"Do I need a new paint job?" - BMW 335i Resurrected and Coated

[fly07sti]

Great job as always Zach. Did you use any CarPro pads on your mini?

 

[Zelfiris]

Those are amazing 50/50 shots!

Are you allowed to show us how the new pads look like?

 

[RevitalizeAutoSpa]

Dude, awesome work! I didn't even realize it was blue until I got to the first 50\50 shots...

 

[Rsurfer]

That is what I call a 1st class detail.

 

[zmcgovern45]

Wow, What did they do to that poor car. They must had one those pay 100-150 bucks for 3 months of unlimited (tunnel) car washes and ran the poor car through every other day.That 50/50 shot of the rear quarter panel drivers side is horrifying.

Not too sure... like I said, the current owner just purchased it recently so the history is unknown... certainly makes you wonder though!

That thing a BEAT to hell! Amazing save, Zach!!! Fantastic work. I bet the owner was VERY HAPPY!!!!

Thanks, Mark!

Excellent save and work! Very impressive! Nice!! The car looks completely different now. It was a mess!

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I'll second that "WOW"! Beautiful restoration to flat paint again. I like your diagonally oriented 50/50's, something different in addition to showing the dramatic difference. That E93 owner must've been ecstatic and, no, no new paint needed...let's keep the original!

To be honest... the owner was quite reserved... I think I was happier than he was... but oh well, some people just don't realize how much work this is or perhaps how bad the car was to start with. Nice paycheck either way I suppose.

Awesome work. I love jobs where the owner is ready for a repaint in their mind and you bring it back like this. They always appreciate it more.

:dblthumb2:

Amazing work as always Zach!! That thing was trashed but you brought it back to life! What was the owner's reaction when he first saw his car?

Thanks, Marc. As I mentioned... the owner was quite reserved... just a nice "well that looks much better" was about the extent of it.

your work is astounding.. and your write ups make it even better! keep it up!

Thanks!

Wow! What great work and turn around!!

:dblthumb2:

Beautiful work!

Since I have this same car in the same color, I'm interested in if you took any paint measurements on this one?

Again, awesome job!

Thanks! I take paint measurements for all vehicles I work on... the vast majority of this car turned out to have been repainted at one time or another, so I am not sure my readings will be of any use to you.

Outstanding work...as usual!

:dblthumb2:

oh my gosh... i am blown away! Your work is absolutely amazing and truly on its own level!!! awesome correction and great work bud! keep buffin!!!

Thank you for the kind words!

This right here just goes to show what a great detailer can bring back! Awesome job my friend!!

Amen!

This is one of those projects that turned out so well that I wish I could see the customer's reaction.:xyxthumbs:

Im the MAN

Wow, nice work. That paint was hammered but now it looks awesome.

Thanks!

Zach, beautiful save indeed!!


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Thanks, Rich!

Well done Zach! Excellent save, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for reading!

Way to resurrect this poor car.
Some people spend loads of money on a nice car and then destroy it like this. I don't get it.

Nor will I, but it makes for a fun weekend project

Amazing work; as always!

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Great job as always Zach. Did you use any CarPro pads on your mini?

Thanks! Indeed we did.

Those are amazing 50/50 shots!

Are you allowed to show us how the new pads look like?

Thanks! The new Flash Pads are no secret... they are available for purchase right now from CarPro.

Dude, awesome work! I didn't even realize it was blue until I got to the first 5050 shots...

:dblthumb2:

That is what I call a 1st class detail.

Thanks!

 

[DetailedByPrecision]

Nice correction rate achieved on this one Zach. Was there a reason why you did not try to chase the much deeper RIDS? I can't say I'm impressed, because you been doing awesome work all the time....

 

[RobertJ34]

great job, I absolutely love your work!

 

[zmcgovern45]

Nice correction rate achieved on this one Zach. Was there a reason why you did not try to chase the much deeper RIDS? I can't say I'm impressed, because you been doing awesome work all the time....

Yep, budget was the reason not to chase the remaining RIDS. I had already done several hundred dollars of work for free as the owner was only paying for a 2 step correction, so I simply couldn't devote anymore labor to the project. Also, the fact that this is a DD means it will most likely get some wear and year overtime anyways.

great job, I absolutely love your work!

Thanks!

 

[Tato]

Although it's obvious we'll always find great content on your threads, you keep surprising us (at least me, correct if I'm wrong).

Not only an incredible detailing work showdown, it's a lesson of paint polishing and photography.

This thread in one word: Inspiring;

Thanks for that.

Kind Regards.

 

[zmcgovern45]

Although it's obvious we'll always find great content on your threads, you keep surprising us (at least me, correct if I'm wrong).

Not only an incredible detailing work showdown, it's a lesson of paint polishing and photography.

This thread in one word: Inspiring;

Thanks for that.

Kind Regards.

Thanks for the kind words!

 

[noslef]

Another great post! Those 50/50 pictures are amazing! Keep it up!

 

[zmcgovern45]

Another great post! Those 50/50 pictures are amazing! Keep it up!

Thank you!

 

[runrun411]

Zach, as always, amazing.

 

[Legacykid]

Fantastic work!

Can I ask why you washed after compound, and before polishing? Is it more for removal of dust, or does it have an effect on the polishing?

 

[zmcgovern45]

Zach, as always, amazing.

Thanks!

Fantastic work!

Can I ask why you washed after compound, and before polishing? Is it more for removal of dust, or does it have an effect on the polishing?

Mostly for dust removal... I also take this as an opportunity to remove some of the existing oils left from the compounding phase by using IPA on the panels.

 

[Hoytman]

As usual, nice work, Zac!!

 

[zmcgovern45]

As usual, nice work, Zac!!

Thanks