Detailed: 2009 BMW 335i

GoCubsGo · 12-10-2010, 08:02 PM

Not a big poster to this board since I am an E46 owner, but the GF owns an E90 335i so I signed up. We had the HPFP issue before the recall and this board was extremely helpful so I am trying to give back a little (not much here, but something

). I detail on the side and finally found some time to detail the GF's ride so here's the write-up.

Thanks again to this board for all of the help/info

.

History:
2009 335i xDrive
Black Sapphire Metallic

The GF picked this up about a year ago from a local dealership. It was a dealer loaner and had about 8,000 on it when purchased. It had the expected amount of swirls/RIDS for an 18 month old car that was washed at a dealership for its 1st 6 months (it has since been washed properly over the past 12 months

). The heavy damage was on the bonnet and especially heavy on the bootlid. The goal was the paint correction and laying down 2 coats of 845 (Midwest winter is here).

PROCESS:

Wash:
ONR (2 bucket method)

Clay:
Sonus Green with ONR clay lube

Polishers:
PC7424 and PC7424XP (4" and 5.5" pads)

Polishes:
M105 as needed (which was all over) - Uber Orange Pad
Menz P106FA on all panels (x 1) - LC White Pad

Final Surface Prep:
Menzerna Final Inspection on all panels.

LSP:
Collinite 845 x 2 - Uber Black Pad (speed 2.5-3)

Other:
Tires are dressed with Optimum Opt-Bond Tire Gel
Wheels hit with FK1000P (x 1)

BEFORE/AFTER SHOTS:
NOTE 1: I possess no photography skills so a couple shots are less than ideal, but I try

.
NOTE 2: There are several deep scratches on the lower right front bumper (car lost a battle with a pole). These scratches are through the clear so a repaint is in store for the front bumper come spring time.

Bonnet Before:

Bonnet After:

Bootlid Before:

Bootlid 50/50:

Bootlid After:

Roof Before:

Roof After:

Final Overalls:

A couple outside reflection shots:

Bootlid:

Roof:

Bonnet:

845:
In addition to being a rock solid performer for ease of use and durability, this shot really highlights the "wet" look that 845 throws.

Thanks for looking!

BrianMN · 12-10-2010, 08:22 PM

Nice!

Kiefermeister · 12-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Wow. My eyes hurt from all that reflection. Awesome!

jopa489 · 12-10-2010, 10:50 PM

Very well done! Looks great!

madeinhongkong · 12-11-2010, 08:32 AM

Hot bsm for the win!!! Bsm pops in the sun too.

vat51 · 12-14-2010, 10:43 PM

Nice! I have the same color and swirl started to show. What type of wax did you used to remove all the swirls?

MatchesMalone · 12-14-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vat51

Nice! I have the same color and swirl started to show. What type of wax did you used to remove all the swirls?

Wax doesn't really remove swirls, polishing does.

Did you read the post? He gives all of the details of which polishes (M105 and Menz P106FA) and wax (Collinite 845) were used.

lopealle · 12-15-2010, 01:48 AM

nice work

Craig@SupremePower · 12-15-2010, 02:50 AM

nice job...

Dizzle · 12-15-2010, 08:11 AM

Love the finish

lucas.kent · 12-15-2010, 10:50 AM

Wow that looks great.

UltraRacer13 · 12-15-2010, 12:11 PM

Inspiring!! I have BSM as well- next week I plan on the full correction. You have inspired me to get too it. Looks great!

CHCCubs · 12-15-2010, 01:19 PM

Nice work and nice username.

GoCubsGo · 12-15-2010, 06:51 PM

Thanks for all of the compliments everyone, much appreciated

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Nice work and nice username.

Thanks and right back at you my friend

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3Bimmer1994 · 03-06-2011, 09:55 AM

wow!

mv57 · 03-06-2011, 10:50 AM

I wonder what bird made the nest?

Looking great. No problem with the photos.

Also I do like the LCi angled bonnet... very agressive.

12-10-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
GoCubsGo New Member 4 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Detailed: 2009 BMW 335i Not a big poster to this board since I am an E46 owner, but the GF owns an E90 335i so I signed up. We had the HPFP issue before the recall and this board was extremely helpful so I am trying to give back a little (not much here, but something ). I detail on the side and finally found some time to detail the GF's ride so here's the write-up. Thanks again to this board for all of the help/info . History: 2009 335i xDrive Black Sapphire Metallic The GF picked this up about a year ago from a local dealership. It was a dealer loaner and had about 8,000 on it when purchased. It had the expected amount of swirls/RIDS for an 18 month old car that was washed at a dealership for its 1st 6 months (it has since been washed properly over the past 12 months ). The heavy damage was on the bonnet and especially heavy on the bootlid. The goal was the paint correction and laying down 2 coats of 845 (Midwest winter is here). PROCESS: Wash: ONR (2 bucket method) Clay: Sonus Green with ONR clay lube Polishers: PC7424 and PC7424XP (4" and 5.5" pads) Polishes: M105 as needed (which was all over) - Uber Orange Pad Menz P106FA on all panels (x 1) - LC White Pad Final Surface Prep: Menzerna Final Inspection on all panels. LSP: Collinite 845 x 2 - Uber Black Pad (speed 2.5-3) Other: Tires are dressed with Optimum Opt-Bond Tire Gel Wheels hit with FK1000P (x 1) BEFORE/AFTER SHOTS: NOTE 1: I possess no photography skills so a couple shots are less than ideal, but I try . NOTE 2: There are several deep scratches on the lower right front bumper (car lost a battle with a pole). These scratches are through the clear so a repaint is in store for the front bumper come spring time. Bonnet Before: Bonnet After: Bootlid Before: Bootlid 50/50: Bootlid After: Roof Before: Roof After: Final Overalls: A couple outside reflection shots: Bootlid: Roof: Bonnet: 845: In addition to being a rock solid performer for ease of use and durability, this shot really highlights the "wet" look that 845 throws. Thanks for looking! Last edited by GoCubsGo; 12-15-2010 at 12:40 PM..
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jopa489 Major General 127 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Very well done! Looks great! __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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vat51 Private 7 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 3 series M sports Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dongducheon(CP CASEY) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 3 series M sports [6.00]	Nice! I have the same color and swirl started to show. What type of wax did you used to remove all the swirls?
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Dizzle Major 57 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Love the finish
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UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 71 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Inspiring!! I have BSM as well- next week I plan on the full correction. You have inspired me to get too it. Looks great! __________________ 2017 OG M2
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Nice work and nice username. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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mv57 Lieutenant 26 Rep 421 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Winchester iTrader: (0)	I wonder what bird made the nest? Looking great. No problem with the photos. Also I do like the LCi angled bonnet... very agressive.
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