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      05-23-2011, 06:42 PM   #67
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My AW Spring detail

OK, I did my spring deatail this weekend, managed to get some pics when the weather cleared up for 5 mins - just before the sky opened up and poored rain!

Oh... and I added my M-sport rear and M3 lip this weekend too! Fits nicely with the PE

What I use:

Paint Prep/Sealant stripping Wash:
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Clear

Regular non-stripping Wash:
Chemcial Guys Max Suds II and Chemical Guys Strong Wash Bug Bugger & Tar remover as needed)

Gilmour Foamaster Foam Gun, Chemical Guys chenile was mitt, two buckets w/ grit guards

Riccardo Yellow Clay, with concentrated Chemical Guys Max Suds II +water as lube

Polish:
Menzerna SIP w/ Lake Country Orange pad
Menzerna Final Finish w/ Lake Country White pad

Glaze:
Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze w/ Lake Country Black pad

Sealant:
Poorboy's EX-P sealant w/ Lake Country Black pad

Wheels:
Sonax Full Effect + Poorboy's Wheel Sealant

Interior:
Zaino Z9 + Z10, Aerospace 303

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Interior photo is from a couple weeks ago when I detailed it separately: (w/ M3 wheel and gloss black sport shifter)


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WOW! Looks Mean and CLean!!

I really like the Mtech bumper
Where did you get your Mtech Bumper from and how much?
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Haha, this guy outdoes you in the detailing department Beemboi
Shock of the century.
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WOW! Looks Mean and CLean!!

I really like the Mtech bumper
Where did you get your Mtech Bumper from and how much?
Thanks! I picked up the bumper from a member on here
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Power Finish is likely the product you're talking about. Yes, to remove more significant marring you'll likely need to step up to SIP on a more abrasive pad, like an orange/yellow LC, then follow with PF via orange/white. Power Finish is a fairly fine abrasive; it probably doesn't have the guts to deal with anything but fine swirls.
Thx picus...


I'm a week away from detailing the e90! Will take some shots of it with a proper camera!

Is eshine the only place where one can buy menzerna products? In Ottawa, Kingston, or Toronto/Oshawa?
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      05-25-2011, 10:00 AM   #72
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HMMMMM .....
I am falling behind ... i gotta start my car soon
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Haha, this guy outdoes you in the detailing department Beemboi
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      05-25-2011, 12:00 PM   #73
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for Mineral White (metallic white) what kind of clay bar do you guys suggest and what type of sealant to bring out the flakes.
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      05-25-2011, 01:38 PM   #74
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Thx picus...


I'm a week away from detailing the e90! Will take some shots of it with a proper camera!

Is eshine the only place where one can buy menzerna products? In Ottawa, Kingston, or Toronto/Oshawa?
Menzerna is available at Autobahn at Bathurst and 407.
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