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Andrew H
12-30-2013, 06:13 AM
Enjoyed this job, E90's are some of my favorite M's. The car was delivered early morning, and picked up in the evening of the following day.

What was done to the exterior :
- Wheels hit with Sonax full effect
- De-Bugged with TW Bug and Tar Remover
- Exterior wash using foam gun w/ CG Citrus Wash
- Door, hood and trunk jambs cleaned
- Aquartz Iron Cut to decontaminate
- Clayed entire exterior including windows
- Taped up
- 3 step - m105/3M EC -> menz sip -> menz SF
- Rubber and vinyl cleaned w/ ReNu
- Exhaust tips polished
- Windows clayed again and cleaned with prima clarity
- Wheels waxed with Prima Wheel Armour
- Exterior Wax -> Megs Ultimate Liquid Wax

What was done to the interior :
- Vacuumed/Steam Vacuumed
- All trims/vents/knobs/compartments cleaned

What was done to the engine bay :
- Degreased + Cleaned
- Rinsed
- All metals/plastics shined

Onto the good stuff. :hattip:


Upon arrival
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4793_zps8aa5931f.jpg
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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4807_zps685de2c3.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4811_zps8731ea0f.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4812_zps23cc3c1d.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4814_zpse25806ca.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4815_zps660bfbe9.jpg

Sonax doing it's job. :)

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4819_zps14c26b5b.jpg

Initial wash done

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4821_zps056b5e4a.jpg

Engine bay detailed
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4825_zps5c5e9de4.jpg


Getting cozy with my M3 for the night of correcting ahead.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4830_zps89812dde.jpg

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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4848_zpsea522808.jpg
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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4859_zps528695d8.jpg

After just one pass of M105

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4865_zps51590b91.jpg

Jerez Black is a really good looking color, the owner wasn't kidding when he said it turns purple in the right lightings.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4877_zps93470fb6.jpg

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4883_zps9835370b.jpg
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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4889_zps8c815de3.jpg


Didn't get very many after shots, but there was a 90%+ correction over the entire vehicle. :)

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4904_zpsbcf3fb83.jpg
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http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4908_zpsff742171.jpg

Andrew H
12-30-2013, 06:13 AM
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4910_zpsf582d443.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4911_zps9458d53c.jpg


Before and after. Hope you enjoyed. :)
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/E90Collage1_zps968f12ad.jpg

Boosting EG
12-30-2013, 09:55 AM
damn very good work right there

YoshiFD3S
12-30-2013, 02:55 PM
Me next me next! lol

Andrew H
12-30-2013, 04:29 PM
Me next me next! lol

Haha, I could give you a good deal on that FD RX-7. FD's are one of my favorite vehicles ;)

C230K
12-30-2013, 05:19 PM
Beautiful job, I wish I had a car worth getting detailed

black_e92
12-30-2013, 06:22 PM
PM me how you charge for basic detail... do I get a discount for owning a BMW? =)

WhiteAccord
12-30-2013, 06:44 PM
Same just need a basic detail

Andrew H
12-30-2013, 10:21 PM
PM me how you charge for basic detail... do I get a discount for owning a BMW? =)


Same just need a basic detail

All prices/packages are listed in the "about" section of my business page. :)
https://www.facebook.com/AttentionToDetailAtlanta