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    Default Dan's Garage - 2011 BMW 1M Coupe - White

    I had to pleasure of working on this little lovely this weekend. A 2011 BMW 1M Coupe that the owner wanted to have spruced up and some sealant based paint protection applied

    The car didn't present too badly. Some reasonable oxidation and contaminants stuck to the surface from being parked outside all the time. It was particularly bad at the back of the car on top of the bumper






    The wheels needed some loving also




    Chemical decontamination of the wheels




    and some on the paint also starting to work on the contamination




    How to make a white car even whiter...... with foam!




    Some brush-work for the badges and hard to reach areas








    After claying the paint was inspected. A reasonable level of swirling present








    Also a little oopsie from going down a narrow laneway




    Like VW Golf's and Scirocco's, this BMW has some gloss black sections which it was decided we'd Opticoat for longevity

    You can already see some watermarking and swirls appearing










    Post correction. Two passes on the rotary using LC CCS Orange and Optimum Polish II. Then one pass on the DA with LC CCS White and Optimum Polish II











    Mirror oopsie corrected out and mirror + gloss black areas treated with Opti-Coat




    Exhausts looking a little skanky






    50/50. Right hand side cleaned up with Autosol + treated with 3M Stainless steel spray protectant




    Both sides completed



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    Some final outside shots

































    Total time 17hrs over 2 days.
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    Looking good .. whats it drift like? (dont try and tell us you didnt lol) Interesting its got single piston brakes, no 4 or 6 pots that im use to seeing on the M series

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    There's no way I'd disrespect the car with my drifting skills Luke

    Great note on startup though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    There's no way I'd disrespect the car with my drifting skills Luke

    Great note on startup though
    I would love to hear it .. test drive hehe (searches local BMW dealer)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    There's no way I'd disrespect the car with my drifting skills Luke

    Great note on startup though
    I would love to hear it .. test drive hehe (searches local BMW dealer)
    Many want Power not many hold it long.........

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    It starting up in Dan's garage was awesome. Got a great growl to it!!


    Peter "SLIXX"

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    god damn white comes up nicely

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    Excellent result as per usual!

    You sure have worked on some nice cars recently, but this one would have to be numero Uno on my 'Next car below $100k wishlist.'

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    Yeah, we'll done Dan as usual. Are those exhaust tips like billet aluminium? They look solid!!

    That white for stuff is crazy. Me wants it? What is it again?

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    Thanks all.

    Quote Originally Posted by Yeldarb View Post
    Yeah, we'll done Dan as usual. Are those exhaust tips like billet aluminium? They look solid!!

    That white for stuff is crazy. Me wants it? What is it again?
    Nah the exhaust tips are just chrome tack welded tips. They're still nice though.

    The owner was talking of fitting up an Akrapovic system at some point. Reckon he'll be breaking some decibel laws when he does

    The foam you mean? I use a ZAS foam lance for my Karcher

    http://www.zas.com.au/product/515/za..._pressure.html

    It'll pretty much foam up any detergent, with varying degrees of success. Even my own mix of truck wash and APC used for stripping waxes/polishes (as used above)

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    Thanks Big D!!

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    Now have to work out a time with the owner to book his other toy in



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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    Now have to work out a time with the owner to book his other toy in


    It's such a wonderful car that one. Pure old school feel!!


    Peter "SLIXX"

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    Dan thats my next ride or GTR R35 if I get some money given to me. Very nice job mate.

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    wow, awesome job dude!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LOOPYMPS View Post
    Dan thats my next ride or GTR R35 if I get some money given to me. Very nice job mate.
    Either way I'll happily look after it for you mate. Thanks

    As Pete knows, a saying I'm rather fond of is "better than showroom". That's what I always try to aim for when working on cars.

    Without any prompting, when he picked it up yesterday the owner looked at it and promptly exclaimed that it was even better than when he took delivery of it as a brand new car.

    I will never get tired of hearing that sort of comment. It really made my day

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    Either way I'll happily look after it for you mate. Thanks

    As Pete knows, a saying I'm rather fond of is "better than showroom". That's what I always try to aim for when working on cars.

    Without any prompting, when he picked it up yesterday the owner looked at it and promptly exclaimed that it was even better than when he took delivery of it as a brand new car.

    I will never get tired of hearing that sort of comment. It really made my day

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    Well he was stoked. Truly
    He even gave the exhaust tips a wipe when he got home coz he felt bad!!!


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    Brilliant work as usual Dan, those M1s are little rockets!

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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    Well he was stoked. Truly
    He even gave the exhaust tips a wipe when he got home coz he felt bad!!!


    Peter "SLIXX"


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    Caff Mobile Mk2 - 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe - Sapphire Black Metallic | Stock....for now

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    We were having a little fun on the way home and all I can say is the Mazda has a whopping 3rd gear pull

    But obviously couldn't compete off the line!


    Peter "SLIXX"

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