The LBB M2 [Detailing Content]

[Shezaad 333]

Last week was quite an intense week for us at CCT. Between preparing vehicles for BMW Fest 2016, Sandton Auto and Melrose Arch Auto BMW called us in for two certain BMW M2s that required some of our TLC:cartel:



First up was the Long Beach Blue M2:blowheart:. After our inspections, we immediately got to work, giving the M2 a full wash with wheel and body decontamination. This was inconclusive, however, and so we moved on to clay the car:





Thereafter, we got to the exciting part. Firstly, all rubbers and trim were taped off for protection. The front kidney grilles and the M trim/side turn signals were also removed to have them blacked out.

After a couple of test spots, we were happy with the results of Scholl S17 paired with the Scholl White spider pad for the compounding step. The general condition of the paint was not bad at all, however it wasn't brilliant either, showing some swirl marks/scratches.



We then finished the car off with the full Blackfire treatment which included BF Gloss Enhancing Polish for the fine polishing/cleaning step, BF Wet Diamond sealant and to top it off, BF Midnight Sun wax to lock in and add to the shine.

Furthermore, the vehicle received a trim colour change to black (side turn signals and front kidney grilles), as well as a 35% window tint.

The resultsraise:...

















:blowheart:raise:

A special thank you goes out to:
- Sandton Auto BMW for the great opportunity
- Azhar, Wesley and Rowen from CCT for working tirelessly to make the week a success

Thanks for viewing!:ty::blowheart:raise:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Damn, nice work as always guys :clapper:

 

[Rishie Rish]

What a difference on a brand new car!!! :clapper::clapper::clapper:

Amazing work guys :blowheart:

 

[131GAV]

Such a special car.... nicely done... Says alot that you guys get to work on cars like this before they hit the streets!!! Respect...raise:raise:raise:

 

[Fordkoppie]

Nice work.

But I dont understand why a brand new car comes with swirl marks and scratches, and why the paint already has contaminants on it.

I mean it will be shipped here with wrapping, and unless they washed it wrong after removing the wrap, it should be spotless under that wrapping

 

[131GAV]

Nice work.

But I dont understand why a brand new car comes with swirl marks and scratches, and why the paint already has contaminants on it.

I mean it will be shipped here with wrapping, and unless they washed it wrong after removing the wrap, it should be spotless under that wrapping

Thats exactly what happens.... They move it to the showroom floor and then a lady walks around with a buffing cloth and some QD to wipe dust of the vehicle every day.....


*edit: lady or man......

 

[Fordkoppie]

Thought so.
If ever I get a brand new car, I will demand taking delivery of the car with the wrapping still on

 

[131GAV]

Thought so.
If ever I get a brand new car, I will demand taking delivery of the car with the wrapping still on

Completely agree.... I dont allow them to ever wash it.... Even at services...

 

[444YYY]

Nice work!

I think only the bonnet, roof and boot are plastic wrapped, the rest of the car not. So it sits on the ship, with wet sea air, diesel fumes, heat etc, which causes the paint to attract contaminants and dull.

Now that slanting Toyota Cressida type numberplate doesn't do it for me!!!

 

[Shezaad 333]

Nice work.

But I dont understand why a brand new car comes with swirl marks and scratches, and why the paint already has contaminants on it.

I mean it will be shipped here with wrapping, and unless they washed it wrong after removing the wrap, it should be spotless under that wrapping

Thats exactly what happens.... They move it to the showroom floor and then a lady walks around with a buffing cloth and some QD to wipe dust of the vehicle every day.....


*edit: lady or man......

Thanks for the explanation Gav:ty:. That's basically what happens, adding to what 444YYY said above:ty:

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Nice work!

I think only the bonnet, roof and boot are plastic wrapped, the rest of the car not. So it sits on the ship, with wet sea air, diesel fumes, heat etc, which causes the paint to attract contaminants and dull.

Now that slanting Toyota Cressida type numberplate doesn't do it for me!!!

Looked a bit weird to me as well:thumbdo: I suppose they might have a proper license plate holder to deal with the curves, which just hasn't been installed on the car yet

 

[Reese130]

Sweet Lord that looks so good! very well done guys! im calling you the moment my M2 arrives! also long beach blue. :clapper:

 

[JG_RSA]

Nice work. :clapper:

Looked a bit weird to me as well:thumbdo: I suppose they might have a proper license plate holder to deal with the curves, which just hasn't been installed on the car yet

Yes, the actually drill into the front bumper (ruining the look :blueCry during PD to fit it - no mounting points / pre-drilled holes from factory for most of the cars as some countries/states do not require front plates.
You can ask them not to, which I've done on a couple of cars in the past, but be prepared to be stopped (and fined) at every roadblock.

