My weekend project- correction and coating

merlin3008 · 05-15-2022, 08:50 PM

Hey everyone…This was the first warm weekend this year that I had free so I took advantage and did a full exterior detail on the M3. I used Meguiars 105 and 205 on my DA polisher to correct all of the dealer installed scratches. After decontamination, I coated it with two coats of Cquartz UK 3.0 and one coat of Gliss.

Overall I am super happy. I do need to work on my skills on the black trim. It is incredibly hard to correct and keep looking good.

Let me know what you think!

M2 CCO · 05-15-2022, 09:54 PM

Looks great! Nicely done!

petrol_phxz · 05-16-2022, 10:20 AM

What was your process for the black trim bits? Once I take delivery (next month?) I want to polish it up before getting it all PPF'd.

merlin3008 · 05-16-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by petrol_phxz

What was your process for the black trim bits? Once I take delivery (next month?) I want to polish it up before getting it all PPF'd.

I used a similar process on the black trim as the paint. I did spend some more time with the compound than on the painted surfaces. But really, it's very very hard to get it just right.

Limegrntaln · 05-16-2022, 02:20 PM

The black trim scratches too easy. I PPFd it, instead of trying to worry about it.

luckylingy · 05-16-2022, 09:06 PM

Same here (PPF with Ceramic Pro KAVACA). The rocker panel blades are especially vulnerable to stones on the underside and errant shoes on the outer edges. 5 months in, and the the gloss black finish is still flawless.

ibmc · 05-31-2022, 10:24 AM

what did you do with the CF roof?

merlin3008 · 05-31-2022, 11:33 AM

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what did you do with the CF roof?

Exact same treatment. It's a clear coated surface just like the body panels. In hindsight, I wish I had gone a little bit more aggressive on the roof. This car sat in Baltimore for three months with a stop sale. There are some water spots on there that are probably as a result. The next time I correct and or coat the car, I will probably use a little bit more of an aggressive polish up there.

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petrol_phxz Second Lieutenant 291 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 X-Drive Comp. Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: PHX iTrader: (0)	What was your process for the black trim bits? Once I take delivery (next month?) I want to polish it up before getting it all PPF'd. __________________ Driving: 2022 M3CX \| Skyscraper Grey \| Full leather Silverstone Interior \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| M Carbon Bucket Seats \| Parking Pack \| Executive Pack \| Laser Lights \| M Shadowline Lights \| 826M Jet Black Wheels \| Red Calipers
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luckylingy Lieutenant Colonel 3392 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	Same here (PPF with Ceramic Pro KAVACA). The rocker panel blades are especially vulnerable to stones on the underside and errant shoes on the outer edges. 5 months in, and the the gloss black finish is still flawless.
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