Deep Gloss Auto Salon: E46 M3 in Jet Black

Deep Gloss Auto Salon

2002 E46 M3 in Jet Black




This vehicle was done by a very well established brick and mortar detailing shop and the owner was not satisfied with the results so I was contracted for the job. This is the 4th vehicle that has came to me after visiting this shop, you will see why.



Wheels/Tires:

P21s Gel (rims)

Eshine APC (tires & wells)

Rims saw Collinte 845

Tires dressed Surf City Tire Pro



Paint & Glass Cleanse & Decontamination:

Surf City Grime Destroyer

Surf City Clearly Better (via foam cannon & 2 bucket wash)

Megs Last Touch QD as Drying aid

Gray Clay

Optimum No Rinse as clay lube

Surf City glass cleaner



Paint Correction



Tools:

Makita 9227

3M UK Backing Plate

Megs W66 Backing Plate

2 ¾â€� Backing Plate

Purple Foamed Wool

3M Wool

Lake Country green (non AG foam), white and blue pads





Products:

Menzerna Power Gloss

Menzerna Super Intensive Polish

Menzerna 106FF

Menzerna 85rd

Prep Sol (wipe down to ensure proper correction)



Paint Protection:

Dodo Juice Super Natural

Aqua Wax



Rubber treated with 1z Gummi Pledge

Chrome trim treated with Duragloss 501



Some cleansing pics:​

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The paint was in bad shape. Scratches, marring, buffers trails…



Here is the condition of the pain after fully stripped:​



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Paint Correction in process pictures:



Before Compound:​

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After Compound (same panel):

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Before:

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After Compound and SIP on green pad (same panel):

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Before:

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After Compound (same panel):

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Sun Shots (such an evil mistress):

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Some really great work there, thanks for sharing.



How did the BMW work out for you?



How does your application of the gel go (spray, let dwell, agitate, rinse)? I am using the liquid P21s Wheel Cleaner and could use some more bite, but I worry about the coverage with the gel if I let it dwell.
 
Fantastic Job man! The previous detailer clearly did NOT know what they were doing! My favorite body style of the M's too!
 
I'm the lucky owner of this JB M3 that was recently brought back to life by Deep Gloss. Neither the before nor after shots do it justice on how bad it really was before, and how truly stunning it is now. Scratches, swirls and errors by previous detailers that i thought would never come out have simply vanished and the level of depth and gloss is absolutely mouth-watering. Hats off to Deep Gloss for a job well done!
 
gmblack3a said:
Great work again Jason!



Thanks Bryan!



LucentTeg said:
Looks fantastic. I like the BBS CH wheels.



Thanks.. Yes, the rims on the vehicle are JAW DROPPING.. The owner really picked out a set of wheels that compliment the vehicle to a "t"



G35stilez said:
Some really great work there, thanks for sharing.



How did the BMW work out for you?



How does your application of the gel go (spray, let dwell, agitate, rinse)? I am using the liquid P21s Wheel Cleaner and could use some more bite, but I worry about the coverage with the gel if I let it dwell.



Thanks!



After coming to grip with the fact that this clear is just flat out hard as nails it went great!



Yep, you have my process down for the gel...Not sure if it has more bite than the non gel p21s since I have never used it.



The gel coverege is not an issue since it is not a thick gel.. it drips and runs to cover throughout but due to the gel it clings



connorb850 said:
Excellent work, really nice pictures too.



Thanks



mrfjsw294 said:
Fantastic Job man! The previous detailer clearly did NOT know what they were doing! My favorite body style of the M's too!



Thanks,.. I agree, quite sad that they left this black beauty in this condition.. I also agree, this is THEE best M- body style, at least in my opinion!



I'm the lucky owner of this JB M3 that was recently brought back to life by Deep Gloss. Neither the before nor after shots do it justice on how bad it really was before, and how truly stunning it is now. Scratches, swirls and errors by previous detailers that i thought would never come out have simply vanished and the level of depth and gloss is absolutely mouth-watering. Hats off to Deep Gloss for a job well done!



Hey Jon: Thanks for dropping by.. I am glad you are as satisfied with the outcome as I am. It really is standing proud with dripping wet glow!
 
Great fix thats unfortunate another detailer would leave a car in that shape. Those after shots just looked great, I think I have a new background!



Brandon
 
You might as well leave your cards at that detailing shop, so the customers can call you after they get their cars hack by them. Great correction work and also the return to it's true glory that this M3 deserves........Bravo Jason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bow
 
lt1_man said:
Great fix thats unfortunate another detailer would leave a car in that shape. Those after shots just looked great, I think I have a new background!



Brandon



Thanks Brandon.. I have to admit that I was not surprised when I saw 1st hand the work that this shop does. When doing my research on my local "competition" I posed as a potential customer and got a full run down of their shop/work



zoomzoom mazda5 said:
You might as well leave your cards at that detailing shop, so the customers can call you after they get their cars hack by them. Great correction work and also the return to it's true glory that this M3 deserves........Bravo Jason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bow



Senor Angelo.. Thanks for the kind words amigo!
 
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