 

[Shezaad 333]

Sweet Lord that looks so good! very well done guys! im calling you the moment my M2 arrives! also long beach blue. :clapper:

Congrats bud!

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Nice work. :clapper:

Looked a bit weird to me as well:thumbdo: I suppose they might have a proper license plate holder to deal with the curves, which just hasn't been installed on the car yet

Yes, the actually drill into the front bumper (ruining the look :blueCry during PD to fit it - no mounting points / pre-drilled holes from factory for most of the cars as some countries/states do not require front plates.
You can ask them not to, which I've done on a couple of cars in the past, but be prepared to be stopped (and fined) at every roadblock.

Thanks for the insight! It was probably the request of the owner in that case

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Nice work.

But I dont understand why a brand new car comes with swirl marks and scratches, and why the paint already has contaminants on it.

I mean it will be shipped here with wrapping, and unless they washed it wrong after removing the wrap, it should be spotless under that wrapping

Taking it a step further, it isn't just to correct imperfections - both the BSM M2 and the LBB M2 didn't really have bad defects, was actually minimal. However, these cars were prepared for the official launch, hence the need for extra gloss over and above what it had.

Another definite benefit is that the cars are prepared and maintained properly from delivery, as opposed to having them degenerate first.

Detailing isn't just about the correction, but also about the protection and the looks. :coolshake:


The BSM Beast that also saw us wrap the tail lights and tint the windows:

 

[Ofentse]

Great looking car :clapper:

 

[gerald5ive]

Looks good CCT. Nice work. I need too start keeping a BMW color chart in my wallet nowadays to read threads. It took me a while to figure out wtf BSM was. Luckily Shezaad explained what LBB was or i would still be googling. Think im going to name my thread "D-AB e90". That's dirty arctic blue for the guys without the color chart.

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Nice work.

But I dont understand why a brand new car comes with swirl marks and scratches, and why the paint already has contaminants on it.

I mean it will be shipped here with wrapping, and unless they washed it wrong after removing the wrap, it should be spotless under that wrapping

Thats exactly what happens.... They move it to the showroom floor and then a lady walks around with a buffing cloth and some QD to wipe dust of the vehicle every day.....


*edit: lady or man......

It should be spotless under the wrapping, but keep in mind that the cars are still exposed to washing and elements before the preparation process while they're stored in the buffer areas.

One will never quite evade swirls as long as there is always contact with the body work.

@Gavin - incorrect, our staff at Melrose Arch and Sandton Auto use California Car Dusters to dust off cars while on the show room floor as well as thick pile MF cloths with proper quick detailer to minimise any paint harm. Likewise our wash staff are equipped with the proper equipment and training to minimise paint damage, but again, one cannot fully escape the swirls as there's body contact on the car always.

Remember, swirling isn't just generated from bad washing. Something as inane as brushing against a car while walking alongside it could bring about swirling, to leaning over a fender to access the engine bay. Keeping contact to a minimum ultimately reduces paint imperfections.

:thumbs:

 

[131GAV]

Nice work.

But I dont understand why a brand new car comes with swirl marks and scratches, and why the paint already has contaminants on it.

I mean it will be shipped here with wrapping, and unless they washed it wrong after removing the wrap, it should be spotless under that wrapping

Thats exactly what happens.... They move it to the showroom floor and then a lady walks around with a buffing cloth and some QD to wipe dust of the vehicle every day.....


*edit: lady or man......

It should be spotless under the wrapping, but keep in mind that the cars are still exposed to washing and elements before the preparation process while they're stored in the buffer areas.

One will never quite evade swirls as long as there is always contact with the body work.

@Gavin - incorrect, our staff at Melrose Arch and Sandton Auto use California Car Dusters to dust off cars while on the show room floor as well as thick pile MF cloths with proper quick detailer to minimise any paint harm. Likewise our wash staff are equipped with the proper equipment and training to minimise paint damage, but again, one cannot fully escape the swirls as there's body contact on the car always.

Remember, swirling isn't just generated from bad washing. Something as inane as brushing against a car while walking alongside it could bring about swirling, to leaning over a fender to access the engine bay. Keeping contact to a minimum ultimately reduces paint imperfections.

:thumbs:

Oops forgot to mention, my car only sees the car wash if it's at a CCT equipped dealer.

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[sash]

stunning

 

[sanesh21]

Great work guysraise:raise:raise: