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Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

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  • Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

    The new BMW sedan is an amazing car, I really enjoyed working on this one. Unfortunately it had a few defects even at its early age. The owner contacted me to get the car back into shape and looking the way it should!

    Wash and Decontamination Process:
    ONR Wash
    BLACKFIRE PolyClay II Detailing Clay with
    BLACKFIRE Detailing Clay Bar Lubricant
    Two-Bucket ONR Wash with Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitts
    Blow Dried/Big Blue III Drying Towel

    Wheels:
    P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
    Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitts(dedicated to wheels only)
    E-Z Detail Brush

    Interior:
    303 Aerospace
    Meguairs APC+
    Vacuum

    Front Compartment/Engine Bay:
    Meguairs APC+
    Various Brushes
    Zaino AIO On All Painted Surfaces
    Meguiars HyperDressing On All Hoses and Plastic Surfaces

    Paint Correction:
    3M Automotive Performance "Green" Tape
    Meguiar's M105 Ultra Cut Compound / Lake Country Purple Foamed Wool Pad
    via Makita 9227 Rotary Polisher
    Meguiar's M205 Ultra Finishing Polish / Lake Country Orange FLAT 6.5" Foam Pad
    via Meguiar's G110 Dual-Action Machine Polisher
    Zaino AIO On All Door Shuts
    50/50 of 91% IPA/Distilled Water
    Dragon Fibre Microfiber Towels

    LSP:
    TWO coats of BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection via G110 using a Lake Country Flat 6.5 inch Gold Concours Finishing Pad
    One coat of BLACKFIRE Midnight Sun Ivory Carnauba Paste Wax

    There were some significant buffer trails and holograms throughout the car as well as some bird etching on the trunk and hood.




    Bird etching on Hood.


    Bird etching on trunk.




    It was hard to capture the defects on this car for some reason, the swirls were there but very fine on the soft black BMW paint.



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    Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

    I started with the hood since it needed the most attention, I also spot sanded the area where the bird dropping had etched into the clear. Time was limited so I couldnt get as many shots as I would have liked too.


    Test section, looks good to me!


    I then moved onto the sides,









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    • #3
      Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

      FINAL SHOTS after applying two coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant followed with a coat of Blackfire Midnight Sun Paste Wax.

















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      • #4
        Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

        Billy, Great work as usual. The BMW looks fantastic. Awesome reflections. Way to go.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #5
          Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

          Thanks!

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          • #6
            Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

            Fantastic work! The paint is perfect!

            How do you like the Dragon Fibre towels compared to the Meguiar's Supreme Shine towels?
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            • #7
              Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

              Much nicer MF, the Dragon Fibres are much thicker and stay soft for a while longer. They seem to handle washes a little better also.

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              • #8
                Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

                Looks awesome! M3's are one of my favorite cars so its great to see one lookin new again

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                • #9
                  Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

                  Man that car looks awesome!!
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                  • #10
                    Re: Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

                    Thanks!

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