*8 Hours Later* My 330i Freshly Waxed & Detailed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

BMWCali · 09-15-2008, 11:12 PM

I think I was going for a record this time around because it had been FIVE months since my car last got a bath. I guess that's one of the disadvantages of living in an apartment. And anyone in Los Angeles will tell you that your car stays clean for about a day and a half after you wash it.

I had been searching for a detailer for a number of months, but only in just the last couple of weeks got serious about it because I was sick of having a dirty car. The trouble was that my detailer back in Florida, where I moved from, couldn't be beat (pander5 from this board) so the standards were extremely high. I finally found Mike at Pro Mobile Auto Detailing and gave him a call because from what I heard, he is the best of the best out here in Southern California. We set an appointment and he made the 2 1/2 hour drive out to the San Fernando Valley. All there is to say is that my extremely high expectations were met. Mike arrived at 9AM and worked on the car until 4:15PM. He is truly one of the hardest working and friendliest guys in the biz and pays attention to every detail. Many detailers forget that the world "detail" is part of their job title; not Mike. I'm definitely looking forward to having him come out regularly for that Premium Gloss Wash Service he offers.

Since it's such a long drive for him, normally he wouldn't even make the trek, given the regular wash service is only $35 (just to be clear, I'm talking about the detail above which costs much more, the $35 service is just a weekly thing to keep the car clean), but he said he'd still be willing to make the journey if I could get five cars together.

So anyone in the San Fernando Valley in a similar position and want to get their car hand washed every other week by the best in the business for only $35? Mike is totally self-sufficient (he's got 100-gallons of water and a generator in his van) so I want to find 4 people who would want to regularly meet once every other week so Mike could wash our cars. We could probably meet in the Ralph's parking lot at Alameda and San Fernando in Burbank. Post or send me a PM if interested. Here's a link to the info on the $35 wash: http://www.promobileautodetail.com/a...h_service.html

Now for PICTURES! Before and after.

SpecC · 09-15-2008, 11:15 PM

look at the difference in those wheels lol

your car looks great!

but man, in socal, you have a lot of detailers down there. have you ever heard of FMINUS?

BMWCali · 09-15-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

look at the difference in those wheels lol

your car looks great!

but man, in socal, you have a lot of detailers down there. have you ever heard of FMINUS?

Thanks! Yeah, a friend actually commented that he thought I painted my wheels a different color after the wash. LOL

Diamond Skyline · 09-15-2008, 11:35 PM

which camera are you using??

i'm torn between the Canon Rebel XSi (aka 450D) and the Nikon D80

the Canon has image stabilization and dust control built-in where as the Nikon does not but the Nikon has better image processing and an extra display

Diamond Skyline · 09-15-2008, 11:36 PM

btw the pictures came out crisp.. and ride is looking fresh too

iheartsole · 09-15-2008, 11:45 PM

so fresh & so clean. nice

methodtim · 09-15-2008, 11:48 PM

Damn, he drove from 714 to 818, that is a hike and a half. Nice pics.

BMWCali · 09-15-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamond Skyline

which camera are you using??

i'm torn between the Canon Rebel XSi (aka 450D) and the Nikon D80

the Canon has image stabilization and dust control built-in where as the Nikon does not but the Nikon has better image processing and an extra display

I've got the Nikon D80, but I was actually using a Sony DSC-N1 point + shoot for these pictures.

BMWCali · 09-15-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Damn, he drove from 714 to 818, that is a hike and a half. Nice pics.

Sure is. He left at 6:30AM and didn't arrive until a few minutes past 9AM.

BMWCali · 09-16-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by iheartsole

so fresh & so clean. nice

Appreciate it.

EZ_TUR90 · 09-16-2008, 04:15 AM

car looks clean. Couple of Blocks away from where I work. BURBANK lol

moshi · 09-16-2008, 05:37 AM

wow. Nice and Shine

I wish I had 8 hours to wax and details may car.

remmib · 09-16-2008, 06:44 AM

It sure needed a detail.

second_2_nun · 09-16-2008, 06:54 AM

how much did he charge you for the full detail?

