Alpine White 135i - freakin amazing after Menz, glaze, JS109, 5050

imoz · 08-24-2009, 09:17 AM

Did my 135i this weekend. It was a lot of hard work, and had to work around a lot of challenges - 11 month old baby, wifey, heat and humidity. But I worked it in. Approx. 10 hours working on the paint.

I used my new foam gun and Porter Cable buffer package that I got from Detailed Image.

Process:
Wash with CG citrus wash
Clay
IPA wipedown

Menzerna SIP Super Intensive Polish / Orange Pad
Menzerna Super Finish (Nano polish) / White Pad
Menzerna Super Finish (Nano polish) / Black Pad
Meguair's Show Car Glaze massaged by hand
CG EZ Creme Glaze by hand
JetSeal 109 by hand
Topped with CG 50/50 Limited Edition Concours Wax by hand
Lots of IPA wipedowns

On the wheels I did the glazes and JetSeal 109, but not 50/50. Still need to wash the windows...

I am stunned with the results. The pictures don't do it justice. My wife was also amazed. She asked how come an expensive car doesn't come like this at delivery!

StuartM · 08-24-2009, 12:23 PM

Wow!
It really looks like it has "wet" paint, thats a great job you've done there Imoz.

I love Apline White, and it really suits the 1 series IMO.

This is how cars should be delivered to us, your wife is right.

BTW, what wheels are those you have on there, and are they 18's? My 135 came with a different set than that, and I prefer yours to be honest!

anthony @ eas · 08-24-2009, 01:02 PM

Looks great. Suuuuper clean.

Excitmnt94 · 08-24-2009, 01:25 PM

nice job...

imoz · 08-24-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartM

BTW, what wheels are those you have on there, and are they 18's? My 135 came with a different set than that, and I prefer yours to be honest!

They are the OEM Sport Package wheels, 18". Easy to clean

08-24-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
imoz Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0)	Alpine White 135i - freakin amazing after Menz, glaze, JS109, 5050 Did my 135i this weekend. It was a lot of hard work, and had to work around a lot of challenges - 11 month old baby, wifey, heat and humidity. But I worked it in. Approx. 10 hours working on the paint. I used my new foam gun and Porter Cable buffer package that I got from Detailed Image. Process: Wash with CG citrus wash Clay IPA wipedown Menzerna SIP Super Intensive Polish / Orange Pad Menzerna Super Finish (Nano polish) / White Pad Menzerna Super Finish (Nano polish) / Black Pad Meguair's Show Car Glaze massaged by hand CG EZ Creme Glaze by hand JetSeal 109 by hand Topped with CG 50/50 Limited Edition Concours Wax by hand Lots of IPA wipedowns On the wheels I did the glazes and JetSeal 109, but not 50/50. Still need to wash the windows... I am stunned with the results. The pictures don't do it justice. My wife was also amazed. She asked how come an expensive car doesn't come like this at delivery!
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08-24-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
StuartM Private 8 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 135i M Sport Coupé Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guernsey Channel Islands iTrader: (0)	Wow! It really looks like it has "wet" paint, thats a great job you've done there Imoz. I love Apline White, and it really suits the 1 series IMO. This is how cars should be delivered to us, your wife is right. BTW, what wheels are those you have on there, and are they 18's? My 135 came with a different set than that, and I prefer yours to be honest!
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anthony @ eas 309 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Suuuuper clean.
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08-24-2009, 01:25 PM	#4
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	nice job... __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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