my buddy got himself a beautiful gift a E46 coupe.
He asked to help him to detail her. with one condition I agree, that he will have to stick around to see what I am doing & taking part of it - so that he know how much effort use - we had great time out sharing the same passion -
Sharing with you a simple guide & how you can get her youthful looks restores yourself:-
Great looking Coupe
some residues from the previous detail
kinda dull looking leathers
worn out door panels
dirt collected...
the most contaminated part of the car
handle with care by all means -
this ride boosted a powerful straight-6, further helped by aluminum body panels and aggressive spoilers, lighter body earned an unmatched status in BMW’s history!
before
sprayed on Aliens juices & agitating
Brush off with soft bristle brushes - inexpensive and safe brushes for the ultimate wheels
I choose to do a safe way to wash - Cleaning with ONR
Put your older clay to work,
moving on to clays, the outer coat contamination - lube with alien's juices
pls use a separate clay for wheels & body, as it is highly contaminated - with brake dust, asbestos & metal flakes from the rotor
ta da - the finish results
how an ugly ducking...
turning into a beautiful swan
from this
ta da
good looking ride
under the sea - hood
more dirt
opc -
opc at work
cleaning the 3 power words
ta da
before the ugly
after 30 minutes with 1 brushes & OPC
ta da
before
ta da
now
simple & effortless - no power spray jet or acidic - super degreaser or chemicals - I just won with 1 brushes & OPC (1:5 ratio) Optimum power clean
ta da
__________moving to interior________
the most unrewarding area - brushing off & agitate with Optimum power clean
continue cleanning - the side steps - brushing off & agitate with Optimum power clean
now here comes the hardest to detail
the sticky part - back arm rest console - velco glue peels off
so much so the heats of the day - melts even the Araldite Adhesive
so much so it was transferred to the arm rest console mmmmmmmnn :-(
and i took another hour - to clean up this mass -
I took some thinner to further soften the residue & all mighty power clean to clean up
ta da
from this
to beautiful swan again
no more sticky thing - from this experience I found that OPC (agitate with Optimum power clean)is the best antidote against it
this really get me coup me up....fighting with the time loss - quickly move on to interior
tada - after opc - wipe down - Leather protectant applied (to protect against heat & UV)
Moving on to the most dangerous part of the ride
the steering - before
OPC agitate & brush off
where it should be
moving to the leathers (a 50/50% area set )
the bucket water collected just from this tiny little area - after OPC Optimum power clean (1:5 ratio) and rinse off with MF
look at the dirt & oil remove
moving to the rear seats
close up -
before leathers conditioned
a 50/50 comparrision
________________________________________________ Decontaminations & Disinfection__
rear foot area - steam to kill the or dour & disinfecting too - a great way to clean without chemicals
front driver foot area
rear seats - a great way to clean & by opening up the leathers pores with steamer
the most unrewarding area of detailing
to be hidden + magic is perform behind this holy smokes
steam it up
ta da - simply effective
more top steaming
more
below
more
ta da - now is decontaminated & ready to serve his rightful owner
after cleaning - most oily residues is remove & cleaned by the steamer
conditioning & protection applied - optimum leather protectant
spread with applicator - all you need to apply is 3-4 times a year & keep yr leather plushy all the way - protect against premature wears & UV rays
after cured (optimum leather protectant)
looks & feel satins - optimum leather protectant
look at the 50/50 comparrision
quick test - optimum leather protectant
not the oily greasy & easily trapped dust - type dressing
look at the side panel door - judging form this whitish stains - the previous owner is a lady
"we need bricks to build wall" - sherlock Holmes
