pictures came out better. I was able to remove about 90 % of the defects. I could have easily spent another 3 hours on the car.
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3002.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3003.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3007.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3008.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3009.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3013.jpg
http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/2005BMWX3014.jpg
The owner is taking delivery of a 2007 Audi R8 in January and has instructed the dealer not to touch it. Its a nice blue. I can't wait to get my hands on it.