2012 BMW M3 Competition - Correction and Ceramic - EvoXForums.com

Oakes · 03-22-2012, 07:34 PM

This 2012 BMW M3 came in with just 206 miles on it, however, it suffered a dealership prep and was already marred and damaged. There were some surface scratches on the hood and quarters, and many rids and marring on the sides of the vehicle. The Competition wheels also needed some attention so we removed them, treated and applied two coats of CQuartz ceramic protection. The M3 itself was also ceramic coated after the correction for the owner to enjoy!

Wheels off!

Cosmoline and brake dust stains on the barrels, degrease, de-tar and IronX up to the job

5.

The wheels were alcohol wiped and then applied with two coats of CQuartz. Left to dry for 2 days before going back on the car

Masked up all the trim, took depth readings and inspected the paint...not the best for only 206 miles. Thank you improper dealer wash!

The paint condition pre-correction, a good amount of RIDs and marring were found as well as some dealer installed scratches

10.

Here is a pair of 50/50 correction snaps between the door and front fender

15.

The paint condition after the correction, the interior light shots are pre-ceramic coating, the outside pictures are post-ceramic coating

20.

Now for some finished reflection shots

Oakes · 03-22-2012, 07:34 PM

25.

Finished full profile photos of the car

30.

35.

Thanks for looking as always! Feedback always welcome and appreciated!

Nick Oakes

Cz4ajin · 03-26-2012, 10:52 PM

Ceramic coating? I've never heard of this in regards to detailing - what does this consist of?

pistolpete69916 · 03-26-2012, 10:58 PM

What products did you use to clean the inside of wheels? IronX and what else?

Turbo1918 · 03-27-2012, 09:35 PM

I can't believe the dealer wash did that...wow

pistolpete69916 · 03-27-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo1918

I can't believe the dealer wash did that...wow

Dealers are retarded, they don't know how to take care of cars they just spray em down and call them washed. I bought my evo from a bimmer dealer and they said they'd detail it for me before i pick it up. They literally just took it to one of those automated car wash things that fucks up your paint. Had to spend 2 days getting rid of all the swirl marks it made.

sosojeff · 03-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pistolpete69916

What products did you use to clean the inside of wheels? IronX and what else?

alcohol wipe and cquartz

03-22-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
Oakes Paint Blinger Join Date: Aug 2009 iTrader: (0) Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 444	2012 BMW M3 Competition - Correction and Ceramic This 2012 BMW M3 came in with just 206 miles on it, however, it suffered a dealership prep and was already marred and damaged. There were some surface scratches on the hood and quarters, and many rids and marring on the sides of the vehicle. The Competition wheels also needed some attention so we removed them, treated and applied two coats of CQuartz ceramic protection. The M3 itself was also ceramic coated after the correction for the owner to enjoy! Wheels off! Cosmoline and brake dust stains on the barrels, degrease, de-tar and IronX up to the job 5. The wheels were alcohol wiped and then applied with two coats of CQuartz. Left to dry for 2 days before going back on the car Masked up all the trim, took depth readings and inspected the paint...not the best for only 206 miles. Thank you improper dealer wash! The paint condition pre-correction, a good amount of RIDs and marring were found as well as some dealer installed scratches 10. Here is a pair of 50/50 correction snaps between the door and front fender 15. The paint condition after the correction, the interior light shots are pre-ceramic coating, the outside pictures are post-ceramic coating 20. Now for some finished reflection shots

03-27-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
Turbo1918 Just Spooling Up Join Date: Dec 2010 iTrader: (0) Location: Chicago Posts: 258	I can't believe the dealer wash did that...wow __________________ U.S. Army Airborne !

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Oakes Paint Blinger Join Date: Aug 2009 iTrader: (0) Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 444	25. Finished full profile photos of the car 30. 35. Thanks for looking as always! Feedback always welcome and appreciated! Nick Oakes

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