Anzafin's 530D detailed
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From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Here we go...
I have wanted to get rid of heavy swirls and deep rids in my car for a long time. Few weeks ago after a magpie had made some more scratches on my hood I
decided to go for it...
I've been practising and learning machine polishing with a Flex XC 3401 VRG for some time. Now I had the confidence to do my own loved e60.
My washing methods should be ok, and the marring my car had was produced my previous owner and "a professional detailer" who sucked big time.
I took two weekends with the job because I didn't want to hurry and I could take that time with my car. Last week I took a bicycle everywhere I went. The car stayed in a garage. I managed to remove maybe 95% of swirls and rids. As you can see from the pictures, some of those rids were deep.
I hope I can maintain the good condition the paint now has for a long time.
I am very sorry I couldn't take any shiny pictures because of the full grey sky today.
The process was:
Wash:
- AutoGlym Clean Wheels
- Turtle Wax Dissolvent Wash Spray
- Turtle Wax Big Orange Carwash Shampoo
- Zaino Z-18 Claybar
- Turtle Wax Big Orange Carwash Shampoo
Correction/Polish:
- Flex XC 3401 VRG
- Presta Strata 1000 + Mirka White Foam Pad (Heavy polishing pad)
- Presta 1500 Polish + Flex White Foam Pad (Polishing pad)
- Presta Swirl Remover + Lake Country CCS White Pad (Polishing pad)
Wax + LSP:
- AutoGlym Super Resin Polish
- AutoGlym Liquid Hardwax
- Presta Spray N' Shine
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Before (after wash):
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The arsenal:
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Afters (not washed or waxed):
I have wanted to get rid of heavy swirls and deep rids in my car for a long time. Few weeks ago after a magpie had made some more scratches on my hood I
decided to go for it...
I've been practising and learning machine polishing with a Flex XC 3401 VRG for some time. Now I had the confidence to do my own loved e60.
My washing methods should be ok, and the marring my car had was produced my previous owner and "a professional detailer" who sucked big time.
I took two weekends with the job because I didn't want to hurry and I could take that time with my car. Last week I took a bicycle everywhere I went. The car stayed in a garage. I managed to remove maybe 95% of swirls and rids. As you can see from the pictures, some of those rids were deep.
I hope I can maintain the good condition the paint now has for a long time.
I am very sorry I couldn't take any shiny pictures because of the full grey sky today.
The process was:
Wash:
- AutoGlym Clean Wheels
- Turtle Wax Dissolvent Wash Spray
- Turtle Wax Big Orange Carwash Shampoo
- Zaino Z-18 Claybar
- Turtle Wax Big Orange Carwash Shampoo
Correction/Polish:
- Flex XC 3401 VRG
- Presta Strata 1000 + Mirka White Foam Pad (Heavy polishing pad)
- Presta 1500 Polish + Flex White Foam Pad (Polishing pad)
- Presta Swirl Remover + Lake Country CCS White Pad (Polishing pad)
Wax + LSP:
- AutoGlym Super Resin Polish
- AutoGlym Liquid Hardwax
- Presta Spray N' Shine
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Before (after wash):
--------------------
The arsenal:
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Afters (not washed or waxed):
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She's a beauty! Great job on the detail!
Amazing transformation!
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Thanks guys! Keep it coming...
I just read your thread. Amazing work! Makes me jealous... 
Even your environment is so "detailed" 
Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='669976' date='Sep 15 2008, 11:46 PM
Having just went through similar paint correction, I know what that takes. Great job!
Even your environment is so "detailed"
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Very nice job--worth every minute! 