[335i_4D]

Since beginning of the year, I didn't had too much time to properly detail my car.
So last weekend, decided to give the CG Black car kit a try, along with their Butter Wet Wax.

Let me know what you think:

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Personally I don't like Chemical Guys products. The marketing is childish, prices are marked up, and product line is too confusing. Car looks good though.

[rolltidef32]

OP, are those scratches on the back passenger side lower panels? Can't tell if it's a reflection or not.

I think Chemical Guys products are ok. Definitely no worse than anyone else. I use a mix of Chem Guys and Adams products; depending on the job.

Did you Clay and polish the car?

Please share your detailing steps. This is for the betterment of the thread for others who may take a peek here and wish to follow your steps.

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by rolltidef32

Please share your detailing steps. This is for the betterment of the thread for others who may take a peek here and wish to follow your steps.

Yes please! This is my first every black car and I'm learning the hard way that it requires special/different treatment.

Any tips would be very appreciated.

[ahero4eternity]

I have a 2013 BSM f30 and it's my first black car. I did a detail myself last week.

Wash
Clay (Mother's)
Chemical Guys V36
Chemical Guys Black Light
Chemical Guys Jet Seal

All applied with a Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital

[Chief Kronos]

sharp looking car.

[smithf80]

Car looks good, need to polish these holograms out though.

[335i_4D]

Originally Posted by smithf32

, need to polish these holograms out though.

No Holograms, picture angle with ground reflection.

As for steps, I did clay the car and did start a big job in the spring, but didn't have time to finish.

Usually:

- Remove dirt and loose debris with HP washer
- Foam cannon
- Wash (2 bucket technic + separate wheel bucket)
- Clay
- Completely dry the car (drying microfiber w/detailing spray)
- 2 or 3 steps paint correction (Rough compound w/yellow pad (not always), medium compound w/white or orange pads, finishing w/blue pads)
- Paint sealant
- Wax on top (optional)

This time:

- Remove dirt and loose debris with HP washer
- Foam cannon
- Wash (2 bucket technic + separate wheel bucket)
- Completely dry the car (drying microfiber w/detailing spray)
- CG Blacklight (applied by hand)
- Wax on top

Products in my detailing vault:

- Riccardo clay
- Menzerna compounds and Powerlock sealant
- CG soap
- CG Black car kit
- CG Butter wet wax
- A whole assortment of Rag company microfibers
- Lake Country pads
- Porter Cable 7424XP
- 3 buckets w/grit guards in all of them
- Multiple detailing brush
- ...

Thanks for your comments.

[smithf80]

Originally Posted by 335i_4D

No Holograms, picture angle with ground reflection.

Fine then its smeared wax either way thats not just a reflection.

Your process sounds excellent, but you probably could have gotten away with a 2 step, detailing is about finding the least aggressive method of correction.

[335i_4D]

Originally Posted by smithf32

detailing is about finding the least aggressive method of correction.

That I do know, thank you.

Not detailing professionally, but as a hobby for several years now.
I'll try the least aggressive approach 1st, then work my way up if needs be.

I prefer to be very anal with my washing technique, and do just a 1 step refresh then having to do the whole thing (like when I buy them, and see in what shape the paint is).