Wes_R x e60 M5 (61 pics)
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Wes_R x e60 M5 (61 pics)
Hey Acuraziners,
I had been speaking to the owner of this Indy Red M5 for a couple years off and on to get it detailed. He finally decided to get it done as he was entering it in a show. We discussed what was to be done and the budget and finally figured out the date. This job ended up being a 1 stage polish + interior.
I started with the interior and vacuumed the carpets, mats, etc.
Started dusting and detailing the crevices and cracks
And then started the wipe down of all surface with all purpose cleaner
Pedals were cleaned as well
And here is a shot of me detailing doing my best Neo Matrix impersonation
Even though it may seem like the job was simple the interior was in pretty rough shape.
Moving on to the exterior I started with the wheels as usual
Washed using the 2 bucket method
Rinsed down
And clayed while the car was still wet
The paint was very rough
Then finally dried down with a plush microfiber towel
After drying all rubber trim was masked up
The paint really needed a 2 stage polish but again due to the owner's budget we only did a 1 stage polish. I tried a couple polishes to get the best results and this is what I got.
My test spot on the worst area of the car
A quick shot of me polishing
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Not perfect but a huge improvement and more correction then I was expecting!
I also polished the headlights and taillights
Before
After
Unmasked the rubber trim
Then wiped down the paint with IPA alcohol
Because this was going to be driven in the snow I wanted to use a strong protector. Permanon Platinum was my choice.
Tires were dressed
Windows cleaned
And here are the afters
Very glossy
I love this shot!
And finished interior shots
And finally my favorite pic of the set
I believe it went straight to the show afterwards.
Hope you enjoyed the write up on this beautifully coloured M5 and that you guys/gals are staying warm in this crazy winter!
I had been speaking to the owner of this Indy Red M5 for a couple years off and on to get it detailed. He finally decided to get it done as he was entering it in a show. We discussed what was to be done and the budget and finally figured out the date. This job ended up being a 1 stage polish + interior.
I started with the interior and vacuumed the carpets, mats, etc.
Started dusting and detailing the crevices and cracks
And then started the wipe down of all surface with all purpose cleaner
Pedals were cleaned as well
And here is a shot of me detailing doing my best Neo Matrix impersonation
Even though it may seem like the job was simple the interior was in pretty rough shape.
Moving on to the exterior I started with the wheels as usual
Washed using the 2 bucket method
Rinsed down
And clayed while the car was still wet
The paint was very rough
Then finally dried down with a plush microfiber towel
After drying all rubber trim was masked up
The paint really needed a 2 stage polish but again due to the owner's budget we only did a 1 stage polish. I tried a couple polishes to get the best results and this is what I got.
My test spot on the worst area of the car
A quick shot of me polishing
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Not perfect but a huge improvement and more correction then I was expecting!
I also polished the headlights and taillights
Before
After
Unmasked the rubber trim
Then wiped down the paint with IPA alcohol
Because this was going to be driven in the snow I wanted to use a strong protector. Permanon Platinum was my choice.
Tires were dressed
Windows cleaned
And here are the afters
Very glossy
I love this shot!
And finished interior shots
And finally my favorite pic of the set
I believe it went straight to the show afterwards.
Hope you enjoyed the write up on this beautifully coloured M5 and that you guys/gals are staying warm in this crazy winter!
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Wow beautiful job on the detailing! love the color of that M5. too bad he wouldn't spring for a two stage correction. I bet he hated having to drive it home in the snow.
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Nice work.
I miss my Indy Red M5...
I miss my Indy Red M5...
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