I am fearfully & wonderfully make
When I look into the sky above
Wonder how my life has changed
Wonder how Your love, it came to me
When I look into the sky above
All my fears, so far away
How did I restore E 39
This is a journey - of E39 restoration journey
was the successor of the BMW E34 in 1995, and itself was replaced by the E60 platform in 2003
was introduced in 95, the complete vehicle redesign draws heavily from the E38 7 Series in body construction and electronic technology. The mid-level BMW saloon showed evolutionary styling changes rather than a dramatic redesign
The aerodynamically designed body & this is my favourite colour (Silverado - almost paint defect invisible colour, so cool - that anyone above 45 find hard to find swirls under a noon day sun & camera proof colour (shooting imperfection - is almost impossible)
Mr H .... told me I dont seems to get my car gloss - shinning ......Hmmmm...what do u say from the 1st 2 pics....indeed it is a challenge to make silver shines
read on
looking at the close up & detail
stone chips & heavily scratched bumper
pigment of imperfect paint covered beneath the clear
scratches on the engine hood
little tiger paws
more scratches on the side arch next to the engine hood- possibly (done during - repairs works)
more - pigment found beneath the clear coat paint
almost invisible scratches ( follow thru my fingers pointing)
over all the there was so much swirls on the paint (Almost impossible to pick up by Compact Camera) - as this ride was picked up at one of the 2nd hand Car dealers - probably the cleaner - spray / splash & wipe dry cleaning everyday - inflicted much much R.I.D.S randon isolate deep scratches)....I wish u were there (Mr H will elaborate more)
wheels before
contaminations picked up by clay
rear looking
beneath the back hood (door jam area) - stains
more stains
more stains at the emblem
more
bumper side trims - stains
door handle stains
how did I remove them ( lets divert your attention) after a good good bath (ONR ) I clayed & rewash with Power clean to remove all stains - while I am cleaning, Mr H brought out his Power steering to show Mr M . I said Power clean - HUH??????????
before
close up
closer
closer
Ta da - in 20 minutes time by MR H & Mr M witness
glossy looks
remember
before
ta da
another before
side view
conclusion
A new found talented detailer Mr H (the owner himself) , as his passion pushes him to try out what i recommended & his desire succeed - Car detailing is about yr Passion & carried out by your heart - thanks to the space age invention to Doc G - so strong enable to degrease & safe for interior like leather & most of all clear coat paint safe
the following magical moment - is brought to you possibly by OPC & Soft bristle detailing brush
mowing over to engine detailing
removing the rubber seals prior deeper cleaning
before
oil stains at the power steering reservoir tank
ta da
before
ta da
engine hood beneath
ta da
now after 4 hours of meticulously cleaning, moving on to paint correctional work
my favourite colour paint
but with proper & correct lighting
rids pics (almost impossible to capture by my Compact camera)
look carefully
3 " wool pad for har to reach area with 3" polishing & cutting pad
Mission - to transformed this car in next few hours
Menu & tools for the job
ONR with 3 microfibers wash
ONR as lube to clay
OPT Power clean - 1:5 water for paint cleanning, Engine & all the hards stains - shown (removed patiencely after 2 hours)
Paint correction Multi passes with m105 & LC double sided wool ( following with each interval passes with ONR as lube - as the products is still on the pads & refining passes again) I find this work prefectly for tropical country
Refining with LC cutting pad (interval or 2nd passes with ONR as lube )
Polsihing with Megs W 8027 (interval or 2nd passes with ONR as lube )
15 minutes protection - make only possible with OPTIMUM Opti seal & Optimum car wax
Engine & plastic & tire - Optimum Leather protectant
Gloss by
ta da
ta da
ta da
gloss & depth restore
look at the depth
a lots of effort for a silver to show depth
the hood
suddenly
a glow - notice & capture Mr M attention
my pleasure of introducing you the restore E 39
evening sunlight
hood
engine
side
depth & gloss
reflection
ta da
sun lite
even his predecessor envy him now
left view
right view
ta da'
a 50/50% leather protectant application
its a UV coating & not a dressing - for dressing offer no heat & uVs protection
the one & only Leather, vinyl, plastic & trims protectant
thanks to Doc G - unlike the others (25 product range for a single car , optimum only have 5 - imagine the number of other product save) unnecessarily
before & after
now
the finishing
even the gentleman at the drink stall asked me - are you selling this ride - or is it just painted
nope it is a journey of restorations
thanks for your time & cheers again UDM
A Special thanks to Mr H for your kind hospitality & we enjoy yr detailingship
the ownerOriginally Posted by Mr H
Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA1
Always a treat to read your write ups, KC! Very nice gloss on that silver after you worked your magic!__________________
Michael Stoops
Internet Technical Specialist
Meguiar's Inc.
