Blue BMW M3 2009 detail

Cosmin · 09-13-2009, 12:19 AM

2009 bmw m3 in good shape , but with beginning of swirlmarks , some light water spots , few scratches.
Nxt shampoo wash , meg clay bar with onr , wash again ,
Clean tires /wheels apc+ 1:10 , dress with tire gel , wheels got klasse
Paint thickness taken , test spot : with rotary meg 80 and finish pad is 50% remove , so ik went with 80 on polish pad fallow by meg 205 on da and finish pad. This wasn`t schedule for full correction.
Tape everything , Wetsand 3k 3 areas and buff with 83 meg on polish pad.
Windows in /out, seal paint and add an nxt2 wax and spray qd with polymers for long lasting results.
Interior , got natural dressing , and vacuum , seats got cleaner and conditioner.
Clear bra got rejex but I have to go back and remove stain water marks , I didn`t have the stuff for it with me.

3 scratches before/after view ,
this one was too deep but manage to get it hard to see.needs touch up paint

paint thickness was taken around the car , I think hood and trunk was aluminum , and front and rear bumpers plastic/or fiber , and ¼ front panels was plastic/or fiber too. Few thin spots but overall in good shape , is `09

Cosmin · 09-13-2009, 12:20 AM

and …ACTION!

my fav pic , hate this wheels , are cool but not when u detail them

final product

some brush-foam action

blue on blue , clear bra on mirrors, front half hood , front bumper, sides rear bumper

all this are AFTER:

persian54 · 09-13-2009, 12:39 AM

beautiful

jopa489 · 09-13-2009, 01:08 AM

Nice!

Craig@SupremePower · 09-13-2009, 01:37 AM

nice work..

Chris J · 09-13-2009, 01:54 AM

what kind of paint depth gauge gives a computer diagram like that?

catch · 09-13-2009, 07:29 PM

looks perfect!

F32Fleet · 09-14-2009, 02:34 PM

/Beautiful job. Beautiful car

Cosmin · 09-14-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris J

what kind of paint depth gauge gives a computer diagram like that?

well i usually do 3-6 readings on each panel , and sometimes i get them with the camera , once i get home i use the computer to log them in a diagram.

martho05 · 09-14-2009, 06:30 PM

What kind of tape do you buy to use for BMW's? Tape that will not damage the paint or clear coat?

BK · 09-15-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martho05

What kind of tape do you buy to use for BMW's? Tape that will not damage the paint or clear coat?

^^ Actually, I don't know if that's the exact photo, but basically it's 3M/Scotch Blue Painter's Tape, choose light adhesion if there are different adhesion choices. Strong enough to run the buffer over the edge, but easy enough to remove and doesn't leave goo behind. They sell this at Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-mart, etc.

To Cosmin - nice work and a beautiful car to work on.

ZuerstBMW · 09-15-2009, 12:36 AM

NICE work, beautiful car.

Perfectus · 09-17-2009, 11:14 AM

Nice!!

Detailed Image · 09-18-2009, 10:46 AM

Excellent work and attention to detail, nicely done.

Raja Ventureshield · 09-18-2009, 10:11 PM

i am going to need one of those puppies soon.

09-13-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
Cosmin Private First Class 12 Rep 186 Posts Drives: german v6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	Blue BMW M3 2009 detail 2009 bmw m3 in good shape , but with beginning of swirlmarks , some light water spots , few scratches. Nxt shampoo wash , meg clay bar with onr , wash again , Clean tires /wheels apc+ 1:10 , dress with tire gel , wheels got klasse Paint thickness taken , test spot : with rotary meg 80 and finish pad is 50% remove , so ik went with 80 on polish pad fallow by meg 205 on da and finish pad. This wasn`t schedule for full correction. Tape everything , Wetsand 3k 3 areas and buff with 83 meg on polish pad. Windows in /out, seal paint and add an nxt2 wax and spray qd with polymers for long lasting results. Interior , got natural dressing , and vacuum , seats got cleaner and conditioner. Clear bra got rejex but I have to go back and remove stain water marks , I didn`t have the stuff for it with me. 3 scratches before/after view , this one was too deep but manage to get it hard to see.needs touch up paint paint thickness was taken around the car , I think hood and trunk was aluminum , and front and rear bumpers plastic/or fiber , and ¼ front panels was plastic/or fiber too. Few thin spots but overall in good shape , is `09 __________________
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Cosmin Private First Class 12 Rep 186 Posts Drives: german v6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	and …ACTION! my fav pic , hate this wheels , are cool but not when u detail them final product some brush-foam action blue on blue , clear bra on mirrors, front half hood , front bumper, sides rear bumper all this are AFTER: __________________
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