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      06-21-2012, 10:14 AM   #1
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FULL DETAIL Int/Ext- TITANIUM SILVER - BMW 330 Cabrio

Full Detail - 2002 330ci Cabrio, Titanium Silver Metalic, Black Leather Interior, Brushed Aluminum Trim
Start Date: 6-15-2012
Total Time: ~13.5 hours over 4 days

Exterior Products:
  • Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
  • Mothers Clay
  • DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss (mixed for Clay Lubricant)
  • Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105
  • Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205
  • Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze
  • Blackfire Wet Diamond Seal
  • Dodo Juice Light Fantastic Soft Wax
  • Pinnacle Tire Cleaner
  • Poorboy's World Wheel Seal
  • Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel
  • Mother's Back to Black
  • Nevr-Dull Metal Polish
  • DP Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Cleaner
  • Raggtopp Fabric Protectant

Process:
  • 2 Bucket Wash
  • Sheet
  • Dry using MF Waffle Weave
  • Clay
  • Tape Trim
  • M105 with Yellow pads, speed 5
  • M205 with White pads, speed 3.5
  • EZ Creme Glaze with Black pads, speed 3
  • Seal by hand
  • 24+ hour cure
  • Wax by hand
  • Windows and Dress

Interior Products:
  • Leatherique Pristine Clean
  • Meguiar's Supreme Shine
  • SONAX Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner

Tools:
  • Kracher K 3.67 Pressure Washer
  • Two Buckets
  • Viking Chenille Wash Mitts
  • 3M Painter's Tape
  • PC 7424XP with LC 6" & 4" backing plates
  • LC Yellow, White, Black pads 6.5" & 4.0"
  • Foam Wax Applicator Pads
  • Assorted MF applicators and towels
  • Pinnacle Green Wheel/Tire Brush
  • Bufferstick Drill Wheel Brush
  • DeWalt Cordless Drill
  • Nitrile Gloves (for wheel seal application)
  • Tire Gel Foam Applicator
  • Autobahn 5.0 HP Vac
  • California Mini Duster
  • Various Brushes
  • Masking Tape Lint Roller

Notes:
Previously used Menzerna IP, Zaino ZPC, Z2 Pro, Z6, Z8 and found the above combination to produce a much better finish on Silver.










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Great Job!!! I really like the wheels on that CI!
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      06-25-2012, 08:36 PM   #3
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Thanks, they look decent but are a PIA to clean. Toying with the idea of swapping in these:

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