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This BMW had 36000kms on the clock, looked pretty good at first sight.
I was concerned that that this had the "Carbon Black" paint code, since I`ve heard it is one of the hardest finishes to correct.
Was happy to see that the car was actually dark blue. -However, I found a paint touch-up set in the trunk that said "Carbon Schwartz".. Don`t know if it`s for this car. Don`t really know all that much about BMW paint codes
upon arrival:
Washing, claying:
Claying took of some contaminents int he lower part and rear bumper
all the dirt and muc coming off the car
Swirled and dull looking paint in some areas
Could feel these with my fingernail, in some areas quite deep.
Floor mats cleaned with degreaser.
Afterwards brushed with APC+ 7:1
Let soak after brushing, spritzed and let soak before final rinse
Leather and vinyl cleaned with soft sponge, APC+ 10:1, buffed with MF
After, dressed in Gold Class Aloe Conditioner.
Pulled her inside and had a closer look.. Masked, and got started trying out different methods for correction
Did some testing for methods for correction. -Paint was very hard, so this combo was applied:
#105 via rotary, burgundy soft buff
#105 via rotary, yellow soft buff,
#105 via rotary, orange 4" polishing lake country for tight spots/bends
#205 via PC DA, yellow soft buff
#7 by hand
NXT 2,0 by hand
#26 by hand
Some pictures from the progress:
The deeper scratches on the driver`s side get #105 via So1o wool
CleanerWax applied to rims
Final correction stage was #205 via PC
Interior plastics dressed in #40
Doorjambs, hinges and all cracs and crevices cleaned with APC 7:1 and Last Touch
Wheel all done, with CleanerWax and tires dressed in #40
Final shots:
thanks for looking!
I was concerned that that this had the "Carbon Black" paint code, since I`ve heard it is one of the hardest finishes to correct.
Was happy to see that the car was actually dark blue. -However, I found a paint touch-up set in the trunk that said "Carbon Schwartz".. Don`t know if it`s for this car. Don`t really know all that much about BMW paint codes
upon arrival:
Washing, claying:
Claying took of some contaminents int he lower part and rear bumper
all the dirt and muc coming off the car
Swirled and dull looking paint in some areas
Could feel these with my fingernail, in some areas quite deep.
Floor mats cleaned with degreaser.
Afterwards brushed with APC+ 7:1
Let soak after brushing, spritzed and let soak before final rinse
Leather and vinyl cleaned with soft sponge, APC+ 10:1, buffed with MF
After, dressed in Gold Class Aloe Conditioner.
Pulled her inside and had a closer look.. Masked, and got started trying out different methods for correction
Did some testing for methods for correction. -Paint was very hard, so this combo was applied:
#105 via rotary, burgundy soft buff
#105 via rotary, yellow soft buff,
#105 via rotary, orange 4" polishing lake country for tight spots/bends
#205 via PC DA, yellow soft buff
#7 by hand
NXT 2,0 by hand
#26 by hand
Some pictures from the progress:
The deeper scratches on the driver`s side get #105 via So1o wool
CleanerWax applied to rims
Final correction stage was #205 via PC
Interior plastics dressed in #40
Doorjambs, hinges and all cracs and crevices cleaned with APC 7:1 and Last Touch
Wheel all done, with CleanerWax and tires dressed in #40
Final shots:
thanks for looking!
Stunning turnaround! 
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