SpecC Detailed : TiAg E90 325i

SpecC · 03-15-2009, 03:19 AM

Mmmmmmmm silver cars.......

This belongs to our very own Minipuck V2.0. It's about time he decided to come over! This dude quick details his car all the time, and he barely had any swirls! Silver paint must be especially hard and resistant to damage!

Wash and Dry
CG CWG
Grit guards
Zymol sponges
Imitation sea sponge
Swissvax detail brush
Detailedimage waffle weave drying towel

Clay
Diluted ONR 2 oz per gallon for clay lube
Swissvax blue paint rubber
Isopropyl alcohol wipedown afterwards

Engine bay
P21S total auto wash for under the hood
CG Grime reaper 4:1 for under the hood (just some areas) and engine bay
A few costco MF towels
Swissvax detail brush
CG Fade2black

Paint correction
Menzerna PO203S power finish with 3M UK 150mm yellow
Menzerna PO85RD with 3M US 133.33mm black
Menznera PO203S power finish with 80mm yellow - basically used this as a one step on all tight areas because I don't have a tiny finishing pad
3M backing plate
Meg's 2.75" backing plate

Sealant and Wax
Duragloss 105
Chemical Guys 5050

Wheels
P21S wheel gel
P21S total auto wash - tires
CG grime reaper 4:1 - tires
EZ detail brush
Swissvax wheel brush
Stiff bristled tire brush
DG 105
Swissvax Pneu

Total time - 19 hours spent on this car

I chose DG 105 for this car because he wanted a longer lasting protection. CG 5050 made up for the looks anyway. DG 105 is slowly becoming my go to sealant though.

My process with the wheels to spray the face and inner part down with P21S wheel gel then spray CG grime reaper on the tires. It lifts all the dirt really fast, so I sprayed P21S TAW on the tires afterwards before scrubbing.

For those of you who are still using SIP nonstop, you guys should look into some POWER FINISH! This thing cuts nearly as much as SIP and finishes LSP ready. I had to throw in some PO85RD to add some extra gloss for the silver, and it was well worth it in my opinion.

On with the pics!

Puddle on top...

LEAKAGE ON THE BOTTOM!

Now let's try to get some pictures of swirls

YEH! No...

MACRO! YEAH! No...

MACRO AGAIN! Kind of...

This was literally the best I could do.

No worries! Here is PROGRESS! This was just polished with PO203S and PO85RD.

MOAR PRE LSP PIX!

Can we say... Power Finished?

And PO85RD'D!

The tiny pad/plate of AWESOME!

One day, polishing won't create this hassle.

And the giant tape ball of DOOM! Yes, I do have black gloves. Why? I am the ninja detailer! EAT TAPE BALLS!

Tape ball put to use!

And here's the engine bay...

Under halogens... Not that it matters since I couldn't get pictures of them to begin with!

And finished!

CLOSER!

RE30s

Enjoy!

in5ane_3 · 03-15-2009, 04:05 AM

Extreme detail Ben. Very, very very nicely done.

kei169 · 03-15-2009, 04:07 AM

this is a nice one, Ben

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-15-2009, 05:14 AM

i am very pleased with the results ... definitely a excellent job from ben

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-15-2009, 05:16 AM

if you want to know my secret to no swirls, just pm me

dukevi · 03-15-2009, 05:28 AM

I love the side mirror

Detailers Domain · 03-15-2009, 08:58 AM

nice work!

NinetyEight740 · 03-15-2009, 11:44 AM

looks good!!!

positiveions · 03-15-2009, 02:55 PM

excellent job

SES_D · 03-16-2009, 03:45 AM

I must say Ben...seeing Andy's car today, it looks immaculate.

I've never seen his wheels look so glossy and engine bay looks faken incredible. I remember you doing my engine bay back when you first started and job was just "OK". Today's is about 2x better than before! I'll have to talk to you sometime this week about my detail if you have time.

SpecC · 03-16-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by in5ane_3

Extreme detail Ben. Very, very very nicely done.

thanks harry!

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Originally Posted by kei169

this is a nice one, Ben

definitely! i think this one's my best one yet!

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

i am very pleased with the results ... definitely a excellent job from ben

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

if you want to know my secret to no swirls, just pm me

he lies! don't ask the foo!

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Originally Posted by dukevi

I love the side mirror

really? i think it looks kinda funny tbh

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Originally Posted by phil@detailersdomain

nice work!

thanks phil! i'll be doing a review of the uber pads next weekend

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Originally Posted by NinetyEight740

looks good!!!

thanks man!

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

excellent job

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SES_D

I must say Ben...seeing Andy's car today, it looks immaculate.

I've never seen his wheels look so glossy and engine bay looks faken incredible. I remember you doing my engine bay back when you first started and job was just "OK". Today's is about 2x better than before! I'll have to talk to you sometime this week about my detail if you have time.

Yeah, i hope you noticed i cleaned under the hood too! freakin 100000x cleaner. i totally forgot to get a picture of it though

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Originally Posted by Joey Babs

Nice job man!!! What the frig was the point btw. Car was pretty damn clean to begin with!

it had swirls, and detailing adds tons more gloss to the car. the swirls weren't terrible but they definitely will have an effect on your finish

joec500 · 03-17-2009, 04:12 PM

Gorgeous! Now that the weather is getting nicer, and hopefully I am more stable in my job, I will need to hit you up too. PM me with your schedule over the 1-2 months and prices.

