BMW Attacked by Wild Turkeys! - 335i Paint Correction

Detailed Image · 09-18-2015, 06:49 AM

This vehicle belongs to a repeat customer of ours. You might remember this vehicle from a previous thread when we did a major overhaul on the paint for this owner shortly after he purchased the car (click here to see the write up from last year). If you didn't see that post, here is a little summary...

... well this year it returns to us due to an unlikely event that left scratches all along the sides of the vehicle (again). The car was attacked by wild turkeys. Yep. Turkeys. They apparently saw their crystal clear reflection and decided to try to show that 'other turkey' who was boss.

Long story short, the customer wanted us to correct the sides of the vehicle to remove as much of the damage as we could while still being conservative. We also polished the rest of the vehicle to remove some water spotting, dullness, and swirls that had been introduced over the last year. I've been told the vehicle will now be parked in the garage at all times, so I hope we don't see this one in for correction for many years. It turned out great when it was all said and done... I really like this color!

Process
Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Tire Brush
Wheels: Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes
Pre-Wash: CG Citrus Wash via Foam Lance then pressure rinse
Wash: CG Citrus Wash
Chemical Decontamination: CarPro IronX & Stoner Tarminator
Paint Decontamination: Medium Grade Speedy Prep Towel with Nanoskin Glide as Lubrication
Tape trim and other areas of concern
Paint Thickness Readings Taken
Compound/Cutting (sides only): Griot's Fast Cutting Creme on Fast Cutting MF Pads via Griot's G21, Rupes LHR21ES and Rupes LHR75e
Polishing (entire car): Griot's Correction Creme & Correcting Pad via Griot's G21, Rupes LHR21ES and Rupes LHR75e
Coating Prep/Polishing Oil Removal: 50% IPA
Ceramic Paint Coating: 22ple VX3 Signature Glass Coating
Glass: Meguiar's D120
Tire Dressing: CarPro PERL

Upon in initial inspection, it was clear that the paint needed some correction to enhance its appearance.

There were some deeper defects that would also need to be addressed.

We began with an extensive exterior cleaning and decontamination process.

The vehicle was then brought inside for further inspection. The paint had a fair amount of water staining, swirls, and scratches.

We were not after 100% defect removal as the paint was quite thin, and the majority of the vehicle had been repainted so caution is always used. I was able to make a considerable improvement to the color and depth of the paint.

Hood before

Hood after

Checking my work in the sun

Trunk before

Trunk after

50/50 on door after compounding

quarter panel before

quarter panel after compounding

bumper before

bumper after compounding

The paint was then coated with a thick layer of 22ple VX3 paint coating

This was allowed to flash, and then was wiped away to a mirror finish

The car looked great afterwards. The paint was extremely glossy!

The majority of defects were removed leaving clear reflections and vibrant metallic flake.

Hopefully this car will remain in this amazing shape for a couple more years before we get to get our pads dirty on it again.

Links to all products used are provided at the beginning of this article.

As always, thanks for reading, and let me know if you have any questions!

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

jgoens · 09-18-2015, 10:55 AM

Looks really nice. The pads you used are fairly aggressive I imagine?

Detailed Image · 09-18-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Looks really nice. The pads you used are fairly aggressive I imagine?

Thanks.

Correct, the Fast Correcting Microfiber Pads & Fast Correcting Creme are an aggressive combo that is capable of quickly leveling defects.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

Delta0311 · 09-18-2015, 01:20 PM

Good job.....

I do have to say I would have loved to have seen a video of the turkey attack.

jgoens · 09-18-2015, 11:13 PM

That car looks to be BSM paint? That gives me hope that I can get mine looking something like that someday.

Detailed Image · 09-20-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

That car looks to be BSM paint? That gives me hope that I can get mine looking something like that someday.

This is not black sapphire metallic. It is a dark metallic blue... I am not sure what the exact paint code is, sorry.

Black Sapphire Metallic is very similar in terms of hardness, check out our thread "Black Sapphire Metallic X5 - Corrected & Coated" for an example of BSM correction.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

jgoens · 09-20-2015, 04:20 PM

Yeah, I remember that one--Do you think I can get that kind of correction with Meguiers mirror glaze #1 using the white pad or orange pad I purchased from you? The swirls are light at this point but I am still having a hard time getting the fine ones out. Yeah...I'm still trying to find that technique...I've watched your vids and others..remember I have the shurhold polisher.

Detailed Image · 09-21-2015, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgoens

Yeah, I remember that one--Do you think I can get that kind of correction with Meguiers mirror glaze #1 using the white pad or orange pad I purchased from you? The swirls are light at this point but I am still having a hard time getting the fine ones out. Yeah...I'm still trying to find that technique...I've watched your vids and others..remember I have the shurhold polisher.

