Had the E90 Detailed....Impressed

Had the E90 Detailed....Impressed

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Cyclone1

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2,600 posts

247 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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I had my car detailed last week by Auto Care and have to admit that I am very impressed with the results. The car looks better than it did when new. The following was done to the car:

1. Rinse wheels and arches + lower body.
2. Clean wheels with VP Billberry and brushes/cloths.
3. Rinse car and foam with Citrus Degreaser.
4. Rinse and wash with Duragloss Shampoo.
5. Rinse and clay entire car.
6. Final wash / rinse down.
7. Dry with towels and blower.
8. Mask off all trim etc.
9. Machine polish.
10.Apply Klasse paint cleaner / sealant.
11.Apply Acrylic Glanz (doesn't normally use this but wanted to test it out, normally applies 2 coats of Collinite or Petes 53 wax).
12.Polish wheels with Rejex and dress tyres.
13.Final wipe down of all trim and clean windows

Here are the pics:
Before

Before

After






Thoroughly recommend having this done as it totally transforms the appearance of the car.

Jules.



Edited by Cyclone1 on Wednesday 11th June 10:44

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

199 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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Pics not visable for me.

What was the cost?

Cyclone1

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2,600 posts

247 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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Hmmm, are you viewing from work or home pc?

Cost was a special rate as I know John of Auto Care quite well, but normal cost would be around £180.

Jules.

E30M3SE

8,468 posts

197 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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They work for me. Freshly clean black cars always look sooo good smile..... but it never lasts for long.frown

m3sye

26,231 posts

202 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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Where does he cover?

timskipper

1,297 posts

267 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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I was quoted £450 for a similar job by an outfit in Norwich, so I'd be interested in his contact details if he'll come to Norfolk/Suffolk border.

Our carbon black 535d is covered in swirl marks, I think the previous owners used to put it through an automatic car wash. frown

Tim

dxb335d

2,905 posts

196 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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Looks really good Jules. I like it.

Mine deserves a bloody good detail to be honest.



Carlos

Chipper

1,314 posts

218 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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Did the scratches come out after he had finished ? I have a few that need to be removed : )

Katie_K

102 posts

191 months

Wednesday 11th June 2008
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wow that looks brilliant

would love something like that done to my motor

Cyclone1

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2,600 posts

247 months

Thursday 12th June 2008
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m3sye said:
Where does he cover?
John will cover a 100 mile radius from Barnsley South Yorks, so Lancashire will be fine. I have emailed you John's details.

Jules.

Cyclone1

Original Poster:

2,600 posts

247 months

Thursday 12th June 2008
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timskipper said:
I was quoted £450 for a similar job by an outfit in Norwich, so I'd be interested in his contact details if he'll come to Norfolk/Suffolk border.

Our carbon black 535d is covered in swirl marks, I think the previous owners used to put it through an automatic car wash. frown

Tim
Tim,

I've emailed you John's details but it may be a bit too far for him to travel.

Jules.

Cyclone1

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2,600 posts

247 months

Thursday 12th June 2008
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Chipper said:
Did the scratches come out after he had finished ? I have a few that need to be removed : )
Yes all of the swirl marks are gone and all bar one scratch which I knew wouldn't come out. Superb job. Let me know if you'd like John's contact details.

Jules.

richterswil

872 posts

192 months

Thursday 12th June 2008
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Jules

I'm in Cheshire which should be close enough. I'd be interested in having my Carbon Black 535d done.

Can you send me the details?

Ta

Mark

Cyclone1

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2,600 posts

247 months

Thursday 12th June 2008
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richterswil said:
Jules

I'm in Cheshire which should be close enough. I'd be interested in having my Carbon Black 535d done.

Can you send me the details?

Ta

Mark
Mark,

Details sent.

Jules.