Check out this after Pics.

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I'd already pre-viewed today's car, a BMW 3 series compact, in black, full multi-stage de-swirl, interior leather clean and engine bay The owner wanted the swirls removed, a good proection added and the leather interior cleaned as the drivers seat didnt match the rest of the car due to wear.

Got there nice and early this morning, the sun was just debating getting up too, here are the before pics

 

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Once the before piccies were done I set to and pre-saoked with DP foam via the karcher. This was followed by a two bucket wash and then dried with a Cobra Guzzler. Moved the car into the Cust's garage (nice big double garage for me to hide from the rain, wind and cold. Out with the PDG, here are the readings -nice to see the O/S of the car matching the N/S!

I then taped up with 3m tape.

The before swirl and Random Deep scratches.

 

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Rotary Work
After testing my way in (umpteen polish and pd combos- dont ask!:wall: :wall: ), I finally settled on a Wolfgang Light cut pad, and Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover (1100 rpm) to try to get the bonnet as near as I could to prefection.
This was then followed with a polishing pad and Blackfire Finishing Polish (1100 rpm). The result looked pretty much LSP ready, but I just wanted a bit more from the paint before sealing it, so using a Finishing Pad on the rotary and Pinncale Advanced Finishing Polish (700rpm), I did another trip round the car:buffer.

Here are some pics after the Blackfire to give an idea of what I had, and wanted improvement on. I have taken half and half to help with an idea of how much had been cut away.

Once I'd finished the Pinnacle Advanced finishing polish this what the bonnect looked like:

 

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Porter cable
Using a finishing pad on the PC and Wolkgang Deep Gloss Selant I applied a layer to the whole car and left to cure for 45 minutes.

hand application
Whilst the Sealant cured I applied Megs #20 to the alloys, and stanarded work on the interior. Firstly with the drivers seat and that shiny leather. I cleaned this using a Megs Multi Purpose Interior brush and treble S. I then treated the whole interior with Pinnacle Leather Cleaner and Conditioner - leaves a lovely deep rich leather scent too! Cleaned all the glass with Stoners Invisible Glass Cleaner.

Returned to the exterior, wiped the sealant off, and applied P21S wax with the Pinnacle Polishing Pal and a finishing Pad. Wiped clear witha Cobra Ultra Plush MF. Removed all the 3m tapee, and wiped the megs #20 from the alloys, cleaned the exterior glass, and applied Megs Endurance Tyre Gel to the tyres. I did a walk round with Pinnacle Crystal Mist where the tape had been, and also wiped all the door shuts etc down with this.
The engine bay and wheel arches were dressed with Poorboys Bold n Brite.

Herre is that Bonnet after the P21S

And since I was able to finish in daylight :doublesho :doublesho outdoor after shots!

 

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and now with matching leather interior

Sorry about some of the after pics - some Pro Detailer parked his damn van in the way

Thanks for reading, Iain

 

[UncleFester]

Another top job - again Iain

 

[R.Reflections]

Great work mate

See you also learn the trick of indoor shots with halogens pointed upwards, next time try a pic from the front for that exoskeleton

 

[slippy]

Like a mirror mate fine work what do you charge ?

 

[Triple D]

Hhmm now your mobile iain, i may well be cheaky and ask for a quote for you to come down to me

 

[UncleFester]

Hhmm now your mobile iain, i may well be cheaky and ask for a quote for you to come down to do me

Cheeky indeed

 

[Reg]

Awesome Iain.

 

[gazjones]

fantastic ian car looks great

 

[FinerDetails]

Great work mate

See you also learn the trick of indoor shots with halogens pointed upwards, next time try a pic from the front for that exoskeleton

I did, its wasn't as good The roof in my garage isnt right for these shots so dont do them at home, the roof clad is grey so just reflects back...

 

[FinerDetails]

Like a mirror mate fine work what do you charge ?

It very much depends on the car, the type of detail you require and where you are.

If you want to PM me, or give me a call we can discuss it further?

 

[FinerDetails]

Hhmm now your mobile iain, i may well be cheaky and ask for a quote for you to come down to me

Send me a PM with a postcode etc and I'll send a quote back tonight

 

[Triple D]

Send me a PM with a postcode etc and I'll send a quote back tonight

PM'd

 

[Bunnin]

That was a top quality job there fella!
Very inpressed !

 

[Stealthdave]

fantastic....

 

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thanks Guys

 

[Yumann]

That look amzing


How do you stop the swirl marks from appearing again?