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Old 03-25-10, 08:56 AM
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Default Detailer's Domain: BMW X5 M New Car Prep

The New BMW X5 M is a beast!

Take a look:

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were cleaned with Sonax Wheel Cleaner
- 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
- Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- 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.

Exterior:
Sonax Gloss Shampoo
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Uber Blue Clay Bar Kit
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Menzerna Power Lock
Adam's Glass Sealant
einszett Vinyl Rubber Care

Interior
Adam's Glass Cleaner
einszett Cockpit
einszett Deep Cleaner

Tools:
Fenix TK11
Grit Guard Bucket Dolly Kit
Porter Cable 7424
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
CamSpray

Interior shots:
Cleaning up the weather mats with einszett Deep Cleaner



Before

After

Before

After


Before shots:



Wheels before Sonax
Old 03-25-10, 08:57 AM
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Sonax Wheel Cleaner in action on some HRE's


Ready for removal



Removing the Sonax with a pressure washer



After




P21S Total Autowash for wheel well duty



Foam Canon with Sonax Gloss Shampoo



Rinse down


Clay bar with Optimum No Rinse for clay lube/ the x was wiped dry


Glass cleaned and sealed with Adam's Glass Sealant


Menzerna Power Lock applied


After shots





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Big thanks for EV - (anbuzero)
Old 03-25-10, 09:07 AM
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Nice. Glad to see the Sonax in action. I guess it's in stock now?
Old 03-25-10, 09:48 AM
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great! i like the sonax wheel cleaner. not sure how it works so well, but im glad it does! great pics!
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yup its in stock here are some examples on this thread

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...el-cleaner.htm
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Originally Posted by detailersdomain
yup its in stock here are some examples on this thread

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...el-cleaner.htm
just read the whole thread and WOW. this stuff looks amazing. but i just finished my diablo (good for mild cleaning only) and i still have 80% of my 5L of P21S wheel gel that i purchased last year i may have to wait to try this
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Damn that X5 is beautiful!!!
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puttin sonax in action....lookin good phil!
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Great looking X5.. Nice work..
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