R2eys
23-05-2009, 08:34 PM
Was quite chuffed this morning to see the car I look after on the front page of a national publication in WH smiths.
Th car in question is an Estoril blue E46 M3 Convertible, quite a rare colour for this model and much sort after, this vehicle has been maintained by myself for the last year or so twice monthly.
The owner asked me if I would give the car some special attention ready for a photoshoot he'd been asked to attend for Junes publication featuring convertibles.
Was promised a mention in the magazine but didn't hold my breath, unfortunately it didn't happen, but still nice to see it taking pride of place.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag002.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag010.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag013.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag004.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag008.jpg
A brief write-up of the detail.
Upon arrival,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril002.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril003.jpg
Bugs soaked in APC, left to dwell and pressure rinsed,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril005.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril006.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril008.jpg
Alloys cleaned throughout using Megs APC and various brushes,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril009.jpg
Engine bay cleaned using Megs S/Degreaser and later dressed with AG Rubber and Vinyl,
Foamed x2 with BH Autofoam,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril010.jpg
Washed in the usual manner, rinsed, clayed using Z-18, re-rinsed and dried using plush towels,
Door shuts dried and treated with Z-AIO,
Whilst the exterior was dripping free the interior was vacuumed, leather cleaned and fed using Z-9 & Z-10, Carpets cleaned with Megs APC, surfaces also wiped down with APC and certain areas of trim dressed with Smartwax interior creme.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril016.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril018.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril019.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril022.jpg
Engine bay dressed, painted areas treated with Z-AIO,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril025.jpg
Exterior machined using a Megs polishing pad and #83,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril024.jpg
Followed up with Britemax #4 glaze,
Paintwork waxed with SV Best of Show,
Alloys sealed throughout using Opti-seal,
Glass cleaned throughout and sealed using Carlack glass sealant,
Britework polished with Britemax Final shine and Seal metal polish,
Tyres and plastic trim dressed with Z-16,
A final wipedown with Z-8 grand finale and finished.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril027.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril040.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril055.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril045.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril058.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril071.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril041.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril084.jpg http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril085.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril088.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril073.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Th car in question is an Estoril blue E46 M3 Convertible, quite a rare colour for this model and much sort after, this vehicle has been maintained by myself for the last year or so twice monthly.
The owner asked me if I would give the car some special attention ready for a photoshoot he'd been asked to attend for Junes publication featuring convertibles.
Was promised a mention in the magazine but didn't hold my breath, unfortunately it didn't happen, but still nice to see it taking pride of place.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag002.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag010.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag013.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag004.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/bmwmag008.jpg
A brief write-up of the detail.
Upon arrival,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril002.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril003.jpg
Bugs soaked in APC, left to dwell and pressure rinsed,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril005.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril006.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril008.jpg
Alloys cleaned throughout using Megs APC and various brushes,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril009.jpg
Engine bay cleaned using Megs S/Degreaser and later dressed with AG Rubber and Vinyl,
Foamed x2 with BH Autofoam,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril010.jpg
Washed in the usual manner, rinsed, clayed using Z-18, re-rinsed and dried using plush towels,
Door shuts dried and treated with Z-AIO,
Whilst the exterior was dripping free the interior was vacuumed, leather cleaned and fed using Z-9 & Z-10, Carpets cleaned with Megs APC, surfaces also wiped down with APC and certain areas of trim dressed with Smartwax interior creme.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril016.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril018.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril019.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril022.jpg
Engine bay dressed, painted areas treated with Z-AIO,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril025.jpg
Exterior machined using a Megs polishing pad and #83,
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril024.jpg
Followed up with Britemax #4 glaze,
Paintwork waxed with SV Best of Show,
Alloys sealed throughout using Opti-seal,
Glass cleaned throughout and sealed using Carlack glass sealant,
Britework polished with Britemax Final shine and Seal metal polish,
Tyres and plastic trim dressed with Z-16,
A final wipedown with Z-8 grand finale and finished.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril027.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril040.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril055.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril045.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril058.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril071.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril041.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril084.jpg http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril085.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril088.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q2/gleammachine/gleammachine1/m3estoril073.jpg
Thanks for looking.