Totoland Mach
11-15-2006, 09:30 AM
I tackled this X5 with 65/k this week. Got through the SUV ok, but ran into a major problem with the painted window trim. There are some very deep, nasty stains (chemical? acid rain?) that I can't get 100% out.
I clayed the X5 because it was loaded with contaminants. Then sanded scratched areas and compounded the vehicle. By the way, Optimum Compound is fast becoming my favorite...it doesn't throw dust everywhere and works great.
Anyway, I compounded the window trim and "some" of the stains came out. The best product so far was Klasse AIO and that brought back most of the paint on the window trim...but not all.
Suggestions?
Pic of trim
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_X5_WindowTrimStained.jpg
X5 Compounded with Rotary and Festool (in tight areas) + AIO
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_X5_polished.jpg
Interior shot: came out nice for a 65/k vehicle that was a smoker's ride
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_X5_Interior.jpg
I'd welcome suggestions on the window trim. I'm trying to finish this tonight.
Toto
I clayed the X5 because it was loaded with contaminants. Then sanded scratched areas and compounded the vehicle. By the way, Optimum Compound is fast becoming my favorite...it doesn't throw dust everywhere and works great.
Anyway, I compounded the window trim and "some" of the stains came out. The best product so far was Klasse AIO and that brought back most of the paint on the window trim...but not all.
Suggestions?
Pic of trim
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_X5_WindowTrimStained.jpg
X5 Compounded with Rotary and Festool (in tight areas) + AIO
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_X5_polished.jpg
Interior shot: came out nice for a 65/k vehicle that was a smoker's ride
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_X5_Interior.jpg
I'd welcome suggestions on the window trim. I'm trying to finish this tonight.
Toto