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  • BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

    Hi Friends, wanted to share this latest job we did for a client, its a BMW 325i that arrived in very bad condition, it had severe water etching, deep rids, scratches, heavy swirls, and bird etching to base coat, and besides that it was repainted and had pigtails and sanding marks under the paint that cant be removed so we did the best we could in correction so it would look like new again, here are some begining pictures, weak stomach people might want to jump to the finished shots LOL..

    Hola Amigos! quiero compartir otro de los ultimos trabajos realizados para un cliente, este es un BMW 325i que llego en muy malas condiciones, tenia marcas severas por calcio de agua, rayas profundas, swirls, y marcas de escremento de pajaro que paso la laca, aparte de eso tiene paneles repintados con marcas de lija bajo la pintura que no se puede hacer nada para eliminar, pero ahora comenzaremos a trabajar duro para lograr dejarlo lo mas nuevo posible, aqui hay algunas fotos de como llego, la gente de estomago debil puede saltar a ver las fotos finales jaja...






    Note the water etching! marcas de agua!


    A closer look at that etching..
    Una De mas cerca..









    another long day in summer weather (100f) so it was off to wash, 2BM, Megs Wash Mitt, the full Meguiars Detailer lineup after giving it a full wash and dry, agressive clay was used to remove all surface contaminants before the polishing stages, alot of "stuff" came out but I had to charge my camera so no pics were taken.. sorry!

    Otro largo dia de verano, asi que comenzamos con un buen lavado, 2bm, Guante Meguiars, basicamente usamos la linea completa de Detailer Meguiars despues del lavado completo, clay agresivo fue usado para remover contaminantes superficiales junto con Last Touch a 1:1 antes de comenzar las etapas de pulido, salio bastante "mugre" pero tuve que cargar mi camara asi que no tome fotos.. lo siento!



    We taped up rubber trims and mouldings to prevent accidential damage to pads or the car. and started testing some combos to see what we could acomplish.
    Se encinto las gomas y molduras para prevenir danos accidentales o manchar con el pulimento. y se hicieron algunas pruebas









    A good change! not perfect defect free, but the change in gloss and clarity was amazing after the first compounding stages! BTW this was done via 105, and Light wool Meguiars Solo Pad.

    Un BUEN cambio noo??!!, no quedo el panel perfecto por piquete y rayas profundas, pero el cambio en claridad y brillo es excelente! y esto es despues del primer paso de compounding.





    After polishing the car, we had to wash it again to remove all the dust, full wash was in order, and degreasing the engine.
    Despues del pulido completo se tuvo que lavar para remover polvo y residuo, se puede limpiar con una toalla de microfibra, pero prefiero invertir tiempo en lavarlo bien para que no quede ese polvo en ningun lugar.



    Engine BEFORE
    Motor ANTES



    And AFTER
    y DESPUES




    The client was given a "complementary" basic interior cleaning, I dont like to deliver a car dirty, even tho this was exterior only, here are some before shots:
    El interior recibio una limpieza interior basica "complementaria" jeje, no puedo entregar un auto sucio, aunque era un trabajo de exterior solamente, se aprovecho de darle algo de carino al interior antes de entregar:







    And the after:
    y el Despues:







    Now i know you are dying for the exterior shots but my SD card got damaged and could not get any after shots
    Ahora se que se mueren por ver el exterior, pero mi tarjeta de memoria se dano y no pude tomar mas fotos



















    AHHAHA... enjoy! disfruten!















    And now to rest!!
    y ahora a descansar!

    Greetings From Chile!

    -Nelson Zapata-Advance Detail

    Facebook.com/advancedetail
    Nelson Zapata - Advance Detail - Detailing and Auto Reconditioning in Santiago Chile.

  • #2
    Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

    Incredible work, Nelson.

    This thread should really be posted in Extreme Makeover forum.
    Fantastic restoration.

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    • #3
      Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

      Holy cow, that's not a detail, that's a resurrection. Unbelievable work to say the least.
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      • #4
        Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

        From this.......




        ....... to this.......




        .....is nothing short of stunning!!

        By the way, Nelson, what wax did you finish off with?
        Michael Stoops
        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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        • #5
          Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

          Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
          From this.......




          ....... to this.......




          .....is nothing short of stunning!!

          By the way, Nelson, what wax did you finish off with?
          Thanks Michael! I used the new Microfiber Finishing Wax, that wax is so awesome!
          Nelson Zapata - Advance Detail - Detailing and Auto Reconditioning in Santiago Chile.

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          • #6
            Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

            Beautiful results. The transformation is amazing. I bet that was quite a bit of work but the results make up for it. Great job!
            Jesse

            2009-2014 Meguiar's/Car Crazy SEMA Team
            www.ShineTechAutoDetail.com
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            • #7
              Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

              Wonderful job, my friend!!!
              Ray...
              Graphic Designer and detail semi-freak!

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              • #8
                Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

                Wow, what a transformation! Incredible work Nelson!
                Originally posted by Blueline
                I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                • #9
                  Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

                  Are you sure that's the same car??? Wow; outstanding work!
                  2021 BMW X3M Competition - Donington Gray
                  2020 Chevy Bolt - Arctic White
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                  Some look better than others....

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                  • #10
                    Re: BMW 325i - Advance Detail Chile

                    Fantastic work! Looks like it's been repainted!

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