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09-07-2011, 03:50 AM | #1 |
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Got my 135i detailed - Moonlight Detailing
Pre-delivery, I had been lurking on the 1addicts.com forums and very quickly got introduced to some of the regular members. Alex Chapman (Taymaishu) was one such individual and he so happened to run a detailing business, Moonlight Detailing. A couple of emails later, and not only had my knowledge of car cleaning increased, I was also booked in for a post-delivery protection detail to get all the gunk from freight off the car.
Alex is one of those guys who really goes out of his way to make his clients feel comfortable with leaving their cars with him; taking the time to explain every last detail about what will be done, and then keeping you updated via SMS as he progresses through the process. I have never received so many updates about what was happening to my car, ever! As a 1series owner himself, Alex understands the level of respect demanded by owners from suppliers doing things to their vehicles – even though I’d never know until after the fact, I was still asked for permission before the car was taken outside for some happy snaps. Being a drop-off service, I picked the car up in the evening and boy was I impressed with the outcome. It was like taking delivery of the car from BMW all over again. Meticulous with his work, Alex explained all the findings he made during the detail and capped it off with helpful hints until the next session (yes, I will be back for more). Anyways, enough words – more photos! To conclude, I would recommend Alex & Moonlight Detailing without reserve to any owner who wants the best for their cars in terms of keeping it in as-new condition! Click here to have a look at his current website on Facebook.
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That's it, I definitely need to book you in now Alex! With one of the cars in the garage going on sale soon, it needs a good sprucing up! Can't wait I know you'll give it a new lease on life haha
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09-07-2011, 04:01 AM | #3 |
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Wow - thank you Stan!
I must agree the CR on AW looks beautiful. I think the black interior is making the car feel much smaller |
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09-07-2011, 04:22 AM | #4 |
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I copped quite a bit of crap when I told people I'd be buying a white car with red interior - foot in mouth now!
Here are some more photos taken from Alex's facebook page showing the BTS of the whole process. Here you'll find some behind the scenes photos of detail conducted by Moonlight Detailing - shamelessly taken from Alex's Facebook page, including annotations! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the first wash, clay and secondary wash, the paintwork was back to bare. Water sheeting off the car perfectly. A great base to start with! One imperfection from transport/dealer was found in the form of water markings on the bonnet. Interior before Moonlight Detailing gets to work. A close up of the trim and footwell on the driver's side. Some unidentified markings on the driver's door handle. Front left wheel - before shot. Allowing the wax to haze. This is brand new paintwork so we ensured the whole car had been covered with wax and allowed a lot of time for the wax to properly haze on. Just prior to taking the wax off the bonnet, you can see the milky white residue of the wax indicating that it has hazed and worked onto the paintwork and is ready for removal. Bonnet after wash, clay, wash, glaze, seal and wax. AFTER: Rear left panel reflecting. AFTER: bonnet. AFTER: Front quarter shot. AFTER: Rear shot. AFTER: Front shot. AFTER: Side shot showing off the perfectly clean car, wheels and tyres. AFTER: Chrome trim has been dressed. AFTER: Interior from driver's side. AFTER: Passenger door handle renewed and markings removed. AFTER: Beautifully moisturised and protected leather. AFTER: Front left wheel cleaned, protected and tyres cleaned.
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09-07-2011, 04:28 AM | #5 |
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Pic #3 is an after shot (got duplicated in your post I think!) No worries though
But the colour difference in the red between before/after is pretty drastic! |
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09-07-2011, 04:43 AM | #6 |
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That looks amazing! White and red are a beautiful combo IMHO. My sister has it on her 118d convertible LCI.
That's the first LCI coupe I've seen- those tails looks good, along with the 'milk eyebrow' in the headlight, as one dealer describes it! Good write up and excellent work Alex! |
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I'll be over in the states for 3 weeks for a Burger Motorsport confrence would you like my car while I'm away and 200 litres of methanol also. |
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Thanks Stu and thanks to everyone for the comments.
Edwin - happy to book you in for when you are back or before you go, whatever makes it easier for you. |
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09-07-2011, 10:26 PM | #16 |
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Np. Enjoy the trip!
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09-08-2011, 09:18 AM | #18 |
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Bump of Stan's thread.
I will very likely be in Melbourne in mid January. Hit me up on Facebook if keen. |
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