Toto's Quickest Detail Ever! Rogue Acura In A BMW Shop

[Totoland Mach]

The dealer and I each grabbed a rotary on this pre-sold Acura at 5:00pm. We used Meguiar's #83 and a cutting pad to remove scratches, etc, then switched to finishing pads for XMT 360. Finished with a power wash and dry with microfiber.

A quick, relatively easy job (not on my cherished lift either) in approx. 2.5 hours start-to-finish (each of us tackled a side and met at the trunk).

He didn't like #83 but I did. He claimed it was too watery based on that 3M compound that he likes...but he did admit it finished well.

Delivered the car this morning....

Now, I've got 6 BMW's for total work ahead....

Here's the Acura finished

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/May07_BMWs/May07_AcuraXMT_1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/May07_BMWs/May07_AcuraXMT_2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/May07_BMWs/May07_AcuraXMT_3.jpg

Here's what lies ahead...June's gonna be busy

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/June07_BMWs/Jun07_X5_Unloaded.jpg

I think this 745 went off-roading with Gary's Lambo

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/June07_BMWs/Jun07_745Li_Unloaded.jpg

Another 745...very nice car with only 12,000 on the odometer..should be a great finish

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/June07_BMWs/Jun07_745i_Unloaded.jpg

Nice little 330i Coupe...I like silver to do because they are a little more forgiving than black Bimmers

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/June07_BMWs/Jun07_330Ci_Unloaded.jpg

And a couple more I forgot to get pics off the transport

Toto

[ehuth1]

Nice finish !! That dark grey shows some sealant gloss from the XMT360.

[Gary Sword]

It looks like the bimmer break will be short master Toto!

[Nica]

You and company made easy work out of that Acura, very nice. I like how the final results looks..very nice Toto.

Looks like you got some work ahead of you, I always look forward to your write ups and pictures. Hey Toto I know you have used Menzerna before on some of the vehicles how about using it on some of those bimmers? Well just a small request hehehehe :D

[Totoland Mach]

Gary: it looks like that 745Li was near that Off-Road Lambo and got mud splattered when you spun the tires LOL!

Nica: I'd like to try some Menzerna on one of the cars. What I'd like to do is get their working range: compound-glaze/polish-finish. At present, I only have the 106FF for the hard clear coats and that isn't a good guage.

I have to stick with my process and see where Menzerna fits:

1. Wool cut with compound
2. Foam cut with compound
3. Glaze or Polish with foam
4. Finish

Toto

[Nica]

I have to stick with my process and see where Menzerna fits:

1. Wool cut with compound
2. Foam cut with compound
3. Glaze or Polish with foam
4. Finish
Toto

Understood Toto, I have noticed that 106FF does have a cut depending on the pad/wool pad you use. Do you think the dealer is interested on purchasing the Menzerna line up?

More questions for you Toto.

1. When you use wool cut with compund...what wool pad and what compound?
2. When you use Foam cut with compund....what foam pad and what compound?

Just curious that's all.

[supercharged]

Nice! Looks like you will be busy all week...;)

[mingraygt]

The back of that 745Li looks like crap.

[dengood1]

What did the TL go for Toto? Just curious.....would like to get one some day;)

[P1et]

Damn, what happened to that 7-series? How on earth do you get that many bugs on the back of your car, did he drive backwards at 100mph?

[Gary Sword]

Gary: it looks like that 745Li was near that Off-Road Lambo and got mud splattered when you spun the tires LOL!
Toto

Sorry about the dirt Toto. That's the last time I'm going to take the Lambo off road. ;) I know when your done it's going to look outstanding. :)

[Totoland Mach]

Believe it or not, it's the reflection of the gravel on the pavement behind it. It's not dirt at all.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/June07_BMWs/Jun07_745Li_Unloaded.jpg


Dengood: Actually, it *is* trash on the back of the 745...it was the last car on the transport carrier and got some debris...power washed it off later.

Sorry to break the news Sir!

Toto

[dengood1]

haha.......I've been sitting here staring at it trying to figure out if it was dirt or a reflection and I actually was going back to edit my post. I saved the pic, then zoomed in and realized it was dirt! I changed my resolution on my monitor to 1280x1024 and everything is almost "too" small now. Thanks for making me realize that 40 is closing in quick and it may be time for some "visual aids":D :p


what post;).....I have no idea what you're talking about Toto.......that's my story and I'm stickin' to it:D

[sparkie]

Megs #83 works great, I just hate the dust.

[Gary Sword]

Dengood: Actually, it *is* trash on the back of the 745...it was the last car on the transport carrier and got some debris...power washed it off later.

Sorry to break the news Sir!

Toto

Toto, you do such a great job and have such a great reputation for doing outstanding work all you have to do is take pictures of a dirty car and people think it's a reflection and complement how great it looks. From now on all you have to do is post before pictures.
:D
Sorry Dennis I don't mean to pick on you!