Echo's M3 Detail

[echo46]

All

Next week, I'm going to be doing a full detail on my 2006 Interlagos Blue ZCP M3. The exterior is in very good condition but for some light swirling. Accordingly, I will be doing a paint correct to deal with the swirls. This is the plan:

Wash/Dry
Clay
Meg 105 polish with PC and orange Lake Country pad or cyan hydro tech pad
Meg 205 polish withPC and white Lake Country pad or tangerine hydro tech pad
Klasse High Gloss Sealant
Dodo Juice wax

Do you guys think I should I should use the Lake Country Orange CCS pads or go with the cyan hydro tech pads as meg 105/205 is water based?

[echo46]

I ended up ordering the Lake Country Cyan Hydro Tech pads. Will be starting the detail on Wednesday. I will post up pics as I go.

[danewilson77]

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[echo46]

My Lake Country pads and Klasse Sealant will be delivered Wednesday. Will begin on Thursday.

[328ioc]

My Lake Country pads and Klasse Sealant will be delivered Wednesday. Will begin on Thursday.

Why did you choose the pads that you bought?

I have a bunch of ccs pads that came with my PC so I am just curious.

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[Johal E32]

Lake Country is pretty good. I have both and some generic pads. I like them both equally.

[echo46]

I ended up ordering the Lake Country hydro tech pads (cyan and tangerine). I just did a full detail and paint correction on my e36 M3 and I used the Orange and white CCS pads with the Meg's 105/205 polish. I was very happy with the CCS pads but after some further research I am of the opinion that because I am using the Meg's 105/205 polish combo the hydro tech pads are a better choice. The reason being that the Meg's polishes are water based and the hydro tech pads don't absorb the product so more stays on the paint for a longer period of time. E longer you can keep the product not he paint the better cutting and polishing you will get. I will report as I progress with the detail.

[M0nk3y]

Can't believe I missed this thread.

Hydrotech all the way with M105/205

[echo46]

Monk3y, I used the CCS pads with Meg's polish and had fairly decent success. I'm expecting better results and easier and more consistent application with the hydro tech pads, your thoughts?

[M0nk3y]

Monk3y, I used the CCS pads with Meg's polish and had fairly decent success. I'm expecting better results and easier and more consistent application with the hydro tech pads, your thoughts?

If you have time, research the Kevin Brown method.

With the hydro pads, this method will work wonders.

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[echo46]

Thank you. I will check it out tonight.

[echo46]

And so it begins.
Subject: A 2006 Interlagos Blue ZCP M3 with light swirling.
Plan: Two bucket wash/dry, wheel wash, engine, Megs 105 Polish, Megs 205 Fine Polish, Klasse Sealant, Dodo Juice Wax. This will be a two day detail.
Music: Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Toots and the Maytals, Bunny Wailer, Jerry Garcia Band, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, Keb Mo, Alabama Shakes, Burning Spear and Eric Clapton

Preliminary Pictures:
Before:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2d15lb5.jpg
The Tools:
http://i43.tinypic.com/20fvjbs.jpg
The wash:
http://i42.tinypic.com/10x91xf.jpg
I just could not help myself--M POWAH!:
http://i44.tinypic.com/dzk0fc.jpg
My my my, check that out:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2j4d3zs.jpg
Last one:
http://i41.tinypic.com/21dl8pf.jpg

OK, back out to start the polish...more to come tonight, stay tuned.

[PirateZHP]

Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[echo46]

Day one is done. Wash and dry then I spent a lot of time on the Megs 105 cutting polish stage. I went slow with the PC and utilized the up and down back and forth method, doing 2x2 sections at a time. I had the PC on level six with the Lake Country Blue hydro tech pad and had incredible results. the only odd thing was that as I finishing with the Megs 105, the Blue pad ripped from the velcro backing and flew across the garage. Never happened to me before. I really am careful not to exert any pressure on the pad and just use the weight of the PC. Wondering if the pad was defective or maybe I wasn't paying attention and pressed down and heated it up?
I then switched to the tangerine pad and did the Megs 205 fine polish with great success. I reduced the speed of the PC to 4 and moved along a bit faster. Used about six different micro towels to keep wiping and buffing the shine. The paint looks beautiful. Ended for the night and am about to open a cold one.
Here are some pictures from today's toils:
Taping Stage:
http://i40.tinypic.com/97lelx.jpg
My PC DA with a new Lake Country Hydro Tech Cutting Pad lubed with pad conditioner:
http://i43.tinypic.com/23nzvn.jpg
Blue Pad with Meguiars 105 Cutting polish:
http://i44.tinypic.com/2nkm93b.jpg
Megs 105 on the hood:
http://i44.tinypic.com/33wwryb.jpg
Catastrophic Pad Fail:
http://i39.tinypic.com/svs490.jpg
Finally onto the Megs 205 Fine Polish on Tangerine Hydrotech Pad. Using good products makes the job a bit easier.:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2vbtt9d.jpg
Megs 205 on the hood of the beast M3:
http://i40.tinypic.com/vsnhxf.jpg

