[Jet Black Content] The detail from hell...

Mike. · 06-18-2015, 03:43 PM

So, about a month ago I had the bright idea to detail my car, well long story short I asked my uncle who owns a body shop to let me use his air tools and let me have a go. I went on to chemical guys, and got cutting polish, sealant, glaze, and went gung ho. I started on a very cloudy day and thought I did a good job at first...until the sun hit it:

So, like anyone would do, I freaked out and called myself many, many names.

I really thought I did the fuckup of all fuckups..

I knew I had to get my car redone, but was scared to ask how much it would be, so I went to my guys in west hampton beach, and spoke to them. They were amazed how bad I fucked up my paint, but they thought they could bring it back to life...

10 hours, 2 days
3 separate compounds with Wolfgang Uber Compound
xx amount of passes with Menzerna Polish
3 passes with Blacklight glaze
other tidbits

So I get a call, and Mark says he was done and to come pick her up

Results:

so as you guys can see, Mark saved my paint...if anyone wants his number, let me know. Also, I know I need new rims.

Oh, and just to rep for the NA guys...if ya'll didnt see my record dyno for an xi N51

and the video if you guys didnt see it

SAADTHESAV · 06-18-2015, 04:34 PM

Damn your detailer did an awesome job on your car!

Props to him!

Your ride looks clean by the way

Mike. · 06-18-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

Damn your detailer did an awesome job on your car!

Props to him!

Your ride looks clean by the way

thanks dude. Its been a loooooong journey

hongsc · 06-18-2015, 05:08 PM

Wow had no idea you could f* it up that bad. You crushed my interest in doing something like this ever. But end result looks amazing. Reminds me of those beer commercials, where the chick is f* up looking and the more beer you drink she turns out to look like Adriana Lima.

Mike. · 06-18-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hongsc

Wow had no idea you could f* it up that bad. You crushed my interest in doing something like this ever. But end result looks amazing. Reminds me of those beer commercials, where the chick is f* up looking and the more beer you drink she turns out to look like Adriana Lima.

hahah yes, that is pretty much what is was like in the shade and the sun

abhishriv · 06-18-2015, 05:25 PM

lol never detail yourself again! did you use rotary polishers? were the pads dirty or something? if you ever do attempt to detail again make sure you are using random orbit or dual action polisher.

Mike. · 06-18-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

lol never detail yourself again! did you use rotary polishers? were the pads dirty or something? if you ever do attempt to detail again make sure you are using random orbit or dual action polisher.

haha it was a rotary, pads were pretty clean.. failboat

Volasko · 06-18-2015, 08:48 PM

I bet your technique was fine, just that you forgot to clay bar. Am I right?

Redshifted · 06-18-2015, 09:20 PM

Somebody please tell me what went wrong here. I am about to buy a beginners detailing kit from Zaino and DIY. I don't have a RANDOM orbital sander yet. Going to do the clay and whole bit but have never done anything like this. Always hand washed the car tho. I have read that awesome thread by David.

Beth

Mike. · 06-18-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

I bet your technique was fine, just that you forgot to clay bar. Am I right?

I clayd. I used the wrong pads and yeah...etched into the paint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redshifted

Somebody please tell me what went wrong here. I am about to buy a beginners detailing kit from Zaino and DIY. I don't have a RANDOM orbital sander yet. Going to do the clay and whole bit but have never done anything like this. Always hand washed the car tho. I have read that awesome thread by David.

Beth

what went wrong? Im an idiot, luckily, Mark saved my ass

LsuGeaux · 06-19-2015, 12:52 AM

Lol, practice makes perfect. Nice job on the resurface.

Wheels aren't doing it for me though.

Alen E90 · 06-19-2015, 01:05 AM

Your paint looks great now

uber · 06-19-2015, 01:18 AM

Haha your post made me laugh. Glad you got it repair and all. Just an FYI, not sure if your splitter is big enough to matter, but based on its angle, you are getting lift. I had the same setup before my mtech bumper and added spacers to get the angle right.

