Check out this swirl mess - we transform it for the new owner - BMW 3

DetailersDomain · 02-19-2016, 09:02 PM

You gotta see how the dealer deliverd this BMW 335 X Drive - swirl o rama!

Paint correction - also known as swirl mark removal or machine polishing, paint correction is the reduction or removal of marks in the top layer of paint to produce a more refined finish.

Paint correction will involve machine polishing and various grades of cleanser, polish, or compound. The majority of work is usually done with orbital or rotary machine polishers to get the best level of correction.

Great paint correction requires a high level of skill and concentration, but done properly, paint correction can transform the look of a car by dealing all the issues discussed above.

Reasons to seek out paint correction services:

- Road grime, grit, tar
- Bird crap, dead bugs, and tree sap
- Water spots
- Improper wash techniques and products used
- People brushing against the car with their clothing or bags
- Holograms and swirls caused by lack of proper training and techniques
- Automated car washes

All of the above can leave the paint of a car looking imperfect - dull, faded, and covered in various level of scratches (from light to heavey), swirls, and marring.

For most vehicles, paint correction really can make a substantial difference and will completely remove or significantly reduce most marks. Once the paint correction is done the results will display amazing gloss, depth of color, and slickness.

The customer of this BMW 335 had a budget in mind so here is what we were able to do for him.

We will remove
- 50 - 70% of deeper swirl marks.
- Remove etching from water spots and bird etchings.
- Remove and or reduce lighter scratches and marring
- Remove surface contamination
- Restore faded and dull paint
- Polish and bring back gloss and depth of paint

Will not remove the all swirls, or deep scratches. We will not be fixing rock chips at this level either.

Products used on this job:
Nanolex Prewash Concentrate
Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover
Nanoskin Autoscrub Sponge
Nanolex Glass Cleaner
Meguiar's M205
Sonax Polymer Net Shield
Nanolex Tire and Trim Restorer

Tools used:
Metro Air Force Blaster 8 hp
Rupes LHR15 MKII
Rupes LHR75E
Griot's 6 inch random orbital polisher
Meguiar's Microfiber Finishing Pad
Uber All Purpose MF Towels
Uber Classic MF Towels
Scangrip Multimatch Light

Before shots will give you a good idea of how bad this car was taken care of by it's former owner.

Wash/Decon/Prep

Decon using Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover

Wheels also cleaned with Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover

Wheels

Foam bath - using Nanolex PreCleaner Wash

Clay using the Nanoskin Sponge on paint and glass

Rinse

Metro Blaster 8 hp used to dry the paint and wheels

Imperfections

Severe paint flaws

50/50 shot of the piano black trim on the BMW. Light scratches are quite common on trim like this, faded and dull, we fixed it using Menzerna SF4500 with an Uber Green Pad

50/50 shot of the rear quarter

50/50 shots on the paint

Rupes LHR15 MKII working some magic

Rupes LHR75E on the tight areas

The Griot's 6 inch comes out to play.

Meguiar's Microfiber Finishing Pads lots of them.

Paint improved

Final shots

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to drop me an email.

Phil@DetailersDomain.com

JARblue · 02-19-2016, 09:22 PM

Amazing work as always

littlejuanito · 02-20-2016, 08:17 AM

Where are you located

Madcow · 02-20-2016, 01:37 PM

Ahhh I see you used the Kevin Brown method of M205/MF Finishing pads. Good call.

Can I ask why you used the Griot's DA on some panels instead of the Rupes? Were you just after the shorter throw?

02-19-2016, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
DetailersDomain Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 638 Drives: 2010 Audi S4 Rep Power: 29	Check out this swirl mess - we transform it for the new owner - BMW 3 You gotta see how the dealer deliverd this BMW 335 X Drive - swirl o rama! Paint correction - also known as swirl mark removal or machine polishing, paint correction is the reduction or removal of marks in the top layer of paint to produce a more refined finish. Paint correction will involve machine polishing and various grades of cleanser, polish, or compound. The majority of work is usually done with orbital or rotary machine polishers to get the best level of correction. Great paint correction requires a high level of skill and concentration, but done properly, paint correction can transform the look of a car by dealing all the issues discussed above. Reasons to seek out paint correction services: - Road grime, grit, tar - Bird crap, dead bugs, and tree sap - Water spots - Improper wash techniques and products used - People brushing against the car with their clothing or bags - Holograms and swirls caused by lack of proper training and techniques - Automated car washes All of the above can leave the paint of a car looking imperfect - dull, faded, and covered in various level of scratches (from light to heavey), swirls, and marring. For most vehicles, paint correction really can make a substantial difference and will completely remove or significantly reduce most marks. Once the paint correction is done the results will display amazing gloss, depth of color, and slickness. The customer of this BMW 335 had a budget in mind so here is what we were able to do for him. We will remove - 50 - 70% of deeper swirl marks. - Remove etching from water spots and bird etchings. - Remove and or reduce lighter scratches and marring - Remove surface contamination - Restore faded and dull paint - Polish and bring back gloss and depth of paint Will not remove the all swirls, or deep scratches. We will not be fixing rock chips at this level either. Products used on this job: Nanolex Prewash Concentrate Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover Nanoskin Autoscrub Sponge Nanolex Glass Cleaner Meguiar's M205 Sonax Polymer Net Shield Nanolex Tire and Trim Restorer Tools used: Metro Air Force Blaster 8 hp Rupes LHR15 MKII Rupes LHR75E Griot's 6 inch random orbital polisher Meguiar's Microfiber Finishing Pad Uber All Purpose MF Towels Uber Classic MF Towels Scangrip Multimatch Light Before shots will give you a good idea of how bad this car was taken care of by it's former owner. Wash/Decon/Prep Decon using Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover Wheels also cleaned with Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover Wheels Foam bath - using Nanolex PreCleaner Wash Clay using the Nanoskin Sponge on paint and glass Rinse Metro Blaster 8 hp used to dry the paint and wheels Imperfections Severe paint flaws 50/50 shot of the piano black trim on the BMW. Light scratches are quite common on trim like this, faded and dull, we fixed it using Menzerna SF4500 with an Uber Green Pad 50/50 shot of the rear quarter 50/50 shots on the paint Rupes LHR15 MKII working some magic Rupes LHR75E on the tight areas The Griot's 6 inch comes out to play. Meguiar's Microfiber Finishing Pads lots of them. Paint improved Final shots If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to drop me an email. Phil@DetailersDomain.com P's_Z likes this. __________________ Phil@DetailersDomain.com Detailer's Domain Member's receive 10% off using "370" as a promo code at checkout

02-19-2016, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Amazing work as always __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-20-2016, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-20-2016, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Madcow Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 30 Drives: 370z Nismo/CTS-V Rep Power: 9	Ahhh I see you used the Kevin Brown method of M205/MF Finishing pads. Good call. Can I ask why you used the Griot's DA on some panels instead of the Rupes? Were you just after the shorter throw? __________________ 2015 370z Nismo --- 2013 Cadillac CTS-V Master Detailer

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