BMW 650i Convertible

**MikeyC** · 12-10-2006, 10:39 PM

OK. So, a lot of you guys probably saw the thread about the free gift I received from Autogeek . . .

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ead.php?t=3008

Well, I finally had a chance to try out my new jar of Souveran. I've used Souveran in the past, but it's been several years since my last jar ran out.

Anyway, the first car is my dad's BMW 650i convertible. I recently gave this car a full detail inside & out. It had some light marring which I polished out using Menzerna FPII. Then I protected the results with a coat of Collonite 845. Unfortunately, my dad took the car through a car wash about a week later.

After washing the car about a week after that I spotted some random light marring. I wasn't about to polish it again. So, I just added a coat of Souveran. I did give my dad a stern lecture about car washes which he will probably ignore.

I also added a coat of Souveran to my own car, a Silverstone Honda S2000. A few months ago I polished the car with XMT #1 and since have applied 3 coats of Collonite 845. It's only washed by me so it's pretty much free of scratches.

Here are the pics. Sorry they're not the best the light was fading quickly. So, I didn't have a chance to get my tripod. Plus, it was a windy 30*F out. So, as you can imagine I was rushing.

**Kelso** · 12-10-2006, 10:48 PM

looks good, the 650 has grown on me

**supercharged** · 12-10-2006, 11:46 PM

Great job, man. BMW 650 is one of the hottest import convertibles. Windows are not tinted??? That's one thing that car is missing.

Once again, tow thumbs up!

**abrcrombe** · 12-11-2006, 03:10 AM

Looks awesome, but I prefer the coupe to the vert and I prefer the M to the 50 or 45.

**Nuke33** · 12-11-2006, 03:17 AM

Awome looking cars great work!

**supercharged** · 12-11-2006, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by abrcrombe

Looks awesome, but I prefer the coupe to the vert and I prefer the M to the 50 or 45.

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**MikeyC** · 12-11-2006, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by supercharged

Great job, man. BMW 650 is one of the hottest import convertibles. Windows are not tinted??? That's one thing that car is missing.

Once again, tow thumbs up!

Nobody tints their windows in MA. There's no point really except for looks. In fact, I'd probably have to look around pretty hard just to find a place that does tint.

I will say that the 650 is a PITA to polish. So, many creases, curves, cracks, and crevices in the body.

**supercharged** · 12-11-2006, 08:37 AM

Tinting is for look and privacy.

**justin_murphy** · 12-11-2006, 09:01 AM

Very, very nice work!
I had a yellow S2000 back in 2002 and loved it (you all know I love yellow!). Only wish I knew then what I know about detailing now. Souveran would STAY in the glove box....errrr center console! It's always a relief for me to get to work on some nice cars. I'm sure you enjoyed yourself.

**Nica** · 12-11-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by MikeyC

Unfortunately, my dad took the car through a car wash about a week later. I did give my dad a stern lecture about car washes which he will probably ignore.

wow a BMW through a car wash, that is incredible.

Originally Posted by MikeyC

I like the depth that the car has, looks really good. Question, how did you apply and remove the Collonite 845?