You've Come a Long Way, Baby! - Part 2
06-09-2009, 11:42 AM
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I'm photo whoring again.... forgive me that.
Nevertheless, this includes a report of my last 24 hours. Do you want to hear it?
I know, but I tell it anyway
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So I went to wash my car yesterday evening and decided to try a new glaze + sealant combo. I did, and when I took the car to the low evening sunlight, the horrendous score revealed to me. Lots and lots of lsp residues created awful holograms all over the car! Moreover, I realized I had managed to create some minor swirls only in last two months. You can guess I was pissed!
Although I took lots of pics (again) just to notice that those holograms looked really bad in photos. So, what did I decide to do...?
This morning (day off) I washed the car again, stripped all the lsp layers off and polished the bastard again
! Got rid of lsp holograms and the swirls (at least most of them). Now the car sits in the garage waiting for a new layer of wax. And she will wait for a week, because I'll be on duty again starting tomorrow. So I'll be online infrequently. 
Here are some pics where the holograms don't show
. Couple alternative wieving angles included 
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Nevertheless, this includes a report of my last 24 hours. Do you want to hear it?
I know, but I tell it anyway
!So I went to wash my car yesterday evening and decided to try a new glaze + sealant combo. I did, and when I took the car to the low evening sunlight, the horrendous score revealed to me. Lots and lots of lsp residues created awful holograms all over the car! Moreover, I realized I had managed to create some minor swirls only in last two months. You can guess I was pissed!
Although I took lots of pics (again) just to notice that those holograms looked really bad in photos. So, what did I decide to do...?
This morning (day off) I washed the car again, stripped all the lsp layers off and polished the bastard again
! Got rid of lsp holograms and the swirls (at least most of them). Now the car sits in the garage waiting for a new layer of wax. And she will wait for a week, because I'll be on duty again starting tomorrow. So I'll be online infrequently. Here are some pics where the holograms don't show
. Couple alternative wieving angles included :
06-09-2009, 11:47 AM
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Dude, those are nice pics...
Wish my car looked like that... Hopefully before the summer ends...
Very nice looking car...
For a nice paint finish I have had really good luck with Klasse AIO and then a coat of P21s. I had a Jet Black M3 before my 5 er and once it was polished to a mirror only the Klasse kept the deep clear shine without looking cloudy.
Wish my car looked like that... Hopefully before the summer ends...
Very nice looking car...
For a nice paint finish I have had really good luck with Klasse AIO and then a coat of P21s. I had a Jet Black M3 before my 5 er and once it was polished to a mirror only the Klasse kept the deep clear shine without looking cloudy.
06-09-2009, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='905598' date='Jun 9 2009, 10:47 PM
Dude, those are nice pics...
Wish my car looked like that... Hopefully before the summer ends...
Very nice looking car...
For a nice paint finish I have had really good luck with Klasse AIO and then a coat of P21s. I had a Jet Black M3 before my 5 er and once it was polished to a mirror only the Klasse kept the deep clear shine without looking cloudy.
Wish my car looked like that... Hopefully before the summer ends...
Very nice looking car...
For a nice paint finish I have had really good luck with Klasse AIO and then a coat of P21s. I had a Jet Black M3 before my 5 er and once it was polished to a mirror only the Klasse kept the deep clear shine without looking cloudy.
I might try Klasse, I just have to find a shop that sells it.
06-09-2009, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='905607' date='Jun 9 2009, 02:55 PM
Thanks for the tip!
I might try Klasse, I just have to find a shop that sells it.
I might try Klasse, I just have to find a shop that sells it.
06-09-2009, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob525D' post='905614' date='Jun 9 2009, 10:59 PM
Mate, you can detail my car anytime. I'd love my car to look that good.
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06-09-2009, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='905593' date='Jun 9 2009, 10:42 PM
Just tint the windows and that's it.
Congrats on the very fine mods!
06-09-2009, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='905619' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:05 PM
Damned your car looks nice
Just tint the windows and that's it.
Congrats on the very fine mods!
Just tint the windows and that's it.
Congrats on the very fine mods!
I will probably stick in the tinted rear window only though.
06-09-2009, 12:15 PM
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Unbelievable.
In my next life, I want to come back as your car.
You take better care of your car than some people take care of their children.
In my next life, I want to come back as your car.
You take better care of your car than some people take care of their children.