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Help me build out a detail "kit" for a Jet Black BMW
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09-17-2015, 04:48 PM | #1 |
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Help me build out a detail "kit" for a Jet Black BMW
Looking to throw out all of my old detailing stuff, and get a new set of things for my new (to me) car. Just purchased a 2012 M3, Jet Black.... so all kinds of swirls and hazing, but not to horrible.
Looking for either a good kit to start with and then add items as needed to keep it easy for me. Would like a good: - Soap - Polish (to work on removing swirls..) - Wax - Wheel Cleaner (Have been a big fan of Sonax) - Interior (Big fan of Sonax Cockpit cleaner) - Alacantra Cleaner (For Stearing Wheel) - Leather Cleaner/Conditioner for Napa Leather - Recommendations on pads for polishes and wax? - Best towels? What are your recommendations? |
09-18-2015, 06:36 AM | #2 |
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Here are some of my personal recommendations....
Wheels and Tires Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner - Great for heavy brake dust buildup! EZ Detail Brush - a great tool to clean the barrels of your wheels! Pickup the large and mini brushes! Wheel Woolies Kit - A great tool for cleaning wheel barrels, and other hard to reach places! Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Tuf Shine Tire Brush Opti-Bond Tire Gel - Water Based, so it helps nourish your rubber! Washing: 2 Buckets & 2 Grit Guard (Package) - Essential equipment for safe washing! Optimum Car Wash - A great maintenance shampoo. Sheepskin Wash Mitt Optimum No Rinse (ONR) - Rinseless Washing is a great way to quickly and safely clean your vehicle! Bug & Tar: CG Bug Bugger & Tar Remover Stoner Tarminator - This tar remover will quickly and easily remove tar buildup Drying: Microfiber Waffle Weave Towel Metro Master Blaster - The safest way to dry your car is to not touch it at all! Master Blaster Sidekick - This small blower moves an amazing amount of air and is perfect for making sure you don't have any water left in cracks and crevices! Decontamination: CarPro Iron X DI Fine Grade Clay NanoSkin Glide (clay lubricant) Polish: Meg's M100 Cutting Compound (SMAT) Meg's M205 Finishing Polish (SMAT) Menzerna Fast Gloss 400 (DAT) Menzerna Power Finish 2500 (DAT) Menzerna Micro Polish SF4500 (DAT) Sealant: Menzerna Power Lock Synthetic Polymer Sealant Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection Wax: Chemical Guys Pete's '53 Black Pearl Signature Paste Wax Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax - a truly premium show car wax that Semi-Permanent Protective Coatings 22ple VX3 Signature Coating - A silica based coating that will provide great protection and maximum gloss! Very easy to apply. CarPro CQuartz - another silica based coating option from CarPro. Buffers: Griot's Garage 3rd Gen DA Polisher - Affordable, Effective, Reliable, and most of all SAFE FOR EVERYONE TO USE! This product is backed by a lifetime manufacturer warranty. Backing Plates: 5" Backing Plate 3" Backing Plate Buffing Pads: Meguiar's MicroFiber Cutting Discs - Great for removing heavier defects or for working with harder paint Lake Country 5.5” and 3” Foam Pads (I typically recommend Orange Light Cutting Pads, White Polishing Pads, Black Finishing Pads, and Blue Fine Finishing Pads) Glass: Stoner's Invisible Glass Metal CG Metal Wax Polish and Protection Microfiber Quality microfiber is one of the best investments you can make. You must make sure that only the best products are touching the surface of your car so that you are not scratching or damaging the surface. Black & Yellow Towel - Perfect for removing polishes, sealants, waxes, etc. Plush on one side and shorter nap on the other. My go to towel for most of the work I do! Double Thick Edgeless Towel - Perfect for quick detailers, rinseless washing, and other tasks where plush towels are needed. Black All Purpose Towel - A must have towel! The black color helps to hide any stains that may occur during use. I use these towels exclusively on wheels, exhaust tips, engine bays, and other dirtier areas. Micro-Restore Microfiber Detergent - Works great to clean your microfiber and help them maintain that "like new" softness. Interior 303 Aerospace Protectant - Great UV Protection for vinyl & plastic surfaces such as dash, door panels, consoles, etc. Will leave a darker finish with a slight sheen. Einzsett Cockpit Premium - Great UV protection that will leave a matte/oem finish without any shine Sonax Leather Foam - Easy to use leather cleaner that will also lightly condition and protect your leather all in one step. Soft Upholstery Brush - Use to agitate leather cleaner if deep cleaning is needed Hope this helps! Let me know if you've got any questions! Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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09-20-2015, 08:56 AM | #4 |
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Would it be safe to use these products as a straight up beginner to correction? Also got a new to me Jet Black car and swirl city over here. Looking to start out very slowly and learn as I go. |
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As far as alcantara goes, I typically refer to the manufacturer website's instructions. Let me know if you've got any further questions. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com Quote:
