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[Hash]

Looks great mate, would love to know how you cleaned the inside of the door on the white 135i, i have the same white patches and struggle to clean it?

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Hash

Looks great mate, would love to know how you cleaned the inside of the door on the white 135i, i have the same white patches and struggle to clean it?

Cheers mate!

Ok, there's a few things that could work...

1. Warm water

2. Diluted general purpose cleaner

3. Interior cleaner

Use a soft bristled brush to agitate the contaminants. Then wipe away with a clean microfibre and watch the dirt disappear.

[Nugget]

Do you have any experience with Modesta paint protection?

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Nugget

Do you have any experience with Modesta paint protection?

Hi mate, we do have experience with Glass coatings, not specifically Modesta coatings. Are you after some information on their products?

[TWD]

Car: BMW E93 M3

Service: Stage 1 Paint Correction

Comments:
- This car was given the works, including a 3 stage paint correction back in December 2012.
- The owner was after a "once over" on the exterior
- Unfortunately due to some poor washing techniques, there were some harsher scratches and a fair few swirls all over the car, so the car really needed 2-3 stages to address all paint defects.
- The paintwork was fairly clean and basic claying showed no serious contamination.
- Correction and heavy reduction refreshed the paintwork while really enhancing the gloss, making the Jerez Black (blue pearl) really pop!
- Another happy owner and a lovely car!

Few photos:















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[Nugget]

Originally Posted by TWD

Hi mate, we do have experience with Glass coatings, not specifically Modesta coatings. Are you after some information on their products?

It was offered to me by a local detailer and I was just looking for some real world experience. The only other coating I've used is Opti coat and I've been happy with it but was told the Modesta Glass coating is superior.

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Nugget

It was offered to me by a local detailer and I was just looking for some real world experience. The only other coating I've used is Opti coat and I've been happy with it but was told the Modesta Glass coating is superior.

As far as I know, it's much glossier. Opticoat has a warmer look to it.

Which Modesta Glass coat is he using? There is quite a variety...

[TWD]

Car: 2013 BMW X3 20d

Service: Stage 1 Paint Correction, Engine Bay Clean, Scratch reduction & Hard Body

Comments:
- Car was originally protected when purchased new in January 2013.
- After 13 months and 30,000km, the car still looked better than most new cars - credit to the owner who has fastidiously maintained the car in the interim.
- Country driving saw a dirty engine bay and smearing front windscreen. The engine bay was thoroughly cleaned but not dressed as we wanted to maintain a crispy clean look.
- The front windscreen was machine polished then treated with a rain repellent
- Unfortunately the car had been keyed on the driver's side, leaving a deep scratch that could not be completely removed safely, so an intense reduction meant that it was eventually barely noticeable.
- Another happy owner and a fantastic result all round

Before:






After:









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[TWD]

Car: 2007 BMW E92 M3

Service: Stage 1 Paint Correction, Interior Clean & Leather Treatment, Engine Bay Detail

Comments:
- This low km car arrived looking fairly straight, but the Silverstone paintwork lacked gloss and depth. The car had never been properly detailed in 7 years!
- Few marks and heavy contamination all over paintwork
- Various make-up stains all over the interior - black had turned white and leather was shiny from lack of cleaning/conditioning.
- Exhaust tips had heavily built up carbon
- Black grilles and plastics also lifeless after not being treated for a long time
- Engine bay also heavily cleaned and various areas underneath the bonnet were hand polished to achieve clarity
- Basically we wanted to bring this car up to the same level as it was when the owner picked up the car brand new in 2007
- The results really speak for themselves - Enjoy the photos

Random Photos:

































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[JB4-335]

Nice work as usual Raj. Think I'm due for an interior overhaul.

[racer_x]

Love your attention to detail Raj.

[TWD]

Originally Posted by yulook

TWD your work is immaculate!

Thanks mate!

Originally Posted by JB4-335

Nice work as usual Raj. Think I'm due for an interior overhaul.

