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      08-15-2011, 07:18 AM   #1
Boomstick1491
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2010 BMW 135i  [0.00]
First Full Detail

This past week, I completed my first full detail on my 135. Unfortunately I was so anxious to start, I did not take before pics, but I have a bunch of afters. Thanks to this forum and Detailed Image for all the knowledge to help me get started and a HUGE thanks to DI for their incredible lineup of products to get the job done right.

Products Used:

DI Thumbless Wash Mitts x2
DI Grit Guard Inserts x2
HD 5 Gallon Homer Buckets x2
DI Microfiber Towels (various sizes/types) x 20
DI Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel x3
Various brushes and applicators
Various LC 6.5" and 4" buffer pads
PC7424XP
Bissell Little Green Machine

CG Citrus Wash and Gloss
Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect
CG Grime Reaper
PBW Bug Squash
CG Fabric Clean
Pinnacle Detailing Clay
ONR
Megs 105/205
CG Acrylic Creme Glaze
Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger
Dodo Juide Supernatural Hybrid Paste Sealant
303 Aerospace Protectant
Blackfire Long Lasting Tire Gel
PBW Wheel Sealant
CG Black on Black
Stoner's Invisible Glass
CG Microfiber Detergent (towel cleanup)
LC Snappy Pad Cleaner (pad cleanup)

The Process - Day One:
1. Rinse
2. Pre-treat bumper and all forward-facing surfaces with PBW Bug Squash
3. Pre-treat lower body panels and wheels with CG Grime Reaper
4. Two bucket wash with CG Citrus Wash and Gloss at paint cleaner strength
5. Rinse
6. Claybar with ONR clay lube
7. Polish with Megs 105 and LC orange pad
8. Polish with Megs 205 and LC white pad
9. QD car to remove residue
10. Glaze with CG EZ Creme Glaze and LC black pad
11. Seal with Blackfire Wet Diamond and LC blue pad/foam applicator by hand

The Process - Day Two:
12. Vacuum interior
13. Pre-treat carpet spots with CG Fabric Clean
14. Agitate spots with DI fabric brush and remove cleaner
15. Dress all interior surfaces (except leather) with 303 Aerospace Protectant

The Process - Day Three:
16. Rinse
17. Treat wheels with Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect
18. Individually wash wheels
19. Pre-treat engine compartment with CG Grime Reaper
20. Spray down engine compartment
21. Two bucket wash with CG Citrus Wash and Gloss at wash strength
22. Apply Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid Paste Sealant
23. Dress wheels with PBW Wheel Sealant
24. Dress tires with Blackfire Long Lasting Tire Gel
25. Dress wheel wells with CG Black to Black
26. Dress engine compartment with CG Black to Black and 303 Aerospace Protectant
27. Clean all carpeting with Bissell Little Green Machine and CG Fabric Clean
28. Clean windows with Stoner's Invisible Glass
29. Final inspection and touchup

The End Result:
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