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Old 12-24-08, 01:15 AM
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Here's a little change from my norm. Coincidentally, I have been doing alot of Lexus cars, so it was a treat to tackle this 2006 M3. Unfortunately, I forgot my DSLR camera and had to settle for this point & shoot in low light Sorry for the bad pics.

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Wash/Dry
Claybar
3M Extra Cut Compound on White CCS pad, Makita 9227 @ 1800rpm
(some areas needed a wool pad )
Menzerna 106FF on White CCS pad, Makita 9227 @ 900rpm
Swissvax Cleaner Fluid
Swissvax Crystal Rock by Paul Dalton

Here are the BEFORES:










Notice the grayish scratches to the right of my finger:

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7.5hours later....here are the AFTERS:




















Thanks for looking!
Old 12-24-08, 01:28 AM
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very nice, I'm always a fan of those
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sexy car.

great work!
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excellent job, Im sure the owner was quite happy
Old 12-24-08, 06:02 AM
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that looks awesome....i wish i was a good detailer haha. i love those m3s...my favorite
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Nice job! I have yet to do an e46 M3. Too many of the lower end e46's lol
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man those r some ugly pictures
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Thanks for all the kind comments! The owner was so happy, he brought his wife's car for me the next day!


Originally Posted by weesped
man those r some ugly pictures
Better than no pics at all BTW, where were you when I needed a camera?
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oh man, those seats look so shiny
great work, my favourite model M3 as well
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looks nice and shiny. great job!
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soo perfect >.< i want to learn how to do that
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where you located...how much you charge??wanna detail my car hah
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Originally Posted by drifto808
where you located...how much you charge??wanna detail my car hah
I have a place to detail in Waipio, but otherwise, I'm mobile. You can click on my sig, then click on Detailing Services in Hawaii link. Or just go to www.trendyautosalon.com for my local detailing services site for prices.
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