328i Saved: Lexus GX470

328i · 08-24-2009, 06:04 PM

So the outside of this wasn't too bad since I wasn't performing any paint correction, however there was A LOT of sap on the roof, hood and windshield as the car has been parked for the while. The wheels also had paint peeling/chipping so there wasn't much I could do there. As you can see in the pics, the interior needed quite a bit more attention though. The floor mats were too far gone to save completely, but I was able to get them to to where they were much better. Hope you guys enjoy.

Exterior:
Citrus Wash and Clear
CG Fine Clay
Megs ASD
Poorboy's EX Sealant With Carnuba
Optimum Car Wax on jambs.
Optimum Instant Detailer for added slickness

Wheels:
CG Sticky Wheel Gel (Great Alternative to p21s)
Simple Green to clean tires
Optimum Car Wax
AA Tire Dressing

Interior:
Optimum Protectant Plus
Meguiar's Leather Conditioner
Meguiar's APC at various dilutions
VX5000 Steam Cleaner
Durrmaid Carpet Extractor

Before and Afters:

lopealle · 08-24-2009, 06:57 PM

looks good, its a shame people dont take care of there vehicles.

MCMLXXXIX · 08-24-2009, 07:17 PM

and i thought my family on the other side of the world had the longest driveway ever! hahaha

nice job! that interior was pretty nasty before

Perfectus · 08-24-2009, 09:21 PM

Great work! When I saw the before pics...I thought that car was dunzo!!

jopa489 · 08-24-2009, 10:07 PM

Still amazes me how anyone can let their car get so nasty.

Awesome turn around! What was your plan of attack for all the sap? That would have intimidated me a bit.

BSME90 · 08-24-2009, 11:55 PM

Wow, great work! You should slap the owner in the back of the head for having a beautiful car like that get that dirty. Shame on them.

mvillezcas · 08-25-2009, 12:54 AM

That's what happens when you have kids. Crap everywhere!!

SpecC · 08-25-2009, 03:13 AM

lol awesome title

TSC17 · 08-25-2009, 11:41 AM

Sometimes a good thorough cleaning inside and out can make all the difference in the world. The interior of that car in particular was less than stellar, and it looks much nicer now...not to mention the fact that it's much more sanitary. Good job!

The shine on the leather is a good indicator that it's in need of a deep cleaning (Leatherique) to restore the natural matte finish.

SpmnE9zero · 08-25-2009, 11:44 AM

I was shocked at how well it turned out! Gr8 work!

UncleWede · 08-25-2009, 04:34 PM

What did you do with the body???? It squirted blood all over that visor!

OEKlM · 08-25-2009, 04:51 PM

Wow looks good Pat. When I drop off my daily driver, it should be a good challenge but I'm sure it will be effortless for you considering you own Jet Black yourself. =) Great work.

catch · 08-25-2009, 05:26 PM

for real? someone let their car get that bad?
nice recovery!

328i · 08-25-2009, 08:19 PM

Thank you for all the comments. It sure was a bit worse than I expected but it's always enjoyable to bring a car back that's dirtier than average.

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Originally Posted by OEKlM

Wow looks good Pat. When I drop off my daily driver, it should be a good challenge but I'm sure it will be effortless for you considering you own Jet Black yourself. =) Great work.

Thanks Mike! Jet black is definitely always a challenge, but the final result is always worth it.

08-24-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
328i Colonel 153 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	328i Saved: Lexus GX470 So the outside of this wasn't too bad since I wasn't performing any paint correction, however there was A LOT of sap on the roof, hood and windshield as the car has been parked for the while. The wheels also had paint peeling/chipping so there wasn't much I could do there. As you can see in the pics, the interior needed quite a bit more attention though. The floor mats were too far gone to save completely, but I was able to get them to to where they were much better. Hope you guys enjoy. Exterior: Citrus Wash and Clear CG Fine Clay Megs ASD Poorboy's EX Sealant With Carnuba Optimum Car Wax on jambs. Optimum Instant Detailer for added slickness Wheels: CG Sticky Wheel Gel (Great Alternative to p21s) Simple Green to clean tires Optimum Car Wax AA Tire Dressing Interior: Optimum Protectant Plus Meguiar's Leather Conditioner Meguiar's APC at various dilutions VX5000 Steam Cleaner Durrmaid Carpet Extractor Before and Afters: __________________
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MCMLXXXIX wat 241 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	and i thought my family on the other side of the world had the longest driveway ever! hahaha nice job! that interior was pretty nasty before __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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jopa489 Major General 127 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Still amazes me how anyone can let their car get so nasty. Awesome turn around! What was your plan of attack for all the sap? That would have intimidated me a bit. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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BSME90 Captain 43 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	Wow, great work! You should slap the owner in the back of the head for having a beautiful car like that get that dirty. Shame on them.
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08-25-2009, 12:54 AM	#7
mvillezcas BMW SD 20 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	That's what happens when you have kids. Crap everywhere!!
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08-25-2009, 11:41 AM	#9
TSC17 Private 16 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Yugo Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Sometimes a good thorough cleaning inside and out can make all the difference in the world. The interior of that car in particular was less than stellar, and it looks much nicer now...not to mention the fact that it's much more sanitary. Good job! The shine on the leather is a good indicator that it's in need of a deep cleaning (Leatherique) to restore the natural matte finish.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	What did you do with the body???? It squirted blood all over that visor!
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OEKlM Lieutenant General 172 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	Wow looks good Pat. When I drop off my daily driver, it should be a good challenge but I'm sure it will be effortless for you considering you own Jet Black yourself. =) Great work. __________________
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catch Major General 672 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	for real? someone let their car get that bad? nice recovery! __________________ 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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