More to come tomorrow...

[ELCID86]

Nice work. Keep it up.


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[echo46]

Thank you, mad tired right now. Can't wait it seal and wax. Also will be doing chrome tomorrow.

[echo46]

Finally finished. 15 hour detail. Started with light to medium swirling and I was able to reduce the swirling by at least 80 percent. WHen I put the really bright light on the paint, I could still see some surface scratches here and there. A bit aggravating as I was looking for perfection. Oh, well, I will get them next detail. I must say though, that the paint on this car is really beautiful. The Interlagos Blue is an incredible blue in the bright light and as it gets darker the paint turns to almost a plum color. I love it.

Anyway, I decided to experiment and use the Klasse High Gloss Sealant as I've read good things. I found working with the Klasse product a bit difficult. I used the PC and the Crimson Lake Country Pad and applied a very thin layer of sealant. After reading a bunch of information, I decided to leave it dry good before buffing. I had a very tough time buffing the remaining product. Took me about 1.5 to two hours to get it perfect. Then I applied the Dodo Juice Purple Haze. What a great product, goes on easy and buffs off beautifly. It even smells good. Dodo makes great wax, period. I'm hoping the acrylic base sealant and the Dodo juice carnuba wax combo will provide great protection for the winter. We shall see.

Here are some more pictures of todays fun:
Klasase Sealant on Crimson Lake Country Pad and my PC. Coffee you see was freshly ground and steeped to perfection in my French Press. That coffee was goooood.
http://i39.tinypic.com/3096ebt.jpg
Applying thin coat of the Klasse Sealant:
http://i44.tinypic.com/315eg6u.jpg
Allowing the Klasse Sealnt to set up before buffing:
http://i39.tinypic.com/5bb66s.jpg
Klasse Sealant buffed and buffed and paint starting to pop:
http://i42.tinypic.com/nn4ba8.jpg
DODO Juice Purple Haze,umm that smells good:
http://i44.tinypic.com/20fufk7.jpg
TA DAAA:
http://i44.tinypic.com/3359xco.jpg
Pure unadultrated M Goodness:
http://i40.tinypic.com/2aj1avp.jpg
Badass stance:
http://i44.tinypic.com/122gttv.jpg
The Detail even makes her look faster:
http://i41.tinypic.com/jizx39.jpg
What is not to love about these cars???
http://i40.tinypic.com/2cigxuq.jpg
The End:
http://i43.tinypic.com/120j9xj.jpg

Just popped a Founders Duble Trouble. Tomorrow, taking my whip on its first journey to Pa for my parent's 50th anniversary. Can't wait to get her out on the open road.

[danewilson77]

Looks fantastic!

Dhu want!

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[derbo]

Very nice! Good job!

[ELCID86]

Pretty. Have a safe, fun trip.


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[PirateZHP]

I need this... all of this

With fingers touching the screen...

[echo46]

Thanks boys, it was a true labor of love. Literally grinding along can be insanely boring but the results of patience is priceless.

[PirateZHP]

You can come do my car now

With fingers touching the screen...

[echo46]

If I'm ever down that way I'd love to hook up with you and check your car out.

[PirateZHP]

Anytime. That goes for anyone. Come on down! (or over, or up)

[Avetiso]

I need this... all of this

With fingers touching the screen...

That's what you said about AW.

[PirateZHP]

That's what you said about AW.

Well, I need a full detail. But more than that, I need AW. Full detail will be easier for me to obtain at this point...

With fingers touching the screen...