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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4792_zpsbc61b998.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4794_zpsa5104148.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4795_zps37678d98.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4797_zps58e8e1da.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4798_zpsada2aa81.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4799_zps5ee4f289.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4801_zpsf7a27c95.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4802_zpsc22b2c4e.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4803_zps36ed4b54.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4806_zps58290ab0.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4832_zps369e89b4.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4833_zps2aae88d8.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4834_zps4f74b381.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4835_zpsd7594e81.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4837_zpsb84c6f09.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4838_zpsbcb669a0.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4840_zpsae0a8c21.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4843_zps3a0ce50a.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4844_zps7ce2f05f.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4846_zpsa41b92d5.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4847_zps8ba9626b.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4848_zpsea522808.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4849_zps44ddf3ad.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4853_zpsd5240ee7.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4855_zps6b350bae.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4858_zps3e637688.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4887_zpsabd461be.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4905_zpsda5a8224.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4906_zpsd45cc01c.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4909_zps93f86a90.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4908_zpsff742171.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4792_zpsbc61b998.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4794_zpsa5104148.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4795_zps37678d98.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4797_zps58e8e1da.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4798_zpsada2aa81.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4799_zps5ee4f289.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4801_zpsf7a27c95.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4802_zpsc22b2c4e.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4803_zps36ed4b54.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4806_zps58290ab0.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4832_zps369e89b4.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4833_zps2aae88d8.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4834_zps4f74b381.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4835_zpsd7594e81.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4837_zpsb84c6f09.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4838_zpsbcb669a0.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4840_zpsae0a8c21.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4843_zps3a0ce50a.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4844_zps7ce2f05f.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4846_zpsa41b92d5.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4847_zps8ba9626b.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4848_zpsea522808.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4849_zps44ddf3ad.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4853_zpsd5240ee7.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4855_zps6b350bae.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4858_zps3e637688.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4887_zpsabd461be.jpg
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
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4905_zpsda5a8224.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4906_zpsd45cc01c.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4909_zps93f86a90.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o615/capn-andy/2011%20E90%20M3%20Detail/IMG_4908_zpsff742171.jpg