Oh yeah... I really don't know much about that shurhold machine, so I can't tell you if it is powerful enough to do the correction you're after or not.

Meguiar's #1 Medium Cut Cleaner would not be my choice of abrasive. SBM is quite hard, and therefore will likely require a cutting pad such as a microfiber cutting disc and a compound like Meguair's D300 or M100. Finish with a light polish such as M205 on a white polishing pad.

I've had great luck removing defects on SBM with these products.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

UncleWede · 09-23-2015, 12:52 PM

Oh, sure, blame the TURKEYS for everything

Great job on the correction!

dsb335 · 09-23-2015, 05:50 PM

Dude! It's so shiny now, the turkeys will be back with a vengeance!

abren · 09-24-2015, 06:33 AM

I'd be eating turkey for dinner if they did that to my car. Looks amazing now though.

jwzimm · 09-25-2015, 01:56 PM

Nice improvement! The car looks awesome with the 22ple on it.

I am a little surprised at the condition of the paint (turkeys notwithstanding) after only a year. Wouldn't you expect the CQuartz to prevent scratches better than that? Or did the owner not practice good paint maintenance (auto car wash)?

Detailed Image · 09-25-2015, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwzimm

Nice improvement! The car looks awesome with the 22ple on it.

I am a little surprised at the condition of the paint (turkeys notwithstanding) after only a year. Wouldn't you expect the CQuartz to prevent scratches better than that? Or did the owner not practice good paint maintenance (auto car wash)?

It is clear that proper maintenance practices were not used. No paint coating will prevent swirls or scratches. Without proper washing/drying any vehicle will look poor in a short period of time regardless of what has been applied to the paint.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

MTTH · 09-25-2015, 03:04 PM

Contemplating driving up to Albany so you can correct my paint lol.

Detailed Image · 09-25-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TreyTwoEight

Contemplating driving up to Albany so you can correct my paint lol.

Ha, thanks... but I am in central IL. A bit out of your way

My name is Zach McGovern, I am a professional detailer who does some work for Detailed Image as an author for their Ask-A-Pro Blog and by providing support for the forums they sponsor. Detailed Image is an industry leading retailer of detailing supplies and they are located in Albany NY. Sorry for the confusion.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

DiabloCO · 10-22-2015, 12:28 PM

As a painter i have to say your work is inspiring! Well done!

Detailed Image · 10-22-2015, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolaCo

As a painter i have to say your work is inspiring! Well done!

Thank you very much!

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

riimiX · 11-24-2015, 08:49 AM

WOW!

amazing work, truly inspiring

Detailed Image · 11-24-2015, 09:35 AM

Thanks!

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

RL_E92 · 12-18-2015, 03:12 PM

WOW!!!! Like... Damn!! I don't think I've seen a finish look that wet and shiny before. Damn (again).

Detailed Image · 12-21-2015, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RL_E92

WOW!!!! Like... Damn!! I don't think I've seen a finish look that wet and shiny before. Damn (again).

Ha... thanks! Let me know if you've got any questions... happy to help you achieve a similar finish on your own vehicle.

N54Society · 01-16-2016, 03:39 PM

Beautiful job on this car. Prior to seeing the "after" pictures, I was thinking, no way he's going to get some of those scratches out on the rear bumper and quarter panel. But damn you did it! You got rid of them. I wish you were in Socal so I could have you do this to my car.

