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DetailersDomain
December 21st, 2009, 03:59
BMW E34 M5.

This car came via a referral from a couple local vendors.
What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- 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
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- 3 Step Paint correction (PG, SIP, and PO85RD)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Swissvax Divine
- 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.

Products used:

Product List:
Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-carwash.aspx)
einszett Blitz (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-all-purposecleanerblitz.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Swissvax Clay Bar (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-paintrubberclaybar.aspx) and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=301)
einszett Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)
einszett Gummi pfledge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-gummipflegestiftrubbercarestick.aspx)
einszett Spray Wax (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernasuperintensivepolishpo83.aspx)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernafinalfinishpo85rd.aspx)
Swissvax Divine (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxdivine.aspx)

Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberwheeltirewheelwellcarekit.aspx)

Interior:
Einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-cockpitpremium.aspx)
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
Leather Master Trio (http://www.detailersdomain.com/leathermaster-kitwithstrongcleanerprotectionandvital.aspx)

Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberflexl3403vrgbasekitwith4pads.aspx)
Makita (http://www.detailersdomain.com/makita9227cx3rotarypolisher.aspx)
Metabo (http://www.detailersdomain.com/metabope12-175lightweightrotarypolisher.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)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)

Interior:
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4958.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4959.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4960.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4963.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4968.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4972.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4973.jpg

Cleaning up the Tool Kit
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4976.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5063.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5064.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5043.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5042.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5065.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5066.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5067.jpg

Exterior:
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4903.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4904.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4905.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4912.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4914.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4918.jpg

Pre soak with P21S Total Autowash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4917.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4914.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4920.jpg

Cleaning up the seals around the doors, engine bay, trim .....
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4927.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4928.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4929.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4937.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4938.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4939.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4941.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4942.jpg

Wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4932.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4933.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4936.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4943.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4947.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4948.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4949.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4951.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4952.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4953.jpg

Door jambs being cleaned up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4957.jpg


After Clay Prior to Paint Correction
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4994.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4992.jpg

Swissvax Autobahn on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5036.jpg

Tommy Masking the trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4997.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5007.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5012.jpg

Measuring the paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5017.jpg

Polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4998.jpg

Dust from compound and polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5040.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5041.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5044.jpg

Rinsing dust off the car prior to last step
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5052.jpg

Shots after polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5051.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5050.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5049.jpg

Final shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5081.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5077.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5074.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5072.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5071.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5069.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5059.jpg

(Permission to post pictures and this write up granted from client)

AndyBG
December 21st, 2009, 15:57
Best BMW car ever...

florin08
December 21st, 2009, 16:06
I really love your work but i have a couple of questions :
1. do you use einszett blitz only for engine?
2.do you apply P21S Total Autowash only on door jambs?
3.why not use P21S Total Autowash on engine also?

Ruergard
December 21st, 2009, 19:35
That must be one of the best-looking sedans ever, absolutely love them.

Great work. :thumb:

Clio16V
December 21st, 2009, 20:13
Great result!

KK265
December 21st, 2009, 22:16
Congratulations for your work.I like it very much!