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bmw5541

bmw5541

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Here are some pics of my Titanium Silver 2006 BMW 330xi after a complete detail by hand.

I can't swing the cost for a pc yet, but I wanted to share what I was able to do by hand. It took a lot of elbow grease and sweat, but I am happy with the results.

Here's what I did:
P21S TAW for tires and wheel wells
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Wash with P21S Body Conditioning Shampoo
Clay Bar
Megs ScratchX
P21S GEPC
Poorboys White Diamond Show Glaze
Optimum OS (x2)
P21S Concours Carnauba (x3)
Poorboys QD+
Megs High Endurance Tire Dressing
Black Again for all trim
SCG Clearly Better Glass Feed back please
 
Great Results. Not too many people do hand detailing since machining has become the #1 method. Nice Bemmer!
 
detailguy71 said:
Great Results. Not too many people do hand detailing since machining has become the #1 method. Nice Bemmer!
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I would love to get my hands on a PC, but times are tough all over. Thanks for the kind words!
 
definitely good job by hand man.

I wish you luck and good fortune. One day you will get your pc! :)
 
ryandamartini said:
definitely good job by hand man.

I wish you luck and good fortune. One day you will get your pc! :)
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Your mouth to gods ears:cheers:

I'm doing some detailing on the side to earn some extra $. Maybe after a few more jobs, I can justify it to the wife.
 
Nice job, you got some nice reflections from that silver car.

I usually only use my Porter Cable for paint correction and for buffing waxes/sealants off. Everything else is still done by hand. Im the MAN
 
Emile said:
Nice job, you got some nice reflections from that silver car.

I usually only use my Porter Cable for paint correction and for buffing waxes/sealants off. Everything else is still done by hand. Im the MAN
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There is still something to be said about doing it by hand. After it is done, you can stand back and admire what you have accomplished.

Thanks for the kind words.
 
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This is one of my favorite cars, I just love the 3 series! :righton:
 
bmw5541 said:
There is still something to be said about doing it by hand. After it is done, you can stand back and admire what you have accomplished.

Thanks for the kind words.
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The only real downside is that your hands hurt like heck for a day or two.

Keep up the great work and hopefully you'll have that PC in no time!
 
tcollins33 said:
The only real downside is that your hands hurt like heck for a day or two.

Keep up the great work and hopefully you'll have that PC in no time!
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Not just the hands, the back might never be the same. I had to make multiple trips to the Chiropractor. It was all woth the effort though!
 
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