Detailer's Domain: BMW X5 M New Car Prep

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The New BMW X5 M is a beast!

Take a look:

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were cleaned with Sonax Wheel Cleaner
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.

Exterior:
Sonax Gloss Shampoo (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-carwash-glossshampooconcentrate.aspx)
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Uber Blue Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-powerlock-polymersealant.aspx)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams-glasssealantkit.aspx)
einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-vinyl-rubbercareprotectant.aspx)

Interior
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-cockpitpremium.aspx)
einszett Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)

Tools:
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Grit Guard Bucket Dolly Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/gritguard-dualbucketwashingsystem.aspx)
Porter Cable 7424 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberportercable7424xporbitalpolisherwith8uberpa ds.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
CamSpray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/search.aspx?manufacturer=27)

Interior shots:
Cleaning up the weather mats with einszett Deep Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7948.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7948.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7949.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7949.jpg)

Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7944.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7944.jpg)
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7951.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7951.jpg)
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7943.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7943.jpg)
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7950.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7950.jpg)

Before shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7874.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7874.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7886.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7886.jpg)

Wheels before Sonax
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7873.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7873.jpg)

Sonax Wheel Cleaner in action on some HRE's
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7872.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7872.jpg)

Ready for removal
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7878.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7878.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7879.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7879.jpg)

Removing the Sonax with a pressure washer
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7890.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7890.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7891.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7891.jpg)

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7894.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7894.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7895.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7895.jpg)


P21S Total Autowash for wheel well duty
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7883.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7883.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7884.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7884.jpg)

Foam Canon with Sonax Gloss Shampoo
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7897.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7897.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7899.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7899.jpg)

Rinse down
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7900.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7900.jpg)

Clay bar with Optimum No Rinse for clay lube/ the x was wiped dry
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7915.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7915.jpg)

Glass cleaned and sealed with Adam's Glass Sealant
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7916.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7916.jpg)

Menzerna Power Lock applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7919.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7919.jpg)

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7930.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7930.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7932.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7932.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7928.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7928.jpg)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7935.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/bmw%20x5m/IMG_7935.jpg)

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Big thanks for EV - (anbuzero)