BMW 550i Correction (picture heavy)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Mpower4life, Dec 19, 2012.

  1. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    In for Full Correction.... 2008 BMW 550i. This was definitely a project over 4 days as you will see it was hammered. Hard to pick up in pictures but this car had deep gashes in the paint all over. Went a little overboard on the photos so I apologize but just wanted to give a more in depth write up than usual. Shared some pics of some of the products and steps taken. Also had to do A LOT of wet sanding around the vehicle....(paint depth gauge was at frequent use)

    Also to note.... the owner had taken his car to 3 different detailers before coming to me. They were all talked up and said to have done amazing work. You will see in the pictures the type of work that was literally performed a few months prior.... These are the ones that make it tough to get through to people once they have had such bad experiences but also rewarding when you can fix the mess that was brought to you to put a serious smile on the owners face finally... (minus the fact that it was raining at pick up)

    Products/tools:

    chem guys maxi suds II
    Citrus wash
    Sonax FE (Phil)
    Schmitt Wash Mitt
    form of Iron defiling product (experimenting)
    speed prep towel
    chem guys foam gun
    daytona speed master (various others)
    Wheel Woolie (Phil)
    degreaser
    Metro Master Blaster (Phil)

    loving my new drying towels as well (thanks Phil)

    Correction steps:
    tools:
    Rupes 21
    Rupes 75
    Griots 6 inch

    compound/polish
    M101
    D300
    M105
    Menz 85rd

    pads:
    Meguiars MF cut
    LC hydro Tangerine
    80 ppi finishing (Phil's)

    LSP:
    Blackfire

    on we go......





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    CR Spotless removing risk of water spotting
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    two bucket..... Schmitt Wash MItt / Daytona Speed Master/ Wheel Woolies
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    ouch
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    steaming out the numerous areas of left over compound in all the clear bra edges, badges, handles, etc.....
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    now for condition under LED
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    getting rid of those nasty water spots....
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    much better
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    hood has seen better days....
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    good to go for some wet sanding
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    love this thing
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    note that I had removed the second line of tape so the corrected side starts a tad over

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    cool close up on defects 50/50
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    This ones for you Bob.....
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    These were everywhere.... only showed a few being removed....
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    really liked these shots
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    back end was.... yeah, bad.
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    Note* license plate area not done yet
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    I cleaned up the engine gunk despite what was agreed upon (gel gunk was bothering me bad)
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    some afters..... (raining outside unfortunately)

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    Happy customer taking off.... into the rain.... lol
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  2. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Outstanding work. You did the car justice!
     
  3. Alex1389

    Alex1389 Two Bucket System Washer

    Amazing!!!!!
     
  4. waynvision

    waynvision Two Bucket System Washer

    Love the attention to detail (pun intended). Great Job and superb pics!
     
  5. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    Forget the apron pic Mark/Paul show the 650 lbs deadlift pull the other day.................... I could roll 650 lbs around on the floor.............. or take off the plates(Provided the bar was on a squat rack at the time) one by one.........oldness sucks.

    Oh the car came out nice too........................ lightbulb is not coming on, but is on lol.
     
  6. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Very nice Paul! Afters look fantastic.
     
  7. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    It was 675 for a triple but who's counting lol
     
  8. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    Pussy.

    Seriously though awesome correction Swole Patrol!
     
  9. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    lol thanks guys
     
  10. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

  11. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    I'll be honest: I was damn excited when I read it was a 2008 BMW 550i: I really likes these cars. What a turnaround on this vehicle: looks better than new!
     
  12. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    incredible talent
     
  13. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    They are definitely an eye catcher.
     
  14. Koniyoto

    Koniyoto Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    That is seriously stunning work!
     
  15. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work! I like the 50/50's!
     
  16. JBlack151

    JBlack151 Birth of a Detailer

    Amazing work. Those after shots came out awesome!
     

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