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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Detailer's Domain: BMW M3 - polish/seal/wax - 3m ppf install - frt bumper

A long time customer came back for a 1 step polish/seal/wax and a front bumper wrap.
The car came in pretty clean.

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
- Tires dressed with einszett Rubber Vinyl Care
- 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna PO203)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- einszett Glanz followed by 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:
Adam's Car Wash
P21S Total Autowash
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna PO203
einszett Glanz
Swissvax Divine

Interior:
einszett Cockpit
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Leather Master Trio

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

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Rain in the forecast -




Claying windows and paint



Tommy on the interior


Dan polishing out the trunk lid


Polishing out the door


Polished out


Car went back out for a final rinse (sorry no pics) but Dan blow drying out the car


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Car ready for film wrap










Final shots of the wrap



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