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Old 12-05-2009, 08:39 PM
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Detailer's Domain: New Car Prep BMW 135

This customer came to us from the 1Addicts boards. The car was picked up 48 hours prior to coming to DD. Customer requested that the dealer do nothing to the car. We performed a new car detail on this 1 series, take a look.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- 1 Step Polish with Menzerna PO203 Power Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna FMJ
- Swissvax Divine
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.

Products used:

Product List:
Exterior:
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Power Finish PO203
Menzerna FMJ
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit

Interior:
Einszett Cockpit
Adam's Glass Cleaner

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
CamSpray

Sorry no interior shots

Before








Prep with P21S Total Autowash
Wheel wells


Ace Power Stick


Uber Wheel Brush


Swissvax Wheel Brush
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After


Lusso Auto Bathe


Pre-Rinse



Lusso Auto Bathe Soaking (smells so good)






Dan claying the car


Wheel and tires getting the finishing touches, Swissvax Pneu and Swissvax Autobahn








Power Finish being applied


Removal of Polish


Menzerna FMJ Removal
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Very nice work indeed!

Is that an S6 in the background? Droooool
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thanks for the feedback, the Audi in the background is a 2010 S4.

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