Finally a Full Car Detail!

StarMan · 05-29-2016, 10:24 PM

First off, I wish I would have taken before shots, completely forgot.

In a nut shell, there was little to no swirl marks to begin with and it looked shiny with a regular wash. To the touch however, it was a tad dull. At first i thought it didn't really need a full detail, but i had a full free day and full of energy. So I figured it's time for a proper waxing detail (before the summer heat wave arrives)

*Also waxed the carbon fiber bits too, i've heard stories

Washed car, parked it in garage, light clay-bar, polish, then finish off with some Turtle Wax paste.

Took the entire day, but when i drove it out to the sun; my gosh, I had no idea my cars (or any car for that matter) paint can look so vibrant, slick, and glossy. Extremely smooth to the touch as well.

Now i don't even want to drive it haha. (It's my DD and it's suppose to rain all week...aghh..oh well, let the "beading" begin).

Took some up-close pics. Never realized the little sparkle flakes in the paint. I also never realized the few rock chips on the car...agghh, oh well

*In some pics it may seem that there is left over wax or scuff on the paint, but i can assure you it's just the mirror like reflection of the clouds above.

NEUE02 · 05-29-2016, 10:44 PM

Well crap. I was going to relax on Monday now you've guilted me into detailing MY car.

Yours looks perfect!

Taunto · 05-29-2016, 10:56 PM

Looks Great. I just did Mine on Saturday.
Like what you did with the rear diffuser.
Needs more low :P

Great pics tho. Crystal Clear.
Did you do it by hand or use a PC?

StarMan · 05-29-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Taunto

Looks Great. I just did Mine on Saturday.
Like what you did with the rear diffuser.
Needs more low :P

Great pics tho. Crystal Clear.
Did you do it by hand or use a PC?

I want to so bad, but I don't want to risk the lip, already scraping.

Elbow grease

(needless to say I was sore the next day)

Only time use a machine is to buff out swirls or scuffs, didn't really see any on this car, so I didn't bother. (I use to own two black cars, those were a pain!!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEUE02

Well crap. I was going to relax on Monday now you've guilted me into detailing MY car.

Yours looks perfect!

Ha-ha technically I was only going to do the carbon fiber parts, next thing I know I was waxing the whole darn vehicle

orangeglim · 05-30-2016, 06:47 AM

Looks nice! I did the same to my car last Thursday night/Friday morning (washed on Thursday, clay and wax on Friday). I also didn't want to drive it, but ended up driving it yesterday in a bunch of rain. It beaded up great, which was cool to see, but my wheels now need to be redone. Such is life.

bimmer813 · 05-30-2016, 12:32 PM

Looks awesome! With DDs it's all about finding that solid combination of a great shine and durability.

I used to like Klasse SG but my newest favorite is Collinite 845, it goes on so easy and has provided great long-term protection so far.

Enjoy the shiny car! Our 2s have some great angles

xantdieselx · 06-03-2016, 10:55 PM

Looking good. Turtle Wax...is one arm bigger than the other now? That sh*t is like cement when it dries.

riimiX · 06-04-2016, 02:21 AM

Talk about SEXYYYYY

particulardude · 06-04-2016, 05:14 PM

Are those 18s or 19s?

StarMan · 06-06-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by talldudereviews

Are those 18s or 19s?

18s

VMRWheels · 06-17-2016, 02:28 PM

Looking good Marv! All it needs is a drop!

Apezzone · 06-20-2016, 09:06 AM

What offset do you have for the wheels? and are those V710's?

StarMan · 06-20-2016, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Apezzone

What offset do you have for the wheels? and are those V710's?

Front 18X8.5 ET35 and Rear 18X9.5 ET45 (stock tire size 225/40-18 and 245/-35-18

No rubbing no spacers...perfect flush and fit

catch · 06-28-2016, 04:39 PM

paint came out looks better then new! great work! a day well spent imo

artinz · 06-28-2016, 07:50 PM

Looks great man!

You did exactly what I want to do with the diffuser. Very clean! Well done.

05-29-2016, 10:24 PM	#1
StarMan First Lieutenant 352 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 17' M2 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Finally a Full Car Detail! First off, I wish I would have taken before shots, completely forgot. In a nut shell, there was little to no swirl marks to begin with and it looked shiny with a regular wash. To the touch however, it was a tad dull. At first i thought it didn't really need a full detail, but i had a full free day and full of energy. So I figured it's time for a proper waxing detail (before the summer heat wave arrives) Also waxed the carbon fiber bits too, i've heard stories Washed car, parked it in garage, light clay-bar, polish, then finish off with some Turtle Wax paste. Took the entire day, but when i drove it out to the sun; my gosh, I had no idea my cars (or any car for that matter) paint can look so vibrant, slick, and glossy. Extremely smooth to the touch as well. Now i don't even want to drive it haha. (It's my DD and it's suppose to rain all week...aghh..oh well, let the "beading" begin). Took some up-close pics. Never realized the little sparkle flakes in the paint. I also never realized the few rock chips on the car...agghh, oh well In some pics it may seem that there is left over wax or scuff on the paint, but i can assure you it's just the mirror like reflection of the clouds above.
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NEUE02 Lieutenant 267 Rep 554 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0)	Well crap. I was going to relax on Monday now you've guilted me into detailing MY car. Yours looks perfect! __________________ The Stable 2015 BMW M235i \| 2014 Porsche Carrera S \| 2017 Porsche Macan GTS \| 1996 Porsche Carrera 4S
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05-29-2016, 10:56 PM	#3
Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	Looks Great. I just did Mine on Saturday. Like what you did with the rear diffuser. Needs more low :P Great pics tho. Crystal Clear. Did you do it by hand or use a PC?
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orangeglim Lieutenant 345 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 M2C [0.00]	Looks nice! I did the same to my car last Thursday night/Friday morning (washed on Thursday, clay and wax on Friday). I also didn't want to drive it, but ended up driving it yesterday in a bunch of rain. It beaded up great, which was cool to see, but my wheels now need to be redone. Such is life.
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bimmer813 Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2023 M4, 2024 X5 M60 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome! With DDs it's all about finding that solid combination of a great shine and durability. I used to like Klasse SG but my newest favorite is Collinite 845, it goes on so easy and has provided great long-term protection so far. Enjoy the shiny car! Our 2s have some great angles
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06-03-2016, 10:55 PM	#7
xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Looking good. Turtle Wax...is one arm bigger than the other now? That sh*t is like cement when it dries. __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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06-04-2016, 02:21 AM	#8
riimiX Private First Class 22 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	Talk about SEXYYYYY
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06-04-2016, 05:14 PM	#9
particulardude Lieutenant 379 Rep 462 Posts Drives: LR4 \| L405 SC SWB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Are those 18s or 19s? __________________ "... if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” —Theodore Roosevelt Instagram@particulardude
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06-17-2016, 02:28 PM	#11
VMRWheels General 2038 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Looking good Marv! All it needs is a drop!
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06-20-2016, 09:06 AM	#12
Apezzone Private First Class 59 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW m235 xdrive Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	What offset do you have for the wheels? and are those V710's?
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06-28-2016, 04:39 PM	#14
catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	paint came out looks better then new! great work! a day well spent imo __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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06-28-2016, 07:50 PM	#15
artinz Private 17 Rep 81 Posts Drives: m235i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks great man! You did exactly what I want to do with the diffuser. Very clean! Well done.
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