Andro07 · 09-16-2008, 06:57 AM

WoW! Clean!

BMWCali · 09-17-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by moshi

wow. Nice and Shine

I wish I had 8 hours to wax and details may car.

Yeah, I don't either. That's why it took me so long to find someone.

MTL Bimmer · 09-17-2008, 12:03 PM

Clean

!!

Mote · 09-17-2008, 12:11 PM

Please don't ever let your car get that dirty again. That hurt to see.

But looks great now!!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 09-17-2008, 12:21 PM

Very nice.
My SG 330i E90 hasn't looked that clean since it was new

mJ335 · 09-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Damn I thought our color cars can hide dirt very easily.. that's why I chose it.. but I'm wrong.. your car was HELLA dirty!!! lol

inabis · 09-17-2008, 12:49 PM

Nice man...what was the "carnauba spray" he used?? I'm thinking it was this stuff....can you check

http://www.werkstat.com/carnauba-jett.php

hafnia · 09-17-2008, 01:11 PM

Damn it's shiny - nice work!

09-15-2008, 11:12 PM	#1
BMWCali Expect the Unusual Drives: 2006 330i, E92 M3(soon) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 752 iTrader: (1)	8 Hours Later My 330i Freshly Waxed & Detailed I think I was going for a record this time around because it had been FIVE months since my car last got a bath. I guess that's one of the disadvantages of living in an apartment. And anyone in Los Angeles will tell you that your car stays clean for about a day and a half after you wash it. I had been searching for a detailer for a number of months, but only in just the last couple of weeks got serious about it because I was sick of having a dirty car. The trouble was that my detailer back in Florida, where I moved from, couldn't be beat (pander5 from this board) so the standards were extremely high. I finally found Mike at Pro Mobile Auto Detailing and gave him a call because from what I heard, he is the best of the best out here in Southern California. We set an appointment and he made the 2 1/2 hour drive out to the San Fernando Valley. All there is to say is that my extremely high expectations were met. Mike arrived at 9AM and worked on the car until 4:15PM. He is truly one of the hardest working and friendliest guys in the biz and pays attention to every detail. Many detailers forget that the world "detail" is part of their job title; not Mike. I'm definitely looking forward to having him come out regularly for that Premium Gloss Wash Service he offers. Since it's such a long drive for him, normally he wouldn't even make the trek, given the regular wash service is only $35 (just to be clear, I'm talking about the detail above which costs much more, the $35 service is just a weekly thing to keep the car clean), but he said he'd still be willing to make the journey if I could get five cars together. So anyone in the San Fernando Valley in a similar position and want to get their car hand washed every other week by the best in the business for only $35? Mike is totally self-sufficient (he's got 100-gallons of water and a generator in his van) so I want to find 4 people who would want to regularly meet once every other week so Mike could wash our cars. We could probably meet in the Ralph's parking lot at Alameda and San Fernando in Burbank. Post or send me a PM if interested. Here's a link to the info on the $35 wash: http://www.promobileautodetail.com/a...h_service.html Now for PICTURES! Before and after. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra Leather \| Poplar Wood Trim *Next Driving Machine: E92 M3* Sport Package \| Premium Package \| Steptronic \| Park Distance Control \| Power Rear Sunshade \| Navigation \| Sirius \| Comfort Access Michelin PS2s \| F1 Pinnacle 35% Tint \| 5er iDrive Knob \| Carbon Fiber Door Pillars \| M-Tech Pedals \| iPod MOST Integration Kit \| '07 M-Tech Steering Wheel \| Rear Fogs \| Rear Power Outlets \| Glove Box Organizer
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09-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#4
Diamond Skyline Lieutenant Drives: JDM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 571 iTrader: (4)	which camera are you using?? i'm torn between the Canon Rebel XSi (aka 450D) and the Nikon D80 the Canon has image stabilization and dust control built-in where as the Nikon does not but the Nikon has better image processing and an extra display __________________ '11 GT-R (Soon) '10 JCW Mini (Soon) '08 FX35 Sport (Current) '08 E92 M3 (Sold) '04 G35 Coupe (Sold)

