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Old 12-03-2012, 10:20 PM   #1
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Default BMW Z4M Coupe Autofinesse Detail

Hi guys

Heres another BMW Z4M autofinesse detail, this one belongs to my childhood friend. He has no time for 2 bucket wash, so I suggested the Enhancement detail with an AF punch. The goal was to restore gloss and protected from California winter ( rains )

Tools used


GG DA Polishers
Uber Green pads


Wheels

AG CWC
various brushes
Tires dressed with AF Gloss

Wash

2 grit guard buckets
2 Uber no name towels
ONR
Auto Finesse Oblitarate

Prep

Autoscrub and ONR lube
Clay

Polishing

AF Rejuvenate

LSP

AF desire


Before


The car was pretty dirty, haven't been washed for months because of his ankle injury.






Wheel n tires need much attention






Grimes around the car









Starting with wheels first as always, but I sold my Kranzle Power washer, so Im doing it old fashion. Rinse, apply AG CWC ( autoglym custome wheel cleaner ) on wheels n tires, agitate all areas, and rinse.






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Old 12-03-2012, 10:20 PM   #2
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Then attention was brought to the paint, normally I would Foam the car with foam cannon, but I doing this old fashion again. Using AF Oblitarate to knock off as much grimes as possible around the car, then Rinse and perform an ONR wash.












Then I prep the car with Autoscrub and clay ( Autoscrub wasn't behaving good ) Polished with AF Rejuvenate and applied a coat of AF Desire





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Old 12-03-2012, 10:21 PM   #3
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Thanks for looking!!
Hope you guys liked it,
and please ask any questions or comments you may have.

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Old 12-03-2012, 11:05 PM   #4
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Excellent work!

Looks real clean

What is your opinion on polishing and sealing windows?
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Old 12-03-2012, 11:31 PM   #5
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nice work
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Old 12-04-2012, 02:42 AM   #6
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Thanks guys!

for windows, I like to use Werkstatt prime strong to get rid of road film n bugs, makes cleaning the glass much easier afterwards, also adds protection and gloss.
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Old 12-04-2012, 12:39 PM   #7
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whats with the red dot on the back bumper cover? Is that factory, its really distracting from the lines of the car and looks out of place
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Old 12-04-2012, 03:04 PM   #8
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Lookin clean. Not sure I like how the panels line up in the white color.
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Old 12-05-2012, 03:02 AM   #9
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whats with the red dot on the back bumper cover? Is that factory, its really distracting from the lines of the car and looks out of place
Thanks! the red dot is factory, but you can purchase a white vinyl to cover it

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Lookin clean. Not sure I like how the panels line up in the white color.
yeah the bumper's paint are a little off.
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Old 12-11-2012, 01:56 AM   #10
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I haven't done videos for a long time, so I thought I make one with some free time on my hand.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEiiSLizD24

hope you guys like it!
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Old 12-12-2012, 12:15 AM   #11
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Thanks for looking!!Hope you guys liked it,
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Old 12-12-2012, 12:19 AM   #12
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Beautiful job man; I need a wash like that
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Old 12-12-2012, 05:51 PM   #13
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OTD, that looks great. Why did you choose Auto Finesse products? How do you like them?

Are you a local detailer in Los Angeles?
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Old 12-14-2012, 02:27 AM   #14
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The AF Rejuvenate packs a lot of cleaning power for white, and has some abrasives to remove some flaws. That's the reason I chose this product for this car. Now you don't have to use a expensive wax like AF Desire, but I like the way its looks, smells, durability, and ease of application. Im mobile located in 91010.
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:40 PM   #15
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What would you recommend for a darker paint? I have an Orient Blue BMW and it needs a lot of clean up--been neglected a bit for two years inside and out, and she needs to get some loving once the winter ends. I also have some chips on the hood that I'm debating trying to touch up myself or determine whether I really should just get a pro to handle that part before detailing the whole car...

But that Z4 looks pristine with what you did to it. *drool*
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Old 12-23-2012, 08:53 PM   #16
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For dark paint I like to use AF tripple to enhance the finish.
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Old 12-29-2012, 10:18 PM   #17
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Any special priming to be done other than the usual claybar treatment before doing the AF tripler?
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