Restorative Detail of a 1991 BMW 535i - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Oakes · 06-14-2009, 11:22 PM

Hey guys! Used to have a '93 S13 and then an 08 Nismo 350z, however both have come and gone. I still have love for Nissans and black cars (they were both black) which leads to my other passion...detailing in my spare time. Just thought I'd share this with you guys for your enjoyment purposes. It's the best I can do to stay with my Nissan roots

This is a full paint corrective detail of a 1991 BMW 535i. This vehicle only has 94k miles on it, and is honestly in great shape, however the paint was another story. This vehicle was a painstaking 11 hours on the paint alone, including the buffing/polishing and sealant/wax. Fortunately the vehicle has a very hard clear coat, which makes it harder for me but also harder to scratch. With that said, there were very few deep scratches to take care of, and a lot more depth to be had. Enough of my babble, on to the pics which are pretty self explanatory.

Process:
Menzerna Power Gloss (PG) - minimum of 3 passes per section
Menzerna Power Finish (PF) - minimum of 3 passes per section
Menzerna Final Polish II - White pad following the PF
Optimum Poli-Seal Sealant
Pure carnauba wax

Before Pictures

Driver's Side before - Post wash/clay

Before and After photos, as well as some 50/50 shots

50/50 Photos of the Trunk - After 2 passes of PG, and 3 passes of PF - slight hazing from residue in the flash.

Before/After of the Driver Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF

50/50 of Driver Quarter Panel

After shot of the Driver Quarter Panel, no more swirls :thumbup:

Before/After of the Passenger Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF

Still Passenger Quarter Panel, portion above body line was polished, bottom portion unpolished

-Before the polish

-After

Rear Bumper Before/After

Reflection Photos

Finished Photos Outside

killab18 · 06-19-2009, 08:31 PM

damn really nice job on that. came out great!!!

WagDatto · 06-19-2009, 08:50 PM

It's a lot of work and a fair amount more time than most S chassis guys want to do but that's the proof that it's SO worth it! Came out beautiful, grats on the killer looking biimer!

Kouki_Love · 06-19-2009, 10:01 PM

danmm good shat man, i should drive my car to you and pay you to do it!!! ...

imnotmatt1189 · 06-19-2009, 10:56 PM

wow nice work!

cali_love · 06-20-2009, 01:27 AM

wow came out very clean

DreamN · 06-20-2009, 01:43 AM

I wish my paint was anywhere near the condition of that bimmer's. I would have detailed mine to a perfect shine a long long time ago.

wadestone13 · 09-24-2012, 09:52 PM

nice work on that man! i have been itching to do the same on mine. just dont have time and budget yet. lol. although i always make sure that DIY should be done in BMW repairs so my car would always be in good hands. :-)

dyls240 · 09-24-2012, 10:58 PM

wow awesome work
i need to do that asap haha

greenwood · 09-27-2012, 11:41 AM

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Highway Riding · 09-27-2012, 01:04 PM

Fawk dude you could have saved my 04 super black Z33.. Damn good work!

06-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
Oakes Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Restorative Detail of a 1991 BMW 535i Hey guys! Used to have a '93 S13 and then an 08 Nismo 350z, however both have come and gone. I still have love for Nissans and black cars (they were both black) which leads to my other passion...detailing in my spare time. Just thought I'd share this with you guys for your enjoyment purposes. It's the best I can do to stay with my Nissan roots This is a full paint corrective detail of a 1991 BMW 535i. This vehicle only has 94k miles on it, and is honestly in great shape, however the paint was another story. This vehicle was a painstaking 11 hours on the paint alone, including the buffing/polishing and sealant/wax. Fortunately the vehicle has a very hard clear coat, which makes it harder for me but also harder to scratch. With that said, there were very few deep scratches to take care of, and a lot more depth to be had. Enough of my babble, on to the pics which are pretty self explanatory. Process: Menzerna Power Gloss (PG) - minimum of 3 passes per section Menzerna Power Finish (PF) - minimum of 3 passes per section Menzerna Final Polish II - White pad following the PF Optimum Poli-Seal Sealant Pure carnauba wax Before Pictures Driver's Side before - Post wash/clay Before and After photos, as well as some 50/50 shots 50/50 Photos of the Trunk - After 2 passes of PG, and 3 passes of PF - slight hazing from residue in the flash. Before/After of the Driver Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF 50/50 of Driver Quarter Panel After shot of the Driver Quarter Panel, no more swirls :thumbup: Before/After of the Passenger Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF Still Passenger Quarter Panel, portion above body line was polished, bottom portion unpolished -Before the polish -After Rear Bumper Before/After Reflection Photos Finished Photos Outside

06-19-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
WagDatto Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, NorCal Posts: 1,283 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: WagDatto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	It's a lot of work and a fair amount more time than most S chassis guys want to do but that's the proof that it's SO worth it! Came out beautiful, grats on the killer looking biimer! __________________ http://garagezoku.blogspot.com

06-20-2009, 01:43 AM	#7
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I wish my paint was anywhere near the condition of that bimmer's. I would have detailed mine to a perfect shine a long long time ago. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

09-24-2012, 09:52 PM	#8
wadestone13 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: new york Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice work on that man! i have been itching to do the same on mine. just dont have time and budget yet. lol. although i always make sure that DIY should be done in BMW repairs so my car would always be in good hands. :-) Last edited by wadestone13; 09-06-2013 at 08:22 PM..

09-27-2012, 01:04 PM	#11
Highway Riding Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out on the Highway! Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Fawk dude you could have saved my 04 super black Z33.. Damn good work! __________________ The Sun Rises in the East!

06-19-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
killab18 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	damn really nice job on that. came out great!!!

06-19-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
Kouki_Love Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Near da beach boiiiii... Age: 32 Posts: 1,209 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	danmm good shat man, i should drive my car to you and pay you to do it!!! ...

06-19-2009, 10:56 PM	#5
imnotmatt1189 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,118 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	wow nice work!

06-20-2009, 01:27 AM	#6
cali_love Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: 818 Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wow came out very clean

09-24-2012, 10:58 PM	#9
dyls240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Garden Grove/ Orange County Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wow awesome work i need to do that asap haha

09-27-2012, 11:41 AM	#10
greenwood Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: nc Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	---------------------------------

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