SilverGray BMW 530i Using New Process

[Totoland Mach]

Ha...another non-black Bimmer...be still my beating heart!

I wanted to try a new process as the finish of this 06 530i was in decent shape "except" for a lot of paint overspray that originated from ??? (your guess is as good as mine). So, break out the clay and do that.

Clay water residue...not to worry though.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_ClayWaterStart.jpg

Now, I've been an ardent fan and user of Meguiar's #83 for a lot of years, but never tried with with a good compound pad. Most of my prior experience was polishing pads. The dealer just got these new design 3M pads that are curved, waffle pattern and a centering hole, so I hooked one on the Dynabrade.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/DynaBrade_3M_NewCompoundPad.jpg

Put some #83 on the door and wailed away. Actually, I drew the product with too much stuff and the pad loaded up (next time, I'll write thinner LOL)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_83onDoorPanel.jpg

When I encountered some light scratches, I whipped out some 3M Extra Cut, eliminated the scratches and moved right along.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_DoorPanelafter83.jpg

Nice bumper shot after #83

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_RearBumper83_3.jpg

Side of rear bumper

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_RearBumper83.jpg

Following the process, I used 3M Dark Glaze with a new 3M pad (waffle, curved, and centering hole). This process went quickly.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_FrontEnd_Glazed2_10hr.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_FrontEnd_Glazed_10hr.jpg

Tomorrow, the car gets a power wash and a coat of #26 mixed with XMT 360 on the pad.

I'll post some finished pics then.

I've actually convinced the dealer to start using 83 with a compound pad more often. It is far cleaner than compounding and finishes well. The pad did the real work.

Toto

[Bonifax]

Nice job man! So Meg's #83 would be like a XMT #3?

[blk45]

I never get tired of looking at you work Toto! Well done as usual.

[Totoland Mach]

Nice job man! So Meg's #83 would be like a XMT #3?

Bonifax: I don't know too much about XMT #3. On the #83 bottle, there is a nice abrasive chart and 83 is about centered. Like I said, I used it for years with a polishing pad and now that I've used it with a compound pad on the rotary, I've learned a lot about the product.

Toto

[D]

One of the very few people I enjoy reading write ups from. Good work so far like usual.

[silent926]

toto, is your 83 green or is that just the lighting?

[supercharged]

As always, great job, Toto! And here is the signature shot (love that angry/agressive look 5-series has:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/06%20SilverGray%20530i/530i_FrontEnd_Glazed2_10hr.jpg

[Totoland Mach]

silent926: nope, no green 83 for me! It's cream colored and I am a real hack at camera settings. My total knowledge is: turn it on, push the button, transfer the pics to the 'puter.

Toto

[Dust2Glory]

great work... u truly are the master rotary and bmw guy!

[lcocanougher]

Every time i see your work i am wowed. I want to come and train with you!!

[Bonifax]

Every time i see your work i am wowed. I want to come and train with you!!
:whs: And working with a rotary and a burgundy megs pad! WOW! You Master... Me Padawan :righton:

[dontsleeponit]

excellent work as usual toto, in your shots the paint looks absolutely flawless, with a deep rich glow. Im very envious of that shade of silver, kinda makes mine seem blah.