Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

This vehicle was purchased several days prior to it this paint correction. The dealer swirled it quite a bit and applied a type of glaze that hid many of the swirls. It wasn't the worst vehicle I had seen but it did require a multi-step correction.

Total time: 12.5 hours

Nice work!

We understand how long it takes to do a job like this where you have to undo the swirl damage caused by another detailer. It takes even more time when you stop what you're doing to take pictures so that later you can create a write-up like you've done to share your process with other people.

[southpactire]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

Joe and Tim,

As usual, your photos are breathtaking.

Now that's what I call professional results!

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

Talk about a thread backfiring on you

[BlueZero]

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My Menz will be sitting on the self from now on.

Same here. I have IP and 106FF. I haven't used the 106FF yet but had problems with the IP and humidity. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't.

Holden_Caulfield04 the car does look great! I really like that color and I've always wanted a 330CI.

[RaskyR1]

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I actually picked up some Menzura the other day since I had a generous coupon and wanted to see if the hype held water. I also seem to have a problem with trying out new products..... I think I have a serious compulsive problem a may need help! Do they have AA type meetings for detailers?

I tried SIP and the Nano polish out on two cars. One was my own and the other a customer. While the final results looked good they didn't look any better than any Meguiars products I have. They were harder to work with and seemed very dry and dusted like crazy. I stopped using the SIP after one panel of the customer car becasue I didn't want to have to wash the car when I was done polishing. I grabbed M80 and went to town! Here was the final result after M80 and NXT 2.0. My Menz will be sitting on the self from now on.

[yalerd]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

I just love that deep wet SWIRL FREE finish that you guys are getting (Joe & Tim)

[3Fitty]

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Holden,

I have a few questions for you...

1. In at least one shot (with soap suds on the car) the picture shows a shadow, indicating there was sunlight. I have usually tried to avoid doing any work in the sun, do you think it is okay? Any differences in results from doing it in the sun as opposed to the shade?

2. Which car wash did you use?

3. What is your thinking behind the products you used? I saw on your website some discussion about how you don't use products from only one manufacturer, but isn't that as absolutist as the guy who refuses to try anything from multiple manufacturers? I'm curious because (although I am NOT a pro) I think I get pretty great results staying strictly within the Megs family (but having tried many other products). Also, you might be able to cuts costs by using more Megs stuff and pass the savings on to your customers (which I'm sure they'll like).

4. What type of machine do you use? DA, porter cable or something else?

[Forever New]

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Joe, Tim, great work guys, I come here almost every day for a little inspiration for my work.

[supercharged]

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those pics are awesome! perfection of a detail is 85% to technique, 10% to products used, 5% to wax. Also picture taking skills.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

Joe, Tim, Your pics look awesome. That is seriously deep wet rich looking finishes. Great work. Looks awesome guys.

[Superior Shine]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

That's the way to do it!!!

I just love deep wet paint!



Tim

Takes your breath away doesn't it??

[Andy M.]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

Hey Tim,

Your truck looks great!

Andy
101impala

[Tim Lingor]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

Awesome pics Joe (Superior Shine!)!!! That's the way to do it!!!

I just love deep wet paint!













Tim

[Superior Shine]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

and like this -










All the above vehicles were polished with 100% Meguiars products.
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[Superior Shine]

Re: Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP

and like this -