Rasky's Auto Detailing: 2011 BMW 335i

[RaskyR1]

This car belongs to a new client of mine and it was in for a 2-step correction and interior detail. Overall it was in very good condition, as it should be for a newer car with less than 10k miles. However the car does and will continue to see full service washes so there was some light wash induced marring. Initial PTG readings on the car were also lower than what I've seen in the past with average readings only in the 110-120 micron range. After seeing this I called the owner and suggest we stay on the milder side rather than going for 100% correction, especially since it will continue to see full service washes this winter.

Given the color and condition of the car I was unable to capture the defects in the paint, but the general condition can be seen in the black trim. Interior was very clean too so pics are limited.

Process:

Wash - ONR
Tires - OPC
Wheels - Sonax Full Effect
Clay - Blackfire clay and ONR as lube
Paint correction step 1 - Updated Optimum Hyper Compound, GG6, MF cutting pad (Megs)
Paint correction step 2 - Updated Optimum Hyper Polish, GG6, LC tangerine foam pad (trim finished with Menz Micro Polish)
Glass - Megs D120
Interior vinyl - Cockpit Premium
Leather - Leather Masters Strong Cleaner/Protection Cream
Carpet/matts - Folex and LGM
Exhaust tips - Optimum Metal Polish
LSP - FK1000p (2 coats)


First up. removing the dealer badge on the back
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6208.jpg

Paint condition can be seen here on the trim
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6210.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6214.jpg

One minor scuff here which came out rather easily
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6212.jpg

Exhaust Tips
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6209.jpg

Working on the trim
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6218.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6215.jpg

All better :)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6217.jpg

The only real concern area on the interior was the light colored leather seats as they were showing dirt build-up/dye transfer already.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6223.jpg


50/50 after some Leather Masters Strong Cleaner
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6224.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6225.jpg



Don't forget this area ;)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111217-_MG_6219.jpg


Finished pics
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6228.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6230.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6231.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6232.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6234.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6236.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6237.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6238.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6241.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6246.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6249.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6250.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6253.jpg


Thanks for looking,

Rasky

[tw33k2514]

Car looks amazing.

I do have one question though. What is that tape you used on the trim? I see people using it, but I cannot seem to track it down. It looks much better than the green tape for those small areas.


Oh, and the wheel on that look fantastic!

[RaskyR1]

Car looks amazing.

I do have one question though. What is that tape you used on the trim? I see people using it, but I cannot seem to track it down. It looks much better than the green tape for those small areas.


Oh, and the wheel on that look fantastic!

Thanks!

It's 3m fine line tape (06405). Awesome stuff but expensive! Bends around corners a lot better then normal masking tape. I use it mostly for wet sanding jobs though. :props:

[Marc08EX]

Amazing work as always Chad!! The car came out beautiful.

That's extremely kind & professional of you to call them up and let them know about the condition of the paint thickness and the option to dial down the process. Can't get any better and more honest service than that. Kudos!

And Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your wife!

[mchess1]

Very nice rasky, always love the Bimmers!

[Badboyztn]

Looks great!!! Are you in MN. or Memphis?

[Mike Phillips]

Exellent work as is your standard Chad!


:dblthumb2:

[elk42]

Very nice rasky, always love the Bimmers!+1

[Bobby B.]

The BMW looks perfect. Great job detailing this 335i. Keep up the great work.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/BMW%20335i/20111218-_MG_6249.jpg

[Flash Gordon]

Nice work Rasky :props:

Roadshow uses some of the suckiest dealer stickers I've ever encountered

[rider9195]

Nice!!! I have always wanted one of these cars.

[SkateForGirl]

Awesome job. Love that tape you used on the trim. I need to get myself some!

[RaskyR1]

Amazing work as always Chad!! The car came out beautiful.

That's extremely kind & professional of you to call them up and let them know about the condition of the paint thickness and the option to dial down the process. Can't get any better and more honest service than that. Kudos!

And Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your wife!

Thanks Marc! Happy Holidays to you too! :)



Very nice rasky, always love the Bimmers!

Thank you!



Looks great!!! Are you in MN. or Memphis?

Thanks! I'm in MN....owner just moved here though. ;)




Exellent work as is your standard Chad!


:dblthumb2:

Thanks Mike!



+1

Thanks!



The BMW looks perfect. Great job detailing this 335i. Keep up the great work.




Thanks Bobby!



Nice work Rasky :props:

Roadshow uses some of the suckiest dealer stickers I've ever encountered

Thanks Flash....I was happy that they peeled off with ease! ;)




Nice!!! I have always wanted one of these cars.

Thanks Ryan! I wouldn't mind one myself! Love the quality of the interiors. :xyxthumbs:




Awesome job. Love that tape you used on the trim. I need to get myself some!

Thank you!