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Anzafin's "SPRING RENOVATION" - Part 1 Sapphire Black detailed - Picture heavy!

#1 User is online   Anzafin 

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 05:09 PM

At last I had enough free time to take care of my E60 again!

I've ordered lots of new detailing stuff and I've been very anxious to use them on my sapphire black 530d. The weather starts to be warmer and warmer and you can see and hear the snow melting. That's why it's dirty everywhere, and my car really needed a good wash. I didn't satisfy to only wash the car, but gave it a full detail for the summer!

I did a paint correction at last September, and only a light polish was needed now. However, I managed to spend a full day with the job (12h) :D!

The process was:


1) Pre-wash
- Turtle Wax Super Solvent Wash Spray
- Bilt-Hamber Autofoam

2) Wash
- Turtle Wax Big Orange

3) Claying
- Zaino Z-18 clay
- Turtle Wax Big Orange as lubricant

4) Polish
- Presta Chroma 1500 Polish + Lake Country CCA White pad
- Presta Chroma Swirl Remover + Lake Country CCA Blue pad
- Presta Spray'N Shine as moisturizer
- Flex XC 3401 VRG

5) Wax
- Clearkote Red Moose Machine Glaze
- Collinite 915
- Mother's Reflections Top Coat

6) Tires
- AutoGlym Instant Tyre Dressing

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Lots of pictures were taken, and I tried to eliminate as much as possible, but still ended up to approximately 50 pictures to share with the forum... :unsure:
Sorry about the ghettoish washing hall, but I'm lucky I can use it. Washing during winter would almost be impossible without it!

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1) Pre-wash

- My trusted Kärcher K4.97M
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- I started with the Turtle Wax Super Solvent Wash Spray
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- You can see how it strips the previous wax layers
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- Then after rinse followed the Autofoam
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Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 05:11 PM

2) Wash

- Two bucket method with a grit guard rules :thumbsup:
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- I foamed the car with the Turtle Wax Big Orange too to have some more lubrication
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- Mother's sheepskin mitt
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3) Claying

- I use Zaino Z-18
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- The Turtle Wax Super Solvent Wash Spray did a great work --> I got absolutely nothing into clay!
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- After the rinse I dried the panels with Chemical Guys Ultra Plush Miracle Dryer - Great towel!
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- Letting everything dry
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Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 05:12 PM

4) Polish

- Before polishing I wanted to measure the paint thickness using my new Paint Detective 8 ptg
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- I got great results and felt safe to go
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- Some minor swirls after the winter. I had some difficulties to get decent pics on them.
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- Some taping for protection
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- I only needed the Chroma 1500 Polish and Chroma Swirl Remover, which are the least agressive products in Presta Buffing System
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Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 05:13 PM

Some afters before any waxing

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- Step in the bumper :lol:!
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Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 05:15 PM

5) Wax and afters

- Products used
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530D

Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 05:16 PM

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Huh :wacko: ! That's about it! :)
530D

Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 06:48 PM

Great work! Nothing looks better than a freshly detailed black e60!
2006 525i, Titanium Silver, Grey Leather, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, PDC, Sirius, BMW Ipod interface

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 07:16 PM

Very Impressive ! :thumbsup:
2007 525i:
Jet Black / Manual 6 Spd / Premium Pkg / Auburn Leather / Bi-Xenon Adaptive / Cold Weather Pkg / Logic 7 Sound / Satellite Radio / Bluetooth /
Mods:
M-Tech AeroKit / M-Trunk Finisher / M5 Mirrors / Hamaan Splitter / ACS Style Spoiler / M-Tech Custom Diffuser / Remus Sport Quad Exhaust /
Solargard HP38 Tint / Shadowline Trim / Black Kidney Grills / RaceMesh Intake Grill / Debadged / BSW Stage 1 Speakers / RPI Scoop / BMC Filter

Wheels:
OEM Style 166 (M6 Offsets) Staggered Wheels F: 245/35/19 - R: 275/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season Plus
Lighting:

AngeliBright V3.0 / 6000K HID Fog lights / 6000K Headlights / LED Interior Lighting / LED License Plate Lights/ LED Amber Front Turn Signals/ LED Amber Side Markers

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Posted 12 April 2009 - 07:20 PM

Wow, what a beautiful job. In no time at all, the Finnish winter's effects on your E60 will be a distant memory.

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2009 550i Carbon Black/Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Logic7, Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, Steptronic, iPod/USB Adapter. Mods: SprintBooster, ACS Style Rear Spoiler, 6000K HID fog lights, 6000K HID D1S headlights, 8500K GP Thunder AE bulbs, full interior LED lights; RD LED license plate lamps, LED reverse lights, Stealth signal lights, E60.net Clings, BMW Valve Stem Covers, BMW Rubber All Weather Mats (black). Mods to come: ECU reflash. Winter Wheels and Tires: Style 123s with Dunlop WinterSport M3s
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Posted 12 April 2009 - 09:56 PM

Great job, but with the look of the weather where you are, you're vehicle would look like a salted pretzel again in no time!
2007 550i silver gray w/ black, sport pkge. w/step, cold pkge., nav., prem sound, sirius, etc., M5 trunk lid finisher, m-tech, Michelin p/s a-s plus, RPI exhaust sys.
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Posted 12 April 2009 - 11:02 PM

Looks great mate, saw your post on the detailing world aswell :)

Cracking work there!! :thumbsup:
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Mods coming: Window tint, rear spacers, roof spoiler
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BMW E60 2003 530i M54 Titanium Silver, Black leather Climate Control iDrive M-Sport Kit 19" 172M with Dunlop DZ101 (245/35/19,275/30/19) Sebring 2x76mm ACS Foot pedals, Eibach pro-kit, Sprint Booster, K&N Air Filter, M5 steering wheel, SS brake lines, Drilled Discs, EBC Redstuff Ceramic, Ricky's LED License plate lights, RPI Scoop, Front struct brace, LCI Tail Light with Bruce's V5.1, M5 Cluster Convertion, LED Side Indicators, Matte Black 530i Badge, Matte Black Grille, Matte Black Diffuser, Black Shadow Line, Koni FSD with Eibach

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 12:25 AM

Wow! Looks marvellous. :wow:

Is the next weekend time for summer setup?
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Tinted rear glass • 19" M6 wheels • Footwell & Extra boot lid lights retrofit • LED Angel Eyes • Trunk opener retrofit

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 12:49 AM

View PostMilko75, on Apr 13 2009, 08:25 AM, said:

Wow! Looks marvellous. :wow:

Is the next weekend time for summer setup?

I'm afraid I have to wait longer... But we'll see!
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Mods:
Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's
/ LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):
Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed
/ M Shift knob / M Pedal set

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 01:54 AM

Yeah, maybe is better to wait.

This year has been quite a cold spring or at least it seems. :lol:
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Tinted rear glass • 19" M6 wheels • Footwell & Extra boot lid lights retrofit • LED Angel Eyes • Trunk opener retrofit

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 02:14 AM

very nice :thumbsup:
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