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e46 m3 Revival
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modocrat
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@Peter@AEW Do I spot an E38 lurking in the corner?
Please share some pics of it.
Please share some pics of it.
That is correct sir
2000 facelift with all the factory extras.
We got it from the DP of BMW Auto Alpina back in the day
I shall update its thread with some of the work I am busy with
MiniMike20
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Morning All,
As per my previous post, there was still work to be done on this M cosmetically. So, to bring that part of the project to a close.
We pickup where we left off, which was a freshly corrected paint job... Nice fresh start and I got her washed and cleaned up - We do love when the paint beads and looks this good after just a wash:
Seeing the paint was perfect I wanted to get the last of the messy bits out of the way before I proceeded with final stage finishing - Namely the exhaust tips which age very poorly on these early 2000s M cars and wrap up the engine bay. I tackled the exhausts with compound and a honing brush on my cordless drill and the results were epic:
I also gave that dirty key slot a clean shortly thereafter - Not that Peter didn't remind me 5 times to do that, I think it was annoying him more than it was annoying me.
The engine bay was next up - Now, I cannot take any credit for cleanliness here, that is all Peter's doing. I gave the engine a good wash regardless and dressed it in a product that's become my favourite for engine bays for its subtle and uniform satin sheen - DNA Satin Interior Spray.
Simply outstanding - Nothing quite like an E46 M3 engine bay looking fresher than factory.
Mike
As per my previous post, there was still work to be done on this M cosmetically. So, to bring that part of the project to a close.
We pickup where we left off, which was a freshly corrected paint job... Nice fresh start and I got her washed and cleaned up - We do love when the paint beads and looks this good after just a wash:
Seeing the paint was perfect I wanted to get the last of the messy bits out of the way before I proceeded with final stage finishing - Namely the exhaust tips which age very poorly on these early 2000s M cars and wrap up the engine bay. I tackled the exhausts with compound and a honing brush on my cordless drill and the results were epic:
I also gave that dirty key slot a clean shortly thereafter - Not that Peter didn't remind me 5 times to do that, I think it was annoying him more than it was annoying me.
The engine bay was next up - Now, I cannot take any credit for cleanliness here, that is all Peter's doing. I gave the engine a good wash regardless and dressed it in a product that's become my favourite for engine bays for its subtle and uniform satin sheen - DNA Satin Interior Spray.
Simply outstanding - Nothing quite like an E46 M3 engine bay looking fresher than factory.
Mike
MiniMike20
Well-known member
The Interior was quite a mess unfortunately. I used two bottles of Leather Cleaner in here just to get the seats and door panels back to where they should be and even at this point the interior still had more potential.
M stitching revival:
Here is a contrast picture of the door card, that's been cleaned, and the balance of the interior that has not:
Not seeing the difference yet? How about now?
This took ages to get clean as you can imagine. However, the results were spectacular.
The upholstery was cleaned (not wet extracted though, just brush cleaned), the seals were treated, the trim was treated and the leather received a healthy dosage of Leather Conditioner to bring it to life and soften it up. The staining on the trim etc was gently removed (as we know the trim peels on these cars) and the glass was cleaned up too.
Mike
M stitching revival:
Here is a contrast picture of the door card, that's been cleaned, and the balance of the interior that has not:
Not seeing the difference yet? How about now?
This took ages to get clean as you can imagine. However, the results were spectacular.
The upholstery was cleaned (not wet extracted though, just brush cleaned), the seals were treated, the trim was treated and the leather received a healthy dosage of Leather Conditioner to bring it to life and soften it up. The staining on the trim etc was gently removed (as we know the trim peels on these cars) and the glass was cleaned up too.
Mike
MiniMike20
Well-known member
And to wrap this detail up, before we get to some tasty after photos...
Exterior:
Trim Dressed in DNA VRT
Tyres Dressed with Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing
Arches Dressed in DNA VRT
Bodywork coated with DNA Wet Butter Wax
Bodywork second coated with Angelwax Dark Angel (forces that smokey chrome depth I wanted)
Wheels coated in Graphene Spray
Glass with Autoglym Glass Cleaner
Final wipe down with Graphene Instant Detailer
Interior:
Seals Dressed with DNA VRT
Hard Plastics dressed with DNA Satin Spray
Leather Cleaned with DNA Leather Cleaner (not my favourite but it works)
Leather coated in DNA Leather Balm
Fabrics brush cleaned with DNA Upholstery Cleaner
DNA Leather Scent Spray Used
Autoglym Odour Remover Spray Used
Final Exterior Photos:
Mike
Exterior:
Trim Dressed in DNA VRT
Tyres Dressed with Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing
Arches Dressed in DNA VRT
Bodywork coated with DNA Wet Butter Wax
Bodywork second coated with Angelwax Dark Angel (forces that smokey chrome depth I wanted)
Wheels coated in Graphene Spray
Glass with Autoglym Glass Cleaner
Final wipe down with Graphene Instant Detailer
Interior:
Seals Dressed with DNA VRT
Hard Plastics dressed with DNA Satin Spray
Leather Cleaned with DNA Leather Cleaner (not my favourite but it works)
Leather coated in DNA Leather Balm
Fabrics brush cleaned with DNA Upholstery Cleaner
DNA Leather Scent Spray Used
Autoglym Odour Remover Spray Used
Final Exterior Photos:
Mike
MiniMike20
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And some final interior pictures:
Thank you to everyone reading and to Peter for the work.
Just a quick disclaimer - The interior still has a ton of potential. The package opted for on this vehicle is a popular mid-range package for +- R2500 to R3000 for exterior and interior. I had already long overshot my timelines on the interior to get it to this point.
This vehicle would benefit with seat and trim removal as well as wet-extraction on the carpets - Kindly keep in mind this is the best finish achievable in the time allocated to the package - I have discussed further interior work with the client and given him additional pricing to get it to 10/10.
With that said, its a different interior already.
Mike
Thank you to everyone reading and to Peter for the work.
Just a quick disclaimer - The interior still has a ton of potential. The package opted for on this vehicle is a popular mid-range package for +- R2500 to R3000 for exterior and interior. I had already long overshot my timelines on the interior to get it to this point.
This vehicle would benefit with seat and trim removal as well as wet-extraction on the carpets - Kindly keep in mind this is the best finish achievable in the time allocated to the package - I have discussed further interior work with the client and given him additional pricing to get it to 10/10.
With that said, its a different interior already.
Mike
AshG108
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Mike - Please share your details for a booking for my X3And some final interior pictures:
Thank you to everyone reading and to Peter for the work.
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Just a quick disclaimer - The interior still has a ton of potential. The package opted for on this vehicle is a popular mid-range package for +- R2500 to R3000 for exterior and interior. I had already long overshot my timelines on the interior to get it to this point.
This vehicle would benefit with seat and trim removal as well as wet-extraction on the carpets - Kindly keep in mind this is the best finish achievable in the time allocated to the package - I have discussed further interior work with the client and given him additional pricing to get it to 10/10.
With that said, its a different interior already.
Mike
Sibonelo
Active member
yes please!!!!Mike - Please share your details for a booking for my X3
MiniMike20
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Thank you for the kind words - I can be reached on 068 919 3429 - Shoot me a WhatsApp, I would love the work.
My Instagram page has daily content on it too - https://www.instagram.com/urbynautosa/
I offer Detailing and Vehicle Inspection Services.
My Instagram page has daily content on it too - https://www.instagram.com/urbynautosa/
I offer Detailing and Vehicle Inspection Services.
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