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					10-04-2009, 10:58 PM 
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					Hello guys What can I say.... Im shattered.  It was 26 degrees here today, It was hot, humid and my rotary bombed out before I could even use it.  So its been a rough day... Feeling dizzy, nauseas and exhausted   So here we go. Today was a 320D in black. And it needed some love. Some before pics: ![[Image: 18-1.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/18-1.jpg) ![[Image: 1-5.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/1-5.jpg) ![[Image: 23.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/23.jpg) ![[Image: 24.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/24.jpg) ![[Image: 4-4.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/4-4.jpg) ![[Image: 3-6.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/3-6.jpg) ![[Image: 5-2.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/5-2.jpg) ![[Image: 19.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/19.jpg) An then the hatred of my life... Typical BMW Wheels... Check the tar deposits.... Poor clay bar.... ![[Image: 8.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/8.jpg) ![[Image: 6-2.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/6-2.jpg) ![[Image: 7.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/7.jpg) This ladies and gents was a quarter of the front panel.... ![[Image: 9.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/9.jpg) Disgusting! The car was: - Washed and clayed - Given 4 coats of Chemical Guys Pro polish - Rewashed - Given two coats of Collonite - Then given a coat of Opti Seal sealant and glaze. - Rims were waxed with Bilt Hamber - Interior was cleaned and leather treated with Chemical Guys Leather Treatment. The leather looks awesome now! - Engine Bay was cleaned. - Tyres and trim treated with Chemical guys 0 New car dressing (Something like that) The owner seemed quite happy.... My arms are ultra sore considering it was all done by hand  Here are the afters: ![[Image: 21.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/21.jpg) ![[Image: 20.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/20.jpg) ![[Image: 17.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/17.jpg) ![[Image: 16-1.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/16-1.jpg) ![[Image: 15.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/15.jpg) ![[Image: 14.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/14.jpg) ![[Image: 10.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/10.jpg) ![[Image: 11.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/11.jpg) ![[Image: 13.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/13.jpg) ![[Image: 12.jpg]](http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/12.jpg) What you guys think? I think its ok seeing I only had 10 hours to work on the car... All comments are welcome!  Mike | |||
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					11-04-2009, 07:29 AM 
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					Looking good Mike, how did the wheels turn out afterwards ? How's your arms feel this morning   David : 083 642 2118 www.mobileimage.co.za ![[Image: header2.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/header2.jpg) | |||
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					11-04-2009, 09:18 AM 
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					The wheels turned out ok.... Just took a lot of rubbin with the clay bar to get the crap off. Tar remover did nothing, prepsol degreaser, APC did nothing. What a nightmare... But they look brand new now which was something that really chuffed the owner. My arms hurt.....lol | |||
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					11-04-2009, 10:46 AM 
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					So you put the sealant on top of the two coats of collonite? Interesting! | |||
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					11-04-2009, 11:24 AM 
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					Yup! I have been doing that with all the cars... It looks awesome and gives such a brilliant sheen. Mike | |||
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					11-04-2009, 02:42 PM 
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					nice work there Mike! did you make the machine noise when you where polishing?    freerider AKA don | |||
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					11-04-2009, 05:50 PM 
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					Vroom Vroom Ghrrr.... Yup i did!! hehe | |||
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					11-04-2009, 10:33 PM 
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					Nicely done.
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					11-04-2009, 11:22 PM 
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					Thank you
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					14-04-2009, 09:09 AM 
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					Nice work Mike!I am very impressed!
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					14-04-2009, 11:50 AM 
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					Thank you very much guys. Mike | |||
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					18-04-2009, 06:24 PM 
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					I know what its like detailing a black bmw.. All i gotta say, WOW!! You did a great job! Excellent turnaround.. | |||
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					18-04-2009, 10:35 PM 
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					Thanking you very much Sir. Heres to hoping the Porsche Im doing this weekend turns out just as decent. Mike | |||
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