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Old 08-21-2012, 07:48 PM
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eclipsisNA | Monte Carlo Blue (MCB) E92 M3 Detail

Recently completed a detail and photo shoot on my 11 E92 M3. My C63 will be here soon to compliment the 3.

In case anyone was wondering:

Mods:
  • OEM European Bumper
  • OEM Performance Spoiler
  • OEM Performance Splitters
  • My magnetic front license plate mount
  • Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic Brake Pads
  • EAS Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
  • EAS Macht Schnell 18/15mm F/R Spacers
  • Eisenmann Race Exhaust
  • H&R Race Springs
  • IND Keyhole Delete
  • Matte Black Side Grilles
  • Matte Black Kidney Grilles
  • LUX H8 Angel Eyes
  • Ultimate Pedals (powder coated Black Chrome)
  • 6000k Xenon Bulbs


The detail was done with the following products.

Chemical Guys:
  • Citrus Wash & Gloss
  • Grime Reaper
  • Green Clean
  • Lightning Fast Stain Remover
  • Speed Wipe
  • V38 Optical Final Polish
  • Fade2Black
  • Natural Shine
  • jetSEAL
  • Project J97 Paste Wax


Leather Master:
  • Soft Cleaner
  • Leather Vital
  • Leather Protection Cream


3M:
  • Adhesive Cleaner
  • Blue Painter's Tape


Pictures taken with:
  • Canon 5D Mark III
  • Canon 24-70L
  • Canon 70-200 2.8L IS Mark II
  • x2 Canon 600EX-RT Speedlites
  • Phottix Odin Radio Triggers
After months of waiting, ready for delivery!





Painting the OEM European bumper:



Testing magnet mount for license plate:

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Rear wheel removed for cleaning:



Wheel after waxing:



Side mirror housing before and after hand polishing:



Column cover before and after hand polishing:



Black Chrome aluminum pedals installed:








Topped w/ Chemical Guys Project J97 Paste Wax:











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Old 08-22-2012, 10:08 PM
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wait....that wax is $850? Holy Crap!!!!

Amazing looking M3! Monte Carlo blue is the best possible M3 color.
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Looks flawless. Great work as always

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