Detailer's Domain: New Car Prep BMW 135 (tcd223)

Detailers Domain · 12-05-2009, 07:06 PM

tcd223's 135..... 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

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

Final shots

BrokenVert · 12-05-2009, 07:26 PM

Great job as always. I really need to see you guys one of these days.

tcd223 · 12-05-2009, 08:00 PM

You really should, BV. I'm already sold and will be back there a couple of times a year to keep my paint perfect.

BrokenVert · 12-05-2009, 08:02 PM

If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost you?

ennislaw · 12-05-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil@detailersdomain

tcd223's 135..... 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. ...

Man, I'm glad I don't live within driving distance of your shop since I could see my wallet taking a big dent with you guys regularly. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

pge

1013mm · 12-05-2009, 08:12 PM

hot!

BlackjackMulligan · 12-07-2009, 08:21 AM

Looks great! I notice that the dots are still on the tires from shipping.....I had a problem removing these as well.

Detailers Domain · 12-14-2009, 09:30 PM

thanks guys!

12-05-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
Detailers Domain Major General 1998 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	Detailer's Domain: New Car Prep BMW 135 (tcd223) tcd223's 135..... 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 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 Final shots
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12-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Great job as always. I really need to see you guys one of these days. __________________
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12-05-2009, 08:00 PM	#3
tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	You really should, BV. I'm already sold and will be back there a couple of times a year to keep my paint perfect.
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12-05-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost you? __________________
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12-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#6
1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	hot! __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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12-07-2009, 08:21 AM	#7
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	Looks great! I notice that the dots are still on the tires from shipping.....I had a problem removing these as well. __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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12-14-2009, 09:30 PM	#8
Detailers Domain Major General 1998 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	thanks guys!
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