Black is definitely the new black

Jeef Beef · 08-04-2010, 10:39 AM

I don't know why this is on the e90 forums and not here but this is seriously worth a look:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412599

The initial photos are almost cringe worthy...I sure hope my car never gets swirl marks that badly! Otherwise, WOW jet black is stunning. Talk about meticulous cleaning.

Taymaishu · 08-04-2010, 10:40 AM

It was posted here in the detailing forums :-)

Jeef Beef · 08-04-2010, 10:41 AM

MY BAD. I really need to troll the 1addicts forums more.

Taymaishu · 08-04-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

MY BAD. I really need to troll the 1addicts forums more.

FAIL.

sbce90 · 08-04-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

MY BAD. I really need to troll the 1addicts forums more.

Raz0s · 08-04-2010, 10:40 PM

Looks The goods. Having the same colour combo Black with Red I know how hard it is to keep clean. I have recently had mine expertly detailed.... A must for any black 135i as the dealership i bought my car had no idea and put buff marks in it.

delete-this-account · 08-05-2010, 12:47 AM

where could i get something like that done to my 130i in melbourne? would love to give it that sort of attention (that it deserves).
also - how much would it cost? i'd guess $2-300?

Taymaishu · 08-05-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by intehnet

where could i get something like that done to my 130i in melbourne? would love to give it that sort of attention (that it deserves).
also - how much would it cost? i'd guess $2-300?

Depending on how much you want done. If you're looking for a full, professional detail you'll probably hand your keys over one night and be paying around $500 to have all marks and swirls removed with power tools (depending on how deep your paint is).

Any car detailing place will detail for you - I would suggest researching, calling and asking what they will do for a full detail. In this case, you're looking at around 250-350.

Or you can come to Sydney and i'll do it with no labour charge - just 'parts'.

delete-this-account · 08-05-2010, 12:58 AM

thanks for the offer, but i think if i drove there, the drive back would probably take the paint back to it's previous state

anyone have any recommendations for a place in melbourne for detailing?

jksgoh · 08-05-2010, 02:18 AM

never been there myself, but a lot of people recommend final inspection (www.finalinspection.com.au), and it seems like the guy there is one of the best in the country.

MikeVictor · 08-05-2010, 02:22 AM

I'm in Brisneyland so the referral is a bit pointless, but to give an idea of pricing my guy charges about $300 for the initial detail and then $125 thereafter provided you get it done no more than 2 months after the last one.

He's got enough business he's not taking on new clients, and he does awesome work (he helped my car win "Best in class" for the year at Club Show'n'Shine).

Each time he spends about 3-4 hours on the car.

Of note, he said that it's best not to steam clean the engine bay, as the water vapour can get in and rust some of the delicate electrical components.

Orlin · 08-05-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

I'm in Brisneyland so the referral is a bit pointless, but to give an idea of pricing my guy charges about $300 for the initial detail and then $125 thereafter provided you get it done no more than 2 months after the last one.

He's got enough business he's not taking on new clients, and he does awesome work (he helped my car win "Best in class" for the year at Club Show'n'Shine).

Each time he spends about 3-4 hours on the car.

Of note, he said that it's best not to steam clean the engine bay, as the water vapour can get in and rust some of the delicate electrical components.

no more clients? dang! my car needs a really good detail and that guy sounds like he would do an awesome job

wmj73 · 08-05-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

no more clients? dang! my car needs a really good detail and that guy sounds like he would do an awesome job

Ive got someone good Matt, he came by on Monday and did my car for me. Pm me if you want so info.

wmj73 · 08-05-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

no more clients? dang! my car needs a really good detail and that guy sounds like he would do an awesome job

Ive got someone good Matt, he came by on Monday and did my car for me. Pm me if you want some info.

Alpine* · 08-07-2010, 02:19 AM

Don't know if anyone else is like me but, if you want to really detail a car, aside from all of the excellent exterior and interior work those guys did, is to jack up the car and rip the wheels off and do under the guards and brake assy areas. Once the wheels are off you can really clean/polish them one at a time both inside and out. Only way to go in my experience.

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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Black is definitely the new black I don't know why this is on the e90 forums and not here but this is seriously worth a look: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412599 The initial photos are almost cringe worthy...I sure hope my car never gets swirl marks that badly! Otherwise, WOW jet black is stunning. Talk about meticulous cleaning. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	It was posted here in the detailing forums :-)
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	MY BAD. I really need to troll the 1addicts forums more. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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Raz0s Private First Class 13 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks The goods. Having the same colour combo Black with Red I know how hard it is to keep clean. I have recently had mine expertly detailed.... A must for any black 135i as the dealership i bought my car had no idea and put buff marks in it.
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delete-this-account Private 7 Rep 98 Posts Drives: DD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DD iTrader: (0)	where could i get something like that done to my 130i in melbourne? would love to give it that sort of attention (that it deserves). also - how much would it cost? i'd guess $2-300? __________________ 130i m-sport
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delete-this-account Private 7 Rep 98 Posts Drives: DD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DD iTrader: (0)	thanks for the offer, but i think if i drove there, the drive back would probably take the paint back to it's previous state anyone have any recommendations for a place in melbourne for detailing? __________________ 130i m-sport
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jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	never been there myself, but a lot of people recommend final inspection (www.finalinspection.com.au), and it seems like the guy there is one of the best in the country.
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	I'm in Brisneyland so the referral is a bit pointless, but to give an idea of pricing my guy charges about $300 for the initial detail and then $125 thereafter provided you get it done no more than 2 months after the last one. He's got enough business he's not taking on new clients, and he does awesome work (he helped my car win "Best in class" for the year at Club Show'n'Shine). Each time he spends about 3-4 hours on the car. Of note, he said that it's best not to steam clean the engine bay, as the water vapour can get in and rust some of the delicate electrical components.
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1284 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Don't know if anyone else is like me but, if you want to really detail a car, aside from all of the excellent exterior and interior work those guys did, is to jack up the car and rip the wheels off and do under the guards and brake assy areas. Once the wheels are off you can really clean/polish them one at a time both inside and out. Only way to go in my experience.
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