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      06-03-2008, 02:28 AM   #1
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SpecC Detailed: 2006 E90 Sparkling Graphite 330i

Second detail ever for me! I was much more patient with the rotary this time. I rushed it a lot last time and figured it was a magical fix it all. The pictures all look great, but there are still very light swirls all over the car. I'm disappointed that I wasn't even more patient about it, and the car still has light swirls that can hardly be noticed. I'll fix it the next time I get a chance to, but my body is all sore, and I don't feel like doing it now.

Also, if i'm completely honest, I didn't do that great a job claying because i had to rush it in the sun if I wanted to polish in time for dinner. Not that I did it in time any way. I tried my best to take my time on this detail. 10 AM - 10:30 PM and didn't even wax it. Took two hours the today in the afternoon to wax it.

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Exterior

CG CWG
CG Metal Polish
Clay Magic Blue Fine Grade Clay Bar
Clear Kote Quik Shine clay lubricant

Jetseal 109
Liquid Soveran Wax


Engine Bay
CG Grime Reaper
Costco microfiber towels
old nylon toothbrush

Paint Correction
Hitachi Rotary Polisher w/ white pad
Menzerna 106FF

Wheels

CG CWG presoak
Wheel brush
Meguair's Hot Tire shine
Klasse AIO applied by hand

Didn't get to use jetseal on the wheels cause mom decided to take it out in the morning, and they got dirty really really really fast....

Now for pictures...

Before



Don't be fooled by the gunmetal shade, that's all dirt!








yeah this thing was pretty disgusting




everyone has a clay bar so i decided to show mine too, but i'm cheating cause i clayed a wheel with this



left side was supposed to be not polished and right side was polished. It was way more distinct in real life, but my camera stanksssssss. sorry guys!

After sealant...







this was cause i was bored and waiting...



no wax yet, but here it is!
















forgot to take pictures of a few things so i snapped em at night with a flash!






I'm very satisfied with the engine bay detail. It was easy because the E90 really had nothing I really had to cover up. Just spray and soak! The pipes are a different story. I used a microfiber cloth to try to smear it all on, but some really really stubborn dirt on the left one wouldn't come off... I'll fight it again next time when I get some steel wool.

anyways, enjoy!

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      06-03-2008, 02:42 AM   #2
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when you doing mine?
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      06-03-2008, 03:14 AM   #3
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Looks great. Johnson has been teaching you well lol
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Nice job sir!
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      06-03-2008, 03:17 AM   #5
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nice work!
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      06-03-2008, 03:37 AM   #6
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damn dude that looks like way too much product used?, i mean, its only a microscopic layer that bonds to the paint, the rest goes to waste.
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      06-03-2008, 03:42 AM   #7
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when you doing mine?
whenever you have time and I have my gear ready!

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Nice job sir!
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nice work!
thanks guys!

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damn dude that looks like way too much product used?, i mean, its only a microscopic layer that bonds to the paint, the rest goes to waste.
Yeah, that's a combination of a BIT too much product and the camera flash. It was dark, and I had to use the flash
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awesooooooome. gj!
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      06-03-2008, 04:00 AM   #9
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verry nice.... cant see the swirls from the pics ....but

... as you circle your car admiring your work you notice....no i cant be.... but it is.... the web...dun dun duuun!!!!

great job though
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      06-03-2008, 06:58 AM   #10
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Looks great. Johnson has been teaching you well lol
dang i left this thing out lol. you have no idea how big a help he's been! I can't thank him enough for everything
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day and night difference!!!

nice work!!!
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damnnnnnn, 10AM-10PM? wowowow. What the heck am I suppose to do when I get mine done?!?!?
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Great work SpecC! I was going to comment on the excess product but looks like you're already aware of that. The final outcome looks real sharp, keep up the great work!

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nice job. i detailed my car this past weekend as well. i didn't take any photos but i should of. i should take some tonight while it is still nice and clean, but consist of two days worth of debris already.
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day and night difference!!!

nice work!!!
yeah, this thing had about a month's worth of grime and 2 dealer washes on it

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damnnnnnn, 10AM-10PM? wowowow. What the heck am I suppose to do when I get mine done?!?!?
it would've taken a lot less time if i had a garage to polish, seal, and wax in. probably would've been better if i could wake up earlier too to start around 8 AM when the sun wasn't heating everything up like mad! the clay lubricant was steaming a bit haha

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Great work SpecC! I was going to comment on the excess product but looks like you're already aware of that. The final outcome looks real sharp, keep up the great work!

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thanks george! most of that stuff is all from your site! I'll be sure to get rid of those swirls the next time around

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nice job. i detailed my car this past weekend as well. i didn't take any photos but i should of. i should take some tonight while it is still nice and clean, but consist of two days worth of debris already.
zaino vs SpecC, i mean AoshichanX preferred (i copied him ) products!

nah jk, i hope i see your car thursday!
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Nice job man!
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Super slick AWESOME Ben--the light seems to just slide off the car! Seems like you let the jetseal cure overnight right?
i gave it a good one and a half hours to cure. too much sealant is a pain to buff off

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Not bad buddy! Those are pretty good results! And Totally understand the bad camera....I think my next detailing tool will be a new camera too!!...

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I'll provide the camera for the detail Ben. lol Your P&S ftl hahaha
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Not bad buddy! Those are pretty good results! And Totally understand the bad camera....I think my next detailing tool will be a new camera too!!...

ran out of budget right now haha. I've been wanting to try some P21S TAW! Everyone uses it! But yeah, maybe with a few details under my belt, I'll go grab an used D60 or something

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I'll provide the camera for the detail Ben. lol Your P&S ftl hahaha
w/e man it gets the job done of showing how reflective the surface is when i'm done!
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