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  • The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    This is a journey - of E39 restoration journey

    was the successor of the BMW E34 in 1995, and itself was replaced by the E60 platform in 2003


    was introduced in 95, the complete vehicle redesign draws heavily from the E38 7 Series in body construction and electronic technology. The mid-level BMW saloon showed evolutionary styling changes rather than a dramatic redesign



    The aerodynamically designed body & this is my favourite colour (Silverado - almost paint defect invisible colour, so cool - that anyone above 45 find hard to find swirls under a noon day sun & camera proof colour (shooting imperfection - is almost impossible)


    Mr H .... told me I dont seems to get my car gloss - shinning ......Hmmmm...what do u say from the 1st 2 pics....indeed it is a challenge to make silver shines

    read on


    looking at the close up & detail


    stone chips & heavily scratched bumper

    pigment of imperfect paint covered beneath the clear


    scratches on the engine hood


    little tiger paws


    more scratches on the side arch next to the engine hood- possibly (done during - repairs works)


    more - pigment found beneath the clear coat paint


    almost invisible scratches ( follow thru my fingers pointing)


    over all the there was so much swirls on the paint (Almost impossible to pick up by Compact Camera) - as this ride was picked up at one of the 2nd hand Car dealers - probably the cleaner - spray / splash & wipe dry cleaning everyday - inflicted much much R.I.D.S randon isolate deep scratches)....I wish u were there (Mr H will elaborate more)

    wheels before



    contaminations picked up by clay




    rear looking


    beneath the back hood (door jam area) - stains


    more stains


    more stains at the emblem


    more


    bumper side trims - stains


    door handle stains


    how did I remove them ( lets divert your attention) after a good good bath (ONR ) I clayed & rewash with Power clean to remove all stains - while I am cleaning, Mr H brought out his Power steering to show Mr M . I said Power clean - HUH??????????


    before


    close up


    closer

    closer


    Ta da - in 20 minutes time by MR H & Mr M witness


    glossy looks


    remember

    before


    ta da


    another before

    side view


    conclusion
    A new found talented detailer Mr H (the owner himself) , as his passion pushes him to try out what i recommended & his desire succeed - Car detailing is about yr Passion & carried out by your heart - thanks to the space age invention to Doc G - so strong enable to degrease & safe for interior like leather & most of all clear coat paint safe

    the following magical moment - is brought to you possibly by OPC & Soft bristle detailing brush

    mowing over to engine detailing




    removing the rubber seals prior deeper cleaning


    before
    oil stains at the power steering reservoir tank






    ta da



    before


    ta da



    engine hood beneath


    ta da



    now after 4 hours of meticulously cleaning, moving on to paint correctional work


    my favourite colour paint


    but with proper & correct lighting


    rids pics (almost impossible to capture by my Compact camera)


    look carefully


    3 " wool pad for har to reach area with 3" polishing & cutting pad



    Mission - to transformed this car in next few hours

    Menu & tools for the job

    ONR with 3 microfibers wash

    ONR as lube to clay

    OPT Power clean - 1:5 water for paint cleanning, Engine & all the hards stains - shown (removed patiencely after 2 hours)

    Paint correction Multi passes with m105 & LC double sided wool ( following with each interval passes with ONR as lube - as the products is still on the pads & refining passes again) I find this work prefectly for tropical country


    Refining with LC cutting pad (interval or 2nd passes with ONR as lube )

    Polsihing with Megs W 8027 (interval or 2nd passes with ONR as lube )

    15 minutes protection - make only possible with OPTIMUM Opti seal & Optimum car wax

    Engine & plastic & tire - Optimum Leather protectant



    Gloss by

    ta da


    ta da


    ta da


    gloss & depth restore

    look at the depth

    a lots of effort for a silver to show depth


    the hood


    suddenly
    a glow - notice & capture Mr M attention






    my pleasure of introducing you the restore E 39

    evening sunlight


    hood


    engine


    side


    depth & gloss


    reflection


    ta da


    sun lite




    even his predecessor envy him now


    left view


    right view


    ta da'






    a 50/50% leather protectant application


    its a UV coating & not a dressing - for dressing offer no heat & uVs protection




    the one & only Leather, vinyl, plastic & trims protectant


    thanks to Doc G - unlike the others (25 product range for a single car , optimum only have 5 - imagine the number of other product save) unnecessarily




    before & after




    now
    the finishing








    even the gentleman at the drink stall asked me - are you selling this ride - or is it just painted


    nope it is a journey of restorations


    thanks for your time & cheers again UDM

    A Special thanks to Mr H for your kind hospitality & we enjoy yr detailingship
    it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

    detailing blog

    http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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    Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

    KC strikes again and this time he brings the silver BMW to its maximum potential (with a little help of M105 and couple other products).

    Great job, KC. It's always great to watch your detailing process.

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    • #3
      Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

      Beautiful! Fantastic results KC.
      2014 Cadillac ATS4 Performance in White Diamond Tricoat. It's loaded with everything but frickin' lasers!

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        Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

        Originally posted by greg0303 View Post
        KC strikes again and this time he brings the silver BMW to its maximum potential (with a little help of M105 and couple other products).

        Great job, KC. It's always great to watch your detailing process.
        Yupp


        Thanks for your kind words Greg0303 - with a little patience & plenty of passion always

        Originally posted by paulcr39 View Post
        Beautiful! Fantastic results KC.

        Thanks Paulcr39 for your kind words
        it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

        detailing blog

        http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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        • #5
          Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

          Always a treat to read your write ups, KC! Very nice gloss on that silver after you worked your magic!
          Michael Stoops
          Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

          Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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          • #6
            Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

            Awesome Work As Usual KC!

            I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

            I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
            Remove swirls my friends.

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            • #7
              Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

              Great work KC! Getting silver to look like that is no mean feat!!
              Originally posted by Blueline
              I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC

                Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
                Great work KC! Getting silver to look like that is no mean feat!!
                Thanks davey g-force for your kind words - yupp only with a good combinations of right & good product - M105 rescue the ride

                Originally posted by Andrew C. View Post
                Awesome Work As Usual KC!
                Thanks Andrew C for your kind encouraging words

                Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
                Always a treat to read your write ups, KC! Very nice gloss on that silver after you worked your magic!

                Thank you sir for your constant encouragement that spurs me on

                you're our true guru & inspirations

                Cheers on
                it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

                detailing blog

                http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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