Detailer's Domain: Winter/New Car Prep BMW 128i
#1
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Thread Starter
Detailer's Domain: Winter/New Car Prep BMW 128i
This customer came to us from the 1Addicts boards. The car had 1900 miles on it. Customer requested that the dealer do nothing to the car. We performed a winter/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 with Optimum No Rinse
- 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 Einszett Metallic
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna FMJ
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned with Optimum Metal Polish
Products used:
Product List:
Exterior:
Optimum No Rinse
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Einszett Metallic
Menzerna FMJ
Optimum Poli-Seal on the windows
Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Porter Cable 7424XP
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Before shots:
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5642.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5643.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5640.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5644.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5645.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5648.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5647.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5649.jpg)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel on the wheels
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5639.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5667.jpg)
Wheels after
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5654.jpg)
After the wheels and wheel wells were cleaned up we used Adam's Undercarriage Spray on the front wheel wells (rear had the felt like material)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5656.jpg)
No ONR pics sorry
Claying
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5653.jpg)
Before tips
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5657.jpg)
Optimum Metal Polish
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5659.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5662.jpg)
After tips
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5664.jpg)
Metallic Polish
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 with Optimum No Rinse
- 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 Einszett Metallic
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna FMJ
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned with Optimum Metal Polish
Products used:
Product List:
Exterior:
Optimum No Rinse
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Einszett Metallic
Menzerna FMJ
Optimum Poli-Seal on the windows
Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Porter Cable 7424XP
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Before shots:
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5642.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5643.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5640.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5644.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5645.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5648.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5647.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5649.jpg)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel on the wheels
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5639.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5667.jpg)
Wheels after
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5654.jpg)
After the wheels and wheel wells were cleaned up we used Adam's Undercarriage Spray on the front wheel wells (rear had the felt like material)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5656.jpg)
No ONR pics sorry
Claying
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5653.jpg)
Before tips
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5657.jpg)
Optimum Metal Polish
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5659.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5662.jpg)
After tips
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5664.jpg)
Metallic Polish
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5665.jpg)
#2
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Thread Starter
Porter Cable
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5666.jpg)
Metallic applied and Dan applying SV Autobahn on the wheels
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5668.jpg)
After shot of the wheels and tires
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5678.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5675.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5677.jpg)
Before shot of the door jamb
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5688.jpg)
Dan using Einszett Spray Wax to clean it up.
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5690.jpg)
After shot of the door jamb (sorry pic of the other side)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5666.jpg)
Metallic applied and Dan applying SV Autobahn on the wheels
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5668.jpg)
After shot of the wheels and tires
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5678.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5675.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5677.jpg)
Before shot of the door jamb
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5688.jpg)
Dan using Einszett Spray Wax to clean it up.
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5690.jpg)
After shot of the door jamb (sorry pic of the other side)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/dean%20new%20winter%20prep%20128/IMG_5693.jpg)