DetailersDomain
08-07-2010, 10:29 AM
This was a pretty extensive detail on this M3, unfortunately not the best example being Alpine White.
Take a look at the complete write up.
Interior was in pretty good shape, exterior/wheels/wheel wells/engine needed some work.
Big thanks to the crew that came by to help out Alvin, Joe, and Dan!
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray
- Tires dressed with Adam's VRT
- Masking
- 3 Step Paint correction (Meguiars M105 with an Uber Yellow, Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with an Uber Green and Menzerna PO85RD with an Uber Blue)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Engine Cleaned and Dressed
Interior
- Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
- Einszett Leather Care
- Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner
Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Valugard Detail Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/valugarddetailwash-stepiiic.aspx)
P21S Total Auto Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Meguiars M105 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/meguiarsm105ultracutcompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superintensivepolishpo83.aspx)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernafinalfinishpo85rd.aspx)
Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-powerlock-polymersealant.aspx)
Engine
Adam's In and Out (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)
P21S TAW (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)
3m Adhesive Remover (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)
Plastic Razor Blades (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberplasticrazorblades.aspx)
Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
einszett Leathercare (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-leathercare.aspx)
einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)
Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams-glasssealant.aspx)
Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberflexl3403vrgbasekitwith4pads.aspx)
Makita (http://www.detailersdomain.com/makita9227cx3rotarypolisher.aspx)
Metabo (http://www.detailersdomain.com/metabope12-175lightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)
Interior
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6095.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6096.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6705.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6686.jpg
Engine before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6105.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6106.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6113.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6107.jpg
P21S TAW and some brushing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6129.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6133.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6142.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6145.jpg
Take a look at the complete write up.
Interior was in pretty good shape, exterior/wheels/wheel wells/engine needed some work.
Big thanks to the crew that came by to help out Alvin, Joe, and Dan!
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray
- Tires dressed with Adam's VRT
- Masking
- 3 Step Paint correction (Meguiars M105 with an Uber Yellow, Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with an Uber Green and Menzerna PO85RD with an Uber Blue)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Engine Cleaned and Dressed
Interior
- Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
- Einszett Leather Care
- Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner
Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Valugard Detail Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/valugarddetailwash-stepiiic.aspx)
P21S Total Auto Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Meguiars M105 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/meguiarsm105ultracutcompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superintensivepolishpo83.aspx)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernafinalfinishpo85rd.aspx)
Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-powerlock-polymersealant.aspx)
Engine
Adam's In and Out (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)
P21S TAW (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)
3m Adhesive Remover (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)
Plastic Razor Blades (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberplasticrazorblades.aspx)
Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
einszett Leathercare (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-leathercare.aspx)
einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)
Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams-glasssealant.aspx)
Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberflexl3403vrgbasekitwith4pads.aspx)
Makita (http://www.detailersdomain.com/makita9227cx3rotarypolisher.aspx)
Metabo (http://www.detailersdomain.com/metabope12-175lightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)
Interior
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6095.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6096.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6705.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6686.jpg
Engine before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6105.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6106.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6113.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6107.jpg
P21S TAW and some brushing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6129.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6133.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6142.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6145.jpg