Detailed lilazngirl408's Jet Black 545i
08-24-2009 | 02:17 PM
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(it was more of a brown.. then a black.. :yikes: )
Tree sap? Check. Moderate to heavy swirls+RIDS? Check. Water-spot etching? Check.
First up, were the wheels. Per usual E46/E60 wheels, they were a matte grey, than the metallic silver they're supposed to be.
08-24-2009 | 02:18 PM
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Afters:
Then the polishing came! Using Nikku's instructions, I proceeded with two polishes to start off with. 3M UK Fast Cut Plus, paired with a 3M UK Green Compounding pad and Gloss-It EVP worked for about 5-7 minutes at 1000-1200-1700-1200. Then followed that up with Menzerna PowerFinish on a 3M UK Yellow pad worked at 1000-1200-1500-1200-1000
Here's the results in the sun:
Under halogens:
Then the polishing came! Using Nikku's instructions, I proceeded with two polishes to start off with. 3M UK Fast Cut Plus, paired with a 3M UK Green Compounding pad and Gloss-It EVP worked for about 5-7 minutes at 1000-1200-1700-1200. Then followed that up with Menzerna PowerFinish on a 3M UK Yellow pad worked at 1000-1200-1500-1200-1000
Here's the results in the sun:
Under halogens:
08-24-2009 | 02:18 PM
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Pre-LSP:
Final afters:
full write-up:
04 545i and 91 NSX... Both black.. both hammered.. - Detailing Bliss Forum
Thanks for looking!
Aaron
Final afters:
full write-up:
04 545i and 91 NSX... Both black.. both hammered.. - Detailing Bliss Forum
Thanks for looking!
Aaron
08-24-2009 | 02:25 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
good job!!! 
08-24-2009 | 02:28 PM
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My Ride: Titanium Gray 550i, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Shadowline trim, Parking Distance Conrol, Xenon, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Satellite
Originally Posted by d00t' post='987484' date='Aug 24 2009, 05:18 PM
Pre-LSP:
Final afters:
full write-up:
04 545i and 91 NSX... Both black.. both hammered.. - Detailing Bliss Forum
Thanks for looking!
Aaron
Final afters:
full write-up:
04 545i and 91 NSX... Both black.. both hammered.. - Detailing Bliss Forum
Thanks for looking!
Aaron
08-24-2009 | 04:02 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
I just saw this on DetailingBliss....Great job on the transformation, literally. That was one dirty ass car. I like how you used the 4" pfw for the a-pillars. I wish they would come out with a 4" backing plate for the flex 3401 so i could use that.
08-24-2009 | 07:55 PM
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My Ride: 2005 Jet Black 545i w/ sport pkg, nav, HUD
Great job Aaron!! After my debacle, I have a new found appreciation for the art of paint correction. Just wondering what are your rates?
Thanks,
will
Thanks,
will
