Detailer's Domain: BMW M5 (e34) Full Detail
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BMW E34 M5.
This car came via a referral from a couple local vendors.
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- 3 Step Paint correction (PG, SIP, and PO85RD)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Swissvax Divine
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior Detail
- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.
Products used:
Product List:
Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash
einszett Blitz
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
einszett Deep Cleaner
einszett Gummi pfledge
einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna PO85RD
Swissvax Divine
Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit
Interior:
Einszett Cockpit
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Leather Master Trio
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Interior:
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4958.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4959.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4960.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4963.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4968.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4972.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4973.jpg)
Cleaning up the Tool Kit
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4976.jpg)
After
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5063.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5064.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5043.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5042.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5065.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5066.jpg)
This car came via a referral from a couple local vendors.
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- 3 Step Paint correction (PG, SIP, and PO85RD)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Swissvax Divine
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior Detail
- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.
Products used:
Product List:
Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash
einszett Blitz
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
einszett Deep Cleaner
einszett Gummi pfledge
einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna PO85RD
Swissvax Divine
Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit
Interior:
Einszett Cockpit
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Leather Master Trio
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Interior:
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4958.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4959.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4960.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4963.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4968.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4972.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4973.jpg)
Cleaning up the Tool Kit
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4976.jpg)
After
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5063.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5064.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5043.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5042.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5065.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5066.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5067.jpg)
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Measuring the paint
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5017.jpg)
Polishing
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4998.jpg)
Dust from compound and polishing
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5040.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5041.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5044.jpg)
Rinsing dust off the car prior to last step
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5052.jpg)
Shots after polishing
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5051.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5050.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5049.jpg)
Final shots
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5081.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5077.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5074.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5072.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5071.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5069.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5062.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5061.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5059.jpg)
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![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5017.jpg)
Polishing
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_4998.jpg)
Dust from compound and polishing
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5040.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5041.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5044.jpg)
Rinsing dust off the car prior to last step
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5052.jpg)
Shots after polishing
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5051.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5050.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5049.jpg)
Final shots
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5081.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5077.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5074.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5072.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5071.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5069.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5062.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5061.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/BMW%20Details/ricks%20m5%20e34/IMG_5059.jpg)
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