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2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

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    I have a new black car to show off. I keep telling myself that silver would be so much easier, but I keep getting suckered into black b/c it looks so darn good when you're done. The key is setting proper expectations for yourself. There's just no way to have a perfect finish unless it's a garaged/non-daily driver. For me, it's the challenge of doing what I can to make it look its best & better than any other black car on the road. The pictures below represent the first full detail @ 5K miles.


    Products/Technigue:
    1. Two bucket/grit-guard using Gold Class Car Wash
    2. Third bucket/grit-guard for lower forth body pannels, wheels & wheel wells
    3. Megs Clay
    4. G110 v2 D/A M205 softbuff 2.0 polishing pad (speed: 4)
    5. G110 v2 D/A M205 softbuff 2.0 finishing pad (speed: 4)
    6. G110 v2 D/A Rejex softbuff 2.0 finishing pad (x2 waiting 12 hrs between coats)
    7. Rejex via hand on the rims & chrome
    8. UQD


    I use Rejex b/c of the longevity of the product and the ability to use it on my clearbra. That said, the key to a great black finish is M205. In my 20+ years taking car of cars, it's the best product I've used for polishing/jeweling and minor corrections. It's fantastic at removing light swirls and bringing out the best in your finish. If you need more correction, obviously, M105 is my go-too. No question in my mind that M105/M205 is the best 1-2 combo on the market.


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    Re: 2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

    Well done. Nicely detailed, and a great car too!

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      Re: 2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

      Wow, Beautiful black 5 you have there. That thing is looking sharp. Just how a black BMW should look.

      Why no sport package?
      Practice doesn't make perfect, the dedication to achieve perfection makes perfect. "Smack"
      2011 Jet Black 328i Touring
      2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan

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        Re: 2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

        Originally posted by smack View Post
        Wow, Beautiful black 5 you have there. That thing is looking sharp. Just how a black BMW should look.

        Why no sport package?
        Would have loved the sport pkg., but it's not practical for my type of driving & miles. Thanks for the kind words...

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          Re: 2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

          looks pristine, great job! good looking BMW! well done!
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            Re: 2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

            Originally posted by ghaines View Post
            Would have loved the sport pkg., but it's not practical for my type of driving & miles. Thanks for the kind words...
            Understood. They still drive great even without it. My wifes wagon dosent have it. Anyways keep up the good work and keep that black in the right shape. Flawless
            Practice doesn't make perfect, the dedication to achieve perfection makes perfect. "Smack"
            2011 Jet Black 328i Touring
            2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan

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            • #7
              Re: 2012 BMW 535i xdrive - First Detail

              Just gorgeous! M205 can definitely do some remarkable things to the gloss and clarity of a paint job.
              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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