1999 BMW M3 convertible

[Sevenrd]

The owner left this car with me while they went on vacation. It was really nice having the extra time and being able to work on it for just a few hours a day, rather than spending one full tiring day with it. This car was a respray with very soft clear.

I used a few products new to me on this detail. First was the LC foamed wool pad. I really like this pad for compounding. I had been using regular foam cutting pads, but never really liked how stiff they were. I found the foamed wool pad much easier to work with and got some really nice results. There were some holograms after compounding, but that was expected. They cleaned up easily with the finish polish. I have no idea if this pad would work with the PC, but if you're using a rotary it's a great pad.

I also tried the Menzerna pro line for the first time. I'd used IP and FPII in the past, but was never really impressed by them. But the Powergloss, SIP, and PO106FF worked very well - corrected quickly and removed very easily. My only complaint was the dusting. I've become spoiled by the minimal dusting of the Optimum lineup.

Interior (forgot to take after pics):
Vac
Wash mats with 303 APC dillution
DP interior cleaner
303 vinyl/plastic
Pinnacle leather conditioner on the seats
FK425 interior glass

Exterior:
Wash
Sonus green clay
Powergloss with LC foamed wool pad @ 1700 rpm
SIP on the trunk with LC orange pad @ 1700 rpm (I noticed it needed a little more work after the Powergloss)
PO106FF with LC white pad - ramped up then down from 1100 - 1700 - 1100 rpm
RaggTopp cleaner and protectant on the top
Poorboy's Trim Restorer
AA wheel wells
DP tire gel
4* UPP x2
Souveran Paste
FK425 wipedown

Befores:

Working:

Afters:

For Nica!

 

[D]

That thing looks 100x better. Great job.

 

[07ImpalaSS]

Nice job!

 

[klumzypinoy]

That car's looking incredible . What did you use to clean the wheels?

 

[Nica]

Oh man you always do wicked details Sevenrd....love your results...very nice.

oooooooohhhh SNAP!!...there's the fence shot...:righton: :righton: :righton: :applause: :applause: man I love that shot...hey is that a new fence?...well not that it matters it looks wicked :awesome: :awesome:

Thanks for sharing...oh and glad you liked Menzerna, I really like the Powergloss, it works encredably well and don't get me started on 106FF

Man great work..

For Nica!

 

[Sevenrd]

Thanks, everyone!

klumzy, I used DP wheel gel and one of those blue bristle brushes - I think they're called EZ detail brushes...somthing like that.

 

[Gary Sword]

Very nice Sevenrd. It's always great to see your fence refection shot.

 

[Stittville Ed]

Boy will that guy be happy when he picks his car up.

Very nice write up and work.

 

[davet]

Very nice indeed
Well done

 

[Z06-Goose]

That's a real nice job!!!!!!!!

 

[klumzypinoy]

Thanks, everyone!

klumzy, I used DP wheel gel and one of those blue bristle brushes - I think they're called EZ detail brushes...somthing like that.

Cool thanks When you put DP Gel in the products you used, I thought you meant DP gel dressing.

 

[Sevenrd]

Cool thanks When you put DP Gel in the products you used, I thought you meant DP gel dressing.

Actually, you were right! That's what I used to dress the tires.

Now that you mentioned it I can see I forgot to note that I used DP wheel gel to clean the wheels.

Oh, and Nica. That's the same old fence!

 

[klumzypinoy]

Actually, you were right! That's what I used to dress the tires.

Now that you mentioned it I can see I forgot to note that I used DP wheel gel to clean the wheels.

Oh, and Nica. That's the same old fence!

Ohhhh how long does DP wheel gel dressing last for you?

 

[Sevenrd]

I've never really taken note of how long it lasts, but it holds up well compared to other dresings I've tried. I probably get 3 - 4 weeks out of it before I reapply. I had been using Pinnacle black onyx, but when I ran out I wanted to get a larger supply at a lower cost, so I ordered the large DP gel. It's slightly less glossy than the black onyx, which I actually prefer.

 

[sparkie]

Sevenrd, man I love your work. You made her look new again.:applause: Power gloss kicks butt......I know what you mean about the dust. That's the only thing I hate. Awesome job, love the pop.....

 

[pirex]

Very nice job The car looks great! The before pictures was bad.

 

[supercharged]

SIP+PO106FF+UPP+Souveran paste=:righton: :righton: :righton:

 

[AL417]

Wow. What a difference! I'm happy to see that you had a chance to use Menz. After using it on several cars now I'm getting used to it. I absolutely love the way it leaves the paint. Your pics are outstanding.

 

[Meghan]

Looks like you brought that BMW back from the dead, great job! That paint really pops, nice choice with your LSP.

 

[P1et]

Such stunning work my friend, that is awesome looking! For a vehicle that is 8 years old, it looks close to perfect. And BBS wheels? Doesn't get better than that!