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RaskyR1

04-20-2009, 10:33 PM

Owner bought this car used and wanted a complete detail with a little extra special attention. ;)

Before pics:
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0644.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0648.jpg

Wheels
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0653.jpg

Exhaust tips
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0649.jpg

Paint condition was very hard to capture and the pics do not show the true condition. The finish was actually worse than what you see. There was a lot of rail dust too on the tops that I could not capture with the camera.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0645.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0650.jpg

Etching in the clear that was easily removed with M105
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0665.jpg

A few scuffs were visible on the car like this
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0668.jpg

Brinkmann
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0638.jpg

Halogen
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0635.jpg

Engine
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0641.jpg

Interior was in pretty good condition
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0627.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0629.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0630.jpg

Small mark on the passengers seat.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0632.jpg

The only real trouble area on the interior was in the back seat under the floor matt. I doubt the owner even knew it was there.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0663.jpg

Wheels were removed to properly clean and protect the inner side of them. Since I had the wheels off I went over the wheel wells with a little more detail than usual.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0658.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0659.jpg

Chrome on the wheels was clean with M105 and sealed with KAIO. I'd also made sure to torque the wheels to factory specs when I reinstalled them.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0662.jpg

RaskyR1

04-20-2009, 10:36 PM

My process for the correction was M105 Via the Flex 3401 on a Meguiar’s W7207 foam pad. I followed that up with M205 via the rotary with a Meguiar’s W9207 foam pad. A few RIDS remained but they are very hard to see given the color. My LSP was Wolfgang DGPS (x2).

After: (Sorry it was cloudy with off and on rain…I’ll get sun shots tomorrow)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0674.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0678.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0680.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0682.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0683.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0684.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0694.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0701.jpg

Brinkmann
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0695.jpg

Halogen
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0699.jpg

Door jambs were cleaned with APC and then polished by hand with KAIO. Weather stripping was protected with Meguiar’s M40
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0693.jpg

A little dust on the wheels from pulling the car around…I touched that up. ;)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0685.jpg

Interior carpet was done using APC, Bissell LGM, Folex, Carpet brush, and a shop vac.
Leather was clean with Leather Masters Strong Cleaner and then protected with Leather Masters Protection Cream
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0691.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0692.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0687.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0688.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0689.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0690.jpg

Engine was cleaned with APC+, various brushes, wash mitt, and then dressed with Meguiar’s Water Based Dressing.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0703.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/IMG_0705.jpg

16+ hours invested…

Thanks for looking,
Rasky

ASPHALT ROCKET

04-20-2009, 10:58 PM

RaskyR1

04-20-2009, 11:32 PM

Nice work, I was looking at one of those, but an M when I purchased my vette. I just couldn't change over after already having several vettes. Don't tell me you don't do a good job because its a white car also, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Thanks Dana. It would be a hard decision for me between a Vette and an M6. I'd probably take the M6 since you don't see as many but Vettes are just plain awesome!

LOL, I would never leave a car without following up a compound regardless of color. I went over it with M205 on the rotary. I saw no difference between M205 and PO85RD and I just like working with M205 better. ;)

supercharged

04-21-2009, 12:55 AM

That's one gordeous BMW! Great job!

Jimmie

04-21-2009, 01:47 AM

That is one nice detail. Those 16+ hours really show an over-the-top good job.

Birdhunter

04-21-2009, 05:53 AM

:applause:

Wendell Jarvis

04-21-2009, 06:19 AM

As Always brother....Great Job........by golly I think you got it !! .....lol.........and that is a sweet ride......I too would choose the 645 over a vette......they are classy and still can kick some butt...

trlblazer3

04-21-2009, 08:14 AM

Wow, very nice work indeed. Love to hear your process on that stain on the interior carpeting.

Emile

04-21-2009, 09:32 AM

Amazingly nice job, as usual Rasky. I love seeing your work. :righton:

RaskyR1

04-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks everyone for all the great feedback. :cheers:

Wow, very nice work indeed. Love to hear your process on that stain on the interior carpeting.

The stain was pretreated with Megs APC+, Agitated with carpet brush, extracted with Bissell LGM containing a Folex solution, and followed up with a shop vac. I had to hit that area 3 times to get it all the way out. The brush is what really does the cleaning IMO. ;)

OGauge4Me

04-21-2009, 10:40 AM

Man you consistently do outstanding work. Your clientele must love the way you treat their cars.

Thank you for sharing the pics and the process.

heavenlyv6

04-21-2009, 10:43 AM

RaskyR1

04-21-2009, 11:15 AM

Man you consistently do outstanding work. Your clientele must love the way you treat their cars.

Thank you for sharing the pics and the process.

Thank you, and you're welcome! :cheers:

RaskyR1

04-21-2009, 11:21 AM

Nice Job!! I have noticed that you use the little green machine alot. How do you like using it. Is it worth the money in your opinion. Your interior details and the carpet always look great. I am looking into purchasing the aztec but am wondering if I could get by with the LGM and save some money. Thoughts?

Well I think the LGM is worth the $90 it costs, but it's still no Mytee or other expensive extractor. It doesn't have the water temp, lift, or PSI that the big boys have. When using the LGM you really have to use the brush a lot more than other extractors and be sure to follow it up with a shop vac since it doesn't suck up the water very well. I also don't like the short hose and having to fill the unit several times.

Since I decided to take on more work now I'm planning on purchasing a Mytee soon, just have to save up a few more $$$ first. The LGM is good for detailers who only do a few cars here and there. ;)

Rasky :cheers: