E90Post
 


Extreme Powerhouse
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Wash, Wax, Detailing and Cosmetic protection/repairs > 2013 BMW 328i new car prep + Opti Coat



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-12-2013, 07:28 PM   #1
tdekany
Second Lieutenant
United_States
11
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Estacada Oregon

iTrader: (0)

2013 BMW 328i new car prep + Opti Coat

Customer contacted me awhile back and after clear bra and some other installs, the car was ready to be prepped properly. Initially the owner opted for a 1 step plus opti coat, but seeing how badly the paint looked, I ended up doing a 2 step detail, removing most imperfections.

As you can see, this car gets driven in rural areas in Oregon (which means dirt roads) a lot and needed a durable coating pronto!


_2091616.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr


_2091617.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr


_2091618.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr


_2091619.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr

Process

Dawn foam bath #1, rinse = nothing
Degreaser foam #1 = better
Let it soak
Wheels cleaned with degreaser and wheel woollies
Rinse whole car
Degreaser foam bath #2
Rinse
Dawn foam bath #2 to aid washing
Wash with dawn and 2 bucket method, grout sponge
Rinse
Clay towel with dawn solution
Rinse

Result


_2091623.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr


_2091620.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr


_2091622.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr

Once the car was inside I dried it, and spent some time drying the wheels.

GG6 with MF pads and D300 to correct, followed by 205 and also used Perfect Finish. The rear bumper was very stubborn so I switched to HD Cut to level. On the paint, Cut was hazing up too much. I must have a bottle from the first batch.

After D300 & 205


P2090004.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr

And after Perfect Finish


P2090010.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr

Just one decent after shot - Ended up being a long day and not enough light in the garage at 11:00pm


P2090020.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr

However, the customer was kind enough to pull the car out the next morning for a few shots.

Glass and wheels were also coated of course. License plates were coated as well.

Tires have 3D tire shine


IMG_1681 by savingspaces33, on Flickr


IMG_1680 by savingspaces33, on Flickr


IMG_1677 by savingspaces33, on Flickr


IMG_1675 by savingspaces33, on Flickr

Thank you for checking out the detail!
__________________
Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon

www.tdekany.com
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2013, 08:34 PM   #2
Rollo`
Captain
124
Rep
611
Posts

Drives: 2018 230i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: US

iTrader: (2)

Great work...did you say you used opti coat on the wheels too?
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2013, 08:50 PM   #3
Noncom23
Lieutenant
Noncom23's Avatar
United_States
35
Rep
414
Posts

Drives: 2015 535i
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Beautiful correction.
Man, that front end looks mean!
__________________
Mike F
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2013, 08:52 PM   #4
tdekany
Second Lieutenant
United_States
11
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Estacada Oregon

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollo` View Post
Great work...did you say you used opti coat on the wheels too?
Thanks!

Yes every single detail receives complete coverage on the exterior - wheels inner barrel,(when I can get to it) glass, trim etc...
__________________
Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon

www.tdekany.com
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2013, 08:53 PM   #5
tdekany
Second Lieutenant
United_States
11
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Estacada Oregon

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Noncom23 View Post
Beautiful correction.
Man, that front end looks mean!

Thanks very much!

I agree, these new BMWs are mean looking.
__________________
Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon

www.tdekany.com
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2013, 09:26 PM   #6
Noncom23
Lieutenant
Noncom23's Avatar
United_States
35
Rep
414
Posts

Drives: 2015 535i
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Reminds me of this one...


__________________
Mike F
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:54 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST