BMW 435d Car Detail: 3 Day Correction & 3-Year Ceramic Coating Process - Detailing On The Wirral
- kyle
- 7 days ago
- 4 min read
See how we performed a meticulous 3-day detail on a BMW 435d xDrive, correcting deep scrapes and installing a accredited 3-year ceramic coat for long-term protection. Enquire Now
Protection Requires Perfection
Every car owner knows that sinking feeling. The moment you spot a deep scratch or swirls in your paintwork. For the owner of this Mineral Grey BMW 435d xDrive, that pain point was a nasty scrape sitting right on the driver's wing.
The old way of simply washing and waxing offers temporary relief. Our philosophy? To earn 3 years of worry free protection, you must first commit to absolute paint perfection. This case study isn't about a quick wash, it’s a commitment to a methodical, tried and trusted multi day process designed to permanently restore the paint, enhance the gloss, and seal it with an accredited 3 year ceramic coating.
What's in it for the reader? A guide to the professional process that delivers a protected finish that’s easier to maintain, looks deeper than new, and is defended against the elements, oxidation, and bird droppings.
Day 1: Decontamination, Wheels Off & Decontamination
The foundation of any successful detail is a surgically clean surface. You cannot correct paint or apply a coating to contaminated bodywork. Day one is all about removing every foreign particle.
The Essential Exterior Decontamination
We kick off with a thorough, safe process to ensure no dirt is dragged across the paint:
3-Stage Wash: A precise sequence of pre-wash, snow foam, rinse and a gentle contact wash safely lifts and removes surface grime.
Chemical Decontamination: We use specialized tar and glue remover and fallout remover to dissolve bonded-on road grime and industrial fallout.
Mechanical Decontamination: A final clay bar treatment removes any remaining bonded contaminants that chemicals might have missed, leaving the clear coat perfectly smooth.
Gtechniq Wheel and Glass Ceramic Coating Armor
The wheels and glass are exposed to the harshest conditions, so they need their own specialized defence.
Wheels-Off Deep Clean: The wheels are removed to access and thoroughly clean the wheel barrels, brake calipers, and wheel arches.
2-Year Wheel Coating: A dedicated ceramic coating is applied to the calipers, exhaust tips, wheel faces, and wheel barrels for superior heat resistance and simplified cleaning.
Glass Protection: The glass is machine polished, then sealed with its own exclusive 2 year ceramic coating to dramatically improve wet weather visibility and reduce wiper use.
Day 2: Precision Paint Correction and Scrape Removal
With the car perfectly clean, it’s time to address the imperfections and bring the paintwork back to life. This is where expertise separates a wash from a true detail.
The Multi-Stage Correction Process
The centrepiece of this day was tackling that deep scratch on the driver's wing. We executed a multi stage correction process, using a range of polishing pads and compounds to safely level the clear coat and completely remove the deep mark.
Imperfection Removal: The rest of the vehicle received a thorough polishing session to eliminate common paint defects like swirl marks and minor scratches.
Gloss Enhancement: This multi-stage process not only removes defects but also dramatically enhances the gloss levels, giving the BMW’s paint a deep, wet look finish.
Maximizing Adhesion for the Coating
Once the polishing is complete, the paint is not yet ready for the ceramic coating. We use a professional panel wipe solution to strip the clear coat of all polishing oils and residue. This step is crucial, it ensures the final 3 year ceramic coating can bond directly to the paint for maximum longevity and effectiveness.
Day 3: Interior Sanctuary and Final 3-Year Protection
The final day brings the entire vehicle together. A sanitized interior cockpit and the application of the long-term exterior defence.
The Deep Interior Refresh
A complete deep clean of the cabin is performed to match the flawless exterior:
Sanitization: The interior is cleaned using a combination of compressed air (to clear all crevices), a steamer for sanitization, and a wet vac for thorough extraction.
Leather Protection: All leather surfaces are deep-cleaned, then treated with Gtechniq Leather Guard, providing a robust barrier against wear, dye transfer, and spills.
Fabric Protection: For carpets and fabric elements, Gtechniq Smart Fabric is applied to repel liquids and prevent staining.
Locking in the Flawless Finish
With the interior protected and the paint surgically clean, the final, most critical step is performed:
The accredited 3 year ceramic coating is meticulously applied to the exterior paintwork.
This coating provides a semi permanent sacrificial layer that shields the vehicle from environmental damage and makes routine washing drastically easier. The result is a BMW 435d xDrive that is not only corrected and flawless but is also armoured for the next three years of driving pleasure.
Ready to transform your own vehicle and protect your investment for years to come?
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