Kabal's E46 M3 - Updated with wash process

[Mike1]

Hello!

A short while ago my driveway was graced with the presence of a beautiful white M3.

It was placed in my care as Kabal wanted the car detailed. Of course I had never worked on an M car and gladly obliged especially as it meant I got to drive it. :joy:

She started off looking a bit dull, lacking that oomph she deserved:

A bit of effort, some swearing and even more work I give you:

And my favourite shot of the day:

This is one of those cars which I have always wanted to detail and experience, I cant wait for the next one!

Thanks Kabal!

Mike

 

[Sankekur]

Looking really good, the M and the work done raise:

 

[Philip Foglar]

That car is epic! raise:

 

[Mike1]

I usually never really enjoy the cars I work on as I dont always drive them besides moving them around when cleaning and polishing etc.

This I got to drive for a bit and having never understood the M experience I was blown away. Loved the feel, noise and looks.

The detail isnt important here, much like with Sith's thread I made - Its all about the BMW.

 

[Philip Foglar]

I usually never really enjoy the cars I work on as I dont always drive them besides moving them around when cleaning and polishing etc.

This I got to drive for a bit and having never understood the M experience I was blown away. Loved the feel, noise and looks.

The detail isnt important here, much like with Sith's thread I made - Its all about the BMW.

Been on a few breakfast runs with Kabal in front of me, so can most definitely attest to the noise! :rollsmile:

 

[Phumi]

Great job.... :thumbs:

 

[Jakkals_F30]

:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[Doomsdaya]

Awesome looking car raise: + Good job on the detailing :thumbs:

 

[Naruto]

:thumbs:

 

[Onyx]

Well done - she looks as good as new! :thumbs:

Mind taking us through your process and products? :=):

 

[Mike1]

Sure Onyx, will do a write when I get back this afternoon.

Just need to go see a few clients and pick up my new products. :rollsmile:

 

[Calla335]

:bravo:

 

[Sith]

Awesome car, awesome detail, and awesome pics! Well done raise: and :bravo:

 

[Mike1]

Thank you for the comments everyone. :=):

The car was booked in for what I call a Showroom Enhancement which is a Single Day Detail/Valet:

Preparation:

- Mag wheels, arches and exhausts sprayed with degreaser & agitated.
- Body is hosed with Shampoo and allowed to settle for 10 minutes.
- Badges, weather strips and door hinges agitated in the meantime.
- Car is hosed down with a high pressure washer.
- Bodywork is washed with a microfibre cloth and shampoo.
- Dried off with a fresh microfibre, wheels dried seperately.

Enhancing:

- Bodywork is inspected for marks, swirls and problem areas are noted.
- In the case of this M3 an initial pass was made using Meguires Paint Cleaner with the Rotary.
- Each panel receives at least two passes using a fine cut polish (Chemical Boys, Smart Wax, Meguires etc).

This removes light swirling with more effort being put in for areas worse off.

- Headlights, rear lights polished for clarity.
- Exhaust pipes polished with Megs NXT or Autosol.
- Plastic trim is protected with conditioner.
- Glass is cleaned with Autoglym Glass Cleaner.
- Tyre Shine/Gel applied to tyres and arches to enhance depth.

Protecting:

- Mag Wheels waxed with Rim Wax.
- Bodywork waxed with either Meguires, Collonite, Smart Wax, Wax Paste or sealed.
- Door arches, hinges and plastics sealed with sealant.

Interior & Engine Bay:

- Interior Vacuumed.
- Leather cleaned & moisturized.
- Surface wiped down and cleaned intensively.
- Engine Bay plastics protected and metals polished.

Final touches usually involve a photoshoot and lots of smiles from the owner. :=):

I have just taken on a whole new range of products ranging from Collonite to Concourse Paste Waxes so looking forward to pampering cars with them.

Mike

 

[Naruto]

Thank you for the comments everyone. :=):

The car was booked in for what I call a Showroom Enhancement which is a Single Day Detail/Valet:

Preparation:

- Mag wheels, arches and exhausts sprayed with degreaser & agitated.
- Body is hosed with Shampoo and allowed to settle for 10 minutes.
- Badges, weather strips and door hinges agitated in the meantime.
- Car is hosed down with a high pressure washer.
- Bodywork is washed with a microfibre cloth and shampoo.
- Dried off with a fresh microfibre, wheels dried seperately.

Enhancing:

- Bodywork is inspected for marks, swirls and problem areas are noted.
- In the case of this M3 an initial pass was made using Meguires Paint Cleaner with the Rotary.
- Each panel receives at least two passes using a fine cut polish (Chemical Boys, Smart Wax, Meguires etc).

This removes light swirling with more effort being put in for areas worse off.

- Headlights, rear lights polished for clarity.
- Exhaust pipes polished with Megs NXT or Autosol.
- Plastic trim is protected with conditioner.
- Glass is cleaned with Autoglym Glass Cleaner.
- Tyre Shine/Gel applied to tyres and arches to enhance depth.

Protecting:

- Mag Wheels waxed with Rim Wax.
- Bodywork waxed with either Meguires, Collonite, Smart Wax, Wax Paste or sealed.
- Door arches, hinges and plastics sealed with sealant.

Interior & Engine Bay:

- Interior Vacuumed.
- Leather cleaned & moisturized.
- Surface wiped down and cleaned intensively.
- Engine Bay plastics protected and metals polished.

Final touches usually involve a photoshoot and lots of smiles from the owner. :=):

I have just taken on a whole new range of products ranging from Collonite to Concourse Paste Waxes so looking forward to pampering cars with them.

Mike

Wow!!!
Wish I could have that
Pics!!!

 

[AshG108]

:thumbs:

 

[mdma]

:thumbs: car looks sweet.

 

[Mike1]

Thank you everyone. :thumbs:

Naruto, when you in Cape Town next give me a shout and we can give your Beemer some pampering.

Mike

 

[AshG108]

Kabal. can i wash your ///M next please?

 

[Andy1GP]

Stunning Job Mike! raise:

When i plan on doing a road trip down to the cape i'll be sure to swing by my baby for some of your TLC :=):