2005 bmw 530 repaint correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by tdekany, Jun 16, 2010.

  1. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    This car was a trade in and it was so dirty and conteminated that the salesperson didn't notice the terrible repaint on the driver's side. The left side was going to get repainted but the owner asked me if I could do anything to improve the finish. I said "NO". I also measured the paint for him and 1 panel would be in the 60s while other ones would be closer to 300 microns. :buffing:

    He asked me again if I would try a spot and see if I could get it look a little better.

    Out with an orange pad and HD UNO. The gloss actually started to come back so I stopped and next morning I started to work on it.

    This car was the most conteminated (dirt) car I have ever detailed. Claying alone took almost 2 hours. I had to clay it twice. Naturally a neglected car in Oregon will also be covered in waterspots. I really had to polish the glass hard to get it clean.

    On to the detail.

    PS: First person who came in to look at it bought it (2 days later)


    PROCESS

    AWESOME - ENGINE/TIRES/WHEELS
    3D CAR WASH
    3D CLAY
    HD UNO WOOL
    HD UNO ORANGE (WINDOWS AS WELL)
    HD UNO WHITE
    HD UNO WHITE (RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR)
    EZ CREME GLAZE GREEN
    HD POXY GREY
    MEG'S ENDURANCE ON TIRES
    OID ON WINDOWS
    SSR3 ON WHEELS
    Z8/FX100 MIX ON WHEELS

    INTERIOR

    STEAM
    HD TOTAL
    HD PROTECT

    BEFORE

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    WATER SPOTS EVERYWHERE

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    GREAT REFLECTION!!! ;)

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    AFTER WOOL

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    ALL DONE!!!!

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  2. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Nice work!

    This is also why I will never buy a used car without taking a PTG with me...
     
  3. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    wow. nice work man. It's been a while since you have posted work and since we last spoke. How is business? How are things working out for you with that new deal?

    I can usually tell a repaint from just looking. Most places are not that good and usually leave behnd orange peel in places that it shouldn't be, can see blending or leave behind sanding scratches or runs LoL
     
  4. richy

    richy Guest

    Nice job on the Bimmer!!
     
  5. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    great job! Love 5-series aggressive style!
     
  6. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    Nice job, the difference in clarity is night and day (and im not talking about that new ridiculous Tom Cruise movie with Cameron Diaz)

    Fine work!
     

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