Attention To Detail - 2011 BMW E90 M3 Correction

[Andrew H]

This was a cool job, I love the E90 body style. The car was delivered early morning, and picked up in the evening of the following day.

What was done to the exterior :
- Wheels hit with Sonax full effect and iron x
- De-Bugged with TW Bug and Tar Remover
- Exterior wash using foam gun w/ CG Citrus Wash
- Door, hood and trunk jambs cleaned
- Aquartz Iron Cut to decontaminate
- Clayed entire exterior including windows
- Taped up
- 3 step - m105 -> menz sip -> menz SF
- Rubber and vinyl cleaned w/ ReNu
- Exhaust tips polished
- Windows clayed again and cleaned with prima clarity
- Wheels waxed with Prima Wheel Armour
- Exterior Wax -> Megs Ultimate Liquid Wax

What was done to the interior :
- Vacuumed/Steam Vacuumed
- All trims/vents/knobs/compartments cleaned

What was done to the engine bay :
- Degreased + Cleaned
- Rinsed
- All metals/plastics shined

Onto the pictures. :)


Upon arrival
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4793_zps8aa5931f.jpg
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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4797_zps58e8e1da.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4798_zpsada2aa81.jpg
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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4811_zps8731ea0f.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4812_zps23cc3c1d.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4814_zpse25806ca.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4815_zps660bfbe9.jpg

Sonax doing it's job. :)

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4819_zps14c26b5b.jpg

Initial wash done

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4821_zps056b5e4a.jpg

Engine bay detailed
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4825_zps5c5e9de4.jpg


Getting cozy with my M3 for the night of correcting ahead.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4830_zps89812dde.jpg

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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4859_zps528695d8.jpg

After one pass of M105 & SIP

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4865_zps51590b91.jpg

Jerez Black is a really good looking color, the owner wasn't kidding when he said it turns purple in the right lightings.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4877_zps93470fb6.jpg

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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4889_zps8c815de3.jpg


Didn't get very many after shots, but there was a 90%+ correction over the entire vehicle. :)

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4904_zpsbcf3fb83.jpg
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[Andrew H]

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4910_zpsf582d443.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4911_zps9458d53c.jpg


Before and after. Hope you enjoyed. :)
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/E90Collage1_zps968f12ad.jpg

[gary748s]

Nice turn around! Gotta love the E9X series M3's. Sad the S65, one of the greatest engines is retired. Sweet E46!

[Legacykid]

Great job!

any reason for ironx on wheels but iron out on paint?

[LatinFG2]

Awesome work.

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

Love that color. It looks great!

[allenk4]

"After one pass of M105 & SIP"

Did you actually do only one "section pass" with M105 & then SIP, or are you saying you worked the compound and polish down on each section?

[Pureshine]

Great save car looks amazing :)

[allenk4]

What products and methods did you use around the M3 logo?

[Chicago Tommy]

Nice turn around. What was used on the engine bay? I really like how that turned out.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Beautiful work. Love how Jerez Black looks when corrected.

Just curious, did you choose M105 over FG400 after a few test spots?

[Andrew H]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. :xyxthumbs:


Great job!

any reason for ironx on wheels but iron out on paint?

Only Iron Out was used, apologies for the mix up. Proofreading isn't my strong suit. Thanks :)


"After one pass of M105 & SIP"

Did you actually do only one "section pass" with M105 & then SIP, or are you saying you worked the compound and polish down on each section?

That photo was only a pass of M105, didn't mean to include SIP in the description. The vehicle was heavily swirled, but some areas needed extra compounding attention for the RIDS. Didn't mean a single section pass, a full pass.


What products and methods did you use around the M3 logo?

For tighter areas I have a Chicago Electric DA w/ a 3" backing pad, and around badges I spend some time with cotton swabs & detailing brushes and regular cleaners.


Nice turn around. What was used on the engine bay? I really like how that turned out.

Treated with in and out spray & some of Gunk's engine bay products for the degreasing & shining.


Beautiful work. Love how Jerez Black looks when corrected.

Just curious, did you choose M105 over FG400 after a few test spots?

Test spots were done on the hood, compounds were between M105 & 3M's extra cut compound. The 3M compound was used on the more heavily swirled areas like the rear & roof, M105 for the more general swirls on the sides of the vehicle. Only used FG400 a on a couple vehicles, still have mixed results.

[Andrew H]

Nice turn around! Gotta love the E9X series M3's. Sad the S65, one of the greatest engines is retired. Sweet E46!

I know how you feel, the S65 is one of the all time greats. I love my S54 just as much though, BMW's M division is top. Driven a couple E9X M's, the S65 paired with the DCT transmission is a match made in heaven. :) Thanks

[Springerlou]

Great result. Great shine...