Very Difficult Black 745i

[Totoland Mach]

This beauty was one of the scratchiest cars I've done! And, the clear coat was hard as heck. Compounding didn't seem to work the scratches out, so I used 3M Trizact 3000 pads on the air orbital. Whoa....I ended up using 4 pads on this car (to the tune of $32 in Trizact pads).

Here's a sampling of the finish I started with:

Wetsanding and partial compounding

And...just when you think you are done, an alcohol wipedown reveals some leftover sanding haze...grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

So, a couple of "do-over's" later, I finished the sides

After compounding with wool and foam, I used Menzerna 106FA as a polish

I power washed between each step: First to remove any compound and polish dusting and Second to check for any wetsanding haze I missed. I did find a few places and re-compounded those areas

Finally, I applied a heavy coat of Meguiar's #26 and left it on the car overnight. Today, I powerwashed the car with the wax still on the surface and used some new Cobra plush towels to dry/remove the wax.

The car is now ready for a new owner!

Now, I've only got 3 more Black Bimmers to start on.....

Toto

 

[AeroCleanse]

Which compound are you using? Or should I say, tried to use.

 

[Totoland Mach]

Which compound are you using? Or should I say, tried to use.

I started with 3M Extra Cut (proverbial sand in a bottle IMO).

When I switched to wetsanding, I actually had better results with System One X3. For some reason, that product does fantastic removing wet sand haze.

Toto

 

[AeroCleanse]

Just wondering if you have tried Meguairs M105 or M95. I've ordered Optimum Polish, so I'll see how that goes as well.

 

[killrflake]

Toto is the one man who can make that silk purse out of a cows ear time and time again. A beautiful job, thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

 

[r0ckstrWS6]

awesome job! I've never had to do any compounding/wetsanding on a car before I'd be crapping my pants thinking I messed up the paint lol

 

[mixxer]

Wow tato nice save man! You know its bad when the 3m extra cut wont touch it.

 

[rwisejr]

Master Toto stunning as always

 

[hayden]

Great job, It looks like a different car

 

[Dark_Tempest]

Awsome, watch the master work.

 

[RaskyR1]

Amazing work! :righton:

I noticed you said you rinsed the car off with the #26 still on that car, may I ask why you did this, and how well did the wax came off vs. removing it dry? I've just never heard of someone doing that before.

Thanks,
Rasky

 

[94LT1]

Amazing work like always!!i wish i could watch/learn from you.:cheers:

 

[Totoland Mach]

Amazing work! :righton:

I noticed you said you rinsed the car off with the #26 still on that car, may I ask why you did this, and how well did the wax came off vs. removing it dry? I've just never heard of someone doing that before.

Thanks,
Rasky

Rasky: apparently, that method of wax removal has been around for many years and used by some dealers. The dealer decided to bring it back and I have to say, it is superb.

The final power wash (with wax applied prior) removes any wax and/or polish in body seams and general polish dust. After washing, I pull the car in the shop and use fresh microfiber towels to dry and remove the wax. Think of the process as spraying some quick detailer on a towel prior to wax removal. The water acts as a lube so you don't introduce any light scratching from the towel.

Toto

HAPPY & SAFE THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

 

[robb01]

Amazing job

 

[Andy Wayan]

blardy good...

 

[Wendell Jarvis]

Man, Toto............you are truly like an artist with a easel and paint brushes,,,,you truly did a awesome job on this car.

 

[jake66]

Master Toto is definitely a miracle worker!:cheers:

 

[RaskyR1]

Rasky: apparently, that method of wax removal has been around for many years and used by some dealers. The dealer decided to bring it back and I have to say, it is superb.

The final power wash (with wax applied prior) removes any wax and/or polish in body seams and general polish dust. After washing, I pull the car in the shop and use fresh microfiber towels to dry and remove the wax. Think of the process as spraying some quick detailer on a towel prior to wax removal. The water acts as a lube so you don't introduce any light scratching from the towel.

Toto

HAPPY & SAFE THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

Thanks! I may have to give it a try sometime.