09-15-2008, 11:36 PM	#5
Diamond Skyline Lieutenant Drives: JDM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 571 iTrader: (4)	btw the pictures came out crisp.. and ride is looking fresh too __________________ '11 GT-R (Soon) '10 JCW Mini (Soon) '08 FX35 Sport (Current) '08 E92 M3 (Sold) '04 G35 Coupe (Sold)

09-15-2008, 11:48 PM	#7
methodtim Brigadier General Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more Posts: 3,646 iTrader: (0) View methodtim's Garage	Damn, he drove from 714 to 818, that is a hike and a half. Nice pics. __________________ 09 E90 335i \|Monaco Blue \|Step\|ZPP\|ZSP\|ZCW \| L7 \| iPod \| CA

09-16-2008, 04:15 AM	#11
EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 Drives: E90 & E92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (5)	car looks clean. Couple of Blocks away from where I work. BURBANK lol __________________

09-15-2008, 11:15 PM	#2
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis Posts: 15,296 iTrader: (4)	look at the difference in those wheels lol your car looks great! but man, in socal, you have a lot of detailers down there. have you ever heard of FMINUS?

09-15-2008, 11:45 PM	#6
iheartsole Brigadier General Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,965 iTrader: (2)	so fresh & so clean. nice

09-16-2008, 05:37 AM	#12
moshi E90Post Drives: 335 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spored Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	wow. Nice and Shine I wish I had 8 hours to wax and details may car.

09-16-2008, 06:44 AM	#13
remmib Lieutenant General Drives: 07 E90 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 16,294 iTrader: (0)	It sure needed a detail. __________________ E90 320d M-Sport Le Mans Blue \| Enkreuz H8R 20x8.5, 20x10 + OEM 194M 17" Winters \| KW V2 Coilover \| OEM CF Splitters \| OEM CF Spoiler \| OEM CF Diffuser \| OEM BMW Performance Black Grills \| Blacklines \| Hartge Exhaust \| LED Angel Eyes \| Mtec Super White Halogen 4350K Fogs \|

09-16-2008, 06:54 AM	#14
second_2_nun MMA Changed My Life! Drives: Fine Tuned e92 & 2010 e82 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: so cal Posts: 5,180 iTrader: (34) View second_2_nun's Garage	how much did he charge you for the full detail?

09-16-2008, 06:57 AM	#15
Andro07 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Nothing Now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,830 iTrader: (4)	WoW! Clean!

09-17-2008, 12:03 PM	#17
MTL Bimmer Major General Drives: E92 328 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal ; Kuwait Posts: 7,243 iTrader: (14) View MTL Bimmer's Garage	Clean !! __________________ 07 E92 328i/Jet Black/Cream Beige Leather/Premium/Step/Heated Seats

09-17-2008, 12:11 PM	#18
Mote Colonel Drives: 2008 E92 - 1991 E30 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 2,139 iTrader: (0)	Please don't ever let your car get that dirty again. That hurt to see. But looks great now!! __________________

09-17-2008, 12:21 PM	#19
PaulBailey@ltbmw BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 06 BMW 330, 08 BMW 335, 07///M Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA. . . OC Posts: 25,188 iTrader: (30) View PaulBailey@ltbmw's Garage	Very nice. My SG 330i E90 hasn't looked that clean since it was new

09-17-2008, 12:35 PM	#20
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL Posts: 2,885 iTrader: (15) View mJ335's Garage	Damn I thought our color cars can hide dirt very easily.. that's why I chose it.. but I'm wrong.. your car was HELLA dirty!!! lol __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|

09-17-2008, 12:49 PM	#21
inabis Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 886 iTrader: (2) View inabis's Garage	Nice man...what was the "carnauba spray" he used?? I'm thinking it was this stuff....can you check http://www.werkstat.com/carnauba-jett.php __________________

09-17-2008, 01:11 PM	#22
hafnia Major Drives: E61 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweden(danish expat) Posts: 1,139 iTrader: (0)	Damn it's shiny - nice work! __________________ E61 530i ///M Sport - 08 E91 335i ///M Sport - 07 (gone)