Dialing In My Friend's Silverstone II F80 Competition Package

[Money2536]

"I don't detail other people's cars. I want to enjoy it, not make it a job."



Well...

That was until I had the chance to check out my buddy's '17 SSII Comp. Package. He was asking me all kinds of questions about what to do to get the paint dialed in and protected. I had a weak moment despite wanting to do maintenance corrections to all three of my vehicles, and told him to just bring the car by on a Sunday morning. (I forgot to tell my wife that meant I was skipping church...she didn't like that. But she really likes Tim, so I made it out alive.)

As I've noticed with both of the BMWs that I've purchased, the paint was in great condition. Part of was Silverstone hides any imperfections much like my Mineral White, but I couldn't find any detectable swirls or scratches like most new cars tend to have. My GT3 had tons of sanding marks right from the factory that needed to be corrected.

The good news for our time in the heat was that the car barely had any contaminants. We very well could have gone right from a wash to prep to last step protectant. But, Tim is a good friend of mine, so I decided to do what I would do if it was my car and jewel up the paint doing a one-step polish. There were most likely going to be some imperfections. We just couldn't see them because the car is silver.

The project took 8 hours in total.






Here is the "short" version of the process.

If you want to see everything (I mean everything...), here is the extended cut.

[WestBankM4]

Damn thing is immaculate. Well done Money2536, I'm still trying to aspire to your garage setup.

[DBACE]

Looking forward to seeing the video this weekend and applying some of your techniques onto my own car. Thanks for making some of us small minded individuals a little smarter.

[Naz24]

And somehow the Comp pkg wheels looks good here.


Silverstone is such a beautiful color, great job here.


Question: i went to visit my friend in florida, and helped her do a quick wash on her X3 M Sport -- what do you do about love bugs? Those things are damn near impossible to get off

[dsouth]

Awesome job. It's nice to see another SS M3 zcp.

['Cane]

Looks awesome. I'd be happy to drive up if you want more practice with Silverstone.

[-JLT-]

can I be a good friend of yours also? :

[domino_z]

as a hobbiest detailer, i really enjoy these type of videos of yours Matt

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by Naz24

And somehow the Comp pkg wheels looks good here.


Silverstone is such a beautiful color, great job here.


Question: i went to visit my friend in florida, and helped her do a quick wash on her X3 M Sport -- what do you do about love bugs? Those things are damn near impossible to get off

Chances are she left them on two long and they ruined the clear coat. If you don't get them off in about two weeks, and the car sat in the sun a lot, you're screwed.

Otherwise, I just wash and get what I can off without too much pressure. Then get the rest when drying.

[Frank M3 NJ]

so clean! i love the ZCP that color just shines like a diamond!

[KevinM]

Wow, great job! Maybe I need to detail my brand-new car...

[rkick08]

Wow amazing! I wouldn't want to drive it after.

[psuibmw]

Amazing job u should think again

[jaybird124]

Originally Posted by Naz24

And somehow the Comp pkg wheels looks good here.


Silverstone is such a beautiful color, great job here.


Question: i went to visit my friend in florida, and helped her do a quick wash on her X3 M Sport -- what do you do about love bugs? Those things are damn near impossible to get off

Best thing I've found is to thoroughly wet them down, let it sit for 10 min to soften, then wash them off. You should be able to avoid scrubbing this way.

[Lafatherealtor]

Matt, this was awesome. I love the silverstone color

[NavyBeeker]

Matt what is your comment about using a protective wrap such as XPEL Ultimate? Does it noticeably decrease any gloss or shine?

I'm getting my F80 M3 SSII arriving in NOV after my recent ED in Germany... thinking of XPEL on front full hood / chip-prone areas + CQuartz afterwards... live in TX if that matters.

Since you are clearly a detail-oriented guy, wanted to get your opinion? This car will be my Daily Driver to / from work, etc...

Thanks!

[JTO24]

SSII is still one of the best M colors by far! Nice job, man!

[INDVDL///M]

That's one clean SSII F80! Thank you for sharing!

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by NavyBeeker

Matt what is your comment about using a protective wrap such as XPEL Ultimate? Does it noticeably decrease any gloss or shine?

I'm getting my F80 M3 SSII arriving in NOV after my recent ED in Germany... thinking of XPEL on front full hood / chip-prone areas + CQuartz afterwards... live in TX if that matters.

Since you are clearly a detail-oriented guy, wanted to get your opinion? This car will be my Daily Driver to / from work, etc...

Thanks!

For my daily driver in TX, I'm absolutely not putting clear film on the car. I'm one of the few idiots on the the planet that would rather have a rock chip than have to look a my car covered in plastic film.

Now if I'm attending regular track events, then I'm definitely getting my car wrapped.

[jzmundy]

Originally Posted by Money2536

For my daily driver in TX, I'm absolutely not putting clear film on the car. I'm one of the few idiots on the the planet that would rather have a rock chip than have to look a my car covered in plastic film.

Now if I'm attending regular track events, then I'm definitely getting my car wrapped.

[Detailers Domain]

nice work!

[Seniorleb]

Good job