What a great way to kick of the 2013 detailing season! Trashed e46 M3!

[zmcgovern45]

Yikes it was in bad shape!

Stunning turnaround

I'm sure the owner was very pleased.

^Thanks! He is picking it up today, so we'll see what he thinks!

those 50/50 shots

^

Personally, what I am most pleased to hear is that the current owner is not the one responsible for neglecting the finish for that long.

You really brought back it's youth. I sure hope that the customer is not only happy with the result, but that he continues to bring it back for continued treatment.

From looking at the first pictures it looked beyond help. But now it looks like it's got another 20 years in it.

^Definitely a rejuvenated finish! Thanks for the kind words!

Thats an outstanding job!! What paint thickness gauge did you use?

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WOW! You saved this car's paint! Excellent job!

Great job. I see that you have cg pad conditioner spray. It's the same as cg luber. The pad conditioner doesn't come in a gallon as far as I know so if you need to refill it, just buy a gallon of cg luber.

^Good to know. I typically just use a quick spray of the conditioner when working with M105 to improve the working time a bit. It doesn't get much use, but it seems to help.

[zmcgovern45]

Got a few pictures before it was picked up... too bad it was dark and dreary out.




^Check out those reflections! (don't mind the snow flakes falling on the hood)






^BMW Jet Black looking like it should

[tchoke]

you do amazing work

[lokerola]

Good Lord - did they wash it with a Brillo pad? It was horrible before. Awesome recovery there!

[zmcgovern45]

you do amazing work

^Thank you very much!

Good Lord - did they wash it with a Brillo pad? It was horrible before. Awesome recovery there!

^Ha, it wasn't pretty! Thank you for the kind words!

[dertoLearN.]

Awesome job!!! what products do you used to clean wax/polish residu on the trim? Thanks

[Sicoupe]

Great job! Looks amazing

[zmcgovern45]

Awesome job!!! what products do you used to clean wax/polish residu on the trim? Thanks

I just used diluted IPA on a MF towel. Since all of the buildup/residue was left on paint it was easy to remove. It can be more difficult if it is on plastic panels/trim.

Great job! Looks amazing

^Thank you!

[Dr_Pain]

Litterally drooling (I have a personal love for M series).

That is some excellent work, and a testament to your skills and knowledge.

[zmcgovern45]

Litterally drooling (I have a personal love for M series).

That is some excellent work, and a testament to your skills and knowledge.

^I am also quite fond of the M series vehicles, however this e46 is noticeably "dated" compared to the newer e90's... I still wouldn't mind having one