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Welcome to the future of specialist vehicle maintenance.
Definitive Detailing has in the last 3 months grown beyond belief, creating partnerships with premium businesses and offering service beyond what many fanatics are used to.
With our new partnerships (more news on this soon) we can truly offer the best not only in terms of vehicle detailing but also in vehicle repair.
This brings me to the build thread for the Promotec BMW X5 4.8 Litre Hamann.
The owner of Promotec, a BMW fanatic handed the car over to us to prepare it for sale. This meant fixing any issues with the car as well as preparing it physically to be in the best condition for its new owner.
BMW X5 Hamann | Project Info/Overview
Although in extremely good condition the Hamann is in need of some minor attention. Starting with the biggest problem on the list:
Hamann Kit & BMW Park Sensors Collide:
For some unknown reason the original panelshop that fitted the Hamann Kit decided to place (these are glued on) both front arches over the BMW Factory Fitted Parking Sensors.
Naturally this means that the parking sensors are in a constant panic rendering them completely useless. Initially we hoped to have BMW simply disconnect the two sensors, however this cannot be done. It’s all or nothing in this case.
I was hoping we cut out the area around the sensor and mold the kit around it; this is not viable due to the 45 degree sensors used which would not solve the problem.
The solution is to relocate the sensor slightly inwards, fill the existing hole and respray. Ina at Brightons Panel and Spray will be doing the job for us and I look forward to seeing her team tackle this problem.
Hamann Kit - Damage and Repair
The Hamann kit fitted to the Promotec X5 has since November 2010 taken a couple of knocks and bangs in its stride.
The first two (there is more I didn’t photograph) will be smoothed and resprayed.
These two repairs will be slightly more technical:
Due to the inactivity of the sensors accidents are sure to happen. In this case a slight knock to the rear bumper will need to be smoothed, filled and resprayed with us re-attaching the parking sensor which is completely loose.
The rear spoiler, which was attacked by a Guinea Fowl (which destroyed it) has also arrived and has already primed to be sprayed and fitted.
The company that did this spray job deserves to be shot. The front bumper's sprayjob is excessively wavey with a very poor finish. I feel that under showroom lighting (even with a numberplate on) this finish will ruin the beautiful finish of the Hamann - We will be tackling this and hoping to reduce the poor finish.
Dents, Dings and Scratches
Even the most pedantic of car owners simply cannot avoid the day to day war path that is the car park at your local mall.
Dirk, our dent pusher noted several small dents throughout the car. He says he will be removing them shortly.
Keeping the beast at bay - Engine Maintenance
With just over 90 000km on the clock it is time for the Hamann to have a thorough service whilst still under Motorplan.
We have booked the Hamann in for Monday and Tuesday next week (9th to 10th Jan) for the following:
Oil Service
New Pads/Discs
New Brake Fluid
New Air Filter
New Cabin Filter
Balancing and Alignment
Replace Cigarette Lighter (Broken)
Do Quality Check on X5
The car is booked in at SMG; I am looking forward to seeing the result of the service.
BMW Hamann | Time Line
The Hamann will be collected from SMG on Tuesday and taken through to Ina to quote on re-locating the sensors.
If we are happy with the quote she will continue with the job and from there the car will return to Dent Magic Express who will expertly repair and spray the remainder of the car with the spoiler being fitted at Ina to put an end to the repair work.
I hope to have this completed over the next three weeks, however once I have discussed it with my team a realistic time can be given - The owner of the car however wants the car to be done right and has given us quite a lot of time.
Finishing off - It’s all in the detail
The final process in this project will be delivered by Definitive Detailing.
We will be spending three days on the Hamann attempting to get 100% correction on the Oxford Green paintwork. The detail will include a thorough cleanse of the interior and engine bay finishing with the car being sealed and delivered to its new home until it is sold.
Other small details will be things like the eyelids, replacing the peeling adhesive as well as replacing the worn numberplace holder on the back and having Hamann plates made for the Showroom.
Definitive Detailing hopes you will follow the build thread whilst we update you of our progress on the Hamann. Although a simple project it is reaching the high level of quality that we are known for that will take time.
Thank you for reading our thread and I am excited to hear some feedback from my fellow fanatics.
