ScheerSpeed Detailed: Black BMW 650LI... Reflectio

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by scheerspeed, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. scheerspeed

    scheerspeed DB Forum Supporter

    this car was recently bought used. it had some MAJOR repainting done, that the current owner was unaware of... really unaware of...

    Exterior:

    -Wash
    -CG CWG
    -CG waterspot Remover
    -white/yellow shMITT

    -Wheels
    -CG Citrus wheel cleaner
    -ARO
    -CG CWG
    -Black shMITT
    -EZ detail brush
    -Meguiar's Hyper dressing
    -Wheel Wells
    -Simple Green
    -Meguiar's super degreaser
    -Meguiar's Hyper Dressing

    -Clay
    -CG SQD
    -CG Blue clay

    -Engine
    -Meguiar's Super Degreaser
    -Meguiar's Hyper Dressing

    -Correction
    -Menzerna PowerGloss via LC PFW pad 1500rpm
    -Meguiar's M105 (didn't work!)
    -Menzerna SIP via LC white pad 1500rpm
    -Menzerna 85RD via LC black pad 1500rpm
    -Makita 9227
    -3M yellow foam backing plate

    -Protection
    -Collinite 915
    -FK1# 425

    -soft top
    -ARO
    -Raggtopp

    -Interior
    -CG Lightning fast
    -CG leather cleaner
    -Aerospace 303 proectant
    -Zaino Z10
    -Stoner's Invisible Glass
    -1Z Gummi Pflege
    -FK1# 425

    enjoy!!!

    Before: this car was in pretty bad condition... but i had no clue what i was in store for until after the wash...........

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    scrubbing ARO on the top

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    after washing and clay

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    so at this point, i am in complete astonishment of how bad of a paint job this car had!!! it looke like it barely got wetsanded and buffed after leaving the body shop!!! and i had yet to even put the light to it! honestly i was afraid of what i would see!

    so i took a break and did the interior... my camera died after this pic... so i charged it while i did the rest, but forgot to take pictures after...


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    now... onto the halogens.....

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    before/ after of the trunklid. after 1 pass with menzerna Power Gloss. look at the difference in the reflection! like the title says!!!


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    trunklid after 2 passes of PG

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    now for a 50/50 of the hood.

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    after 1 pass

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    2 passes

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    reflection before/after of the hood

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    front fender

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    driver's door

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    not even sanded!!!!!!!!!!!

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    trunk lid

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    i finished that day at 1:15AM

    i went back the next day to finish up the interior, do a FK# 425 wipe and black WOW. but i forgot my camera.

    i hope you guys enjoyed seeing what a little elbow grease and some polish can do when it comes to restoring REFLECTIONS
     
  2. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    What a transformation:worship2: The paint was super dull and you brought it back to life! It looks like there was some acid rain spots baked into the finish as well, those are always fun to polish out:doh: And I know what a pain those 645i wheels are to clean. Again awesome job, now get some sleep:thumb:
     
  3. ///M LifeStyle

    ///M LifeStyle Birth of a Detailer

    great job!!
     
  4. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Wow that vehicle was in extremely rough shape :nod:

    I've seen some really bad shape vehicles but this one tops all I've seen so far, I mean just look at this pictures:
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    Wow, the state of that vehicle is shocking.

    You sir, did a great job turning that vehicle around :applause: well done :worship2:

    I agree, incredible return :applause2: :applause2:
     
  5. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Man, that paint was in bad shape. Great job bringing back to the way it should be. :applause:
     
  6. dionnfr

    dionnfr Birth of a Detailer

    I'm just amazed who well you were able to yurn this around. I just wish I could see it in person. Great job.
     
  7. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    That's a great turn-around :thumb:

    I could tell after the wash that the paint had that "fuzzy" kind of reflection. That drives me nuts.

    What did the owner say after the work was done?
     
  8. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    wow, great save on that!
     
  9. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    Great job on the correction! :worship2:
     
  10. bryansbestwax

    bryansbestwax DB Forum Supporter

    That was some mastery there.
     
  11. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    I have never seen anything like that! I am surprised that the customer did not see this himself when he purchased the car??? Unless he picked it up when it was dark, raining and he was wearing sunglasses.

    That is some amazing work on turning it around though. Such nice work, I bet the owner was thrilled!
     
  12. Spiggz535i

    Spiggz535i Virgin Detailer

    Who the hell would treat a bimmer like that, the previous owner had to be nuts. Great turnaround there bro i know the new owner was thankful.
     
  13. std aja de

    std aja de Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    What a great paint correction. You did a great job man
     
  14. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    That is one heck of a job. That was probably the worst I have seen way to turn it around.
    Question, you listed FK 425 for interior? What do you use the 425 on?
     
  15. scheerspeed

    scheerspeed DB Forum Supporter

    the wood trim and door handles.

    Thanks for all the compliments everyone!!
     
  16. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    What the hell happened to that car? The owner should have tossed you the keys for the weekend for that. One of the best saves I've ever seen. Congrats!
     
  17. scheerspeed

    scheerspeed DB Forum Supporter

    haha, well it did take me two days!
     
  18. Rustbucket

    Rustbucket Birth of a Detailer

    That is a stunning turn around. You worked some serious magic on that BMW.
     
  19. scheerspeed

    scheerspeed DB Forum Supporter

    thanks!!!
     

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