My Attack On Black!!

ADHD · 11-11-2006, 06:17 PM

Well as most of you Know JET BLACK (shwartzII) Is one of the most beautiful colors Bmw has to offer!!
Yet its probably the hardest to upkeep as well!!
Given all my options of other colors I actually ordered a SG but couldnt resist the JB..sometimes I regret getting the black until now.
I have done alot of research on detailing products and there uses and how to use them in conjuction with each other so u get the best protection/durability!! Ive used pretty much everything in the book!! Zaino has great Durability but lacks in shine IMO and has only a few products to choose from..
I feel know with my knoweldge of products and paint care No color should be a problem to take care of..
Ive been to alot of detailers and got all about the same opinion on my car!! My car has tooo thick of an uneven clear coat causing and leaving severe orangepeel and lots of scratches due to poor washing and who knows what else!!
ALL reccommend WET SANDING!! I havent broke down to that yet for as long as i keep getting the results with what i used this week ill be happy!!
So know for
MY ATTACK ON BLACK!!
PRODUCTS
MEGUIARS PROFESSIONAL LINE

Meguiars G100A DA orbital
Meguiars #83 with a 7006 pad (maroon)
Meguiars #9 Swirl remover 2.0 with 8006 pad
Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze with 9006 pad
Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealant with 9006 pad
Meguiars #26 Yellow Wax applied with applicator pad.

Ive always used the 2bucket wash method but never used the grit guards till this week.. Ive noticed a huge amount of dirt in the bucket compared to before im quit impressed with how a stupid peice of plastic at the bottom helps soo good!!
so I washed my car with a good mixture of dawn/water let it sit on the car to ensure most of the wax removal!! then I dry with the ABSORBER..
FIrst is the #83 which is a medium compound and I used it with the cutting pad which left a good haze and dullness in my paint..So then I used the #9 which is a light compound/polish to get the paints shine back..it really brought the shine back and u could really tell what was done and what wasnt thats for sure! So then I went with a pure polish #7 to really bring out that wet look...I then used #21 one coat of it let it dry and removed it all.my paint felt great at this point and i wanted to test its durability and wanted to ensure i got all the residue off so I washed it with Gold Class car wash really lightly..I was impressed already with the beading everywhere as it was but I wanted to ensure the durability and see if I can get the last bit of POP out of it..So i dryed it off with the absorber and put a nice layer of #26 on it and let it dry for a good couple hours this time!! I removed all the wax and was amazed how deep the shine was compared to just the previous coat of #21!! so im sure you all want to see how this blacky turned out!! well heres a couple pics!

Hunter399 · 11-11-2006, 06:31 PM

Really nice car man

Keep up the hard work!

lionheart · 11-11-2006, 07:06 PM

nice work, Ur pics are ill bro!

I cant wait any longer for my wheels....JB w/ 19" iforged and the picture expertise of deisel, its gonna be a good...

BK · 11-11-2006, 07:49 PM

Huge thumbs up!

Your car looks great!

nmulax · 11-11-2006, 08:37 PM

car looks great!

mosport70 · 11-11-2006, 10:23 PM

Incredible! I love those wheels on the E90 but they must be a b!tch to clean.

Pics are amazing as always. Your hard work has definitely paid off.

diesel007 · 11-11-2006, 10:47 PM

DAMN bother!!
Your car is so clean man everything flows perfect, and the pics are a nice improvement. If I could make one suggestion...most of them look a bit oversharpened on my monitor but other then that they are great.

I hope you don't mind I had to put some post work on this one it's such a sweet pic. Keep it up!

ADHD · 11-11-2006, 11:03 PM

Thanks ryan i really appreciate it!! ive been trying so hard to find locations and am finally understanding how aperture/shutter speed work together to give me the results im after!! well kinda!!lol...
thanks for your suggestions, they are always welcome!! i honestly didnt do much I only used the brightness/contrast sliders to fix my stupidity out in the field for taking them with too much light!! lol... I really need to learn how to use photoshop better and im sure they could look even better!!
but between my new lense and my hefty tripod ill get it together sooner or later!!!

