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Post by True-Blue » Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:17 pm

Relatively happy with how this has turned out, it’s not perfect but I’m guessing 80% of what a Pro detailer might achieve

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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:26 pm

Looking good and a nice post for your Senior Member badge :thumbsup: :rofl:

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    Post by mr.tourette » Sat Mar 13, 2021 3:29 pm

    Looks a treat.. nice work:thumbsup:
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    Post by IRD » Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:30 pm

    Very smart indeed. Worth the effort. :thumbsup:
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    Post by True-Blue » Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:47 pm

    Got caught in the rain.... water beading is something else 8)

    Photo’s never seem to look quite as good on the forum as on my IPad, definitely loose something.
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:27 pm

    Not certain what a pro detailer can do better - still love that colour :thumbsup:
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    Post by True-Blue » Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:20 pm

    Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:27 pm Not certain what a pro detailer can do better - still love that colour :thumbsup:
    I’ve got a couple of high spots I missed during application, so they need Polishing out and area re-coating. There are also one or two minor holograms (in very bright light) as a result of not getting the second coat application spot on.

    I’m being very picky, I doubt 99% of people would even notice but I’d expect a pro to get it virtually perfect first time though... although I’ve never seen a professionally detailed car close up :oops:
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:33 pm

    Bloody hell man - it looks spot onto me in the pics, I need to work on my detailing skills :D
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    Post by DMike » Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:40 pm

    Great result. Which ceramic coating did you use?
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    Post by True-Blue » Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:48 pm

    DMike wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:40 pm Great result. Which ceramic coating did you use?
    It’s in the thread title, but here’s a link to the product :thumbsup:

    https://carpro.global/catalog/cq-uk-3-0/
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:53 pm

    TB - you based in Bristol?
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    Post by mr wilks » Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:03 pm

    Its a proper eyeful with the paint + the wheels :evil:
    I was tempted with this car when Golfgeezer was selling , you aren't helping my Z abstention :oops:
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:08 pm

    Abstention ca be cured -

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    Post by mr wilks » Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:20 pm

    Thanks for the prompts :oops: no surprise but i do watch the market with more than passing interest :oops: if i did delve back into any E89 it would be either a 4pot or another twin turbo , whichever it would have to be a manual unless buying to sell .
    One that caught my eye here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-3-5i- ... SwWDBgSnHf my previous manual 35i being a stand out car for me in my Z history .
    & i should like to add that the current TTRS would be going nowhere :o

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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:23 pm

    That's a nice car - plenty of four pots around
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