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2011 X5 - Paint Correction, CQuartz Finest, Leather, Interior, and Engine Cleaning
This vehicle was brought to us for a very thorough cleaning inside and out. The exterior was also protected with a premium paint coating, CQuartz Finest, for durable protection and incredible shine.
Process Exterior - Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Brush - Wheels: Pressure Rinse followed by Sonax Full Effect and various brushes and tools - Pre-Wash: 4-5oz CG Citrus Wash via DI Foam Lance & Karcher Pressure Washer - Wash: ONR - Decontamination: Nanoskin Fine Grade Mitt with Glide as Lubrication - Tape - Paint Thickness Readings Taken - Compounding: Meguiar's D300/M105 Combo on MF Cutting Disks via Rupes LHR21ES and Rupes LHR75e - Polishing: Meguiar's M205 on Lake Country White Pads via Griot's Garage 3rd Gen DA - Surface Prep: CarPro Eraser - Ceramic Paint Coating: CarPro CQuartz Finest (2 coats) - Exhaust Tips: CG Metal Polish + Protection, #0000 steel wool when needed, else applied via MF towel - Glass: Meguiar's D120 - Tire Dressing: CarPro PERL (1:1) (2 coats) - Wheel Sealant: CarPro HydrO2 - Trim Protection & Dressing: 303 Aerospace Protectant Interior - Floor Mats Removed - Interior Blown Out with Metro Sidekick Blaster - Vents & Crevices Swept - Thorough Vacuum - Removed Sticky Buildup from Center Console with Steam - Removed Salt Buildup in Carpet with Steam & Meguiar's D103 - Leather Steam Cleaned, then gently agitated with D103 and boar's hair brush, then steamed again - Vinyl & Plastic Cleaned and then Dressed with 303 - Glass: Meguiar's D120 - Door Jams Polished with M205 and sealed with Reload - Carpets & Mats steamed and brushed Engine - Rinse - Soak with D101 and agitate with various brushes - Rinse - Blow Dry - Plastics Dressed with 303 & CG Black on Black Products available at www.DetailedImage.com Before The heavy brake dust buildup had left these wheels looking dark and dull Plenty of dirt and water spots There were bugs splattered everywhere. Unfortunately much of the damage was too severe to remove. The engine needed a good cleaning Black Sapphire Metallic... I know from previous experience that this is some rock hard paint. The interior still had a fair amount of salt buildup from the past winter The leather was looking quite dirty and was ready for a thorough cleaning Nice sticky residue left over on the center console and cup holders During Again, the wheels were covered in a thick layer of brake dust and dirt. This is quite common with german vehicles. I was able to remove a fair amount with a pressure rinse... notice the small section on the left that has not been rinsed. Even though a large amount of dirt was removed, there was still plenty left on the surface. Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner was used to help break down the remaining dirt on the wheels. There was an incredible amount of grime coming from these barrels of the wheels. They are truly a different color after cleaning The wheels were sealed with HydrO2 to provide a water resistant barrier that will help to make them easier to clean Next, the vehicle was thoroughly rinsed, foamed, and hand washed. The paint was then properly decontaminated to remove tar, iron deposits, and other bonded contamination. Once the paint was clean, the defects were easily visible. The vehicle was covered in a fair amount of scratches and swirls and there were also plenty of rotary holograms present from the dealership detailers. More Swirls and scratches Door before correction After compounding, most of the defects were removed from this panel. Rear door before correction. Again, a nice improvement after compounding... but still some remaining RIDS. Fender before correction. Notice the hazy appearance from the poor 'buffing' done by the previous dealership detailer After compounding the surface was much more brilliant. This would be further refined with the finishing polish later. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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Door before correction
Door after compounding Before correction After Compounding The lights were also in need of correction. Notice the hazy appearance from the swirls. Crystal clear after compounding After the 2 step correction, the paint was incredibly glossy The paint looked much clearer, and only the small deeper defects remained 2 thick coats of CQuartz Finest was then applied to all painted areas to provide durable layer of protection and increase gloss even further. The leather was thoroughly cleaned using steam, all purpose cleaner, and soft brushes. Notice the difference on the seat between the left and right side. All carpet was vacuumed and steam cleaned. Interior cleaned up nicely Exhaust tips were dull and in need of restoration. They polished up nicely, but there were some areas that had pitted and were not repairable. After The paint was now a deep, rich black with a mirror-like shine. My favorite after shot. If you have any questions about the products or processes used on this vehicle, please don't hesitate to ask! I am always happy to help! Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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Wow, great job with the detailing! Also w/ the pics - it's not easy to capture Black Sapphire Metallic.
Any pics of the engine afterward? Can't believe how trashed this X5 was. |
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There are many high end detailers in Texas... surely you have someone near you capable of this type of work Thank you! Exhaust Tips: CG Metal Polish on #0000 steel wool when needed for heavy build up removal, then we followed with polish on a MF towel Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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want to ask, do you find the Sonax wheel cleaner turns leaded wheel weights into a strange greenish color and completely destroy the shiny surface of the wheel weights
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How much do you think a job like this would cost from a shop?
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This job featured our advanced CQuartz Finest paint coating which is only available through authorized installers, and demands a premium over other types of paint protection. All in all, this job spanned 3 days, and cost $1600 to complete. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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