Damn, this stuff works!

M4Now! · 10-22-2012, 10:54 PM

I don't usually post my detailing pics, because there are so many others that are way better at it than I am. But, have to say I'm pretty proud of the result today - this is the passenger door of my Jerez M, straight on reflection

You know you've done good work when your wife calls the kids down to come see

EDIT:>> Added a few more pics, outside on a cloudy

day

Cheers

rjd598 · 10-22-2012, 11:04 PM

Nice work! What was used?

M4Now! · 10-22-2012, 11:08 PM

Thx bro. Here's what I used:

Porter Cable
Menzerna Power Finish on 4.5" Lake Country white pads
BlackFire Wet Diamond sealant on 4.5" Lake Country black pads. Hadn't used BlackFire before, it was great - went on easily, and deepened the shine.

This is only the second time I've tried polishing myself, will definitely do it again (but damn, took a long time!). And BTW, your M looks great in your sig pic

rjd598 · 10-22-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Now!

Thx bro. Here's what I used:

Porter Cable
Menzerna Power Finish on 4.5" Lake Country white pads
BlackFire Wet Diamond sealant on 4.5" Lake Country black pads. Hadn't used BlackFire before, it was great - went on easily, and deepened the shine.

This is only the second time I've tried polishing myself, will definitely do it again (but damn, took a long time!). And BTW, your M looks great in your sig pic

Very nice. Well looks like your hard work has paid off

and thanks for the compliment!

Alexnyc · 10-22-2012, 11:39 PM

Before I even read this I seriously thought you took a picture of your family looking into a mirror. Excellent work must have take a lot of time. Wish I was this committed to detailing my car but after an hr or so I just finish it off quick.

MStar · 10-22-2012, 11:53 PM

Seriously nice results

Have you considered using a larger diameter pad? I find on larger panels it cuts down on time..but it requires a bit more hand pressure..

GOLFFRR · 10-23-2012, 07:48 AM

wow thats impressive. can we see some more views of your work on the car?

Templar · 10-23-2012, 08:39 AM

That looks awesome. Next time you gotta take some befores and afters so we can see the changes!

I am going to try to do a winter detailing of my M3 soon. Maybe I'll do a post of mine. The befores will be pretty rough, lol...

THE TECH · 10-23-2012, 08:42 AM

Looks good. Nice work!

M4Now! · 10-23-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

wow thats impressive. can we see some more views of your work on the car?

Absolutely - I'm waiting for the sun to come out

coogs08 · 10-23-2012, 10:01 AM

great job! I thought it was just a pic of your family in a mirror as well.

M4Now! · 10-23-2012, 03:47 PM

Pics added.

Yolkster, thanks for the advice. A buddy of mine recommended 4.5" pads because he felt you can more accurately apply pressure, and they can get into tighter corners, so I bought those. I do have a larger diameter backing plate, but am guessing the smaller pads only cost me an extra 30 minutes or so.

The time involved wasn't really the polishing, it was the washing - clay bar - re-wash - polish - sealant, plus my inexperience with the process.

Cheers

MStar · 10-23-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Now!

Pics added.

Yolkster, thanks for the advice. A buddy of mine recommended 4.5" pads because he felt you can more accurately apply pressure, and they can get into tighter corners, so I bought those. I do have a larger diameter backing plate, but am guessing the smaller pad only cost me an extra 30 minutes or so.

The time involved wasn't really the polishing, it was the washing - clay bar - re-wash - polish - sealant, plus my inexperience with the process.

Cheers

positiveions · 10-23-2012, 05:49 PM

serious results with happy family

HeartMD · 12-04-2012, 09:44 PM

WOW. Car looks AMAZING!! I too thought that was a pic of yourand your family looking into a mirror. Some day Ill attempt this. I have an orbital but am to scared to burn into the finish. Gonna have to practice on my daily first.

etrillion · 12-04-2012, 10:03 PM

Looks awesome man. More pics!

And1M3 · 12-05-2012, 12:23 AM

Nicely done. It really show how much hard work you put into achieving that reflection.

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M4Now! Captain 292 Rep 708 Posts Drives: MG / SO F83 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Thx bro. Here's what I used: Porter Cable Menzerna Power Finish on 4.5" Lake Country white pads BlackFire Wet Diamond sealant on 4.5" Lake Country black pads. Hadn't used BlackFire before, it was great - went on easily, and deepened the shine. This is only the second time I've tried polishing myself, will definitely do it again (but damn, took a long time!). And BTW, your M looks great in your sig pic __________________ Bye bye E93 M3 - Hello F83 M4! Last edited by M4Now!; 10-22-2012 at 11:19 PM..
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