Can I Fix My Paint?

[MikeE30325i]

I bought a ton of microfiber stuff, but I still need a two buckets with gritguards, and a buffer. Then I'll be "done" buying stuff.

i dont think you can ever be "done" buying car detailing/cleaning supplies. lol. but i know what you mean.

[M42Technik]

I bought a ton of microfiber stuff, but I still need a two buckets with gritguards, and a buffer. Then I'll be "done" buying stuff.

[MikeE30325i]

wow Digitalwave, that looks amazing! Damn fine job.

and yeah, i have like 50 microfiber towels that i use. pretty good to have. and they clean up pretty easily.

[backtrail69]

Costco sells a 36 pack of microfiber towels for like 13-14 bucks that make detailing a lot easier as well.

[Digitalwave]

I don't know if you saw but these were my results after my last detailing:

before:


after:


my products, probably close to $600 worth now (including the buffer):

[MikeE30325i]

Lol, nice comment backtrail69, and i believe you are right.

and thanks for all the info Digitalwave. I will look into all of that, because my paint needs as much help as it can get!

[backtrail69]

Thank you for doing this. You are finally getting it I think..

[Digitalwave]

Looks good, now imagine how much better it could look if you knew what you were doing and had good products. The stuff that you buy at auto parts store and Wal-Mart is not good by the way, even if its a brand like Meguiars or Zymol.

I would do the rest of the car and I think you'll be really happy with the results. Start with a good washing. Follow it by claying the whole car. Take your time, with paint as dirty as that you could take up to 15 minutes per body panel claying. Follow it with a cutting polish. Follow that with a finish/glaze. Follow that with a wax/sealant. You'll be amazed. It's going to cost at least $100 for that stuff if you buy anything half way decent. It's also FAR easier to get good results using a random orbital buffer. Ask around, I am sure someone in your area would let you borrow theirs. DON'T use a high speed buffer, leave that for the pros.

[MikeE30325i]

But the "e" emblem is oh so bomb!

it makes people wonder what is going on.

If i shadowline the car, i might take it off to keep it clean, but right now i think i will keep it.

[Bimmerista]

Looks good....get her cleaned up, modded up & lets see some pics!

Just a suggestion, I would just kill that 'e' emblem on the trunk.

[Ender.]

Not too shabby. My car is in need of a serious detail, but first priority is making it run!

[MikeE30325i]

thanks for that site Hon2BMW!

i will have to go check it out sometime.

[Hon2BMW]

Try going to Space age paint in Mesa (South of Broadway/Country Club,) they've got a nice selection of professional level products and equipment. they carry the FULL line of Meguires and 3M products. You'll probably end up paying $30 for a bottle of wax, but in my past experience its been worth it.

http://www.spaceagepaint.com/default.aspx

[MikeE30325i]

wow mike, i'm very impressed. looks great on a black paintjob. Shines like new!

Thanks man! I cant wait for the whole car to be done. That is going to be awesome. Doing a little bit more today.

[Garageaholic]

wow mike, i'm very impressed. looks great on a black paintjob. Shines like new!