94 bmw 325i I threw this write-up on a few detailing sites I visit, figured I'd post it up here, too. Well, this is my new DD, and since can't drive a dirty, swirly car, I had some work ahead of me. I've been working on this for a little over a week, though, I haven't been putting in full days every day. My products as follows: Interior: -Diluted APC(biodegradable, so no residues left in the carpet/leather. I don't like the woolite method, since woolite is a detergent, and needs to be thoroughly rinsed.) -various brushes -303 -Lexol conditioner Exterior: -Meg's GC -Meg's mild clay -Eco APC -WD40 -Optimum Compound -Meg's #83 -XMT #1 -XMT carnuba glaze -Meg's #16 carnuba -Various WG and LC orange and white pads(4", 5.25", and 6") -Ultimate detailing machine -Stoners IG and Tire -Blackwow I started with the lights, about a week ago. They were pretty bad. They still need to be wetsanded, but they're much better. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/1-2.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/2-2.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/3-2.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/4-2.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/5-2.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ngton/last.jpg The interior was pretty straight forward. Clean, rinse, and dress. Still need to do the carpets, but all things in time. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/2-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/3-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/4-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/5-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/6-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/7-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/8-1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ington/9-1.jpg This colour doesn't really show defect very well, and my photograph skills are...well, realistically, I have no photography skills, but you get the idea. The sides were peppered with tiny bits of asphalt that had probably been there for half a decade, they were a huuuge pain in the ass. I resorted to WD40, which actually worked pretty well(and is safe on paint, I was surprised to learn, after some research). I just had to APC it afterwards. The paint was medium-hard, but I was a bit worried about the clear-coat, so I opted for about 90% correct, which I achieved. Lots of rds, but I managed to get most of them. This is a DD, so I'm not chasing show-car status for the sake of my clearcoat. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0448.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0449.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0439.jpg 4 wheel-wells later, my bucket wanted to commit suicide. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0441.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0444.jpg This is the asphalt. Such a pain in the ass. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0464.jpg 50/50 http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0481.jpg dusty http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0482.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0487.jpg Sometimes, I get lonely while polishing.. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0484.jpg Pre-LSP http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0488.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0490.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0489.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0494.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0496.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0498.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0500.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0504.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0507.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0518.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0519.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC_0520.jpg Shitty day out, so no pics in the sun, sorry. Anywho, that's it for now. Thanks for reading, if you made it this far. |
great work, it's awesome not being rushed when detailing. |
ya, it definitely is. This was my most thorough detail, so far, I've pretty much done everything on it, so it's been nice to take my time, and make sure I got everything done properly. I hate rushing |
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