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Yesterday I detailed a black 540i BMW in a different enviroment. I wasn't sure what was going to pop up next and in a bit I'll explain.
The condition of this paint was pretty bad to say the least. It had so many swirls and enough bonded contaminants to start a sand paper factory. Ok that wasn't funny but the paint was pretty bad. Overall the condition of the body/paint was not bad for an 11 year old (10/06) car. The paint was easy to work on which helped save a little time in correcting it.
PROCESS:
- Washed
- Clayed with the Mild
- #80 on W-8006 & Rotory
- #66 on W-8006 & G110
- HD on the wheel wells
- ASD on Tires
TIME: 9.5 hours
Here are the before shots:
Swirls are very apparent
After the wash I began with the test Spot
This is just after claying the small test spot area
Using #80 on DA
Taped area
#80 on Rotory Definitely shows clarity compared to the #80 on the DA
Since half of the car was in the shade I wanted to do a test spot on the trunk area with the sun as my guide
The paint had small pitts in it which I wasn't able to remove. This was going to be a basic #66 type detail. Since the paint was easier to work with I decided to improve the paint alot more without the added cost.
Why not the added cost?? Well because I hope to work on his other car next which is possible (I hope)
SL55 AMG
The backyard view was pretty cool. That is actually a metal cactus
A bead of #80 to the left
50/50 of the passenger door
The plastic trim was revitalized 50/50 shot
Before
After. These wheels are very time consuming to clean. After this shot I went over them again. Forgot to take a picture as it was getting late.
After
There were quite a few curious animals around. I had a hummingbird zoom past my ear, lizards run past me and a family of deer wondering what I was doing
The owner of the car was a great guy. I might be returning to work on the interior next and hopefully on the SL55.
The condition of this paint was pretty bad to say the least. It had so many swirls and enough bonded contaminants to start a sand paper factory. Ok that wasn't funny but the paint was pretty bad. Overall the condition of the body/paint was not bad for an 11 year old (10/06) car. The paint was easy to work on which helped save a little time in correcting it.
PROCESS:
- Washed
- Clayed with the Mild
- #80 on W-8006 & Rotory
- #66 on W-8006 & G110
- HD on the wheel wells
- ASD on Tires
TIME: 9.5 hours
Here are the before shots:
Swirls are very apparent
After the wash I began with the test Spot
This is just after claying the small test spot area
Using #80 on DA
Taped area
#80 on Rotory Definitely shows clarity compared to the #80 on the DA
Since half of the car was in the shade I wanted to do a test spot on the trunk area with the sun as my guide
The paint had small pitts in it which I wasn't able to remove. This was going to be a basic #66 type detail. Since the paint was easier to work with I decided to improve the paint alot more without the added cost.
Why not the added cost?? Well because I hope to work on his other car next which is possible (I hope)
SL55 AMG
The backyard view was pretty cool. That is actually a metal cactus
A bead of #80 to the left
50/50 of the passenger door
The plastic trim was revitalized 50/50 shot
Before
After. These wheels are very time consuming to clean. After this shot I went over them again. Forgot to take a picture as it was getting late.
After
There were quite a few curious animals around. I had a hummingbird zoom past my ear, lizards run past me and a family of deer wondering what I was doing
The owner of the car was a great guy. I might be returning to work on the interior next and hopefully on the SL55.
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