Congrats to a proud daddy !![]()
Congrats to a proud daddy !![]()
I started my paint correction detail on my ZHP today....
The hood was in bad shape...clayed the hood down, used 3M Compound to really get the paint scratches then sealed/waxed for a good finish
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
18x9 ET 42 Apex EC-7's / BC Racing BR Type Coilovers / GruppeM Intake
ECS SS Brake Lines / Coby Wheel Wrap w/ Tri-Stitch / 35% Tint / BavSound Stage 1 / Stett Intake Boots / OE Euro Clears
Dane is right. Clay barring removes some paint oxidation and imbedded dirt. You got to use a good compound and clean cutting pads to remove the light paint scratches, then use a good wax to fill everything left behind in. It's a lot of work but in the end you have a stunning looking car like what you see in Dane's sig
When the paint surface has been clay barred, it will have that velvety smooth feel to it... and yes, well worth the effort to do right. Be forewarned though, if you never clay barred your car then I suggest you do some research on how to properly clay bar the car. If done improperly, you can easily wreck the finish of your car.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
18x9 ET 42 Apex EC-7's / BC Racing BR Type Coilovers / GruppeM Intake
ECS SS Brake Lines / Coby Wheel Wrap w/ Tri-Stitch / 35% Tint / BavSound Stage 1 / Stett Intake Boots / OE Euro Clears
I'm not worried about swirls. I don't have any on my car that I have seen, but have yet to give her a good wash and wax. I just want to make the paint look better than 12 years old.
I hate using an orbital buffer though. I have done paint work in the past and even wet sanded and buffed out gel coats on boats. I just always have that fear of swirling the paint. I have never barred though.
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