Jet Black paint will really test the skills of a detailer because it tends to be softer, and therefore easy to remove defects, yet difficult to polish to a perfectly clear finish. As a reference, here is an example of a jet black Mustang that needed extensive correction. After heavy compounding, you can see that the defects have been removed, but the aggressive compound & pad left haziness (known as micro marring) all over the paint. So our goal of removing the defects was accomplished, but now we have to restore the color and clarity in the paint. We used a medium polish to refine the surface and remove the majority of the marring that was visible after the heavy cutting. You will notice the color is much darker, and the paint is more reflective and will therefore look glossier. Many vehicle owners would be happy with this level of correction. Using a finer polish, I was able to produce a perfectly clear finish with no detectable marring. A dramatic transformation from where we started. Let me know if you've got any specific questions about product selection or processes! Be sure to check out our Ask-A-Pro Blog and Detailing Guide for more great info on how to get started with paint correction and more advanced detailing. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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I don't do any work in STL, though I am from the Chesterfield area and visit frequently as my wife and I still have a lot of family in the area. If you need a detailer in St. Louis, check out Williams Auto Detail. The owner's name is Ralph Williams. He is a master at what he does... paint correction, coatings, interior, etc. He'll get you taken care of Let him know I sent you. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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09-30-2015, 07:23 AM | #9 |
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That is impossible to answer as everyone has a different idea of what a "full detail" consists of.
For instance, most common detail shops will advertise a "full detail" for <$100... this job typically consists of a wash, wax, and interior cleaning. This type of service caters to the typical vehicle owner who just wants a clean car. We pride ourselves on providing more elite services that are aimed at the true automotive enthusiast who is seeking an all together different detailing experience. Our mid-tier detail package consists of an intensive washing and decontamination process, followed by a complete paint correction process that can take days to complete, premium ceramic paint coating for protection, and basic interior cleaning. This starts at $700 for a smaller car. Detailing is a very broad term that will mean completely different things to different people. The saying "you get what you pay for" is typically very true in the detailing world. An expert detailer who has mastered the art of paint correction & protection will charge appropriately for the very time intensive task. I'd recommend finding a detailer that fits your personal needs. If you are seeking a more elite service, I may know of someone in your area and would be happy to provide a recommendation if possible... just need to know where you are located. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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10-02-2015, 07:27 PM | #11 |
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Here is a black one we did a while back.
Take a look and see if your car looks a bit like this. BMW M3 Comp Package New Car Prep Revised List of products. 1Z einszett W99 Sonax Fall Out Remover Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner Adam’s Undercarriage Spray Uber Clay Bar Kit Menzerna FG400 Menzerna Super Finish Einszett Glanz Adam’s Super VRT Adam’s Metal Polish Adam’s Glass Cleaner Interior 1Z einszett Cockpit Leather Master Soft Cleaner Leather Master Vital Conditioner Tools used Uber Wool Wash Mitt Uber No Name MF Towels Rupes LHR21 ES Uber Buffing Pads Rupes Swirl Finder Light Kranzle Pressure Washer Uber Foam Gun 2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies Uber Firehose Nozzle Metro Air Force Blaster |
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I wanted to chip in my recommendations, many of which are in Zach's post but worth reiterating, and with some of my own notes
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Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II is my favorite maintenance wash soap. I've used the same gallon for years and it never lets me down, smells like cherries, and rinses clean. Optimum No Rinse is great for the quick days if the build-up isn't too much - have a lot of good microfibers on hand! Chemical Guys Citrus Wash is what I use if I need to strip wax and sealant for paint prep. Wash Medium Grout sponges, either these or from Lowes. Quote:
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Poorboys Natty Blue may have gone out of favor with the higher price than when I started using it, but as a topper to the Wet Diamond it leaves a wetter look. Quote:
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For the leather surfaces, I use Lexol and have no complaints Two "after shots" for you!
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10-06-2015, 04:31 PM | #13 |
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welcome to BMW owner's worst nightmare "JET BLACK"
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