2004 BMW M3 - Severly Neglected - Oakes Detail
 

This BMW M3 Convertible was purchased the day I detailed it, and driven straight from Baltimore, MD all the way to my temporary Horsham, PA location. Only to make a return trip back to it's home in Washington, DC

Let me just say, I would not like to know the previous owner's maintenance habits. With that said, the car had my work cut out for me already. The prep process took up a matter of almost 3 full hours, being so heavily contaminated, it required a few passes of aggressive clay - much against my desire. The interior had been too far neglected and the gray leather took on an appearance of grime and grunginess. The paint most certainly experienced a life of automated car washes and severe lack of proper detailing, however for 80+k miles, it certainly held up well for the most part.

I spent a total of 22 hours on this vehicle, almost straight through as well, taking up most of my weekend. However, the final result certainly paid off and the new happy owner certainly made it all worth while, now for the visual proof!

The vehicle as it arrived, for an assumed short stay that turned into a weekend long slumber party!

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http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3125-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3134-1.jpg

Contamination After First Clay pass:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3140-1.jpg

Side Vent Before/After:

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Reverse Sensor Before/After:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3142-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3143-1.jpg

Interior Before Photos:

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15. http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new065.jpg
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Interior After Photos:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new093.jpg
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Paint Condition Before Correction:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new032.jpg
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25. http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3153-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...W3/M3151-1.jpg

50/50 Photos:

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Corrected Paint Photos, inside and out:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new005.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new033.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new036.jpg
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Reflection and "artsy" Pics:

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http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new098.jpg
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http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new111.jpg
40. http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new097.jpg

Finished Profile photos of the vehicle!

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new143.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new124.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...MW3/new121.jpg
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Hope you enjoyed it as much as I have... :) Feedback always welcome!

-Oakes

Job well done!

Nice.

Dove was the worst interior color BMW ever came up with.

It must be great to see your customers' faces when they pick up their cars :)

wow that car was dirty... Nice job!

Thanks everyone! The reactions I receive are always an added bonus!

Very nice job as always!

I bet the owner was thrilled.

Nice work, brought that M back to life.