BMW X3 Metallic Black purdy near done!

[Totoland Mach]

Most of the "grunt" work is finished on this X3. Had a few serious scratches on the hood that 2500 grit took care of and lots of compounding to remove the sanding marks. Overall, the paint was swirled pretty good with mild scratches here and there.

Here's what I started with appearance-wise:

Also got to try out some tape that has a plastic apron. This worked well for the large plastic bumpers on the X3...did a nice job of keeping splatter off them for the duration of the recon.

Compounding swirls on door panels

One Door finished with 3M Swirl Remover...the other waiting its' turn

Both door panels are "happy"

Finished out with UltraFina today and tomorrow is a coat of #26 and the interior

Gee...only 2 more Black Bimmers in the lineup.

Toto

 

[Truls]

Well looks like the BMW X3 owners in the US got the same bad washing skills like the got over here

As always Toto you do outstanding work, BMW germany should give you a medal soon for saving so many Bimmers....

 

[pirex]

Nice work as always Toto The hood shot looks fantastic!

 

[dontsleeponit]

nice work toto you saved that car! question... ya know how there are menzerna polishes for the ceramic or scratch resistance clear coats, well does the 3m stuff have the same properties? Do all newer BMWs, like this x3, have this scratch resistant clear?

again great work as always

 

[Totoland Mach]

nice work toto you saved that car! question... ya know how there are menzerna polishes for the ceramic or scratch resistance clear coats, well does the 3m stuff have the same properties? Do all newer BMWs, like this x3, have this scratch resistant clear?

again great work as always

I've got a supply of the Menzerna line: Compound, Intensive Polish, and 106FF, but I haven't had the chance to give them a workout on a BMW. The clear coats on Bimmers range from soft on black cars to pretty hard on the silver and gray colors. Whether they are similar to the Mercedes line of Ceramiclear coats or not is something I'd need to explore.

Maybe I'll give the Menzerna a whirl on a 4.6 X5 (black of course) that's next in line. I'll post info and pics when I do.

Toto

 

[Truls]

The clear coats on Bimmers range from soft on black cars to pretty hard on the silver and gray colors

Ive noticed that too, black ones ive used the XMT 1 with a grat result, but not the silver ones, got any idea why this is?

 

[ChristR]

Great job! Love the hood shot!

 

[Gary Sword]

So what's the real deal with all these black bimmers Toto? Black bimmers must sell good or the owner really like black. You are a great detailer Toto. I always love to see your work.

 

[sparkie]

Beautiful! Just Beautiful!:applause: Master Toto....

 

[Tonya]

You do some unbelievably great work! Love the results!! Great job.

 

[02CAMSS]

I'm not worthy!!!!!!!!

 

[blk45]

Gorgeous as always Toto! The tape with the apron looks pretty useful. Might have to check into that.

 

[klumzypinoy]

Looking great Toto!!

 

[AL417]

You always do such beautiful details. :applause:

 

[alban61]

Wow! That's what I always say to myself when I view your work! Love that hood reflection shot. Cool tape job with that skirting.

 

[Totoland Mach]

ALL DONE on Exterior

Finally finished the paint and plastic work on this SUV. Came out super!

Really shows the metallic in this paint!

Some old geezer snuck in with a camera...I got a warrant out for him LOL

Full shot of the X3

Hood reflection in the shop....really stunned the dealer!

On to another black SUV...a 4.6 X5!

Toto

 

[pirex]

Looks sharp Toto! Damn, the metalic is poping!! Sweet job as always! Megs #26 as LSP?

 

[dontsleeponit]

all hail the king of the black bimmers

 

[Totoland Mach]

Looks sharp Toto! Damn, the metalic is poping!! Sweet job as always! Megs #26 as LSP?

Yep...that's about all I ever use because it dries clear and doesn't stain trim. Sometimes, I'll add a topper of Souveran paste to the hood (If I want to impress someone with super depth on black), but 26 is quick with a pc. Following all the grunt work, I can apply and remove 26 in approx. 30 minutes.

By the way, I even compounded, swirl removed, etc the roof....it is as stunning as the hood. Lots of folks don't spend a lot of time on SUV roofs, but this vehicle is pretty low as far as height goes and I might get a tall potential buyer!

Toto

 

[Nica]

Man Toto you just don't stop impressing me bro wow very nice turn around. What can I say, you always do great, great details.

By the way, I went to the body shop that I always go to and my friend that works there was telling me about those plastic peases that you used on the bumper. I'm thinking of getting some, what did you think of it Toto. Worth it? Easy to use? Easy to remove? I hate getting compounding/plish on the plastic peases as it means extra clean up time. Let me know what you think of it.

In addition, the tape you use. Is that the 3M tape, sorry I think I've asked you this before just can't remember

Vehicle turned out great Toto and I agree with you about the roof of SUV/Van's or other big/tall vehicles. People look at me weird when they see me polishing there roof on SUV's or any big rig...but I just tell them that a true detail includes every inch of the vehicle not just the areas that are easy to see.

Great job Master Toto, once again you live up to your tittle:cheers: