Swirly 335d

NickP · 04-23-2011, 02:19 AM

I've recently persuaded a colleague to change his Merc E320cdi for a E92 335d, its a lovely spec, Logic 7 Surround Sound, Freeview, DAB etc etc, but the paint is swirl city!
He's away for the weekend and has left it with me to have a look at -
I've just done a small test panel to try out some combinations of what was going to work well -
Settled in the end on M105 on a Megs Polishing pad using my Milwaukee Rotary, and afterwards will probably refine with either M205 or P106FA - will get some pics up when its finished

ed335d · 04-23-2011, 02:33 AM

The difference is amazing already

toxicnerve · 04-23-2011, 02:34 AM

Looking forward to seeing the results.

EDIT:

Just seen you're based in Essex, whereabouts are you? I'm in Redbridge.

NickP · 04-23-2011, 04:26 AM

Just outside Colchester

toxicnerve · 04-23-2011, 04:50 AM

Cool.

Proppa Essex then

Can't wait to see finished pics of that black E92.

NickP · 04-23-2011, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by toxicnerve

Cool.

Proppa Essex then

Can't wait to see finished pics of that black E92.

Around 10 miles from the Suffolk border -
I'll make sure I get some good pics before he has it back!

toxicnerve · 04-23-2011, 05:26 AM

Cool.

Is the detailing you do a hobby or do you it professionally (i.e. charge for the service)?

NickP · 04-23-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by toxicnerve

Cool.

Is the detailing you do a hobby or do you it professionally (i.e. charge for the service)?

A bit of both, I normally end up doing favors for family and friends, but also do a few paid details too, albeit at a lower rate than a full time pro would charge

CarAbuser · 04-23-2011, 06:58 AM

Just out of interest how long does it take you to do a full polish/wax?

I just did a once-over with some SRP and a coating of a Megs #26 and it took about 8 hours for the whole job!

It's my first time waxing a car so I'm not sure if I'm being too thorough.

NickP · 04-23-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CarAbuser

Just out of interest how long does it take you to do a full polish/wax?

I just did a once-over with some SRP and a coating of a Megs #26 and it took about 8 hours for the whole job!

It's my first time waxing a car so I'm not sure if I'm being too thorough.

Prep - Claying, Tardis & Iron X, normally around 2 hours -
Machine Polishing - anywhere between 8 - 20 hours depending on condition of paint
LSP - Last Stage Protection 2-3 hours depending on what products are being used -

NickP · 04-23-2011, 12:57 PM

A few pics, not finished yet though..
Just initial polishing, no LSP or final touches.....

parapaul · 04-23-2011, 01:06 PM

That is looking incredible! Black is one of the best colours when it's clean, but it's so hard to keep it looking good.

Hope your friend appreciated the effort you've put in

JLR1969 · 04-23-2011, 01:07 PM

Good work, looks superb!

Would it be possible to get the same results with a DA polisher?

NickP · 04-23-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Good work, looks superb!

Would it be possible to get the same results with a DA polisher?

Yes, you should be able to, polishing time would be considerably increased though.....

SO8 · 04-23-2011, 01:38 PM

Looking nice ....

m1bjr · 04-24-2011, 01:48 PM

Very nice.
A labour of love.
You should get a blowie for that.

NickP · 04-25-2011, 07:03 AM

Some finished pics

webwysard · 04-25-2011, 07:25 PM

good work Nick. Did you do everything outdoors ? The only thing Iam worried about doing polishing outdoors is that all the particles of dust will on the car and I'll end up rubbing them against the paint work and make it more swirly.

rabble · 04-25-2011, 07:36 PM

thats looks fricken awesome.

NickP · 04-26-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by webwysard

good work Nick. Did you do everything outdoors ? The only thing Iam worried about doing polishing outdoors is that all the particles of dust will on the car and I'll end up rubbing them against the paint work and make it more swirly.

Yes it was all done outside, I have a floodlit double garage, but am having bathrooms/en suites done at the moment so it's full up with tilers equipment and suchlike!

KAL M4 · 04-26-2011, 07:33 AM

Hi Nick,

What did you end up using for the finishing touches?

I've never polished my car, always gave it in to get done but after seeing your pictures i'm interested in giving it a go myself.

Would appreicate if you can give some advise?

Desmondo · 04-26-2011, 07:40 AM

That's a superb difference, would love to get mine done one day to freshen it up. I'm not far from you either, over in Braintree

04-23-2011, 02:19 AM	#1
NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	Swirly 335d I've recently persuaded a colleague to change his Merc E320cdi for a E92 335d, its a lovely spec, Logic 7 Surround Sound, Freeview, DAB etc etc, but the paint is swirl city! He's away for the weekend and has left it with me to have a look at - I've just done a small test panel to try out some combinations of what was going to work well - Settled in the end on M105 on a Megs Polishing pad using my Milwaukee Rotary, and afterwards will probably refine with either M205 or P106FA - will get some pics up when its finished
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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	The difference is amazing already __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Looking forward to seeing the results. EDIT: Just seen you're based in Essex, whereabouts are you? I'm in Redbridge. Last edited by toxicnerve; 04-23-2011 at 03:35 AM..
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NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	Just outside Colchester
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04-23-2011, 04:50 AM	#5
toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Cool. Proppa Essex then Can't wait to see finished pics of that black E92.
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04-23-2011, 05:26 AM	#7
toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Cool. Is the detailing you do a hobby or do you it professionally (i.e. charge for the service)?
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04-23-2011, 06:58 AM	#9
CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 469 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Just out of interest how long does it take you to do a full polish/wax? I just did a once-over with some SRP and a coating of a Megs #26 and it took about 8 hours for the whole job! It's my first time waxing a car so I'm not sure if I'm being too thorough.
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04-23-2011, 12:57 PM	#11
NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	A few pics, not finished yet though.. Just initial polishing, no LSP or final touches.....
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04-23-2011, 01:06 PM	#12
parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	That is looking incredible! Black is one of the best colours when it's clean, but it's so hard to keep it looking good. Hope your friend appreciated the effort you've put in __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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04-23-2011, 01:07 PM	#13
JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Good work, looks superb! Would it be possible to get the same results with a DA polisher?
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SO8 Major 243 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Looking nice ....
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	Very nice. A labour of love. You should get a blowie for that. __________________
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04-25-2011, 07:03 AM	#17
NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	Some finished pics
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04-25-2011, 07:25 PM	#18
webwysard Captain 57 Rep 737 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North West iTrader: (3)	good work Nick. Did you do everything outdoors ? The only thing Iam worried about doing polishing outdoors is that all the particles of dust will on the car and I'll end up rubbing them against the paint work and make it more swirly.
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rabble Private First Class 6 Rep 194 Posts Drives: e93 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	thats looks fricken awesome.
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04-26-2011, 07:33 AM	#21
KAL M4 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 323 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London iTrader: (5)	Hi Nick, What did you end up using for the finishing touches? I've never polished my car, always gave it in to get done but after seeing your pictures i'm interested in giving it a go myself. Would appreicate if you can give some advise? __________________ F82 M4 Competition San Marino
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04-26-2011, 07:40 AM	#22
Desmondo Lieutenant 14 Rep 461 Posts Drives: E90 330i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Braintree, Essex iTrader: (0)	That's a superb difference, would love to get mine done one day to freshen it up. I'm not far from you either, over in Braintree __________________
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