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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Detailing 101 ( BMW X3 )

Hi guys

I have an X3 in for minor paint correction. The paint was pretty sorry and the goal was to remove 50%+ paint defects. The interior was not bad...just wipe down and vacuum was all that it needed.

here's the process

  • Clean wheels & tires, tar and iron removal
  • Foam with OPC via Kranzle k1120T + Foam cannon
  • 2BM wash, followed with Tar & Iron removal
  • Clay bar treatment
  • IPA wipedown, blow and towel dried
  • Masking tape
  • Polished with GG 5in & 3in DA polishers via Uber green pad with Menz powerfinish
  • Rewash- IPA wipedown- Paint cleanse with CG Blacklight
  • 3 coats of Opti-seal
  • Interior wipedown and vacuum
  • Dress tires, seal wheels with Opti-seal
  • Cleanse glass with DG105 and clean with AF crystal


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Please feel free to question or comment!
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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great job! Love the music!

just a few q's..what was your dilution when washing the car following all the compounding work? dilution for the canon more specifically, and also was just a foam coat or did you actually hand wash after all the polishing?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Goonz
great job! Love the music!

just a few q's..what was your dilution when washing the car following all the compounding work? dilution for the canon more specifically, and also was just a foam coat or did you actually hand wash after all the polishing?

Thank you very very much!

I put 4 oz of OPC ( or any paint safe APC of your choice ) in a 16 oz bottle. I foam and rinse only, usually thats good enough to strip the oil and dust off the car. You will see some rainbow effect if there's any oil.
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