Black BMW 745Li - My Eyes Hurt from looking at halogens all day

Totoland Mach

Totoland Mach

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Well, getting ready to complete Numba' 2 out of 4...a black 745Li that was swirled but not too scratchy, so no wetsanding needed.

Before Door Shot

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Our supply of 3M dark glaze (which is really a polish) is diminishing, so the dealer got some 3M Swirl Remover. This product is outstanding and AutoGeek should add it to their existing 3M line! It finishes a compound job like no other product I've used to date!

After compounding and Swirl Remover

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Inside shop on lift of the rear of the car

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These outdoor shots are after Swirl Remover and power washing. I could go to a last step product, but will put 3M Ultrafina SE on the finish tomorrow

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It's pretty pricey stuff (I think the dealer said $40 per quart), but my usage is approx. 50% less than the 3M Dark Glaze that I used previously...so the price difference is made up with less product used.

I used a dark gray foam pad on some parts of the car and a Meguiar's 9006 finish pad on the nooks and crannies.

Toto
 
Another great detail. Don't you get to work on anything except black Bimmers?
 
LazerRed1 said:
Another great detail. Don't you get to work on anything except black Bimmers?
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LOL...I'm beginning to think I'm a magnet for black BMW's! Oh wait, I did a few silver and 1 Olivin X5...

dengood1: the dealer wants Ultrafina SE applied to black cars, but the next one I get that's another color, I'll probably go right to #26 and call it a day.

That product finishes in just the way you see it in the pictures...unreal.

Toto
 
After all these black cars you post on here I really want to try one myself. Trade you? Mirror-shine, as always with your posts!
 
Looks good Master Toto, it's funn you should mention 3M products. I've used some and I was shoked at how good they perform, 3M has been around for a long time so they know there products. I just need to find out the product I need for the task that's all. So still experimenting with 3M.

Thank you for sharing, vehicle looks great :righton:
 
I could look at your work for hours Toto. You should write a how to clean a BMW book, I know who would buy the first copy, me. Your work is always top drawer.
 
Excellent as usual. Have you tried combining any of the 3M products into a 50/50 like the Ultrafine and see what results you get???
 
3M Hand Glaze may be one of the best around. The other 3M products seem to need a rotary to work well, but they make great stuff. Geared for the professional and body shops.
 
I also use the new 3M line quite a bit and it's incredible stuff. I think i pay between $45 and $50 a bottle but it's worth it.I rarely have to use the compound, but the swirk remover and ultra fine combo is unreal.That's what i used on the 69 camaro in my post.
 
Black cars always have the most rewarding outcome. Excellent job with the car.
 
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