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BMW 320D - Back to black
10-04-2009, 10:58 PM
Post: #1
BMW 320D - Back to black
Hello guys

What can I say.... Im shattered. Bawling
It was 26 degrees here today, It was hot, humid and my rotary bombed out before I could even use it.Argue

So its been a rough day... Feeling dizzy, nauseas and exhausted Icon9

So here we go. Today was a 320D in black. And it needed some love.

Some before pics:

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An then the hatred of my life... Typical BMW Wheels... Check the tar deposits.... Poor clay bar....

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This ladies and gents was a quarter of the front panel....

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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 Plthumbsdown

Here are the afters:

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What you guys think? I think its ok seeing I only had 10 hours to work on the car...

All comments are welcome! Bluebiggrin

Mike
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11-04-2009, 07:29 AM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
Looking good Mike, how did the wheels turn out afterwards ?

How's your arms feel this morning Bluebiggrin

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11-04-2009, 09:18 AM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
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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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
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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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
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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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
nice work there Mike! did you make the machine noise when you where polishing? Rofl

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11-04-2009, 05:50 PM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
Vroom Vroom Ghrrr....

Yup i did!! hehe
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11-04-2009, 10:33 PM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
Nicely done.
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11-04-2009, 11:22 PM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
Thank you
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14-04-2009, 09:09 AM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
Nice work Mike!I am very impressed!

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14-04-2009, 11:50 AM
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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
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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RE: BMW 320D - Back to black
Thanking you very much Sir.

Heres to hoping the Porsche Im doing this weekend turns out just as decent.

Mike
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