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DetailersDomain
04-24-2012, 06:33 AM
Subject: BMW 335i
Requirement: Paint Correction and Last Step Protection

Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with 1Z Exclusive Shampoo
- Wolf's Chemical's Decon Gel
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meg's D300 with Microfiber DA Cut Pad - Griots Orbital
- Menzerna SF4000 with Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – 1Z einszett Glanz Wax
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Products used

Links to products used -

1Z einszett Exclusiv Gloss Shampoo (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Exclusiv-Gloss-Shampoo_p_664.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Wolf's Chemical Deionizer Gel (https://detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WF-1P-Deironizer-Decon-Gel_p_533.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meg's D300 Microfiber Correction System (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)
Menzerna SF4000 (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-SF-4000-aka-Super-Finish-PO106FA-Pint_p_134.html)
1Z einszett Glanz Wax (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Glanz-Wax_p_72.html)
1Z einszett Windscreen Cleaner (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Glass-Cleaner-Kit_p_598.html)
1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_683.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)

Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3404.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3406.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3413.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3409.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3407.jpg

Prep - Wash, Decon, Clay, Wheels, and Tires

Sonax Full Effect in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3415.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3416.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3414.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3438.jpg

Wash, Decon, Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3454.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3453.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3451.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3450.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3447.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3449.jpg

Paint Imperfections were throughout the car
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3477.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3476.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3475.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3457.jpg

Random after compound and polish shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3512.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3510.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3509.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3508.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3504.jpg

Final touches
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3515.jpg

Afters
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3558.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3557.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3556.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3555.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3554.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3550.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3549.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3548.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3547.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3545.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3543.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3541.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3539.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3542.jpg

HokieZHP
04-24-2012, 09:05 AM
Amazing work as always!

What products do you use to clean door jambs?

Ryans323i
04-24-2012, 09:36 AM
Great work as always.
That blue is just gorgeous.

danewilson77
04-24-2012, 01:40 PM
I saw a speck of dirt there....back by the tail pipes :shifty