Quickie on a White 530Xi 2006

[Totoland Mach]

Man-Oh-Man....my retina's can't take this much brightness! The dealer drove this 15,000 mile 530Xi back from Michigan and we washed it this morning. He said the new owner is getting it tonight....so away I went.

First up was the interior as that needed the bulk of the work (soiled carpets and the driver's seat was not looking too good). I used my mixture of dishwashing liquid + apc + warm water and scrubbed it down with a horse hair brush. Wiped the excess with a terry towel and used compressed air to blow dry the seams and switches. Following that, I used a hot water extractor on the carpeting.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Sep07%20Detailing/530Xi_White_InteriorRearSeatsDone.jpg

On to the exterior. Obviously, this car was "almost" new with only a few surface scratches. Nothing serious, so I polished with Menzerna 106FF, then power washed the car. Final product was Meguiar's #21 which is gives a great shine and good protection.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Sep07%20Detailing/530Xi_White_InsideShopDone.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Sep07%20Detailing/530Xi_White_RearDone.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Sep07%20Detailing/530Xi_White_OutsideShopDone.jpg

That's it for this job. Now I get to start on a BLACK X5 tomorrow!

Toto

[joe.p]

Toto..that is a sweet ride..Nice reflection shot in the garage also
i also like the white ext with the cream color int...

[Gary Sword]

Look good and white Toto! Did you decide want you are going to do?

[Totoland Mach]

Look good and white Toto! Did you decide want you are going to do?

Gary: I think I'm going to try the Detailer route full time for the time being. I've got some resume's out, but haven't heard a word, so this might be the ticket. Time and $$$ will tell. If I generate enough income during this winter with detailing I should be more than set for 2008 Spring and Summer.

I need some business cards and I'll probably get a web site (maybe on the web because my business is so local). I put a Detailing Services ad on Craigslist and picked up a Mercedes CLK to do this Saturday.

See Ya

Toto

[Gary Sword]

Gary: I think I'm going to try the Detailer route full time for the time being. I've got some resume's out, but haven't heard a word, so this might be the ticket. Time and $$$ will tell. If I generate enough income during this winter with detailing I should be more than set for 2008 Spring and Summer.

I need some business cards and I'll probably get a web site (maybe on the web because my business is so local). I put a Detailing Services ad on Craigslist and picked up a Mercedes CLK to do this Saturday.

See Ya

Toto

You're definitely a master detailer Toto. Once the word gets out I'm sure you'll do great. The best of luck to you.

Gary

[alban61]

Nice quickie! :D Great reflection off the hood in that 2nd shot! Is there a little "pearl" in that paint? Looks good!
Glad you came to a decision in your plans. All the best to you! :cheers:

[blk45]

Looks great as always Toto! You know you missed the black though.......ok, maybe not! :D

[Pauly6401]

Everything is black and white with you, isn't it Toto? ;)

Good luck with the new business venture!

[AL417]

White??? How did that one slip in?:confused:
As always nice work there Toto. I love to look at any car you detail even if it's white. :p

[Totoland Mach]

White??? How did that one slip in?:confused:
As always nice work there Toto. I love to look at any car you detail even if it's white. :p

I dunno....but it took an hour for my retina's to adjust. Not to worry though: I start on a Black X5 4.4 today. :)