2004 BMW M3 - Severly Neglected - Oakes Detail
Apr 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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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!
Contamination After First Clay pass:
Side Vent Before/After:
5.
Reverse Sensor Before/After:
Interior Before Photos:
10.
15.
Interior After Photos:
20.
Paint Condition Before Correction:
25.
50/50 Photos:
30.
Corrected Paint Photos, inside and out:
35.
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!
Contamination After First Clay pass:
Side Vent Before/After:
5.
Reverse Sensor Before/After:
Interior Before Photos:
10.
15.
Interior After Photos:
20.
Paint Condition Before Correction:
25.
50/50 Photos:
30.
Corrected Paint Photos, inside and out:
35.
Feedback always welcome! 