For more information on our services or for assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Michael Stafford (Owner of Definitive Detailing)
www.definitivedetailing.co.za
[email protected]
083 377 0500
Definitive Detailing has in the last 3 months grown beyond belief, creating partnerships with premium businesses and offering service beyond what many fanatics are used to.
With our new partnerships (more news on this soon) we can truly offer the best not only in terms of vehicle detailing but also in vehicle repair.
This brings me to the build thread for the Promotec BMW X5 4.8 Litre Hamann.
The owner of Promotec, a BMW fanatic handed the car over to us to prepare it for sale. This meant fixing any issues with the car as well as preparing it physically to be in the best condition for its new owner.
BMW X5 Hamann | Project Info/Overview
Although in extremely good condition the Hamann is in need of some minor attention. Starting with the biggest problem on the list:
Hamann Kit & BMW Park Sensors Collide:
For some unknown reason the original panelshop that fitted the Hamann Kit decided to place (these are glued on) both front arches over the BMW Factory Fitted Parking Sensors.
Naturally this means that the parking sensors are in a constant panic rendering them completely useless. Initially we hoped to have BMW simply disconnect the two sensors, however this cannot be done. It’s all or nothing in this case.
I was hoping we cut out the area around the sensor and mold the kit around it; this is not viable due to the 45 degree sensors used which would not solve the problem.
The solution is to relocate the sensor slightly inwards, fill the existing hole and respray. Ina at Brightons Panel and Spray will be doing the job for us and I look forward to seeing her team tackle this problem.
Hamann Kit - Damage and Repair
The Hamann kit fitted to the Promotec X5 has since November 2010 taken a couple of knocks and bangs in its stride.
The first two (there is more I didn’t photograph) will be smoothed and resprayed.
These two repairs will be slightly more technical:
Due to the inactivity of the sensors accidents are sure to happen. In this case a slight knock to the rear bumper will need to be smoothed, filled and resprayed with us re-attaching the parking sensor which is completely loose.
The rear spoiler, which was attacked by a Guinea Fowl (which destroyed it) has also arrived and has already primed to be sprayed and fitted.
The company that did this spray job deserves to be shot. The front bumper's sprayjob is excessively wavey with a very poor finish. I feel that under showroom lighting (even with a numberplate on) this finish will ruin the beautiful finish of the Hamann - We will be tackling this and hoping to reduce the poor finish.
Dents, Dings and Scratches
Even the most pedantic of car owners simply cannot avoid the day to day war path that is the car park at your local mall.
Dirk, our dent pusher noted several small dents throughout the car. He says he will be removing them shortly.
Keeping the beast at bay - Engine Maintenance
With just over 90 000km on the clock it is time for the Hamann to have a thorough service whilst still under Motorplan.
We have booked the Hamann in for Monday and Tuesday next week (9th to 10th Jan) for the following:
Oil Service
New Pads/Discs
New Brake Fluid
New Air Filter
New Cabin Filter
Balancing and Alignment
Replace Cigarette Lighter (Broken)
Do Quality Check on X5
The car is booked in at SMG; I am looking forward to seeing the result of the service.
BMW Hamann | Time Line
The Hamann will be collected from SMG on Tuesday and taken through to Ina to quote on re-locating the sensors.
If we are happy with the quote she will continue with the job and from there the car will return to Dent Magic Express who will expertly repair and spray the remainder of the car with the spoiler being fitted at Ina to put an end to the repair work.
I hope to have this completed over the next three weeks, however once I have discussed it with my team a realistic time can be given - The owner of the car however wants the car to be done right and has given us quite a lot of time.
Finishing off - It’s all in the detail
The final process in this project will be delivered by Definitive Detailing.
We will be spending three days on the Hamann attempting to get 100% correction on the Oxford Green paintwork. The detail will include a thorough cleanse of the interior and engine bay finishing with the car being sealed and delivered to its new home until it is sold.
Other small details will be things like the eyelids, replacing the peeling adhesive as well as replacing the worn numberplace holder on the back and having Hamann plates made for the Showroom.
Definitive Detailing hopes you will follow the build thread whilst we update you of our progress on the Hamann. Although a simple project it is reaching the high level of quality that we are known for that will take time.
Thank you for reading our thread and I am excited to hear some feedback from my fellow fanatics.
For more information on our services or for assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Michael Stafford (Owner of Definitive Detailing)
www.definitivedetailing.co.za
[email protected]
083 377 0500
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