the lotion residue stains - where she always uses her arms to push open this heavy coupe door ....... remove with OPC
how she is suppose to be
now protected with optimum leather protectant
before
ta da 50/50%
remember before oily & dry leather
ta da optimum leather protectant
the console restored
no more sticky stuff
___________________________________________________________ paint corrections_____
clay - before work ( lube with ONR 2 ounces + 500 ML water)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZA9AcbYqE3Y/TeSoTArGUPI/AAAAAAAACRU/KioEi3puwUI/s800/IMG_0318.JPG
after - worked
contaminants picked up from the glass
paint - with water spots
closer look - as it camouflage itself well just like the camelion
swirls is almost impossible to view
but closer look - lots of scratches
more paint defects
a 50/50% area mark
ta da
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-z5qVE07qvqc/TeSoh4qxvpI/AAAAAAAACR0/1WyvKLmFXro/s800/IMG_0479.JPG
effortlessly - level by optimum Hyper spray compound with wool & finish off of optimum hyper spray polish
another 50/50%
how to choose the correct pad n size
strongly recommended - it takes a cobbler to Knows his tool
choose the correct pad size for correct size
before
ta da
more defects - rear boot
hard to view at but certain angle - tada - pls pay attention to the paint chip
tada
after
before
ta da
always work with proper lighting & ONR clean after every compound & polish & look out for holograms or trails of buffing swirls on the paint
a final inspection before the rubber hit the road again
closer to the universe - flakes of paint
now the owner put his hand to work
nothing sweeps - under the carpet
gloss & reflection restored
\
I only finish it off with Makita - probably a rotary that you ever need in life
I only takes 15 Minutes to seal the entire exterior & 5 minutes to wax the car
with Optimum Opti Seal & Optimum car wax
_________________________________________________________________
____________
a ride fit the king
well detail
silky feeling console
remember this
dawn of the new hope
ta da
bigger picture
now her youthful is restored
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZH7ndU6Vjdo/TeSpC8bliGI/AAAAAAAACS8/AMKgWAWdEh4/s800/IMG_0598.JPG
once before
now
clearer
remember before
paint redefine again
beautifully yours
detail & protected by OPT leather protectant
against UV
leaving behind u the 3 powerful words
thanks again for viewing another detailing adventure
tools i need to turn this around
Optimum No rinse wash (ONR)
optimum power clean
optimum leather protectant
optimum opti seal
Optimum Car wax
Paint correction
Optimum Hyper spray Compound + Double sided wool + Cutting pad + Makita M9227
Optimum Hyper spray Polish + Polishing pad with Makita M9227 (speed 1 to spread + 2 to polish & back down to speed 1 to finish off)
hopefully you will find pleasure to work on yr own car
as much as i post
Have a great time out!!!!
He asked to help him to detail her. with one condition I agree, that he will have to stick around to see what I am doing & taking part of it - so that he know how much effort use - we had great time out sharing the same passion -
Sharing with you a simple guide & how you can get her youthful looks restores yourself:-
Great looking Coupe
some residues from the previous detail
kinda dull looking leathers
worn out door panels
dirt collected...
the most contaminated part of the car
handle with care by all means -
this ride boosted a powerful straight-6, further helped by aluminum body panels and aggressive spoilers, lighter body earned an unmatched status in BMW’s history!
before
sprayed on Aliens juices & agitating
Brush off with soft bristle brushes - inexpensive and safe brushes for the ultimate wheels
I choose to do a safe way to wash - Cleaning with ONR
Put your older clay to work,
moving on to clays, the outer coat contamination - lube with alien's juices
pls use a separate clay for wheels & body, as it is highly contaminated - with brake dust, asbestos & metal flakes from the rotor
ta da - the finish results
how an ugly ducking...
