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      09-25-2015, 09:23 AM   #1
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Detailer's Domain: 2015 BMW M3 - Lemans Blue - Xpel/Modesta

Here we have David L's Lemans Blue M3 - Euro Delivery.

Once this car hit the US shores David brought it right to us to have it protected with Xpel Ultimate and Modesta BC-05.

Here are the shots of what was covered (less the hood (custom) and headlights)







Here is a list of products used on the interior.

1Z einszett Cockpit
Leather Master Strong Cleaner
Leather Master Barrier
Auto Finesse Crystal Glass Cleaner
1Z einszett Gummi Pflege Stift Rubber Care Stick
Metro Jumbo Vac n Blow
Uber Leather and Carpet Brush
Uber Microfiber Towels
Uber Microfiber Applicator Pad

Products used on the exterior:
Adam's New Car Wash
Adam's In and Out Spray
Adam's Undercarriage Spray
Uber Clay Bar
Sonax Fall Out Remover
Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus
Auto Finesse Oblitarate
NanoSkin AutoScrub Mitt
Meguiar's M101
Sonax EX0406
Modesta M1 Shot
Adam's Super VRT

Modesta Primer 01A - Modesta Pro installer only
Modesta BC04 - Modesta Pro installer only

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Kranzle K2017T Electric Pressure Washer
Uber Foam Cannon made by MTM
Uber Microfiber Towels
Rupes BigFoot LHR75ES Randon Orbital Polisher
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher
Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES Random Orbital Polisher
Various Buffing Pads
Defelsko Paint Meter
ScanGrip Multimatch Light
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Adam's Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster

Exterior

Before





Wash/Decon/Clay

Wheels and tires







Wheel wells/tires/ wheels all washed and rinsed



Decon with Sonax Fall Out Remover


Engine cleaned up





2 Buckets read to go


Who doesn't love foam shots





Washing down the car with the Uber Wool Wash Mitt


Removing the bug and tar and grime



Claying




Rinse



Clear Film install shots




Rockers


Luggage strip on top of rear bumper


Fuel Door



Leading edge of roof



Spotting the imperfections with the Scangrip Lights!


Before some light scratches and imperfections


After polishing


After polishing we were left with some great results




Modesta BC-05


Modesta BC-05 getting cured with heat lamps



The temperature needs to reach 120 degrees F - not there yet.


Final touches
Exhaust tips before


Exhaust tips after

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Engine shot



After interior








After shots exterior






















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      09-28-2015, 03:18 PM   #2
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Looks incredible.

Is there a detailer you guys recommend in Portland, OR? Or perhaps the Pacific NW?
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      09-28-2015, 04:17 PM   #3
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Hehe, I moved from Pacific NW back to my home state of NJ. I recently learned that they are located less than a mile from my job. Hehehe, I got ACM, VAC and all the happenings right here.
OK, OK, back to your question, somebody?
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      09-28-2015, 04:25 PM   #4
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Hehe, I moved from Pacific NW back to my home state of NJ. I recently learned that they are located less than a mile from my job. Hehehe, I got ACM, VAC and all the happenings right here.
OK, OK, back to your question, somebody?
damn that must be nice
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      09-28-2015, 09:40 PM   #5
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Looks incredible.

Is there a detailer you guys recommend in Portland, OR? Or perhaps the Pacific NW?
I have to think about that and get back to you.
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      09-28-2015, 09:42 PM   #6
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Hehe, I moved from Pacific NW back to my home state of NJ. I recently learned that they are located less than a mile from my job. Hehehe, I got ACM, VAC and all the happenings right here.
OK, OK, back to your question, somebody?
if you need anything let us know.
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      09-29-2015, 03:30 AM   #7
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I really enjoy reading your reviews and seeing the amazing work you do.
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      09-29-2015, 08:34 AM   #8
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thank you.
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      10-05-2015, 08:44 AM   #9
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THIS IS AMAZING!!! Please... PLEASE -- tell me someone in central PA you can recommend who can complete a job like this!!
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      10-05-2015, 08:48 AM   #10
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pm me I'll find out but i think he's in allentown. there are a few guys out there.
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      10-08-2015, 09:19 AM   #11
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Wow those are excellent results - that color never looked so good! Love detailers domain, been buying products from you guys for years
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      10-08-2015, 09:48 AM   #12
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thanks for the years of support.
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      10-08-2015, 11:39 AM   #13
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Absolutely perfect

Great job Phil!
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      10-10-2015, 04:06 AM   #14
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Phenomenal work!
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Car looks amazing! Nice work!!!
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Beautiful!
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just wow
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Superb work! Very impressive!
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      01-01-2016, 04:22 PM   #19
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