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      06-06-2020, 09:48 AM   #1
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Black Sapphire AFTER paint correction

Colours in this 440i i never knew it had, taken at rear of my workshop.
Machine polished with Menzerna 400, then with Geyon Q2 primer, then coated with Zymol Carbon in 2 layers.

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Looks really good! Good work.

During the paint correction process, did you use any light or lamp to see swirls?
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Looks really good! Good work.

During the paint correction process, did you use any light or lamp to see swirls?
Thank you.

Yes I used a halogen lamp to keep tabs on my progress,.
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Looks really good! Good work.

During the paint correction process, did you use any light or lamp to see swirls?
Thank you.

Yes I used a halogen lamp to keep tabs on my progress,.
Nice! And which pads and color did you use, paired with that solution?
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omg looks so nice! Nothing better than a properly maintained black paint.
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I also have a sapphire black 4 series and recently machine polished the whole car (not a pro by any means) but I was surprised at how much the metallic pops out once it's finished and waxed
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Nice! And which pads and color did you use, paired with that solution?
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Pads used were Hex Logic Orange pad for the first cut, then green pad for second cut and finally the black pad to apply the Q2 primer.
Zymol wax applied with microfibre hand pads and buffed off with edgeless microfibre cloths, not a pro in any way shape or form, i just like my paint as good as i feel is needed for my own satisfaction.
Pads used most likely NOT what a pro would use who does this every day, but this selection worked well for my needs.
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      07-15-2020, 04:47 PM   #8
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Car looks great. I noticed what looks like a rear spoiler. Did you install one?
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Yes, i fitted a M4 style spoiler and did not care for it so removed it, will re do it back in it's carbon finish and clear coat it then sell it lol
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