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    Detail: 1987 BMW 325i

    Vehicle: 1987 Silver BMW 325I Convertible

    Packege: "Middle of the Road" (One step)

    Price: $120

    Time: 3.75 hours

    Interior Process:
    Cleaned w/ APC+ 10:1 on all surfaces and leather
    Carpets cleaned w/ APC+ 10:1
    Vinyl/plastic/seats protected w/ 303
    Glass w/ Stoner's IG
    Instrument panel w/ DP Plex-All

    Exterior Process:
    Wash w/ NXT and 2 oz. of APC+
    Wheels cleaned w/ Megs WB 4:1
    Tires/Fenderwells cleaned w/ PP 1:1
    Tires dressed w/ Megs Non-silicone
    Fenderwells w/ Stoners More Shine
    Chrome polished w/ Mother's chrome polish
    Trim protected w/ 303
    Glass w/ Stoners IG
    Convert top cleaned w/ regular wash and then protected w/ 303

    Paint Polish:
    Polished/protected w/ mix of OC and OPS 50/50 on Orange wave pad @ 1500RPMS.

    Pictures Before:









    The OC/OPS combo got out all the scuffs (were a ton) and awkward scratches that were on the "top" of the paint. Also got rid of about 50% of the swirls, and of course cleaned the paint very well and left a great slick finish. The owner was very happy and this package was perfect since the car is going up for sale.

    Paint on hood before (light scuffs):


    OC/OP on Orange wave pad via Metabo at 1500RPM


    Hood after:




    Pictures after:






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    nice turn around..you did a nice job on the interior and wheels..

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    ya definately like the interior work, looks new. outside is a good clean up as well. great job

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    Nice work with the bimmer
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    Very nice! Was there anything you could do to the cracked seats on the driver's side?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FMINUS
    Very nice! Was there anything you could do to the cracked seats on the driver's side?
    Nope, just cleaned them very well. The leather was 20 years old and it showed. These weren't just cracks, they were splits in the leather. Because of the condition of the leather, this is why I decided to just use 303 on them after deep cleaning.

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    Beautiful job! That BMW is almost a classic now.
    2008 Acura MDX Sport white pearl (daily driver)
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    Nice work. It sould sell quickly.
    "Some things are better left unsaid."

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    Love it, love it, nice work!

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    I like your process, very neat and I can totally see doing the steps. Thanks for sharing.

    The vehicle looks really good, the interior looks wicked.

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