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menelaos · 07-16-2018, 10:56 AM

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What is this costing you? Just curious, as you are within the midwest states. Thanks

Bronze, $899, in MI. Not doing 9H.

Russmov · 07-16-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Being prepped for Ceramic Pro.

I actually just put cquartz UK 3.0 on mine last Wednesday. Actually a lot easier to do than I was expecting. My lighting wasn't the greatest in my garage and I actually missed a few small spots when wiping it off. Have to go back and remove it,than reapply.

Russmov · 07-16-2018, 12:01 PM

Some of the wet sanding I did after touching up some rock chips. First time ever doing it. Definitely not perfect but acceptable I think. Did paint correction on the whole thing(minus roof) again not perfect but pretty good.
Few spots I may remove the cquartz coating ,and try getting some of the very deep scratches out. Unfortunately have a tight garage so manoeuvring in it sucks.

menelaos · 07-16-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Some of the wet sanding I did after touching up some rock chips. First time ever doing it. Definitely not perfect but acceptable I think. Did paint correction on the whole thing(minus roof) again not perfect but pretty good.
Few spots I may remove the cquartz coating ,and try getting some of the very deep scratches out. Unfortunately have a tight garage so manoeuvring in it sucks.

Great effort!

Russmov · 07-16-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Some of the wet sanding I did after touching up some rock chips. First time ever doing it. Definitely not perfect but acceptable I think. Did paint correction on the whole thing(minus roof) again not perfect but pretty good.
Few spots I may remove the cquartz coating ,and try getting some of the very deep scratches out. Unfortunately have a tight garage so manoeuvring in it sucks.

Great effort!

Thanks!

usual_suspect · 07-16-2018, 02:38 PM

Finally got my exhaust tips painted black. Works much better with the rest of the black details on the car. Happy with the result!

menelaos · 07-16-2018, 02:41 PM

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Finally got my exhaust tips painted black. Works much better with the rest of the black details on the car. Happy with the result!

X5 emblem in silver......gotta black it out too!

usual_suspect · 07-16-2018, 02:52 PM

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Finally got my exhaust tips painted black. Works much better with the rest of the black details on the car. Happy with the result!

X5 emblem in silver......gotta black it out too!

I'm not a big fan of the black X5 emblem. I think its more likely that I remove it instead. I will think about it.

menelaos · 07-16-2018, 03:34 PM

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I'm not a big fan of the black X5 emblem. I think its more likely that I remove it instead. I will think about it.

I fully agree, better to remove!

ptm1nh · 07-16-2018, 05:36 PM

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I'm not a big fan of the black X5 emblem. I think its more likely that I remove it instead. I will think about it.

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I fully agree, better to remove!

Do it, looks so much cleaner

JStang · 07-17-2018, 07:04 AM

Here are a few after a full paint correction and ceramic coating.

P1 · 07-17-2018, 09:15 AM

Man, this page makes me want to go detail my X5 today.

menelaos · 07-17-2018, 02:15 PM

Ceramic Pro-Ed.... Leather and wheel inside, too.

A-4WD · 07-17-2018, 02:24 PM

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Ceramic Pro-Ed.... Leather and wheel inside, too.

Truck looks good man.

Was this an M-sport package out of the factory or did you or the previous owner convert parts over time?

menelaos · 07-17-2018, 02:27 PM

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Truck looks good man.

Was this an M-sport package out of the factory or did you or the previous owner convert parts over time?

Don't call it truck, will ya?

Yeah, I bought used bumpers from a guy who moved to M bumpers, then bought customized tips -after opening the holes a bit. A lot of dough spent, but you only live once!

A-4WD · 07-17-2018, 02:37 PM

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Don't call it truck, will ya?

Yeah, I bought used bumpers from a guy who moved to M bumpers, then bought customized tips -after opening the holes a bit. A lot of dough spent, but you only live once!

LOL I always laugh with friends at work cuzz I call it a truck and they're like "it's not a truck dude!".

I like the quad tips...rectangular ones look better than the round doubles like the Hamann or ACS ones (can't remember).

And yeah, YOLO bro so enjoy it! I missed out on a sick opp to buy an E46 LSB M3 a bunch of years ago and have regretted it since...now I'm like efff it, yolo...I just couldn't afford the X5M lol.

Russmov · 07-17-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Ceramic Pro-Ed.... Leather and wheel inside, too.

Congrats! Looks awesome. Good call on getting the inside done as well. Should save some hassle if ya spill(or wife or kids spill lol)

menelaos · 07-17-2018, 03:09 PM

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Congrats! Looks awesome. Good call on getting the inside done as well. Should save some hassle if ya spill(or wife or kids spill lol)

Yeah, did this for easy cleaning, not shine....otherwise, I'd go with 9H.

Russmov · 07-17-2018, 03:14 PM

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Congrats! Looks awesome. Good call on getting the inside done as well. Should save some hassle if ya spill(or wife or kids spill lol)

Yeah, did this for easy cleaning, not shine....otherwise, I'd go with 9H.

Should definitely help in that regard. Hopefully you don't need to use it though. Put up a sign No food or drink unless you are the driver

mindcontrollerone · 07-17-2018, 03:41 PM

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Ceramic Pro-Ed.... Leather and wheel inside, too.

mindcontrollerone · 07-17-2018, 03:49 PM

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Finally got my exhaust tips painted black. Works much better with the rest of the black details on the car. Happy with the result!

Nice!

18BMWX5M · 07-17-2018, 07:06 PM

Caught cleaning my car at a car show!

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