After a 7 hour detail job...

monte · 08-31-2011, 05:40 PM

Was getting sick of looking at all the swirl marks on my '06 330i and was also interested in really getting this sucker waxed up. While in Pep Boys I found this $40 paint restoration kit made by 3M. It involves 3 steps; Compound, Shine Restore, Wax/Protective. I took my good old time and made sure I did everything perfect (hence the 7 hrs), and the results were amazing...

monte · 08-31-2011, 05:41 PM

That's my dad's X5 in the background there btw. Also, I'm having an M3 style vented hood painted and installed on September 12. Can't wait!

bluesteel · 08-31-2011, 07:02 PM

did you do this by hand or buffer?

B_euro335 · 08-31-2011, 07:11 PM

nice license plate

monte · 08-31-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesteel

did you do this by hand or buffer?

Buffer - the kit comes with the pads.

monte · 08-31-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by B_euro335

nice license plate

Thanks

Bumer · 08-31-2011, 10:12 PM

Awesome job!
I detail my cars myself too, so I know how much satisfaction you get when you're done.

SilverII · 08-31-2011, 10:58 PM

nice

mikenap · 09-01-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by monte

Buffer - the kit comes with the pads.

Is this the 3M kit that has the drill attachment?

chrisbmwcy · 09-01-2011, 10:38 AM

Great Job. Well worth the 7 hours!

monte · 09-01-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumer

Awesome job!
I detail my cars myself too, so I know how much satisfaction you get when you're done.

Thanks! This was my first time self-detailing so yeah, that satisfaction was great.

monte · 09-01-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisbmwcy

Great Job. Well worth the 7 hours!

Thank you!

monte · 09-01-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenap

Is this the 3M kit that has the drill attachment?

Didn't have a drill attachment, but it had 3 pads, 3 liquids and very detailed instructions. Also came with some scratch remove pad but I didn't use that.

mikenap · 09-01-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by monte

Didn't have a drill attachment, but it had 3 pads, 3 liquids and very detailed instructions. Also came with some scratch remove pad but I didn't use that.

Cool, thanks for the update. Looks good, now it's time for some artsy shots!

monte · 09-01-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenap

Cool, thanks for the update. Looks good, now it's time for some artsy shots!

Waiting to get my M3 hood and will look into that!

Brentster · 09-01-2011, 06:48 PM

Looks great, but you should get some 15 mm spacers on your back wheels.

XDEEDUBBX · 09-01-2011, 06:52 PM

im assuing you clayed the car first?

M340i Pride · 09-01-2011, 10:37 PM

holy smokes thats one perfect job. looks awesome.

monte · 09-01-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brentster

Looks great, but you should get some 15 mm spacers on your back wheels.

Would they affect performance at all?

monte · 09-01-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX

im assuing you clayed the car first?

No, I actually didn't. My paint was still pretty smooth so I didn't find the need to.

monte · 09-01-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpride335i

holy smokes thats one perfect job. looks awesome.

Thanks man!

Brentster · 09-02-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by monte

Would they affect performance at all?

Not at all. I have 20 mm's on my 2006 and look how it fills out the wheel well.

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