Blue Water Metallic (Wash/Clay/Polish/Seal/Wax)

new2the3 · 12-22-2010, 11:25 AM

This was my first real exterior detail attempt. I decided to experiment on my sisters 09 328i. The paint was in very bad shape to start with so it's still not perfect. The car has lots of scratches (light and deep + keyed in a couple spots).

NiVeDh · 12-22-2010, 11:28 AM

Looks really good!

kmoto · 12-22-2010, 11:34 AM

looks good man! What polish/seal did you use?

new2the3 · 12-22-2010, 11:35 AM

I used all Griots products. I am a noobie to detailing and it was just easier for me to order a big kit.

Corsa999 · 12-22-2010, 11:52 AM

That's a great looking job! Well done.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-22-2010, 12:00 PM

Clean.

arctic330i · 12-22-2010, 03:00 PM

Looks great and nice camera.

One question, an LCI and that scratched already?

ibeclueless · 12-22-2010, 07:06 PM

nicely done

new2the3 · 12-22-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arctic330i

Looks great and nice camera.

One question, an LCI and that scratched already?

My sisters in college, very typical for a BMW around college campuses.

hipnotic · 12-22-2010, 07:52 PM

very nice

PeteW84 · 12-22-2010, 08:28 PM

shiny..

BillLee · 12-22-2010, 08:35 PM

great job...does your sister want to trade headlights? lol

arctic330i · 12-22-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new2the3

My sisters in college, very typical for a BMW around college campuses.

Yep, I have that to look forward to

lpphreakx06 · 12-22-2010, 09:13 PM

Clean..

Orjan · 12-23-2010, 02:48 AM

Good job! Bluewater is a classy color :-)

remmib · 12-23-2010, 06:27 AM

That's clean, very shiny.

xxp0loxx · 12-23-2010, 07:09 AM

post the kit you purchased please. I too am a noobie, but love to spend the time to detail my car. I just dont have all the items in your kit.

DieselDiner · 12-23-2010, 08:35 AM

You did a great job. I hope sis appreciates your effort.

B R A N D X® · 12-23-2010, 09:06 AM

I'd say you did an excellent job. I'm sure your sister was very happy with you!

Next step is to purchase a FLEX random orbital so you can do paint correction as needed for swirls and stains.

Good work!

MassBimmer · 12-23-2010, 09:11 AM

Came out well, beautiful looking car

new2the3 · 12-23-2010, 07:28 PM

Thank you all for the compliments,

Griots 6" buffer
Orange Pads
Red Pads
Polish #3, Polish #2
Griots Paint Sealant
Griots Best of Show Wax w/ quick wax spray to help remove wax after cured.
Griots Clay Bar w/ speed shine lube
Zaino Tire Shine

Griots speed shine towels
Griots wax removal towels
Griots polish removal towels

fdriller9 · 12-23-2010, 08:57 PM

Wait are you suppose to wax after you use a sealant?

I thought you use either or? And sealants just last longer?

Ohh and great job on the detail looks clean!

12-22-2010, 11:25 AM	#1
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12-22-2010, 11:35 AM	#4
new2the3 Colonel 380 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I used all Griots products. I am a noobie to detailing and it was just easier for me to order a big kit. __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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12-22-2010, 11:52 AM	#5
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12-22-2010, 11:34 AM	#3
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12-22-2010, 07:06 PM	#8
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12-22-2010, 08:35 PM	#12
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12-23-2010, 02:48 AM	#15
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12-23-2010, 07:09 AM	#17
xxp0loxx Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 254 Posts Drives: e92 Space Gray ACS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (2)	post the kit you purchased please. I too am a noobie, but love to spend the time to detail my car. I just dont have all the items in your kit. __________________
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12-23-2010, 08:35 AM	#18
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12-23-2010, 09:06 AM	#19
B R A N D X® Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 213 Posts Drives: Fast Cars! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I'd say you did an excellent job. I'm sure your sister was very happy with you! Next step is to purchase a FLEX random orbital so you can do paint correction as needed for swirls and stains. Good work! __________________ -Stu- 2011 E90 ///M3 DCT ZCP \| Space Gray \| Silver Novillo \| 2011 F10 550i \| Space Gray \| Oyster & Black Nappa \| ///M Sport \| 8 Spd Auto "A toast then: To the BMW M3, the greatest all-around car in the world." -Arthur St. Antoine, Motor Trend Magazine's Editor at Large
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new2the3 Colonel 380 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the compliments, Griots 6" buffer Orange Pads Red Pads Polish #3, Polish #2 Griots Paint Sealant Griots Best of Show Wax w/ quick wax spray to help remove wax after cured. Griots Clay Bar w/ speed shine lube Zaino Tire Shine Griots speed shine towels Griots wax removal towels Griots polish removal towels __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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12-23-2010, 08:57 PM	#22
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