Thought I'd start off the year with a full exterior detail of my 2017 M3 using everything I've learned so far about decontamination washing to polishing to waxing (it's very much a work in progress). The protection from my last sealant/wax has likely worn off by now and the car was filthy after several road trips so it was time for an exterior detail.
I am not, by any means, an expert detailer - more of a hobbyist/enthusiast at this point - but I really enjoy the (back breaking) process and thought I'd share what I've been learning. I fully credit (and thank) ‪@PanTheOrganizer‬ and ‪@ObsessedGarage‬ for sharing their immense detailing knowledge and passion over the years; It's a rabbit hole I've really come to enjoy.
Anyway, while I'm still in the early stages of learning the techniques, the results are pretty impressive and the slickness.. my god the slickness of the paint after this process is insane.
Wheels detailing video: • How I Clean and Detail...
Engine bay detailing video: • 2 Products To Make You...
Things I forgot to mention:
- nitrate gloves, they work great! Forgot I was out of them
- 07:59 - pretty sick huh? Not perfect, but sick.
- I’m totally burnt out on trap music but this one kinda fit in the after/reveal, I think
Thanks for watching!
- Jeremy
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - The Before
01:46 - Coffee, always start with coffee
02:27 - Engine bay
02:57 - Wheels
03:16 - Decontamination wash
04:21 - Iron remover
05:07 - Clay / autoscrub
05:57 - Erase / IPA wipe down
06:36 - Polish
07:48 - Wipe down again
08:10 - Sealant
08:48 - Wax
09:31 - The After
10:14 - Outro
#cardetailing #decontaminationwash #polish #wax