2018 BMW 430i - A Miracle Detailing - Cquartz Professional

[Merlinii]

2018 BMW 430i - A Miracle Detailing - Cquartz Professional

This vehicle came to in loaded with swirls and holograms.
For a low milage vehicle the condition of the paint was rough.

Hood/Before

Door and Fender: Left side/Door/After - Right side/Fender/Before

Door and Fender Corrected and Polished

Now on to the technical...

Machines:
My weapons of choice are the Rupes Mark II 21 Bigfoot 5"BP and iBrid Nano

Compounds/Polishes:
In this case, M101 in combination with Scholl's S2 with Megs MF for correction.

Scholl's S2/Megs M101 combo reduced the dusting and left a fairly decent finish.
Any remaining compound fogging easily cleared up with a quick Megs 210 polish.

In short, M101/Scholl's S2 with Megs 5" microfiber cutting pads for correction.
For polishing I followed the correction with Megs M210 with a 5" Rupes Yellow foam.

Wheels:
Iron-X, Iron-X snow soap, wheel brushes and a Detailing Outlaws Buckanizer.

Tires:
Coated with OBSSSSD Matte Tire Dressing - for a nice, clean, dark, subtle look.

Engine Bay:
Cleaned with Multi-X APC followed with Sonus Trim and Motor Kote
This is a favorite of mine. No greasy shine. Just a factory fresh matte finish.

LSP:
Cleaned paint with Eraser and applied two thick coats of Cquartz Professional.

OK now, on to the finished vid and pics...
Please watch in 1080p (click the gear-lower right) with audio (feedback appreciated)
High noon hood shot

Shop indoor lighting Scangrip shot

Merlin shot

Side reflecto

The End

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[CobraBob]

More nice detailing work, Mike. The BMW's paint looks better than factory new.

 

[Merlinii]

More nice detailing work, Mike. The BMW's paint looks better than factory new.
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Thank you. That is very kind.

 

[gimmie11s]

Looks outstanding wow!!
Love black!


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[Norton]

Beautiful work!

 

[Merlinii]

Looks outstanding wow!!
Love black!

Thank you that is very kind.

I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

Although black is higher maintenance, when done correctly it is awesome!

 

[Merlinii]

Beautiful work!

Thank you. It is truly appreciated.

 

[NastyGT500]

Slayed another one!

 

[Merlinii]

Slayed another one!

Thank you!

It's amazing to me how trashed gloss black can get in less than a year.
My guess is, after I do my thing, folks pay a bit more attention to maintenance.