egott_91 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 This is my step-dad's '03 BMW that we just finished polishing using the PC 7424XP. I didn't take any before pictures since he didn't mention anything about posting it up on here until he just finished it today. The paint is called Black Sapphire Metallic and I tried to get the metallic the best I could in some of the pictures. So, here's the process and the results thanks to Adam's products:2thumbs: -2 bucket wash -clay -2 passes of Severe -2 passes of Swirl and Haze -2 passes of Fine Machine on hood and deck lid/spoiler/trunk, 1 pass on the sides and bumpers -1 pass of Machine Sealant -windshield clayed, cleaned, and sealed (Wheels did not receive any attention as they are going to be replaced soon) The pictures are after the sealant was removed. Still to be applied: Glaze and either Buttery or Americana. Pictures (all afters): Signature "von Kleisting": Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit08 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hmmm, you either know photoshop or your point and shoot camera real well because the photos are great for a PS camera! As for the car, great job! Black looks awesome when one nails it eh !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 No photoshop. It's a pretty good PS camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjoeaull Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Sexy ride! great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Nice job Erik... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Nice job & ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks guys! BMW clear isn't the easiest to work with, but we found a process that worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Nice work Erik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJshineguy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Wow great job, looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 I wish I would've gotten some befores. This thing was pretty bad for only having 14k miles. Halograms all along the side and swirls all over. My brother has a black '04 CTS-V that is swirl city, keep your eye out for the one, it'll be a major transformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns85mcss Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 nice job man came out great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Sweet looking ride, and awesome job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///MTechnik Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Is it safe to assume focus pads were used in the tight spots on the trunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Is it safe to assume focus pads were used in the tight spots on the trunk? It would be safe to assume that, because you are correct. I had the honor of doing that part. Wasn't horrible except the focus pads on a PC don't correct as fast since you're working on 4 instead of 5. From a text I received earlier, it sounds like he rewashed it so he could apply glaze and Buttery! Might have new pictures when I get home from classes tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///MTechnik Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 What challenges did you run into with the clear coat? I'll be doing a paint correction on my 06 M3 once I get everything I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 What challenges did you run into with the clear coat? I'll be doing a paint correction on my 06 M3 once I get everything I need. It's a pretty hard clear so it takes some time to remove the swirls with a PC. If you have a Flex, it might not take as long, but it took about 2 days total just to polish and it still has some deeper swirls and scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great working car and great work also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Holy reflection!!!! Nice. I am also glad you did the signature "Dylan" pic. I need step kids like you that I could trust with my car. Your awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paoutdoorsman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nice work! Great to see the ZQ8 wheels back on the DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 He applied glaze and buttery yesterday as well as putting the new wheels and tires on. He had to work today, so hopefully there's not much frost tonight or dew that it leaves spots (he works 24 hour shifts and it sits out overnight at work) so we can get pictures with the new wheels. Great working car and great work also! Idk if that was a typo by putting "working" instead of "looking" but it's funny that you say that because my step-dad always claims that its "just his work car":lolsmack: Holy reflection!!!! Nice. I am also glad you did the signature "Dylan" pic. I need step kids like you that I could trust with my car. Your awesome! Thank you! I have always respected and cared for my vehicles' date=' and now that I have switched to Adam's, that level of caring for my vehicles has soared. As a matter of fact, I spent 12 hours on my car yesterday... Nice work! Great to see the ZQ8 wheels back on the DD. Hahaha! Went back on the 2nd week of March when we got our tease of summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Court M3 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Love the e46 chassis! Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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