2011 BMW 335i

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by RaskyR1, Dec 19, 2011.

  1. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    This car belongs to a new client of mine and it was in for a 2-step correction and interior detail. Overall it was in very good condition, as it should be for a newer car with less than 10k miles. However the car does and will continue to see full service washes so there was some light wash induced marring. Initial PTG readings on the car were also lower than what I've seen in the past with average readings only in the 110-120 micron range. After seeing this I called the owner and suggest we stay on the milder side rather than going for 100% correction, especially since it will continue to see full service washes this winter.

    Given the color and condition of the car I was unable to capture the defects in the paint, but the general condition can be seen in the black trim. Interior was very clean too so pics are limited.

    Process:

    Wash - ONR
    Tires - OPC
    Wheels - Sonax Full Effect
    Clay - Blackfire clay and ONR as lube
    Paint correction step 1 - Updated Optimum Hyper Compound, GG6, MF cutting pad (Megs)
    Paint correction step 2 - Updated Optimum Hyper Polish, GG6, LC tangerine foam pad (trim finished with Menz Micro Polish)
    Glass - Megs D120
    Interior vinyl - Cockpit Premium
    Leather - Leather Masters Strong Cleaner/Protection Cream
    Carpet/matts - Folex and LGM
    Exhaust tips - Optimum Metal Polish
    LSP - FK1000p (2 coats)


    First up. removing the dealer badge on the back
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    Paint condition can be seen here on the trim
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    One minor scuff here which came out rather easily
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    Exhaust Tips
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    Working on the trim
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    All better :)
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    The only real concern area on the interior was the light colored leather seats as they were showing dirt build-up/dye transfer already.
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    50/50 after some Leather Masters Strong Cleaner
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    Don't forget this area ;)
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    Finished pics
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    Thanks for looking,

    Rasky
     
  2. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    Georgia plates. Snowbird?

    Great work on this Bimmer.

    I love those bright white sheetrocked garage walls; I'm sure it makes a huge difference in visibility for detailing.
     
  3. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    Thanks bro!

    Tennessee plates, recently moved to MN I believe. ;)

    I did make a big difference! When the floor was first done it helped more too but it's trashed now after painting a car in there.
     
  4. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Looks great Rasky. Hopefully the weather has been kind to you, I go home (Iowa) on Thursday and I'm hoping the weather is on the mild side.

    -Kody-
     
  5. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    Chad great job on the "B" pillars and dye transfer, car is "As new" now.
     
  6. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    Thanks Kody!

    It's been pretty mild lately...actually it was 47 here on Sunday and southern MN hit 61 I believe. No snow on the ground now either. :)


    Thanks Bob!
     

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