BMW Day 530i and 540i

**dengood1** · 11-12-2006, 12:51 PM

What would we do without Google? It's much smarter than me

haha....I was just kidding with Justin

**Waxmax** · 11-12-2006, 02:01 PM

I use Google all the time...good one.

**sparkie** · 11-13-2006, 03:44 AM

Nice job! I have the Optimum Compound, great stuff.

**Totoland Mach** · 11-13-2006, 06:35 AM

Thanks Sparkie! I started on an X Series (man, I gotta get the hang of BMW models...but it's the V8 SUV) last night. This suv has 65/k miles and shows it. Used 3000 grit pad to remove some scratches + Optimum with a cut pad on the DeWalt. I'll finish up that process tonight.

I did run into one problem and that is the black painted window/door trim that has serious stains (looks like old soap stains embedded or a chemical of some sort). I tried the rotary + compound, the Festool + compound (easier to work with physically) and got 80% of it, but I'm looking for the other 20%..

Toto

**Woob** · 11-13-2006, 11:58 AM

Very nice, anymore pictures of the shop? Looks very clean!

**Totoland Mach** · 11-13-2006, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Woob

Very nice, anymore pictures of the shop? Looks very clean!

Here's a decent shot of the shop. It's super clean and part of my detailing entails mopping the floor and general clean up when I'm finished with a car. The shop area is also the sales floor, so the owner stresses clean surroundings. What's also fun is potential customers also watch me work and ask great questions on car washing and finish maintenance.

Toto

**Woob** · 11-13-2006, 01:07 PM

Yes I like it, more pictures! Guessing it's Air Conditioned. Do you do the washing outside?

**Totoland Mach** · 11-13-2006, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Woob

Yes I like it, more pictures! Guessing it's Air Conditioned. Do you do the washing outside?

Woob: yep, air conditioning and heated. Yes, I wash outside with a power washer. I also use a bucket and soap for wheels (after acid spray to remove brake dust). The dollar amount per car is somewhat less than I typically get in "driveway" detailing, but I have a great shop and I wasn't going to detail in the winter until I found this place (snow and cold is not the best conditions).

All-in-all, it works out for me. Low volume (1-2 cars per week, all late model BMW's), not rushed to complete a job, and a great teacher in the owner.

Toto