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      02-21-2011, 01:54 PM   #439
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Drives: 2010 E92 335i
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Plano, Texas

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Figures, it will probably rain Thursday afternoon.

Sunday was a perfect day for a detail session... I spent 5 hours on the paint with just enough time to finish the following:
  • Wash using Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Clear
  • Wheels, wells and brakes cleaned and degreased using P21S
  • Clayed the surface using Pinnacle Clay
  • Artifact removal using Showroom FX Swirl Eliminator and an orange pad
  • Polish using Chemical Guys Extreme EZ-Creme Glaze with a black pad
  • Sealed using Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 with a blue pad
  • Sealed the wheels using Jetseal 109
  • Topped the paint with Showroom FX "Crystal Black" Carnauba Creme
  • Added a light-gloss detail to the underhood plastics and tires using Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care

I really could have used 3 more hours of daylight but I'm glad I got it done. The Carnauba topper is really intended for dark-colored cars and would look awesome on black but I wanted to try it and just see how it looked on white.

Summary: I love Alpine White again!


I'm somewhat open to the idea of doing a group detail session sometime if we can find an area with good shade, power, water and beer. It's a lot of work and I'm starting to think I should look into some Asian massage service after all that bending, stooping, standing and polishing.
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