SpeedFreak Detailed: THRASHED Jerez Black E92 M3 RESURRECTION

[SpeedFreak81]

Where to start....swirls, swirls, and more SWIRLS! This 2011 Jerez Black E92 M3 suffered from some of the worst wash/dry induced swirl marks I have ever seen. Pictures, while telling, do it no justice. The owner likes his car clean, and was unaware of the damage that the local detail booth was inflicting. After viewing the car in person and discussing the reason the car looked the way it did, we went over his options. He had originally been interested in a one step polish, but due to the car's condition, we decided we'd better go all out! The car required about 3 full days worth of work, and I needed every minute of it! While the car was in I also tended to the interior as well.

The results are truly stunning, and the pictures speak for themselves. This Jerez Black beast has all the tools to be a magnificent machine, now it looks the part!


Products used:



Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner
Zep APC
CG Citrus Wash
Clay Magic blue clay
DoDo Juice Born Slippery clay lube
M105 on LC PFW pad via Rupes Bigfoot LHR21ES
Menzerna SF4000 on LC White pad via Rupes Bigfoot LHR21ES
Menzerna SF4500 on LC Grey pad via Rupes Bigfoot LHR21ES
CG EZ Creme Glaze
HD Poxy
Sonax Glass Cleaner
Poorboy's wheel sealant
Adam's Super VRT tire dressing
Optimum metal polish
1Z Cockpit Premium
1Z Plastic Deep Clean
Wolfgang Leather Care cleaner
Wolfgang Leather Care conditioner



Various "before" shots


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DSC_0144 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062096386/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr



Buffer trails present from a past "detailer"


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DSC_0146 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062092026/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr



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DSC_0160 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062129873/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Hood 50/50 after compound


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DSC_0199 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062170566/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0200 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062125765/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr



Scratching present on lower lip of front bumper


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DSC_0201 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062099654/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Removed


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DSC_0203 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062222693/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Moving along to the driver's side fender. 50/50


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DSC_0195 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062173226/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Driver's side door 50/50s


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DSC_0178 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062247633/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr



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DSC_0182 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062142985/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


After compound


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DSC_0183 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062119024/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Driver's side quarter before, 50/50


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DSC_0184 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062117574/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0188 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062113354/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Trunk lid 50/50


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DSC_0191 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062234433/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Moving on to the rear end of the car, before and afters


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DSC_0225 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062093245/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Passenger quarter 50/50


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DSC_0217 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062147946/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0215 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062083674/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr



Fully corrected


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DSC_0219 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062204153/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0218 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062146916/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




Passenger door 50/50


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DSC_0208 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062215523/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0210 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062154926/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Door fully corrected


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DSC_0212 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062211073/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


Front fender after compound


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DSC_0206 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062116795/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr


After shots of the interior


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DSC_0255 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062226025/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0256 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062324633/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




And now for the after shots!


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DSC_0292 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062238136/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




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DSC_0265 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/10062216445/) by SpeedFreak81 (http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/), on Flickr




Thanks for looking!


-Brian

[R4IDER]

Great Job!! props!

[custmsprty]

sweeeeeet!!!

[rms64]

Awesome results on an incredible car! Kudos!

Did you happen to take any readings with a PTG? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the softness (or not) of the paint and how much clear you had to work with.

Great job! :xyxthumbs:

[TheCougarGuy]

Fantastic turnaround!

[warrior151]

Absolutely awesome resurection!! Love the 'wet look" and the Ultimate Driving Machine!! :xyxthumbs:

[GenesisCoupe]

Very nice work!

[traveljunkie523]

Wow! That thing was trashed. You did a great job on it!

[Hitman21]

Nice Save! Car looks great!









K.C.C.O.!

[zmcgovern45]

Gorgeous... well done!

[SpeedFreak81]

Thanks guys

[allenk4]

What sized pads and what polisher/backing plate combination did you use on the tight spots?

[J504]

Interested on the pfw pad on the rupes. What are your thoughts on that combo compared to a mf pad?

[SpeedFreak81]

JB04 - the PFW provides WAY more cut than a MF pad, completely different level. On harder paint, I can get the PFW/M105 combo to cut and finish almost LSP ready. There really isn't even a need for an in between step, I can easily go straight to SF4500 on a grey pad.

All of the 50/50 and fully corrected shots are after JUST compound, you see how nicely it finishes down.

[david11g35]

Holy crap that thing was trashed!!!!! Grade A work. Awesome turnaround