turning into a beautiful swan
from this
ta da
good looking ride
under the sea - hood
more dirt
opc -
opc at work
cleaning the 3 power words
ta da
before the ugly
after 30 minutes with 1 brushes & OPC
ta da
before
ta da
now
simple & effortless - no power spray jet or acidic - super degreaser or chemicals - I just won with 1 brushes & OPC (1:5 ratio) Optimum power clean
ta da
__________moving to interior________
the most unrewarding area - brushing off & agitate with Optimum power clean
continue cleanning - the side steps - brushing off & agitate with Optimum power clean
now here comes the hardest to detail
the sticky part - back arm rest console - velco glue peels off
so much so the heats of the day - melts even the Araldite Adhesive
so much so it was transferred to the arm rest console mmmmmmmnn :-(
and i took another hour - to clean up this mass -
I took some thinner to further soften the residue & all mighty power clean to clean up
ta da
from this
to beautiful swan again
no more sticky thing - from this experience I found that OPC (agitate with Optimum power clean)is the best antidote against it
this really get me coup me up....fighting with the time loss - quickly move on to interior
tada - after opc - wipe down - Leather protectant applied (to protect against heat & UV)
Moving on to the most dangerous part of the ride
the steering - before
OPC agitate & brush off
where it should be
moving to the leathers (a 50/50% area set )
the bucket water collected just from this tiny little area - after OPC Optimum power clean (1:5 ratio) and rinse off with MF
look at the dirt & oil remove
moving to the rear seats
close up -
before leathers conditioned
a 50/50 comparrision
________________________________________________ Decontaminations & Disinfection__
rear foot area - steam to kill the or dour & disinfecting too - a great way to clean without chemicals
front driver foot area
rear seats - a great way to clean & by opening up the leathers pores with steamer
the most unrewarding area of detailing
to be hidden + magic is perform behind this holy smokes
steam it up
ta da - simply effective
more top steaming
more
below
more
ta da - now is decontaminated & ready to serve his rightful owner
after cleaning - most oily residues is remove & cleaned by the steamer
conditioning & protection applied - optimum leather protectant
spread with applicator - all you need to apply is 3-4 times a year & keep yr leather plushy all the way - protect against premature wears & UV rays
after cured (optimum leather protectant)
looks & feel satins - optimum leather protectant
look at the 50/50 comparrision
quick test - optimum leather protectant
not the oily greasy & easily trapped dust - type dressing
look at the side panel door - judging form this whitish stains - the previous owner is a lady
"we need bricks to build wall" - sherlock Holmes
the lotion residue stains - where she always uses her arms to push open this heavy coupe door ....... remove with OPC
how she is suppose to be
now protected with optimum leather protectant
before
ta da 50/50%
remember before oily & dry leather
ta da optimum leather protectant
the console restored
no more sticky stuff
___________________________________________________________ paint corrections_____
clay - before work ( lube with ONR 2 ounces + 500 ML water)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZA9AcbYqE3Y/TeSoTArGUPI/AAAAAAAACRU/KioEi3puwUI/s800/IMG_0318.JPG
after - worked
contaminants picked up from the glass
paint - with water spots
closer look - as it camouflage itself well just like the camelion
swirls is almost impossible to view
but closer look - lots of scratches
more paint defects
a 50/50% area mark
ta da
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-z5qVE07qvqc/TeSoh4qxvpI/AAAAAAAACR0/1WyvKLmFXro/s800/IMG_0479.JPG
effortlessly - level by optimum Hyper spray compound with wool & finish off of optimum hyper spray polish
another 50/50%
how to choose the correct pad n size
strongly recommended - it takes a cobbler to Knows his tool
choose the correct pad size for correct size
before
ta da
more defects - rear boot
hard to view at but certain angle - tada - pls pay attention to the paint chip
tada
after
before
ta da
always work with proper lighting & ONR clean after every compound & polish & look out for holograms or trails of buffing swirls on the paint
a final inspection before the rubber hit the road again
closer to the universe - flakes of paint
now the owner put his hand to work
nothing sweeps - under the carpet
gloss & reflection restored
I only finish it off with Makita - probably a rotary that you ever need in life
I only takes 15 Minutes to seal the entire exterior & 5 minutes to wax the car
with Optimum Opti Seal & Optimum car wax
_________________________________________________________________
____________
a ride fit the king
well detail
silky feeling console
remember this
dawn of the new hope
ta da
bigger picture
now her youthful is restored
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZH7ndU6Vjdo/TeSpC8bliGI/AAAAAAAACS8/AMKgWAWdEh4/s800/IMG_0598.JPG
once before
now
clearer
remember before
paint redefine again
beautifully yours
detail & protected by OPT leather protectant
against UV
leaving behind u the 3 powerful words
thanks again for viewing another detailing adventure
tools i need to turn this around
Optimum No rinse wash (ONR)
optimum power clean
optimum leather protectant
optimum opti seal
Optimum Car wax
Paint correction
Optimum Hyper spray Compound + Double sided wool + Cutting pad + Makita M9227
Optimum Hyper spray Polish + Polishing pad with Makita M9227 (speed 1 to spread + 2 to polish & back down to speed 1 to finish off)
hopefully you will find pleasure to work on yr own car
as much as i postHave a great time out!!!!
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