09' 335i Spacegray gloss...

[dsms]

Yesterdays job, 2009 BMW 335i vert. in lovely spacegray. This is actually my brothers new car so as a favor to him I did a proper new car prep and winter protection detail. I made sure he insisted on not letting the dealer prep his car, so even when he took delivery last week the car was already dirty.

No long write up this time

Quick Process Outline:

Wash/Clay:
CRspotless DIC 20
Pre-foam ## CWG (strong mix)
2BM Gloss Shampoo
Gloss It mild green clay
Megs LT lube 1:1


Wheels/Tires:
PB spray & rinse 2:1
E-Shine Kleenol APC
Optimum Opti-Bond gel

LSP:
Paint - Gloss It Signature Gloss sealant via cyclo x1
Gloss Enhancer QD final wipedown
Wheels - Gloss It gloss finish sealant


Befores

After cleaning with PB spray and rinse at 2:1. IMO excellent cleaning power even when diluted. I used the swissvax and spoke brush to clean the wheels. Tires were cleaned with Kleenol and wheel wells with APC+

After the wash, it was getting dark already

I brought the car inside for claying next. I used the gloss it mild clay and Megs LT for lube

After claying panel by panel I wanted to ensure the finish was stripped of any prior protection (either from the wash or QD used for claying) so I did a thorough IPA wipedown

Next I dressed the wheels and sealed the tires

Applying opti bond, never used it much before and I have had an entire bottle for over a 2 months.

Just before a final wipedown

Sealing the wheels with gloss finish inside and out

I then applied the LSP, 1 coat of gloss it signature gloss sealant applied by cyclo. About 2 hours later I wiped the car down with Gloss enhancer QD. Since it has light cleaning properties I made sure to let the sealant bond properly before doing my final wipedown.

 

[dsms]

Here are the finished shots, at this time it was about 10pm so I couldnt shoot the car outisde... I also had to watch Entourage:lol: I do have shots I took this morning however, there much better

nice clarity

I used the Fenix TK10 to show an up close shot of the flake

Last one inside...

I took these very early this morning. I have been playing around with my new dSLR and think im getting the hang of it. IMO the photos are much more sharp compared to my old P+S, then again you get what you pay for

This is what you get when you leave a car running in sub 35 degree weather...

I must say doing details for family members is great, I mean they are usually easy to please and I never am working strict time schedule:lol:

As always thanks for letting me share!
:cheers:

PS that Designo white SL63 you saw in a couple of the background shots will have a write up soon too

 

[Rsurfer]

Nice job. Is that a hardtop conv?

 

[robb01]

Looks amazing

 

[Wendell Jarvis]

Nicely done..........and what s SWEET car............I love BMW's

 

[Surfer]

Thats a nice color, I like that gray :cheers:

 

[Andy Wayan]

superb!!!!! i loiike it alot

 

[Meghan]

Love that car!!!

 

[hayden]

Great job, I was glad to see one in space gray done. That is the color of my car, I've been ordering the supplies for it and hopefully will be able to get it done this upcoming weekend.

 

[AUdakota]

how do you like the TK-10 I have a few of the other fenix lights and have been trying to decide between a TK10 or a nitecore

 

[Emile]

Very nice job. SL63 in the background is a sick car.

 

[dsms]

Nice job. Is that a hardtop conv?

Yes its a hardtop conv. hence the hardtop pictures and the convertible pictures too

how do you like the TK-10 I have a few of the other fenix lights and have been trying to decide between a TK10 or a nitecore

The TK10 is greats so far, its nice for picking up even fine swirls and holograms, I will have my new Audi corrected soon and the TK10 will be the light of choice, you can see the pics in the write up.