Turning a 12 Years old E39 to show room condition, step by step guide by KC

Turning a 12 Years old E39 to show room condition, step by step guide by KC

My friend partner, was pretty unhappy with his current paint condition.....as his 2nd hand E39 was not in a great shape...as planning to splash $$$$$ to repaint

frankly speaking silver from this distance look great
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080786.JPG


a prefecft colour to hide all paint imperfections

but to a true UDM lover......you just want it

before
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080793.JPG

to this

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080894.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080757.JPG

as he has not come across a single detailing product can rectify this defect......swirls, scratches..


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080784.JPG

13 years old stain on the steel trims
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080806.JPG

now u see
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080802.JPG

scratches on the front bumper

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080810.JPG



we had the opportunity to meet last sun & got it full corrected

both interior & exterior....

ver visible swirls on the hood
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080789.JPG

lots of stone chip & different tone of touch up paint
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
from this
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080781.JPG


left rear bumper scratched

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

right rear bumper scratched

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080807.JPG


stains
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080776.JPG

hard to keep the wheel cleans too....stains
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080779.JPG


dull & dirty dash board
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080742.JPG

look at the unattractive dash board
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080755.JPG


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080745.JPG


door panel stains
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080749.JPG

more stains
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080750.JPG

later was clean by Osren Multi purpose cleaner ....1:10 water dilutions
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080751.JPG

spray on soft hair bristle brush prior gently scrubbing it

stains from side steps

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080754.JPG

clean by Osren Multi purpose cleaner ....1:10 water dilutions
spray on soft hair bristle brush prior gently scrubbing it

shoe stains on the seats

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080756.JPG

carpet brushing

clean by Osren Multi purpose cleaner ....1:10 water dilutions
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080817.JPG

ta da a clean wheels

osren Multi purpose cleaners 10:1 with soft wheel brushes
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080820.JPG

my choice of pad
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080885.JPG

For body corrections, swirls & rids...i used Makita rotary wool pad wioth Meguiars M#105 speed 1 to spread & speed 3 to correct

Then step down to Makita rotary with Meguiars Cutting pad with Meguiars M#105 speed 1 to spread & speed 3 to polish

Polish with Makita rotary meguiars polishing pad with Meguiars M#205 speed 1 to spread & speed 2 to polish & speed 1 to finish

Then Meguiars NXT sealant wax...
Ultimate Quick Detailer on all windows

Meguiars Aloe leather cleaners on all seats

Meguiars Gold class vinyl on all vinyl & dash & trims

Meguiars Glass Cleaner on all windows & glass

OSren Tyre shine on tyre

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080886.JPG


if some of you have seen my earlier post

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080846.JPG
you would known this

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080853.JPG

clear coat corroded by acid splashes

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080868.JPG

another acid damage on the clear coat paint
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080852.JPG


wet sanded
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080857.JPG

2000 unigrit sand paper
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080859.JPG


all engine interior clean by Osren MPC & With soft hair brush

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080888.JPG
clean engine hood

area most avoided
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080889.JPG

engine dress by Meguiars gold class
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080893.JPG

now the restored & detail interior

look at the dash
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080943.JPG
side door
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080945.JPG

remember the door panel stains before
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080749.JPG


conditin by Meguiars gold class leather conditioner ALOE
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080942.JPG

this is a pure condtitioning cream

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080953.JPG
remember before

shoe stains on the seats

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080756.JPG
now
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080948.JPG


now after detail
side steps
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080947.JPG


remember before

lots of stone chip & different tone of touch up paint
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
now
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080895.JPG

remember before
right rear bumper scratched

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080807.JPG
ta da
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080916.JPG

remember
left rear bumper scratched

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

now
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080915.JPG

wheel before


now clean by osren MPC, Wax & seal by Meguiars NXT
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080910.JPG

from this
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080781.JPG
to this
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080895.JPG


after pics

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080896.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080912.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080901.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080917.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080904.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080941.JPG


ta da
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080929.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080931.JPG

i am happy to save another ride from paint shop & did some good thing to the envioroment

Thank God it turn out well

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080934.JPG

proud looking RIDE now
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TD...0/P1080940.JPG


and Monday I got scolding from his partner

"why u polish my partner car so bright & GLOSSY...glaring to my eyes"
hahahaha...u know what both of them own the same colour ride


His is even better as he washes his own UDM & kept her away from the road side damages treatment...scratch wash....instead of snow wash

Looks like you've put lots of hard work into this car!:props: It is kind of weird to see the steering on that side of the car. Tell his partner to pay up $$$$$ and his can look that nice also. :pc7424:

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Originally Posted by tuscarora dave

Looks like you've put lots of hard work into this car!:props: It is kind of weird to see the steering on that side of the car. Tell his partner to pay up $$$$$ and his can look that nice also. :pc7424:

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thanks buddy

yupp noted on that

we re from Malaysia...so its right hand drive