2013 BMW 335i M-Sport Correction/Opti-Coat

Anthony Onorato · 04-12-2014, 12:37 AM

This vehicle was fairly straight-forward. Typical defects. The car is taken care of very well by the owner, but anyone in the Northeast knows how brutal this past winter was. After assessing, we decided to go with a two-step correction and finish off with Opti-Coat for permanent protection. This is the first time the owner ever had a car coated, and was a little hesitant, but I think he will be very happy with it over time.

I used me Rupes LHR15E for almost the whole vehicle, using Kevin Brown's method with M205 for my initial cutting on a meguiar's MF disc, followed by OPT Hyper Polish on a tangerine hydrotech to amp up the gloss, as well as prepare the surface to be coated. I followed up with an eraser wipedown to ensure any excess oils were removed, then I coated. The wheels were coated as well.

To start off, here's a little demo of Iron-X I used on the wheels.

Anyway, here is how the car sat as I arrived.

The damage didn't look TOO bad due to the flake in the paint, but the paint lacked depth and clarity due to this.

And the dreaded BMW brakedust

The Brinkmann Xenon light showed the cars true condition after the wash and decon

Much better

A little 50/50 action

You can see all the clarity that was brought back to the paint

Typical B-Pillar damage

Not PERFECT, but I refuse to chase too deep on these, they are soft and dangerous.

All finished

The owner was thrilled with the turn-around. Some deeper issues remained, but it wasn't in the budget, nor was it worth wetsanding these small issues.

Thanks for looking!

Anthony Onorato
Anthony's Auto Detailing
Clementon, NJ 08021
www.anthonysautodetailing.com
anthony@anthonysautodetailing.com

tskopak13 · 04-12-2014, 01:47 PM

Looks awesome!

///MeraldCity_G82 · 04-12-2014, 02:41 PM

I am looking to buy a Rupes 15. Would that be sufficient for the smaller hard to reach areas? Or would I need a 3 incher as well? Nice job btw

F30MSport · 04-12-2014, 09:41 PM

I've got to thank Anthony again, my car looks better than it did the day I got it! I fell back in love with the Black Sapphire Metallic.

04-12-2014, 12:37 AM	#1
Anthony Onorato Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Clementon, NJ iTrader: (0)	2013 BMW 335i M-Sport Correction/Opti-Coat This vehicle was fairly straight-forward. Typical defects. The car is taken care of very well by the owner, but anyone in the Northeast knows how brutal this past winter was. After assessing, we decided to go with a two-step correction and finish off with Opti-Coat for permanent protection. This is the first time the owner ever had a car coated, and was a little hesitant, but I think he will be very happy with it over time. I used me Rupes LHR15E for almost the whole vehicle, using Kevin Brown's method with M205 for my initial cutting on a meguiar's MF disc, followed by OPT Hyper Polish on a tangerine hydrotech to amp up the gloss, as well as prepare the surface to be coated. I followed up with an eraser wipedown to ensure any excess oils were removed, then I coated. The wheels were coated as well. To start off, here's a little demo of Iron-X I used on the wheels. Anyway, here is how the car sat as I arrived. The damage didn't look TOO bad due to the flake in the paint, but the paint lacked depth and clarity due to this. And the dreaded BMW brakedust The Brinkmann Xenon light showed the cars true condition after the wash and decon Much better A little 50/50 action You can see all the clarity that was brought back to the paint Typical B-Pillar damage Not PERFECT, but I refuse to chase too deep on these, they are soft and dangerous. All finished The owner was thrilled with the turn-around. Some deeper issues remained, but it wasn't in the budget, nor was it worth wetsanding these small issues. Thanks for looking! Anthony Onorato Anthony's Auto Detailing Clementon, NJ 08021 www.anthonysautodetailing.com anthony@anthonysautodetailing.com
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tskopak13 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Xdrive Sport Line Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Essex Fells, NJ iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome!
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///MeraldCity_G82 Captain 1143 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2021 BSM M3C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I am looking to buy a Rupes 15. Would that be sufficient for the smaller hard to reach areas? Or would I need a 3 incher as well? Nice job btw
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F30MSport Lieutenant 131 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0)	I've got to thank Anthony again, my car looks better than it did the day I got it! I fell back in love with the Black Sapphire Metallic. __________________ Alpine White '16 M3 6MT
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