Ask-A-Pro: Detailing Package Recommendations for BMW M3

Blake seeks advice on product recommendations to maintain his BMW M3:

I have a pc7424. I also have a red BMW M3 with swirl marks and spidering. I need whatever pads polishes etc to get this baby looking new. Will you please put a package together for me? I will need a backing plate for the Lake Country pads as well. I have previously been using Adams Polishes but can’t get the results I’m looking for using their products. Thanks for you help! Blake

Hi Blake, and thanks for submitting your question about product recommendations for your BMW M3.

If you’re using a PC7424, you have some options available to you that will net stunning results on your red paint. As with any other products, the keys to getting the most out of your polishing session are in the preparation, and making sure you’re properly breaking down the polishes.

For BMW paint, it’s really tough to beat Menzerna polishes. The combination of Super Intensive Polish (SIP) for medium cut, and 106FA for finish polishing has been a standard in just about every pro detailers’ arsenal for some time now simply because it works…very well. If you either have light-medium defects, or if you’re willing to give up just a little bit of defect removal capability in favor of time savings, then I can also highly recommend Menzerna’s PO203S Power Finish. This particular polish has the ability to cut down medium level defects, while finishing down almost as good as a dedicated finishing polish.

Before polishing however, be sure to properly prep the paint during your wash and claying routines. Without this critical step, you may not achieve the same level of results.

After you have completed your polishing process, I’d recommend sealing the finish with a high quality sealant that will provide good looks, and impressive durability as well.

I’ll break down the product recommendations into two different categories. One is designed for heavier defects that will require a 2-step polishing process, and the other is designed for a one-step polishing process.

Two-Step Polishing Process:

• Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with Orange Lake Country Pads
• Menzerna 106FA with White Lake Country Pads
• Lake Country Backing Plate
• Chemical Guys Vertua-Bond 408 with Black or Blue Lake Country Pads
• Blackfire Wet Diamond, Optimum Opti-Seal, or Menzerna Power Lock sealant
• DI Accessories Great White MF towels

One-Step Polishing Process:

• Menzerna PO203S Power Finish with Orange Lake Country Pads
• Lake Country Backing Plate
• Chemical Guys Vertua-Bond 408 with Black or Blue Lake Country Pads
• Blackfire Wet Diamond, Optimum Opti-Seal, or Menzerna Power Lock sealant
• DI Accessories Great White MF towels

Regardless of which direction you choose to go, I’m sure you will get the results that you’ve been looking for all along. Either of these combinations will look stunning on your red BMW.

If you or anybody else has additional questions, please let us know. Also report back on how it worked out for you.

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