Titanium Gray 545i Finished Shots

[Totoland Mach]

This is the last car for April and wasn't too bad exterior-wise. I am using a process that's going to be standard for the shop because of the finished appearance.

Step 1: clay if needed
Step 2: wool pad + compound and work the area until glossy
Step 3: glaze with a glaze foam pad
Step 4: 3M Ultrifina SE and their blue pad
Step 5: Meguiar's #26

Here's the result of the above process. I'll probably have some black cars to try in May, so it should be interesting.

Sunset shots







Inside shots: the flourescent lighting plays tricks with the color rendition





April is done!

Toto

[Nica]

That is one sweet looking BMW Toto, the paint looks flawless...you always seem to surprise me...I know what to expect from you sir Toto but you always seem to surprise me...well done. You process looks good Toto....eventually I'll venture out with the wool pad for now foam it is.

Thanks for sharing.

[sparkie]

Toto, I do agree with Nica, the paint looks flawless. Also love the color.
Awesome reflection!

[Bobjones]

I have been waiting for another one of these, and again awesome work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nuke33]

Looks great, just like all your other work

[Jimmie]

Unbelievable reflection and shine Toto. Just beautiful.

[scottgt]

great job

[Totoland Mach]

Thanks folks! I won't have any more Bimmers until late May, so I took on a Toyota Land Cruiser (black) for this weekend's project. And I might have a shot at a black M6...dunno about that yet.

Plus, I've got biz trips to Austin TX and Nashville TN in the May mix, so I definitely won't be bored!

About wool: I started out using wool and almost quit because of the overall swirling induced by the material. Then I talked to some "old time" wool users and learned that I wasn't taking my process far enough: Keep wool clean, use a little product, and polish until the swirls are gone. Also, diminish pressure on the rotary from medium to light. I watched a body shop guy do a panel with wool and compound and it was amazing. The panel almost didn't need wax...it was that good!

Toto

[Nica]

Thanks folks! I won't have any more Bimmers until late May, so I took on a Toyota Land Cruiser (black) for this weekend's project. And I might have a shot at a black M6...dunno about that yet.

Plus, I've got biz trips to Austin TX and Nashville TN in the May mix, so I definitely won't be bored!

About wool: I started out using wool and almost quit because of the overall swirling induced by the material. Then I talked to some "old time" wool users and learned that I wasn't taking my process far enough: Keep wool clean, use a little product, and polish until the swirls are gone. Also, diminish pressure on the rotary from medium to light. I watched a body shop guy do a panel with wool and compound and it was amazing. The panel almost didn't need wax...it was that good!

Toto

That's good to know Toto, thank you for sharing.
Ohyea now your talking a TOYOTA LAND CRUISER I'm so looking forward to that one.

[klumzypinoy]

Man I've never seen a grey BMW look so good!