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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	BMW Attacked by Wild Turkeys! - 335i Paint Correction - 22ple VX3 Paint Coating This vehicle belongs to a repeat customer of ours. You might remember this vehicle from a previous thread when we did a major overhaul on the paint for this owner shortly after he purchased the car (click here to see the write up from last year). If you didn't see that post, here is a little summary... ... well this year it returns to us due to an unlikely event that left scratches all along the sides of the vehicle (again). The car was attacked by wild turkeys. Yep. Turkeys. They apparently saw their crystal clear reflection and decided to try to show that 'other turkey' who was boss. Long story short, the customer wanted us to correct the sides of the vehicle to remove as much of the damage as we could while still being conservative. We also polished the rest of the vehicle to remove some water spotting, dullness, and swirls that had been introduced over the last year. I've been told the vehicle will now be parked in the garage at all times, so I hope we don't see this one in for correction for many years. It turned out great when it was all said and done... I really like this color! Process Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Tire Brush Wheels: Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes Pre-Wash: CG Citrus Wash via Foam Lance then pressure rinse Wash: CG Citrus Wash Chemical Decontamination: CarPro IronX & Stoner Tarminator Paint Decontamination: Medium Grade Speedy Prep Towel with Nanoskin Glide as Lubrication Tape trim and other areas of concern Paint Thickness Readings Taken Compound/Cutting (sides only): Griot's Fast Cutting Creme on Fast Cutting MF Pads via Griot's G21, Rupes LHR21ES and Rupes LHR75e Polishing (entire car): Griot's Correction Creme & Correcting Pad via Griot's G21, Rupes LHR21ES and Rupes LHR75e Coating Prep/Polishing Oil Removal: 50% IPA Ceramic Paint Coating: 22ple VX3 Signature Glass Coating Glass: Meguiar's D120 Tire Dressing: CarPro PERL Upon in initial inspection, it was clear that the paint needed some correction to enhance its appearance. There were some deeper defects that would also need to be addressed. We began with an extensive exterior cleaning and decontamination process. The vehicle was then brought inside for further inspection. The paint had a fair amount of water staining, swirls, and scratches. We were not after 100% defect removal as the paint was quite thin, and the majority of the vehicle had been repainted so caution is always used. I was able to make a considerable improvement to the color and depth of the paint. Hood before Hood after Checking my work in the sun Trunk before Trunk after 50/50 on door after compounding quarter panel before quarter panel after compounding bumper before bumper after compounding The paint was then coated with a thick layer of 22ple VX3 paint coating This was allowed to flash, and then was wiped away to a mirror finish The car looked great afterwards. The paint was extremely glossy! The majority of defects were removed leaving clear reflections and vibrant metallic flake. Hopefully this car will remain in this amazing shape for a couple more years before we get to get our pads dirty on it again. Links to all products used are provided at the beginning of this article. As always, thanks for reading, and let me know if you have any questions! Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	Looks really nice. The pads you used are fairly aggressive I imagine? __________________ 2013 335i Msport Black sapphire/Coral red. MHD. stage 2--e30 VRSF DP, ER CP, Dinan Shockware. VRSF 12mm/15mm spacers. Cobra dashcam. Various codings. Last car: 2011 335i Msport. JB4. Vrsf CP
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Good job..... I do have to say I would have loved to have seen a video of the turkey attack.
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	That car looks to be BSM paint? That gives me hope that I can get mine looking something like that someday. __________________ 2013 335i Msport Black sapphire/Coral red. MHD. stage 2--e30 VRSF DP, ER CP, Dinan Shockware. VRSF 12mm/15mm spacers. Cobra dashcam. Various codings. Last car: 2011 335i Msport. JB4. Vrsf CP
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I remember that one--Do you think I can get that kind of correction with Meguiers mirror glaze #1 using the white pad or orange pad I purchased from you? The swirls are light at this point but I am still having a hard time getting the fine ones out. Yeah...I'm still trying to find that technique...I've watched your vids and others..remember I have the shurhold polisher. __________________ 2013 335i Msport Black sapphire/Coral red. MHD. stage 2--e30 VRSF DP, ER CP, Dinan Shockware. VRSF 12mm/15mm spacers. Cobra dashcam. Various codings. Last car: 2011 335i Msport. JB4. Vrsf CP
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18021 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Oh, sure, blame the TURKEYS for everything Great job on the correction!
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abren Lieutenant 247 Rep 416 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	I'd be eating turkey for dinner if they did that to my car. Looks amazing now though.
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	Nice improvement! The car looks awesome with the 22ple on it. I am a little surprised at the condition of the paint (turkeys notwithstanding) after only a year. Wouldn't you expect the CQuartz to prevent scratches better than that? Or did the owner not practice good paint maintenance (auto car wash)? __________________ 2008 Honda S2000 - Current 2016 F80 M3 - SOLD!! 2011 e92 X-Drive Coupe - SOLD!!
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N54Society Major Private First Class 449 Rep 1,327 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: US, NA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy iTrader: (2)	Beautiful job on this car. Prior to seeing the "after" pictures, I was thinking, no way he's going to get some of those scratches out on the rear bumper and quarter panel. But damn you did it! You got rid of them. I wish you were in Socal so I could have you do this to my car. __________________ 2008 E92 335i 6MT: FBO + MMP Silicone Inlets \| Stage 1 LPFP \| 335is clutch + MFactory SMFW \| Custom BuraQ + MHD tune \| 3.5Bar N20 sensor [SOLD] 2010 E90 335i M-Sport AT: 5" Stepped FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP - MHD V7 E60 Tune running 100% E85 - VRSF DPs
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