Black BMW 745i Sport - Used Wool Pad To Correct

[Totoland Mach]

This is my 4th black Bimmer for April (my eyes are worn out..LOL). The paint wasn't in too bad condition, but had some scratches and a lot of swirls. I decided to change tactics on scratch repair from wet sanding to Wool pad.

Swirl shot...most of the cars we get have these because they are BMW Lease cars coming from an auction.



Here's a scratch on the door curve of the car



One of the learning curves using wool is buffing until the compound is completely worked. Prior to learning this, I was using wool, then working with a cutting pad to remove the wool's finish.

In process shot





Following the wool, I was able to go right to #83 for polish, then glaze to finish up the paint. Used #26 as my last step and the paint is super deep black.

Finished shots: Enjoy!



Nice deep black in the sun



Reflection shots



Last shot (we removed a trim piece on the bumper for re-paint...the dealer likes to show "perfect" cars)



Totoland Mach

[HagFan]

Re: Black BMW 745i Sport - Used Wool Pad To Correct

Amazing! I'll never get to that level of expertise, but I appreciated the in-process shots. That half-way done one really shows how the final polish work does the job.

I don't know why people own black cars and then let the beautiful finish become rather mediocre. I lease my vehicles, but I wouldn't let one get like that one was, especially now that I know about this place and the possibilities with detailing.

[Totoland Mach]

Re: Black BMW 745i Sport - Used Wool Pad To Correct

Amazing! I'll never get to that level of expertise, but I appreciated the in-process shots. That half-way done one really shows how the final polish work does the job.

I don't know why people own black cars and then let the beautiful finish become rather mediocre. I lease my vehicles, but I wouldn't let one get like that one was, especially now that I know about this place and the possibilities with detailing.

Thanks for the compliment...much appreciated!

I'm getting more and more used to working with wool...there was an initial "fear factor" because wool actually induces swirls until the product is worked in correctly.

Boy, you're one of the few that takes care of a leased car. The Bimmer's we get are probably 80% in need of a serious paint polish. Every now and then, I get a nice car to detail...one where the leasee took care of the finish.

See Ya

[HagFan]

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My first lease was a black car, in 1987. That was the heyday of the "no wax finish" claims by dealers. I was disappointed to look at that car after 2 years of "no waxing". I wasn't aware of paint correction and protection back than and started waxing with Dupont Rain Dance, a cleaner wax.

Since then I've always regularly waxed my vehicles. With having leased two new ones at the end of January, I decided to check into detailing and came here. Now I've got the PC and I expect in 4 years I'll be turning in lease vehicles with nearly flawless finishes.

[Mike Phillips]

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Very nice work Richard, now that's a work of art, or should we say art form?

My first lease was a black car, in 1987. That was the heyday of the "no wax finish" claims by dealers. I was disappointed to look at that car after 2 years of "no waxing".

It's still going on, we get phone calls and e-mails from people who are in the process of buying a new car and the salespeople are telling them the car they are buying has a "No wax finish" and luckily some people don't buy into the lie and contact us to find out what the truth is.

[HagFan]

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I know what you mean. This time the Toyota dealer was offering a "Polymer Coating" process of some kind. I just told him I was old school and had learned my lesson a long time ago on the myth of a no-wax finish.

[G Force]

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i agree with Mike this is art

[TKDDAD]

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i agree with Mike this is art

SAWEEET !!!....love black when it looks that good !...I made a New Years resolution to find a car to practice with my rotary on. I've not made the jump yet but I'm ready. I want to be able to tackle more problem cars and the PC has it's limits. Great job !!!

[SjMike]

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Last shot (we removed a trim piece on the bumper for re-paint...the dealer likes to show "perfect" cars)


Totoland Mach

I wish my dealer shared this feeling, I routinely get cars that need heavy paint correction but the dealer only wants to pay for and wait for a wash and wax, than straight to the showroom. I have tried to explain to them proper steps but they just don't seem to care. Although I showed them what claying a surface can do and they were intrigued.
One day they will get it, I'll keep nudging them until they do.

[Jimmy The Detailer]

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Nice!! Did you say you used a mirror wool pad to get that awesome mirror reflection? Was it by chance meguiars w-10006 mirror pad?

[cafemoc]

Re: Black BMW 745i Sport - Used Wool Pad To Correct

I wish my dealer has detailer like you....awesome job!