Nikki · 11-11-2006, 11:52 PM

Nice! My only suggestion is that the photos seem a little sharp and overexposed. Here's a quick edit.

remmib · 11-12-2006, 07:40 AM

Your car and pics look fantastic.

pander5 · 11-12-2006, 09:12 AM

I absolutely love those wheels. There's a new M5 in my garage at work and your car reminds me of it. Stunning results my friend and it shows how beautiful black can look on these cars!

Dante · 11-12-2006, 01:02 PM

I'm not too much into mods on E90s, but your car looks awesome!

dmboone25 · 11-12-2006, 03:54 PM

Beautiful pics!!!

Where can I get these meguiars products? Do they have a website? Thanks.

abc9475 · 11-12-2006, 05:05 PM

u got one reaaaaallllly nice car

Ascension · 11-12-2006, 05:18 PM

Very clean ADHD

bavarian19 · 11-12-2006, 05:42 PM

Good work!!!

Damn your car sits low

mds82 · 11-12-2006, 08:14 PM

dude that looks awesome. that is one very classy looking car

ADHD · 11-13-2006, 12:10 PM

THANKS everyone for your comments!! Ive taken the time figure out detailing know i need to figure out how to post process my pics and ill be good to go!!

uhaulball · 11-14-2006, 09:11 PM

can u explain more in depth about what orange peel is and what it looks like?

ADHD · 11-14-2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Beautiful pics!!!

Where can I get these meguiars products? Do they have a website? Thanks.

I get my stuff from ADS here is the link!! www.autodetailingsolutions.com

and to discuss the products and to learn how they work together u can go here:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/

sup uhaul!
orangepeel is basically a lumpy texture!! like the texture on your walls in the drywall. known as knockdown or orangepeel! its just a term used in reference to describe the look of the texture of the paint. u cant feel it u can only see it!

uhaulball · 11-14-2006, 10:26 PM

oh, i think every car has orange peel to some degree in that case. i think its normal isnt it?

lcrain · 11-15-2006, 09:33 AM

I dont really like M5 rims on most e90s but your car makes them look really really good. You car is tastefully modified and looks amazing. Very good job detailing btw

