Oakes - Detailed: 1991 BMW 535i - Full Restoration - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Oakes · 06-14-2009, 07:35 PM

A full paint corrective detail of a 1991 BMW 535i. This vehicle only has 94k miles on it, and is honestly in great shape, however the paint was another story. This vehicle was a painstaking 11 hours on the paint alone. Including the buffing/polishing and sealant/wax. Fortunately the vehicle has a very hard clear coat, which makes it harder for me but also harder to scratch. With that said, there were very few deep scratches to take care of, and a lot more depth to be had. Enough of my babble, on to the pics which are pretty self explanatory.

Process:
Menzerna Power Gloss (PG) - minimum of 3 passes per section
Menzerna Power Finish (PF) - minimum of 3 passes per section
Menzerna Final Polish II - White pad following the PF
Optimum Poli-Seal Sealant
Pure carnauba wax

Before Pictures

Driver's Side before - Post wash/clay

Before and After photos, as well as some 50/50 shots

50/50 Photos of the Trunk - After 2 passes of PG, and 3 passes of PF - slight hazing from residue in the flash.

Before/After of the Driver Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF

50/50 of Driver Quarter Panel

After shot of the Driver Quarter Panel, no more swirls

Before/After of the Passenger Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF

Still Passenger Quarter Panel, portion above body line was polished, bottom portion unpolished

-Before the polish

-After

Rear Bumper Before/After

Reflection Photos

Finished Photos Outside

lownslow95 · 06-14-2009, 08:33 PM

Damn, good job. Black is the hardest to keep clean, and the easiest to notice all the bad spots.

Oakes · 06-14-2009, 09:07 PM

Thanks, yes it is. Almost a nightmare but it pays off when it is clean

The Captain · 06-14-2009, 09:16 PM

Very nice job. Black looks so nice when it's all cleaned up.

Oakes · 06-14-2009, 09:33 PM

Thanks! I love black as much as I hate it

ScoobyNubieToo! · 06-14-2009, 09:33 PM

WoW another incredible job! Looks fantastic man!

reeksti · 06-14-2009, 11:33 PM

Great work man!!

justinlansdale · 06-14-2009, 11:35 PM

dude you are no joke.
looks amazing, great job.

Oakes · 06-15-2009, 12:44 AM

thanks guys! Appreciate it!

CHAOS · 06-15-2009, 12:58 AM

funny how people dont take proper care of their cars

DPancoast · 06-15-2009, 01:48 AM

looks crazy good! nice job.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 06-15-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAOS

funny how people dont take proper care of their cars

I think most people (like me) either just don't know how to really properly take care of the outside of the car or just don't have the time.

lownslow95 · 06-15-2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oakes

Thanks, yes it is. Almost a nightmare but it pays off when it is clean

It sure as hell does. My first car was black and was a bitch to keep clean.

GeforceXtreme · 06-17-2009, 05:19 PM

I love black but i sure hate keeping it clean. Its like i look at the paint wrong and it scratches. No matter how hard I try to be as gentle as I can I just can't avoid it. My car looks amazing when the sun doesn't directly hit it. When it does ouch....

Oakes · 06-18-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeforceXtreme

I love black but i sure hate keeping it clean. Its like i look at the paint wrong and it scratches. No matter how hard I try to be as gentle as I can I just can't avoid it. My car looks amazing when the sun doesn't directly hit it. When it does ouch....

Very true, I loved my black car in the shade....other than that, it was a 93 and well....you could only expect so much

GeforceXtreme · 06-18-2009, 08:50 PM

Yeah that BMW just looks better then new I bet. Good job with the work.

captainhook · 06-19-2009, 03:03 PM

I've detailed cars on the side since before I could drive, and I can honestly say the vehicles you've done on here are among the best paint detailing jobs I've seen. Your prices are also very reasonable for what you deliver. More power to you Oakes!

Oakes · 06-19-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeforceXtreme

Yeah that BMW just looks better then new I bet. Good job with the work.

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainhook

I've detailed cars on the side since before I could drive, and I can honestly say the vehicles you've done on here are among the best paint detailing jobs I've seen. Your prices are also very reasonable for what you deliver. More power to you Oakes!

Thanks! I appreciate it, I've been told numerous times that my work is undercharged

DPancoast · 06-19-2009, 05:47 PM

guess I better hurry up and get in before prices go up!

Oakes · 07-02-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

guess I better hurry up and get in before prices go up!

Probably a good idea

06-14-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Oakes - Detailed: 1991 BMW 535i - Full Restoration A full paint corrective detail of a 1991 BMW 535i. This vehicle only has 94k miles on it, and is honestly in great shape, however the paint was another story. This vehicle was a painstaking 11 hours on the paint alone. Including the buffing/polishing and sealant/wax. Fortunately the vehicle has a very hard clear coat, which makes it harder for me but also harder to scratch. With that said, there were very few deep scratches to take care of, and a lot more depth to be had. Enough of my babble, on to the pics which are pretty self explanatory. Process: Menzerna Power Gloss (PG) - minimum of 3 passes per section Menzerna Power Finish (PF) - minimum of 3 passes per section Menzerna Final Polish II - White pad following the PF Optimum Poli-Seal Sealant Pure carnauba wax Before Pictures Driver's Side before - Post wash/clay Before and After photos, as well as some 50/50 shots 50/50 Photos of the Trunk - After 2 passes of PG, and 3 passes of PF - slight hazing from residue in the flash. Before/After of the Driver Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF 50/50 of Driver Quarter Panel After shot of the Driver Quarter Panel, no more swirls Before/After of the Passenger Quarter Panel - 3 passes of PG, 3 passes of PF Still Passenger Quarter Panel, portion above body line was polished, bottom portion unpolished -Before the polish -After Rear Bumper Before/After Reflection Photos Finished Photos Outside __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

06-14-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Thanks, yes it is. Almost a nightmare but it pays off when it is clean __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

06-14-2009, 09:16 PM	#4
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Very nice job. Black looks so nice when it's all cleaned up. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

06-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I love black as much as I hate it __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

06-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	WoW another incredible job! Looks fantastic man! __________________ 2004 WRX WRB Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! See my member's journal here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#2
lownslow95 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern Shore Maryland Member #276 iTrader: (1)	Damn, good job. Black is the hardest to keep clean, and the easiest to notice all the bad spots.

06-14-2009, 11:33 PM	#7
reeksti Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Benslums Member #1503 My Ride: 06 STI(SOLD), 02 wrx iTrader: (1)	Great work man!! __________________ 2006 CGM STi + 2002 WRB WRX To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	dude you are no joke. looks amazing, great job. __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-15-2009, 12:44 AM	#9
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	thanks guys! Appreciate it! __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

06-15-2009, 12:58 AM	#10
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	funny how people dont take proper care of their cars

06-17-2009, 05:19 PM	#14
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	I love black but i sure hate keeping it clean. Its like i look at the paint wrong and it scratches. No matter how hard I try to be as gentle as I can I just can't avoid it. My car looks amazing when the sun doesn't directly hit it. When it does ouch.... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

06-18-2009, 08:50 PM	#16
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Yeah that BMW just looks better then new I bet. Good job with the work. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

06-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#17
captainhook Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9586 iTrader: (0)	I've detailed cars on the side since before I could drive, and I can honestly say the vehicles you've done on here are among the best paint detailing jobs I've seen. Your prices are also very reasonable for what you deliver. More power to you Oakes!

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