Detailed My 550i
09-22-2008, 02:02 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i 10/12 Delivery Date - Deep Sea Blue Metallic: Black Nasca Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, SAT, Logic 7, HD Radio, SatNav, Power Rear Sunshades, Comfort Access, Active Steering, iPod/USB interface, and Bamboo Anthracite Trim.
Other ride: Lexus 95 LS400 193000 Miles and still going.
Hello,
This was my very first attempt at doing a complete detail on the exterior only. I washed, clayed, washed again, polished, sealant, and waxed. I started this last Tuesday and finished on Thursday but didn't get a chance to take the pictures till today. So the car may seem a bit dirty in some places the rims already have brake dust accumulating. Here's a list of items used:
Car Wash and Dry:
Zaino Z7
Geninue Wool Wash Mitt
Foamaster /w Z7
Zaino Z18 Clay Bar w/ Z6 lubricant
Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel
Rims:
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel Formula
Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Foam Applicator Pads
Zaino AIO
Zaino CS -followed by Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax after letting Z-CS cure.
Tires and Trim:
Foam Applicator Pads
Adam's V.R.T.
Adam's Undercarriage Spray for the Wheel Wells
Windows:
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Uber Glass MF Towels
Paint (These items are listed in the order I used and applied to the paint):
Zaino Custom Polish Applicator Pads
Zaino Z5 PRO w/ ZFX
Zaino Z6
Zaino Z2 PRO w/ ZFX
Zaino Z6
Zaino CS -let it cure for 24 hours before going on to the next step.
Swissvax Onyx Wax
Zaino Z8 -let the wax cure for 24 hours before applying Z8.
The pictures were taken with a Canon PowerShot SD550. Sorry no before pics only after shots. I welcome all comments, tips, & suggestions. Enjoy!
This was my very first attempt at doing a complete detail on the exterior only. I washed, clayed, washed again, polished, sealant, and waxed. I started this last Tuesday and finished on Thursday but didn't get a chance to take the pictures till today. So the car may seem a bit dirty in some places the rims already have brake dust accumulating. Here's a list of items used:
Car Wash and Dry:
Zaino Z7
Geninue Wool Wash Mitt
Foamaster /w Z7
Zaino Z18 Clay Bar w/ Z6 lubricant
Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel
Rims:
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel Formula
Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Foam Applicator Pads
Zaino AIO
Zaino CS -followed by Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax after letting Z-CS cure.
Tires and Trim:
Foam Applicator Pads
Adam's V.R.T.
Adam's Undercarriage Spray for the Wheel Wells
Windows:
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Uber Glass MF Towels
Paint (These items are listed in the order I used and applied to the paint):
Zaino Custom Polish Applicator Pads
Zaino Z5 PRO w/ ZFX
Zaino Z6
Zaino Z2 PRO w/ ZFX
Zaino Z6
Zaino CS -let it cure for 24 hours before going on to the next step.
Swissvax Onyx Wax
Zaino Z8 -let the wax cure for 24 hours before applying Z8.
The pictures were taken with a Canon PowerShot SD550. Sorry no before pics only after shots. I welcome all comments, tips, & suggestions. Enjoy!
09-22-2008, 02:35 PM
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K. looks great . How long did this take ?? Did you use an orbital machine or elbow grease ? Do you have dustless brake pads ?
Lookin Good !
Lookin Good !
09-22-2008, 03:07 PM
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Looks fantastic! But I'm surprised you didn't need to polish out any swirls.
Zaino is amazing stuff ... especially the new Clear Seal. I have not applied anything on my 550 for 9 months since doing a treatment like you did, and it still beads like new.
Zaino is amazing stuff ... especially the new Clear Seal. I have not applied anything on my 550 for 9 months since doing a treatment like you did, and it still beads like new.
09-22-2008, 03:17 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i 10/12 Delivery Date - Deep Sea Blue Metallic: Black Nasca Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, SAT, Logic 7, HD Radio, SatNav, Power Rear Sunshades, Comfort Access, Active Steering, iPod/USB interface, and Bamboo Anthracite Trim.
Other ride: Lexus 95 LS400 193000 Miles and still going.
Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='675730' date='Sep 22 2008, 03:35 PM
K. looks great . How long did this take ?? Did you use an orbital machine or elbow grease ? Do you have dustless brake pads ?
Lookin Good !
Lookin Good !
09-22-2008, 03:40 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i 10/12 Delivery Date - Deep Sea Blue Metallic: Black Nasca Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, SAT, Logic 7, HD Radio, SatNav, Power Rear Sunshades, Comfort Access, Active Steering, iPod/USB interface, and Bamboo Anthracite Trim.
Other ride: Lexus 95 LS400 193000 Miles and still going.
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='675750' date='Sep 22 2008, 04:07 PM
Looks fantastic! But I'm surprised you didn't need to polish out any swirls.
Zaino is amazing stuff ... especially the new Clear Seal. I have not applied anything on my 550 for 9 months since doing a treatment like you did, and it still beads like new.
Zaino is amazing stuff ... especially the new Clear Seal. I have not applied anything on my 550 for 9 months since doing a treatment like you did, and it still beads like new.
09-22-2008, 04:29 PM
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Great work
09-22-2008, 08:48 PM
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My Ride: Mach5 05' 530i Black Sapphire Metallic w/Auburn Leather Seats, Heated Front/Rear Seats, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Xenon Headlights, NAV, Mud Flaps, 20" 166 Style Rims
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Nice You can use AOI, Z-5, Z-2 on the rims to make clean up easy. Brake dust will always show up, making clean up easy is your goal. 
Hard to use an orbital on Zaino as you only use a little. And get a clear bra on that thing before you start dinging up the front end. 
You can use AOI, Z-5, Z-2 on the rims to make clean up easy. Brake dust will always show up, making clean up easy is your goal. Hard to use an orbital on Zaino as you only use a little. And get a clear bra on that thing before you start dinging up the front end.
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