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  1. 12-17-2013, 10:15 PM #1
    tdekany
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    Before it goes back to Alaska

    this beautiful (but pretty dirty) 2009 M3 made a quick pit stop for correction and Opti Coat.


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    After a thorough wash the paint looked a lot better


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    This is what the paint looked like though


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    With the Rupes and a compound it started to improve


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    I finished the paint around 3 am so I only took a couple of pictures before retiring for the night. There were still little details to be done in the morning before I went to pick up the customer from the rental agency.

    Compound
    Polish
    Strong IPA
    Thick layer of Opti Coat


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    I got up at 8 this morning to finish up all the small details

    Tires were dressed, exhaust polished, license plate cleaned etc...

    Final result


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  2. 12-17-2013, 10:22 PM #2
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Very nice work!
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Very NICE!!!
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  4. 12-17-2013, 10:27 PM #4
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Nice work Thomas!
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Very nice, as always!
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  6. 12-17-2013, 11:08 PM #6
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    Nice job!
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  7. 12-17-2013, 11:19 PM #7
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Fantastic work and beautiful ride
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  8. 12-18-2013, 12:31 AM #8
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Beautiful work Thomas! Looks good!
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    Before it goes back to Alaska

    Awesome job! My E92 is the same color. What compound/polish/pad combo did you have the most success with? Car looks great man.
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  10. 12-18-2013, 02:28 AM #10
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    Re: Before it goes back to Alaska

    Thank you all very much!!

    Josh - HD CUT with the pink LC cutting pad worked fantastic. In places I also use the HD black wool pad. Meg's 100/101 will eat that paint up. I just needed something that didn't dust, due to lack of time - I didn't want to rewash the car.
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