BMW 530i Black - Gee, Where Did I Stop?

[Totoland Mach]

Just kidding! This black Bimmer is the usual type for the shop...tons of swirls and a few major scratches.

Used my combo of 3M Extra Cut and Meguiar's #83 (still one of the most versatile products in the market).

The dealer said I should take a pic of where I stopped on a door panel...pretty dramatic!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_BottomHalfDoorCompounded.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_DoorCompoundingInprocess.jpg

Here's what I am starting with

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_DoorSwirls.jpg

Finished compounding the driver's side last night. I'll power wash the dust and flip the car on the lift so the passenger side is in the working area. I wish we could center that lift in the shop, but it would interfere with other cars.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_DriverSideCompounded2.jpg

Hood compounded.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_Hoodcompounded.jpg

Toto

[Tonya]

Very Nice Pics love the door panel shot!:awesome:
As always great work!:applause:

[Gary Sword]

Great job as always Toto. It's seems like about 75% of the bimmers you do are black.

[alban61]

Great job Toto! That hood shot is unreal! Mirror, mirror!

[robzie]

(kneels before Toto) "WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!

great job as always

:applause:

[Nica]

Very nice Toto, man that looks good for just a compound. I'm assuming you used wool pads right? Question for you Toto, what kind of tape are you using? Reason I ask is becuase it's not the regular blue tape? Is it that 3M tape? If so how good is it?

[07ImpalaSS]

Very nice.

[pirex]

Nice job Toto, the car had some great swirls!

[Totoland Mach]

Thanks Folks!

Nica: I used a 3M compound pad on this car. I tried wool after wetsanding the trunk lid and the pad works better/faster. The tape is some body shop tape the dealer bought. It's not as good as the blue IMO, but apparently popular with the body shop people.

Well, I discovered acid rain etching after doing the hood and pulling the car in the sun this morning, so I'm going to wet sand and re-compound the hood tomorrow. I wet sanded the trunk lid, then compounded it out to get rid of the acid rain etchings (boy, that stuff must have been strong acid!)

Pic of sanded trunk lid. Used 3M Trizact 3000 grit with the air orbital sander.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_WetSandacidrain.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_WetSandacidrain2.jpg

After compounding but before glazing

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_CompoundedWetSandtrunklid.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_CompoundedWetSandtrunklid2.jpg

I had some "experiment" time today and tried the Menzerna Professional Glaze. Unlike 3M, which works as a polish, the Menzerna is pure glaze and leaves a residue, but the depth is incredible.

I'm going to use it on the hood after I remove the acid rain etching tomorrow, but here is a side shot. The "scratch" reflections you see in the lower door are the floor scratches in the epoxy paint...not the 530i.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/July07_BMWs/530i_DriverSideMenzerna.jpg

Toto

[Nica]

Thanks for sharing Toto, I've seen that same color tape at my friends body shop that's all he orders I think it's 3M, don't know...that's just what I'm assuming. The Menzerna Glaze is wicked stuff, glad to hear you enjoyed it. You always have good stuff to share Master Toto. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[FMINUS]

Is this a used BMW lot? Whats the dealer's incentive on having you remove the swirls?

Amazing job BTW!

[sparkie]

Toto as always:applause: You the Master....
Have you tried Menz power gloss yet? I know your boss is a 3m fan. If you have just wondering how the two compared....

[Totoland Mach]

Is this a used BMW lot? Whats the dealer's incentive on having you remove the swirls?

Amazing job BTW!

Yep...it is. BavarianAG (http://www.bavarianag.com)

The dealer (who also jumps right in with detailing) and his wife sell approx. 100 cars per year. The bulk of them are purchased at the BMW Lease auction and still have remaining warranty. He is an absolute "fanatic" about detailing a car 100% better than the franchised dealer. If the bumper is too pitted, it gets a total re-paint. Wheels look krappy?...get them refinished with new tires as well.

One thing he has is a loyal following and a referral business. And, he always introduces me to potential customers who always have good questions about keeping the finish pristine. And finally, the shop is well equipped and he will try any product I recommend.

Sparkie: I have not tried the Power Gloss yet. That's probably going to be the next purchase of liquid. I'd like to try a Menzerna Start-To-Finish and see the results.

Toto

[FMINUS]

The site only shows 15 cars, is that all thats available?

[sparkie]

Sparkie: I have not tried the Power Gloss yet. That's probably going to be the next purchase of liquid. I'd like to try a Menzerna Start-To-Finish and see the results.

Toto
I think you will be pleased with it.