(800) 854-8073 xt 3875
mstoops@meguiars.com
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 Amazing work KC. I loved the detailed documentation and the Bimmer looks great now! __________________ Todd Helme Detailing Training and Education properautocare.com
You did it again KC! You always produce great results while telling a great story. The Bimmer looks beautiful. I think Dr. G should put you on the Optimum Payroll, for letting everyone know what a great bunch of products that he makes!  __________________ Barry Schultz
Great write up and pictures. Still my favorite BMW body style, love the titanium silver color. Great work and bringing the gloss back |
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| Originally Posted by dad07 Ok Kc once again you got my attention! Great looking car and a wonderfull read! Love the TADA's....keep up the great work! Look forward to the next one.  |
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| Originally Posted by Kurt_s Very nice job. I had a 2000 Titanium Silver 528i that to date is my favorite car. It could have used a little more power but it's one of the few cars that I could drive all day and not have pains in my legs, shoulders, back and butt. I also loved the color and could get it glow too. |
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| Originally Posted by slimnib Should have said. dull colored. |
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| Originally Posted by slimnib Nice job on awful color, over priced, under powered. good handling car. |
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| Originally Posted by c5z06camaro Nice job as usual. |
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| Originally Posted by fancyfootwork WOW. Looks incredible! Always a fun read too  . The last two pictures with the palm tree reflections look amazing for a silver car! Hmm... time to get my silver Firebird to |
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| Originally Posted by GaDetailDoc Looks awesome as usual. I would not expect anything else.  |
| Senior Member  | Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC Looks awesome as usual. I would not expect anything else. |
 01-31-2011, 09:46 AM | #12 |
| Join Date: Jan 2011 | Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC Excellent write-up and great job on the detail What did you use on the engine compartment? |
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Originally Posted by mdb917
Excellent write-up and great job on the detail
What did you use on the emgine compartment?
Originally Posted by harbhajan Phai (Bro ) next yr turn & calling yr Phai also ok
as below
Originally Posted by ICEMAN 13 work le
Originally Posted by ah_Keng iceman avail & he got rotary & muscle too
Originally Posted by deep3102
yupp & thanks
Originally Posted by ssmann
What did you use on the emgine compartment?
Originally Posted by harbhajan as below
Originally Posted by ICEMAN 13 Originally Posted by ah_Keng Envy Mr. H lar.. 
My E39 also need something like this....
My E39 also need something like this....
Originally Posted by deep3102 yupp & thanks
Originally Posted by ssmann Ahh hhaa....no wonder house and car looked very familiar!!! Nice upgrade bro H. Car also got ang pow for CNY!!!
LocationThat turned out very nice. It sounds like you are sold on the Optimum products.
When I look into the sky above
All my fears, so far away
All I hear is heaven calling me
Your life for all my sin
Now I stand here in
In Your grace again
Originally Posted by s1tlgreat restoration kc, did u also clay the wheels?, the ONR no rise wash is simply amazing, after wash also can see it glossy, and after the correction it mind blowingmy dad's car is a e34 black with amazingly ammount of swirls @@ if it stand beside this E39 i also "no eyes see" haha, i think it would be a mission to start detailing that baby after getting some hands on my training with u
regards,
Josh
Very astonishing work-what was your total time on her?
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| Mr. Location: Brooklyn New York | Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC KC strikes again and this time he brings the silver BMW to its maximum potential (with a little help of M105 and couple other products). Great job, KC. It's always great to watch your detailing process. |
 Jan 31st, 2011, 02:08 AM | #3 |
| Registered Member Location: Plainfield, Illinois | Re: The journey of BMW E39 car detailing story by KC Beautiful! Fantastic results KC. __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 |
All my fears, so far away
All I hear is heaven calling me
So I look to You
So I look to You
No one else will do
No one else will do
I know You love
me I know You died for me
I know You care
I know You care
Your life for all my sin
Now I stand here in
In Your grace again
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