SS: Bmw 528

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by virtual, Sep 7, 2008.

  1. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    My first job as a authorized ScandicShine detailer :)

    Products used:

    Wash:
    Nilfisk Advance HD-wash (Alcalic degreaser)
    Chemical Guys Citrus Wash + Gloss
    Gritguard
    Chenille mf mitt
    Swissvax Brush
    Dehydrator towel
    Riccardo Clay
    ONR lube

    Wheels:
    Nilfisk Advance HD-wash (Alcalic degreaser)
    Ez Detail Brush
    Swissvax Brush
    Meguiars Tire Scrub
    Swissvax Pneu

    Windows:
    Carlack Glass Sealing Kit

    Trim:
    Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel

    Paint:
    Makita 9227
    3m sungun
    3m Imperial p2000
    Meguiars Unigrit p3000
    Meguiars Sanding pad
    Menzerna SIP -> LC foamed wool
    Menzerna 106fa - Scholl polishing pad

    Lsp:
    Duragloss #111
    Zymöl Concourse

    This car har been repainted, twice! The owner wanted some of the orange peel removed, and some dust in the paint..

    Car at arrival:
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    After wash:
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    A quick 50/50 to see if 106fa did the trick:
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    Some sanding:
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    Marked up all the bird bomb etching, and dust:
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    When the customer saw the wings finished, he also wanted the hood sanded..
    And ofcourse, I forgot taking pictures of it :(
    But here are some compounding pics..
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    Wool finish :)
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    Customer wanted the badge removed..
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    The rear lights got polished too:
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    After DG #111
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    After Zymöl Concourse
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    Thanks for looking :)
     
  2. Grey Ghost

    Grey Ghost Jedi Nuba

    excellent job.

    what grit paper did you use?
     
  3. Deep Gloss Auto Salon

    Deep Gloss Auto Salon DB Pro Supporter

  4. ScottieB

    ScottieB Jedi Nuba

    The finished hood shots are killer! Love the color in those pics.
     
  5. Dust2Glory

    Dust2Glory Nuba Guru

    that's an awesome color... too bad its on a station wagon!!! great job on that monster
     
  6. milabfocker

    milabfocker Jedi Nuba

    Superb work to say the least. The finish in the "after concours" photo is spectacular. :applause:
     
  7. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
     
  8. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks for the comments guys, really appreciate it! :)

    Thanks :)
    Used 3m Imperial p2000, followed by Megs Unigrit p3000.
    Optimum No Rinse for lubrication.
     
  9. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    looks great. I like BMW wagons. The blue looked so good after LSP was done!!
     
  10. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Wow, that color on that Bimmer is amazing! You did a really great job on this one.
     
  11. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Oooh gorgeous blue, I like this picture:

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    Just love the way the blue looks, very nice.

    Oh and congrats on the authorized ScandicShine detailer :applause:
     
  12. Marwin

    Marwin Birth of a Detailer

    Like I said on DCN, great work, Virtual! :worship2:
    Since we are now both members of the "SS-club", your priority should be to guide me a little through wetsanding ;)
    You know I can`t come out looking worse than you! :giggle:
     
  13. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks to all of you :)

    Thanks a lot :)
    I'll teach you everything I know about wetsanding! :)
     
  14. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    awesome work, dude!
     
  15. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    That is some amazing work, the car looks amazing
     
  16. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks! :D
     
  17. iblingit

    iblingit Virgin Detailer

    That much wetsandng is a hell of a lot of work. Props to you, as it came out looking better than new!
     
  18. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks :)
    It's a lot of work to do by hand.. So I ordered a orbital sander :)
     
  19. jb1219

    jb1219 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    wow that was unbelievable! thanks for the pics
     
  20. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Ooh nice which orbital did you go with virtual?
     

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