Thanks mate, sure let's discuss on Friday night...

Originally Posted by racer_x

Love your attention to detail Raj.

Cheers!

[Alpine*]

Nice work Raj!

When are you going to change names, WAWD (weekday and weekend detailer)? Your detail work surely surely justifies more than weekend work, keep it up mate

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

Nice work Raj!

When are you going to change names, WAWD (weekday and weekend detailer)? Your detail work surely surely justifies more than weekend work, keep it up mate

Haha! Thanks John!

[TWD]

Car: 2003 BMW E60 530i

Service: Stage 1 Paint Correction & Interior Cleaning with Leather Conditioner

Comments:
- Mature owner simply required a once over on the entire car
- Although the car was one of the rougher examples with hazed lights (owner did not opt for headlight restoration) we managed to rejuvinate the paintwork and provide some much needed protection for the otherwise tired Space Grey paintwork.
- Although not every single defect was removed, the aim was to decontaminate and restore lost gloss and provide ease for maintenance washing.
- Another satisfied owner and another grey car for March 2014!

Some before and after photos:



















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[TWD]

Car: 2011 BMW E92 M3

Service: Stage 1 Paint Correction & Interior clean with Leather Condition

Comments:
- Grey cars hide dirt well, and this was no exception. Clay removed a lot of the contaminants & really brought out the true colour of this M3.
- Being prepared for sale, the owner requested a single stage polish that really freshened up the otherwise dull paintwork.
- Exhaust tips were covered in carbon build up
- Interior seats were tidy but as usual required rejuvenation to bring out oils/dirt build up and restore the factory matte finish.
- Another happy owner, who decided to keep the car after seeing the car post-detail!

Some before and afters:






















And some from the photoshoot:











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[Alpine*]

nice work again Raj, the owner and new owner will be VERY happy I'm sure.

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

nice work again Raj, the owner and new owner will be VERY happy I'm sure.

Thanks again John!

New owner is current owner - he decided to keep it!

[TWD]

Following the Showcase thread posted previously, here's some of the hard work that went into the car...


Car: 2008 Maserati GranTurismo

Service: Stage 2 Paint Correction, Interior Clean + Leather Condition, Engine Bay Detail

Comments:
- The owner was looking to get more out of the Grigio Granito paintwork which clearly was lacking lustre and gloss
- After a comprehensive decontamination process, the swirls, holograms and some medium scratches that required wet sanding were corrected, revealing the depth, metallic flake and true gloss that this Italian classic should show!
- Engine bay received a thorough clean and was treated dressed with Aerospace for a fresh look
- The recently painted gloss black wheels and red calipers also benefited from a chemical decontamination.
- Some polish/wax marks on the rubber seals from pre delivery were also removed
- The red leather interior although fairly clean was showing age with unwanted shiny sections and various marks - these were restored and a factory matte sheen was seen thereafter
- Needless to say, another happy owner and future detailing enthusiast


Some photos:






















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[TWD]

Car: 2014 Audi SQ5

Service: Stage 1 Paint Correction & New Car Paint Protection

Comments:
- Although this car was only a couple of weeks old, it suffered from various swirls scuffs and contamination build up
- Estoril Blue paintwork was quickly corrected and Nanolex Ultra added to both paintwork, calipers and wheels
- Not the best photos as the weather was rather average but tried to capture the defects as best as possible for yet another happy owner


Some photos:






















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[TWD]

Car: 2012 BMW F10 M5

Service: Stage 2 Paint Correction & Interior clean with leather condition

Comments:
- What a brilliant car - the BMW F10 M5. Although the BSM gloss was immense already, the paintwork suffered from swirls and holograms that really let the car down.
- The PPF film also suffered from bad swirls & scuffs which were corrected as well. Unfortunately, it was too late to correct pitting/etching marks in the PPF.
- Interior was above average but just required a quick once over to renew the factory fresh look.
- A great result for both us and the lucky owner of this beast!

Few photos:


























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[duongma]

Awesome work!