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D'Tailed by Sean - BMW 740i
28-02-2010, 11:49 AM (This post was last modified: 28-02-2010 11:52 AM by Woodie.)
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D'Tailed by Sean - BMW 740i
Seeing as entries for the competition are slow, I'll put my latest one forward. I don't have the writing or photography skills that Dave has (nor the detailing skills). Write up of process followed by some photos.

First - the mark.

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This is quite an awesome car, not because of the model, but because of condition for its age. It is a 1995 E38 BMW 740i, which incredibly on has 57000km on the odo. Although the paintwork was swirled and some of the trim faded and damaged, the car was otherwise in excellent condition. The interior is immaculate, and would just need a vacuum, a wipe down and some dressing to sort it out. The owner did not want the interior done, his main concern was reviving the paintwork.

The paint was swirled and hazy, which left it looking a bit dull and lifeless.

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The wheels were generally in good condition with some brake dust build up evident on the front wheels.

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The process was done over several days as the owner wasn't in a hurry and was happy for the car to sleep over at my place for a week or so. Dogs have been trained to do many tasks, but apparently detailing assistant is a bridge too far.

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The car was first washed with an APC solution to strip of all the accumulated grime and any possible products that may still have been on the paint. As I was working over several days, each new session was started with an ONR wash of the panel to be worked on.

The wheels were cleaned using Sonax Xtreme and were sealed with Rejex. Tyres received the customary dose of Endurance Gel. Wheel arches were wiped down and spayed with Adams Invisible Undercarriage Spray.

The first round of paint correction was done with M105 + rotary + LC foamed wool pad. This was followed by M205 + rotary + Meguiars W8207 finishing pad.

After correction and final polishing, the car was foamed with Hyperdressing and washed with Shampoo Plus using the 2BM and a lambswool wash mitt.

LSP was 2 coats of Blackfire Paint Protection with about 14 hours between coats. Trim was treated with Natural Shine and the black sills and lower parts of the front and rear bumpers got Adams In Out Spray.

Finally, some photos of the finished product taken as the owner arrived to collect his weekend toy.

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Now I appreciate you looking, but please stop sitting there in front of your PC and start posting your own entry.
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28-02-2010, 12:52 PM
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RE: D'Tailed by Sean - BMW 740i
Very Nice Sean

The car looks fantastic Bluebiggrin
I quite like that colour too

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28-02-2010, 12:57 PM
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I think you should win a prize purely for being the 1st user to actual post an entry Clap

Impressive turnaround Sean, I am sure the owner was well impressed Thumb

The paintwork is looking nice and glossy, what is your opinion of the Blackfire sealant and how did you find the application/removal process?

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28-02-2010, 02:08 PM
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Great work, that really came out nicely. Not a colour that you often see on these cars but it looks really great.

What was the owners reaction?
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28-02-2010, 02:39 PM
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Great job - looks very nice

(28-02-2010 02:08 PM)calypso Wrote:  Great work, that really came out nicely. Not a colour that you often see on these cars but it looks really great.

What was the owners reaction?

Check him here saying "yoh, now thats ayoba"

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28-02-2010, 04:02 PM
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Should give his head a little polish too.
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01-03-2010, 07:17 AM (This post was last modified: 01-03-2010 07:19 AM by Woodie.)
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Thanks for the comments.

(28-02-2010 12:57 PM)Carn Wrote:  The paintwork is looking nice and glossy, what is your opinion of the Blackfire sealant and how did you find the application/removal process?

Dave - I'm a big fan of the Blackfire twins and the "Fire over Ice" approach (Ivory Carnauba over Paint Sealant). Although in this case I decided to go with 2 coats of the paint protectant and skip the wax.

The sealant is an absolute breeze to use. A little goes a long way, it goes on easy and comes off even easier. The finish it leaves literally feels silky.

The carnauba wax method is a little different to the norm. The wax is applied as per normal, but it is not left to haze before buffing. Simply apply with the foam applicator and then buff off immediately.

(28-02-2010 02:08 PM)calypso Wrote:  What was the owners reaction?

Owner was very happy with the outcome. He recently bought the car from his mother for a ridiculously low price and is planning to sort out a few minor issues and the detail has bumped the general condition of the car up a level.

(28-02-2010 02:39 PM)dood786 Wrote:  Great job - looks very nice

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Check him here saying "yoh, now thats ayoba"

As a VC employee, a***a Plthumbsdown is a banned word in our house much to my daughter's dismay. Bluebiggrin
(28-02-2010 04:02 PM)calypso Wrote:  Should give his head a little polish too.

If this forum had an OOC thread, this would be a definite inclusion.
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01-03-2010, 06:30 PM
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Thanks for the feedback Sean Thumb

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