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bobsaget 02-27-2010 06:03 PM

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.

BrendanS 02-27-2010 06:17 PM

great work, it's awesome not being rushed when detailing.

bobsaget 02-27-2010 09:19 PM

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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