Sterling Gray BMW X5 with a Sterling Finish

Totoland Mach

Totoland Mach

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This low mileage 2004 X5 (V8 model) came up in the vehicle lineup and was a joy to do because: It wasn't Black and it didn't need a bunch of paint correction.

So, it was Meg's 83 followed by Menz 106 followed by Meg's #21 Synthetic Sealant for winter protection and great gloss. Detailing a black interior in a shop environment was the toughest job to tackle...need tons of lighting to see what to clean.

Here's the finished pics

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And, a couple of indoor reflection shots

X5_Finished_IndoorReflection.jpg


X5_Finished_IndoorReflection2.jpg


I've got 2 more X5's (including a dreaded Black one), then the 550i that's in the reflection shot...pretty easy as it only has a few thousand miles.

Toto
 
Hey Hey!!! Its the Famous Toto with a another Totolized vehicle...Beautiful work Toto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Beautiful! Looks better than new! System one on the black X5 coming up??
 
Awesome shine and correction on the X5 Toto! Always great to see your workmanship...........:cheers:
 
Toto I don't know how you do it! You have got some oustanding skills! Every one of your reflection shots just amazes me!
 
Stunning work Toto....never get tired of seeing your work.
 
TOTO your the man .One day I hope to half as good !!!!! You set the bench mark . I got in my order of systemone so just waiting for good weather to give it a workout.
 
Nice to see #83 getting used. It's one of the best out!

Looks really nice Toto.......nice depth. That's the first thing I see when I see your corrections.
 
Just saying the same thing after each of your details seems inadequate, I'm at a loss for words. This is the closest thing to perfection I have ever seen.
I only dream about getting results like yours. You are the Master.
 
killrflake said:
Just saying the same thing after each of your details seems inadequate, I'm at a loss for words. This is the closest thing to perfection I have ever seen.
I only dream about getting results like yours. You are the Master.
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Thanks everyone for the kind words! I think my work comes out the way it does is: Rather than being a detailer, I have the liberty and time as a reconditioner to get a car ready for sale. The dealer likes the work because the potential car buyer is usually stunned by the appearance and level of cleanliness. And, most importantly, I have the time to polish the paint to perfection. I can spend anywhere from 8-12 hours in polishing and paint correction.

It's something I definitely enjoy.

Toto
 
Yet again another great detail, one day I'll be on your level, I notice you use megs 83 alot, I have used it before, worked pretty good, how come you use it so much vs others, just wondering.

Totoland Mach said:
This low mileage 2004 X5 (V8 model) came up in the vehicle lineup and was a joy to do because: It wasn't Black and it didn't need a bunch of paint correction.

So, it was Meg's 83 followed by Menz 106 followed by Meg's #21 Synthetic Sealant for winter protection and great gloss. Detailing a black interior in a shop environment was the toughest job to tackle...need tons of lighting to see what to clean.

Here's the finished pics

X5_83plus106ff.jpg


X5_83plus106ff_2.jpg


And, a couple of indoor reflection shots

X5_Finished_IndoorReflection.jpg


X5_Finished_IndoorReflection2.jpg


I've got 2 more X5's (including a dreaded Black one), then the 550i that's in the reflection shot...pretty easy as it only has a few thousand miles.

Toto
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8-12 hours just for paint correction? That's nuts! How much time do you spend on the entire car? Great work as always.
 
The Skillmaster said:
8-12 hours just for paint correction? That's nuts! How much time do you spend on the entire car? Great work as always.
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Usually my process time is broken down to:

Compounding/Polishing/possible wet sanding of serious stuff: 8+ hours (some cars I've done went double that)
Power washing after compounding and polishing (to remove excess product from body seams): 30 minutes
Waxing and buffing: 1 hour
Interior and trunk cleaning: 3-4 hours

I inspect the interiors with a portable Brinkman halogen light to see if I missed anything. This is especially true with black interiors done inside the shop due to weather...you just can't see well even with the good shop lighting I already.

I was called by the local Mercedes dealer to see if I wanted to work there and I asked him how long a detail took. He said I would be expected to do 2 cars per day. I looked at what they were doing (terrible work at best) and told him I can do 1 car every 2 days LOL.... They just correct paint on the hood because that's all the potential buyer sees...what a joke!

Toto
 
M83 is an underrated product. It has a good amount of cut for paint correction and it does finish off nice, some hazing, but nothing the Menzerna will not take care of. I like to use M83 on neglected vehicles.
 
Totoland Mach said:
Usually my process time is broken down to:

Compounding/Polishing/possible wet sanding of serious stuff: 8+ hours (some cars I've done went double that)
Power washing after compounding and polishing (to remove excess product from body seams): 30 minutes
Waxing and buffing: 1 hour
Interior and trunk cleaning: 3-4 hours

I inspect the interiors with a portable Brinkman halogen light to see if I missed anything. This is especially true with black interiors done inside the shop due to weather...you just can't see well even with the good shop lighting I already.

I was called by the local Mercedes dealer to see if I wanted to work there and I asked him how long a detail took. He said I would be expected to do 2 cars per day. I looked at what they were doing (terrible work at best) and told him I can do 1 car every 2 days LOL.... They just correct paint on the hood because that's all the potential buyer sees...what a joke!

Toto
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dude that's crazy!!! that's typical of a crap dealer... take the easy way out for a quick buck. And I like the comment you made that you're a reconditioner and not a detailer, I like to think of myself that way. I take people's crap and as much as possible, turn them back into what they used to be
 
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