11-11-2006, 06:17 PM	#1
ADHD Brigadier General 254 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	My Attack On Black!! Well as most of you Know JET BLACK (shwartzII) Is one of the most beautiful colors Bmw has to offer!! Yet its probably the hardest to upkeep as well!! Given all my options of other colors I actually ordered a SG but couldnt resist the JB..sometimes I regret getting the black until now. I have done alot of research on detailing products and there uses and how to use them in conjuction with each other so u get the best protection/durability!! Ive used pretty much everything in the book!! Zaino has great Durability but lacks in shine IMO and has only a few products to choose from.. I feel know with my knoweldge of products and paint care No color should be a problem to take care of.. Ive been to alot of detailers and got all about the same opinion on my car!! My car has tooo thick of an uneven clear coat causing and leaving severe orangepeel and lots of scratches due to poor washing and who knows what else!! ALL reccommend WET SANDING!! I havent broke down to that yet for as long as i keep getting the results with what i used this week ill be happy!! So know for MY ATTACK ON BLACK!! PRODUCTS MEGUIARS PROFESSIONAL LINE Meguiars G100A DA orbital Meguiars #83 with a 7006 pad (maroon) Meguiars #9 Swirl remover 2.0 with 8006 pad Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze with 9006 pad Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealant with 9006 pad Meguiars #26 Yellow Wax applied with applicator pad. Ive always used the 2bucket wash method but never used the grit guards till this week.. Ive noticed a huge amount of dirt in the bucket compared to before im quit impressed with how a stupid peice of plastic at the bottom helps soo good!! so I washed my car with a good mixture of dawn/water let it sit on the car to ensure most of the wax removal!! then I dry with the ABSORBER.. FIrst is the #83 which is a medium compound and I used it with the cutting pad which left a good haze and dullness in my paint..So then I used the #9 which is a light compound/polish to get the paints shine back..it really brought the shine back and u could really tell what was done and what wasnt thats for sure! So then I went with a pure polish #7 to really bring out that wet look...I then used #21 one coat of it let it dry and removed it all.my paint felt great at this point and i wanted to test its durability and wanted to ensure i got all the residue off so I washed it with Gold Class car wash really lightly..I was impressed already with the beading everywhere as it was but I wanted to ensure the durability and see if I can get the last bit of POP out of it..So i dryed it off with the absorber and put a nice layer of #26 on it and let it dry for a good couple hours this time!! I removed all the wax and was amazed how deep the shine was compared to just the previous coat of #21!! so im sure you all want to see how this blacky turned out!! well heres a couple pics! Attached Images __________________
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lionheart Private First Class 11 Rep 141 Posts Drives: Three Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LV-SD-CH iTrader: (0)	nice work, Ur pics are ill bro! I cant wait any longer for my wheels....JB w/ 19" iforged and the picture expertise of deisel, its gonna be a good...
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Huge thumbs up! Your car looks great! __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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mosport70 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	Incredible! I love those wheels on the E90 but they must be a b!tch to clean. Pics are amazing as always. Your hard work has definitely paid off. __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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11-11-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
Hunter399 Major General 340 Rep 8,088 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Really nice car man Keep up the hard work!
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diesel007 Not Stock 166 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	DAMN bother!! Your car is so clean man everything flows perfect, and the pics are a nice improvement. If I could make one suggestion...most of them look a bit oversharpened on my monitor but other then that they are great. I hope you don't mind I had to put some post work on this one it's such a sweet pic. Keep it up! Attached Images __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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11-11-2006, 11:03 PM	#8
ADHD Brigadier General 254 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	Thanks ryan i really appreciate it!! ive been trying so hard to find locations and am finally understanding how aperture/shutter speed work together to give me the results im after!! well kinda!!lol... thanks for your suggestions, they are always welcome!! i honestly didnt do much I only used the brightness/contrast sliders to fix my stupidity out in the field for taking them with too much light!! lol... I really need to learn how to use photoshop better and im sure they could look even better!! but between my new lense and my hefty tripod ill get it together sooner or later!!! __________________
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11-11-2006, 11:52 PM	#9
Nikki Major General 1088 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Nice! My only suggestion is that the photos seem a little sharp and overexposed. Here's a quick edit. Attached Images __________________ Nikki
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11-12-2006, 07:40 AM	#10
remmib General 1596 Rep 29,217 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Your car and pics look fantastic. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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11-12-2006, 09:12 AM	#11
pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 32 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I absolutely love those wheels. There's a new M5 in my garage at work and your car reminds me of it. Stunning results my friend and it shows how beautiful black can look on these cars! __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron Last edited by pander5; 11-12-2006 at 08:25 PM..
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11-12-2006, 05:05 PM	#14
abc9475 Lieutenant 20 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 325i M-Lemans Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2006 Volvo V70 [0.00]	u got one reaaaaallllly nice car
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11-12-2006, 05:18 PM	#15
Ascension Major 92 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Very clean ADHD Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7
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11-12-2006, 05:42 PM	#16
bavarian19 General 558 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Good work!!! Damn your car sits low
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11-12-2006, 08:14 PM	#17
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11-13-2006, 12:10 PM	#18
ADHD Brigadier General 254 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	THANKS everyone for your comments!! Ive taken the time figure out detailing know i need to figure out how to post process my pics and ill be good to go!! __________________
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11-14-2006, 09:11 PM	#19
uhaulball Brigadier General 203 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	can u explain more in depth about what orange peel is and what it looks like? __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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11-14-2006, 10:26 PM	#21
uhaulball Brigadier General 203 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	oh, i think every car has orange peel to some degree in that case. i think its normal isnt it? __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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11-15-2006, 09:33 AM	#22
lcrain Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I dont really like M5 rims on most e90s but your car makes them look really really good. You car is tastefully modified and looks amazing. Very good job detailing btw
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