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    my shadowline trim is ruined... I think, help

    Tried cleaning the shadowline trim with m105, claybar, m205 and basically anything I could think of on hand. If anyone has been able to bring it back to life has a trick let me know. If anyone coming to the 2016 reunion wants to help me there even better. It's so dull and will not shine at all, it's my fault for not keeping up really. I'm much better working on the mechanical stuff than detailing. Thanks in advance for any help

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    Are you doing it by hand or with an orbital buffer? When I tried by hand it was useless. Taped off the surrounding area and used a 3" pad on the PC 7424 with m105. Keep it moving, but it brought out the shine.

    Frank W.

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    Past
    2006 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Silbergrau Metallic
    2014 BMW X1 xDrive35i ///M-Sport Mineralgrau Metallic
    2011 BMW 328i 6MT ///M-Sport Alpenweiss
    1999 BMW ///M Roadster Estorilblau Metallic


    plus an assortment of VW, Honda, Mazda, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, and others over the years


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    By hand, but my detailer said he tried with his buffer but I didnt know what product he was using so I went to what I did successfully in the past with no success. I'm pretty bummed.

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    You need a good DA polisher to get that done. I can bring some product and equipment with me if you'd like - I just polished all of my window trim today and came out beautiful.

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    2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
    Imolarot / Naturbraun
    2003 330iT / 6MT
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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    You need a good DA polisher to get that done. I can bring some product and equipment with me if you'd like - I just polished all of my window trim today and came out beautiful.

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    Please do, I have neglected it and if you can fix it I'll buy you a meal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    You need a good DA polisher to get that done. I can bring some product and equipment with me if you'd like - I just polished all of my window trim today and came out beautiful.

    Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk
    Pics or it didn't happen

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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    my shadowline trim is ruined... I think, help

    ^ lol

    I need to do this. Glad the the family is helping you out John.

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    I'll load up all my polishing supplies and Porter Cable as well and bring them to the Mafia Reunion...

    Frank W.

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    2003 BMW 530iA Saphirschwarz Metallic

    Past
    2006 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Silbergrau Metallic
    2014 BMW X1 xDrive35i ///M-Sport Mineralgrau Metallic
    2011 BMW 328i 6MT ///M-Sport Alpenweiss
    1999 BMW ///M Roadster Estorilblau Metallic


    plus an assortment of VW, Honda, Mazda, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, and others over the years


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    Quote Originally Posted by fw_fw View Post
    I'll load up all my polishing supplies and Porter Cable as well and bring them to the Mafia Reunion...
    Thanks man, nothing short of everything is worth it to me!

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    I clay/wax my by hand and it works fine. Post some pics of your trim
    2005 BMW 330i ZHP - BMWP brakes/intake/strut bar/shifter, Coby wraps interior, BBS CHs, Eagle Eye LED tails, LED fog lights, GC coilovers, Sprint Booster/sport button mod, 4.5 LCM w/ programming, Xtrons 9inch HU, BSW stg1, dynamat, M3 sedan dead pedal, oCarbon CF interior trim, CF seat backs, 2x2 CF MTECH2 diffuser, CF cabin filter cover



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