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DetailersDomain
August 5th, 2010, 04:19
This was a pretty extensive detail on this M3, unfortunately not the best example being Alpine White.
Take a look at the complete write up.

Interior was in pretty good shape, exterior/wheels/wheel wells/engine needed some work.

Big thanks to the crew that came by to help out Alvin, Joe, and Dan!

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner 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
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray
- Tires dressed with Adam's VRT
- Masking
- 3 Step Paint correction (Meguiars M105 with an Uber Yellow, Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with an Uber Green and Menzerna PO85RD with an Uber Blue)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Engine Cleaned and Dressed

Interior
- Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
- Einszett Leather Care
- Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Valugard Detail Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/valugarddetailwash-stepiiic.aspx)
P21S Total Auto Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Meguiars M105 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/meguiarsm105ultracutcompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superintensivepolishpo83.aspx)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernafinalfinishpo85rd.aspx)
Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-powerlock-polymersealant.aspx)

Engine
Adam's In and Out (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)
P21S TAW (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)

Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)
3m Adhesive Remover (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)
Plastic Razor Blades (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberplasticrazorblades.aspx)

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
einszett Leathercare (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-leathercare.aspx)
einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams-glasssealant.aspx)

Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
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/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6095.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6096.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6705.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6686.jpg

Engine before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6105.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6106.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6113.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6107.jpg

P21S TAW and some brushing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6129.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6133.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6142.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6145.jpg

Adam's In and Out
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6162.jpg

Engine After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6708.jpg

Exterior
Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6080.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6081.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6083.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6086.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6089.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6091.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6101.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6108.jpg

Pre-soak/Wash/Clay/Wheels
More wheel details in a second
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6120.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6123.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6117.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6134.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6135.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6138.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6140.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6146.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6149.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6150.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6151.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6152.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6156.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6157.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6160.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6159.jpg

Next up the car was jacked up for a complete wheel detail and undercarriage detail
Wheel wells
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6533.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6534.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6578.jpg

Before brakes
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6618.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6620.jpg

Tons of gunk to remove
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6540.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6542.jpg

3M Adhesive Remover goes to work
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6547.jpg

After (tons of chips under the gunk)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6550.jpg

Another round of wheels this time inner wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6626.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6627.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6561.jpg

Adhesive from weights
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6600.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6604.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6601.jpg

After shot of wheel
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6615.jpg

Imperfections are really hard to detect on white as you all know, here are some of the better shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6379.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6381.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6382.jpg

Polishing with friends is fun... lol
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6574.jpg

Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6606.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6609.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6610.jpg

After shot of polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6585.jpg

After shots (clouds came in .....sorry)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6709.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6678.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6681.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6682.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6684.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6685.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6690.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6694.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6696.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6703.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6706.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/jaimiebmwm3/IMG_6680.jpg

Permission for the write up granted by the customer

Ruergard
August 5th, 2010, 09:09
Great work on a stunning car. The saloon M3 relly looks superb, especially in white. Liked the interior as well! :D

Fab
August 6th, 2010, 10:43
Fantastic job guys.

The issue here is that with such a great job you never sell your car as it gets brand new after cleaning :-)