Thanks!

328i · 03-17-2009, 06:44 PM

Silver is one of the most unrewarding colors to do, but when done right, as you have done so, it can really pop. The owner should take some daylight shots, excellent work Spec.

SpecC · 03-18-2009, 05:51 PM

Don't worry everyone, my D200 is on its way. My photo threads will be EPIC!

03-15-2009, 03:19 AM	#1
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	SpecC Detailed : TiAg E90 325i - OMFG LOTS OF PIX Mmmmmmmm silver cars....... This belongs to our very own Minipuck V2.0. It's about time he decided to come over! This dude quick details his car all the time, and he barely had any swirls! Silver paint must be especially hard and resistant to damage! Wash and Dry CG CWG Grit guards Zymol sponges Imitation sea sponge Swissvax detail brush Detailedimage waffle weave drying towel Clay Diluted ONR 2 oz per gallon for clay lube Swissvax blue paint rubber Isopropyl alcohol wipedown afterwards Engine bay P21S total auto wash for under the hood CG Grime reaper 4:1 for under the hood (just some areas) and engine bay A few costco MF towels Swissvax detail brush CG Fade2black Paint correction Menzerna PO203S power finish with 3M UK 150mm yellow Menzerna PO85RD with 3M US 133.33mm black Menznera PO203S power finish with 80mm yellow - basically used this as a one step on all tight areas because I don't have a tiny finishing pad 3M backing plate Meg's 2.75" backing plate Sealant and Wax Duragloss 105 Chemical Guys 5050 Wheels P21S wheel gel P21S total auto wash - tires CG grime reaper 4:1 - tires EZ detail brush Swissvax wheel brush Stiff bristled tire brush DG 105 Swissvax Pneu Total time - 19 hours spent on this car I chose DG 105 for this car because he wanted a longer lasting protection. CG 5050 made up for the looks anyway. DG 105 is slowly becoming my go to sealant though. My process with the wheels to spray the face and inner part down with P21S wheel gel then spray CG grime reaper on the tires. It lifts all the dirt really fast, so I sprayed P21S TAW on the tires afterwards before scrubbing. For those of you who are still using SIP nonstop, you guys should look into some POWER FINISH! This thing cuts nearly as much as SIP and finishes LSP ready. I had to throw in some PO85RD to add some extra gloss for the silver, and it was well worth it in my opinion. On with the pics! Puddle on top... LEAKAGE ON THE BOTTOM! Now let's try to get some pictures of swirls YEH! No... MACRO! YEAH! No... MACRO AGAIN! Kind of... This was literally the best I could do. No worries! Here is PROGRESS! This was just polished with PO203S and PO85RD. MOAR PRE LSP PIX! Can we say... Power Finished? And PO85RD'D! The tiny pad/plate of AWESOME! One day, polishing won't create this hassle. And the giant tape ball of DOOM! Yes, I do have black gloves. Why? I am the ninja detailer! EAT TAPE BALLS! Tape ball put to use! And here's the engine bay... Under halogens... Not that it matters since I couldn't get pictures of them to begin with! And finished! CLOSER! RE30s Enjoy! Last edited by SpecC; 03-15-2009 at 04:02 AM..
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03-15-2009, 04:05 AM	#2
in5ane_3 Lieutenant General 255 Rep 16,220 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sun Valley, California iTrader: (3)	Extreme detail Ben. Very, very very nicely done.
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03-15-2009, 04:07 AM	#3
kei169 Captain 24 Rep 735 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	this is a nice one, Ben
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03-15-2009, 05:14 AM	#4
Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 358 Rep 24,949 Posts Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 iTrader: (1)	i am very pleased with the results ... definitely a excellent job from ben
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03-15-2009, 05:16 AM	#5
Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 358 Rep 24,949 Posts Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 iTrader: (1)	if you want to know my secret to no swirls, just pm me
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03-15-2009, 05:28 AM	#6
dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	I love the side mirror __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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03-15-2009, 08:58 AM	#7
Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2491 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	nice work!
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03-15-2009, 11:44 AM	#8
NinetyEight740 Major General 237 Rep 5,691 Posts Drives: 2 - 2013 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 E91 [0.00]	looks good!!!
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03-15-2009, 02:55 PM	#9
positiveions Lieutenant General 974 Rep 11,725 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	excellent job
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03-16-2009, 03:45 AM	#10
SES_D pewpew 505 Rep 21,164 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	I must say Ben...seeing Andy's car today, it looks immaculate. I've never seen his wheels look so glossy and engine bay looks faken incredible. I remember you doing my engine bay back when you first started and job was just "OK". Today's is about 2x better than before! I'll have to talk to you sometime this week about my detail if you have time.
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03-17-2009, 04:12 PM	#12
joec500 Brigadier General 139 Rep 3,055 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12)	Gorgeous! Now that the weather is getting nicer, and hopefully I am more stable in my job, I will need to hit you up too. PM me with your schedule over the 1-2 months and prices. Thanks!
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03-17-2009, 06:44 PM	#13
328i Colonel 155 Rep 2,935 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Silver is one of the most unrewarding colors to do, but when done right, as you have done so, it can really pop. The owner should take some daylight shots, excellent work Spec. __________________
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03-18-2009, 05:51 PM	#14
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	Don't worry everyone, my D200 is on its way. My photo threads will be EPIC!
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