Mike. · 06-19-2015, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by uber

Haha your post made me laugh. Glad you got it repair and all. Just an FYI, not sure if your splitter is big enough to matter, but based on its angle, you are getting lift. I had the same setup before my mtech bumper and added spacers to get the angle right.

It is angled up, i was told to do that because of the downforce the e90 bumper creates, also this was one way to get rid of most of the space between the bumper and lip

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Originally Posted by OvOszn

Wheels aren't doing it for me though.

me neither, that is in the works!

BeastMode335i · 06-19-2015, 07:05 AM

lets see some pics of it now in the sun lol..

wdeerfield · 06-19-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

lets see some pics of it now in the sun lol..

glad someone said it..

yea if you dont know what you are doing... dont ever touch a rotary. stick with the DA polishers.. The detailer definitely saved you..

BAL278 · 06-19-2015, 08:25 AM

Jet Black is such a soft paint ... similar thing happened to me when a family friend detailed my car, told him NOT to use compound, glad to see how it came out!

Car looks spectacular now.

also, nice numbers for an AWD NA ... I'm assuming that's at the wheels? not bad!!

Efini · 06-19-2015, 08:43 AM

looks good now!

Mike. · 06-19-2015, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAL278

Jet Black is such a soft paint ... similar thing happened to me when a family friend detailed my car, told him NOT to use compound, glad to see how it came out!

Car looks spectacular now.

also, nice numbers for an AWD NA ... I'm assuming that's at the wheels? not bad!!

To everyone along for pics, yes I'll get them. It's been overcast for like 3 days straight.

And to you kind sir, yes it is the whp at the crank is about 290. For a grocery getter, she's fun to drive!

And to everyone else, thank you, yes the paint looking amazing!!

abren · 06-19-2015, 12:39 PM

What lip do you have attached to your OEM splitters?

Mike. · 06-19-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by abren

What lip do you have attached to your OEM splitters?

Custom made, PM me for Rays contact info

Mike. · 06-19-2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

lets see some pics of it now in the sun lol..

pics are up

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Mike. Mike: Everyone's Pal 2044 Rep 2,972 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eastern Long Island iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 335xi [10.00]	[Jet Black Content] The detail from hell... So, about a month ago I had the bright idea to detail my car, well long story short I asked my uncle who owns a body shop to let me use his air tools and let me have a go. I went on to chemical guys, and got cutting polish, sealant, glaze, and went gung ho. I started on a very cloudy day and thought I did a good job at first...until the sun hit it: So, like anyone would do, I freaked out and called myself many, many names. I really thought I did the fuckup of all fuckups.. I knew I had to get my car redone, but was scared to ask how much it would be, so I went to my guys in west hampton beach, and spoke to them. They were amazed how bad I fucked up my paint, but they thought they could bring it back to life... 10 hours, 2 days 3 separate compounds with Wolfgang Uber Compound xx amount of passes with Menzerna Polish 3 passes with Blacklight glaze other tidbits So I get a call, and Mark says he was done and to come pick her up Results: so as you guys can see, Mark saved my paint...if anyone wants his number, let me know. Also, I know I need new rims. Oh, and just to rep for the NA guys...if ya'll didnt see my record dyno for an xi N51 and the video if you guys didnt see it __________________ Alpine MSS Stage 2+ E30 tune\|MST Intakes\|VRSF Single Mid Pipe\|Agency Power Intercooler\|VTT Full solution crank hub fix Last edited by Mike.; 06-20-2015 at 05:14 AM..
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abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	lol never detail yourself again! did you use rotary polishers? were the pads dirty or something? if you ever do attempt to detail again make sure you are using random orbit or dual action polisher.
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Redshifted New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Somebody please tell me what went wrong here. I am about to buy a beginners detailing kit from Zaino and DIY. I don't have a RANDOM orbital sander yet. Going to do the clay and whole bit but have never done anything like this. Always hand washed the car tho. I have read that awesome thread by David. Beth
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BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	Jet Black is such a soft paint ... similar thing happened to me when a family friend detailed my car, told him NOT to use compound, glad to see how it came out! Car looks spectacular now. also, nice numbers for an AWD NA ... I'm assuming that's at the wheels? not bad!! __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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