03 BMW 745 Li Full paint correction detail

Discussion in 'Detailing Tips and Tricks' started by Richie Carbone, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    BEAUTIFUL WORK I APPLAUD YOUR PROFESSIONAL WORK AND IM IN AWE OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT:worthy::worthy::worthy:. Most people do not realize that just giving it a good Dawn bath, drying, claying, assessing the exposed paint/clear, taping off sections and getting a game plan down on how to attack it can take several hours before the cutting process begins. 20 hours to me indicates to me that was one hell of a clear to cut so I imagine you worked your azz off. There of course are several steps after this but damn it looks awesome. I use Menzerna, Black Fire (clay and extreme cut) and Gloss-IT(all of their products but their detail finishing spray is AMAZING) products for the clear/paint and only Lake Country CCS pads, P21S gel for the tires and P21S TAC and Eimann Fabrik for degreasing the engine, heck you could spend 5 hours just cleaning the engine bay alone. You sir are a master:king:, congrats on a job well done.


    BTW love my Foam Gun as well, heck I bought 2 from Gilmour direct and saved $$$
     
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  2. GodFatherSRT8

    GodFatherSRT8 Don Corleone

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    very nicely done.
     
  3. Richie Carbone

    Richie Carbone Full Access Member

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    Thank you!

    It's nice to know that there are other people that understand what it takes to do this level of work.
     
  4. Ruff N Tuff RT

    Ruff N Tuff RT THE PAVEMENT IS MY CANVAS

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    Looks Good to me...
    Ill fuck around and finish one of these in one day ...color sanding included+ no swirls
    3M only baby
     
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    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Damian I use the 3M Ultrafina every now and then it's really good as a finisher to get out tough swirls.
     
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    wow dude, now it looks like an 08!
     
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    That is awesome work!! I didnt know that was even possible ha ha!
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    DadsSRT8 Crusin in Mag

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    Excellent work.. I just love seeing quality over quantity.... I am assuming you use orbital polisher..can I ask what kind, Porter/Cable?..again excellent work..
     
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    I've got scratches in my clear that are obvious in certain lighting. What is a reasonable price to have all the obvious areas smoothed out? What would I ask for? Is is something I can do myself and if so what type of product would you recommend?
     
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    Thanks!

    I actually use a high speed rotary, in experienced hands they can yeild excellent results.