Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 A tough cookie this was thats for sure and the work was spread over 3 days, mainly due to the weather at home! Wheels 1st with Espuma Revolution and a selection of brushes inc EZ detail and Envy Brushes. Pre soaked with Envy SSF Rinsed and washed with Dodo Juice Sour Power, dried and looking a lot better Time for a quick look at the reason for the paint correction before I clayed Car has seen a lot of car wash action, but its new to its current owner. Clay time, roof and uppers as expected... Lowers the same... Paint thickness readings were taken and got ready to correct. 1 pass with Swissvax CF pro-gonna need something stronger! Stepped up to 3M fast cut plus The paint was very tough and was needing 2-3 passes over the whole car, then refined as a seperate stage to follow. A reminder why we are correcting! And what can be achieved All corrected at long last Give the car a de-dust and IPA wipedown before retiring for the night Another de-dust and very soft wipe over ready to cleanse and add the Dodo Blue Velvet followed by new Red Mist. Tyres were dressed, glass cleaned, exhausts buffed etc etc. Nice to get my hands on another M3 , estimated time on job 17hrs! Thanks for looking Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sarnie. Take note! Nice one Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Always good to see how good a car can look after proper care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 looks great have those wheels been refurbed? They dont seem to have the normal polished shine of the std m3 19's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 looks great have those wheels been refurbed? They dont seem to have the normal polished shine of the std m3 19's Well spotted! Normal M3 alloys are indeed polished but over time the laquer peels and the best fix is whats been done here. Paint the wheel silver 1st the re-paint the inners black. Looks the same from afar but more durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I do have to say, that exhaust polished up a treat. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 fantastic job fella! what was the damage? or rather what would i expect for my Zed to have similar TLC?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Top Job My M3 looks exactly the same as that one (before the paint correction ), how did you clean the exhaust tips? I've had Autosol on mine but the tips seem to be a matt kind of finish but the ones in the pics looks like a chrome finish like the zeds...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 fantastic job fella!what was the damage? or rather what would i expect for my Zed to have similar TLC?! Zeds are less difficult (generally) as the paint is softer than BMW's. BM paint is amongst the hardest to correct, plus Z's are smaller so you'd not be talking BM money. Where are you based, be happy to quote you anytime Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Top Job My M3 looks exactly the same as that one (before the paint correction ), how did you clean the exhaust tips? I've had Autosol on mine but the tips seem to be a matt kind of finish but the ones in the pics looks like a chrome finish like the zeds...................... Lucky you! Wish I had an M3 , exhaust tips I used autosol and some FINE wirewool like you get at plumbers merchants or B+Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Top Job My M3 looks exactly the same as that one (before the paint correction ), how did you clean the exhaust tips? I've had Autosol on mine but the tips seem to be a matt kind of finish but the ones in the pics looks like a chrome finish like the zeds...................... Lucky you! Wish I had an M3 , exhaust tips I used autosol and some FINE wirewool like you get at plumbers merchants or B+Q. Cheers will give it a go but can't help thinking that the wirewool is just going to make a mess of it............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 ^It would do you'd think but I can assure it doesnt/didnt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2---- Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Loving those results Envy! As a black owner I would love to get this done (shame you are too far away from me), how much would that cost if you don't mind me asking? Ps My swirl marks are not that bad but I SEE THEM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 PM sent. BTW does the colour matter or impact on the results? mine is a kuro too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Loving those results Envy! As a black owner I would love to get this done (shame you are too far away from me), how much would that cost if you don't mind me asking? Ps My swirl marks are not that bad but I SEE THEM! Thankyou very much for the praise I have a big grin on my face. Where are you? Nowhere is TOO far away, its just a case of making it a round trip I know what you mean about swirls, some see a clean shiny car. BUT people like us see a clean, shiny swirly car! PM me some details and I'll get back to you over the next couple of days if thats ok? I'm working away tomorrow and its going to be a long day. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 PM sent.BTW does the colour matter or impact on the results? mine is a kuro too! No, colour is not a big deal but personally I prefer SOLID colours like black, blue, red (and I include metallics in this) etc as its possible to see a HUGE transformation. Silver, white etc the differance is still there but harder to see with the naked eye if that makes sense?PM recieved thankyou and I have replied, but in short yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2---- Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Loving those results Envy! As a black owner I would love to get this done (shame you are too far away from me), how much would that cost if you don't mind me asking? Ps My swirl marks are not that bad but I SEE THEM! Thankyou very much for the praise I have a big grin on my face. Where are you? Nowhere is TOO far away, its just a case of making it a round trip I know what you mean about swirls, some see a clean shiny car. BUT people like us see a clean, shiny swirly car! PM me some details and I'll get back to you over the next couple of days if thats ok? I'm working away tomorrow and its going to be a long day. Tim As a Glasgow guy do you think he would be pi**ed that I am not in Hampshire, Sussex or Surrey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Am I being thick or are you saying you're in Glasgow?! I know I travel a lot but...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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