BMW F10 M5 Detail Series: E4 - Compounding with Meguiar's M101

[@vdpb]

Step 1: shorten 35ft Rupes power cord down to 9-10 ft. Step 2: add a 25ft extension cord.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That just made me laugh out loud. Sometimes logic isn't easily defined.

[@BB_Detailing_00]

@@ObsessedGarage that was funny. But yeah, I would have done the same.

[@mr.f8420]

I’m so glad you said that about not chasing scratches. I did full correction on my wife’s white car. I was doing headstands to find scratches. I said screw it and did my best.

[@georgebeato5702]

It's amazing how less of space is left in HQ. Amazing to see the growth.

[@L8-APEX]

Legend has it that the only thing Matt polishes is the hood haha jk. Silver is definitely a tough color to see imperfections

[@ObsessedGarage]

I just spit out my drink. Ha... Believe me, I've thought about it.

[@cobra454tim]

That’s exactly right Matt, but I try and maintain with my cars paint correction about 80% sometimes 90 silver is just like that mine is ice silver metallic, Plus it’s a daily driver I finally came to that realization I think I’m just “obsessed” for me I get up in the early morning 4 am and I’m getting gas at a gas station and I look into my paint from those high pressure sodium lights and I don’t see Marring or scratches I’m not gonna touch it anymore !

[@alisterbell4138]

I second your comments on the rock hard paint. I’ve just recently corrected my Alpine White M5 F10 using Shine Supply Chop Top on a Lake Country purple wool pad. This was using a Flex VRG primarily. This quite aggressive combination was quite effective at removing some of the heavy swirling that my car had. Worth a shot if you don’t feel like you’re getting adequate results on the 101 and MF pad (albeit on the Rupes machine which is obviously another variable).

[@ObsessedGarage]

Luckily this car has almost no swirls. It appears to have more straight line scratches from a brush.

[@markday6524]

Blue is best color, silver being a close second. IMO. Thanks Matt now removing the badges on the new GTI. Now looks so clean and used floss and some goooff. Need to get more TAR-X.

[@seang3538]

New Mattyism - Do average elsewhere! (unless it's silver) :)

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha...

[@russellhagy]

You win the internet

[@joud360]

Saw the title and watched just too see if you had the same problems I did. Polished my F10 a few weeks ago and it was a pita. Carpro clearcut and still could barely remove scratches. Clear coat is hard as. Ended up doing the same thing. Looks great but most scratches are still there. Lucky for me it's white so scratches are hard to see most of the time.

[@JEDIwards]

The end goal isn't to remove all the scratches, the end goal is to make the car look better. In this case, making it look better doesn't have to involve removing all the scratches, as is typical on other colors. Light scratches, haze, and marring, are what make a Silver car look dull. Simply removing those, without removing the deep stuff, is more than sufficient for even the most selective person on a color like this. If the haters want to hate, fine, but you are doing what's best for this car in terms of getting the look you want, and preserving as much of the clear as possible.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Perfectly stated

[@FIVECENTFISH]

Matt i really love your content man! you get me so motivated to crack down on my paint and get that glass finish.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Sweet!

[@LouisMartinJr]

Is this weird? I get excited when I see a new OG YT vid 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Userh211]

at this point youre probably suffering from OGA, obsessed garage addiction like the rest of us

[@ObsessedGarage]

Boom!

[@LouisMartinJr]

Hashim Ahmad - You’re right 🤦🏽‍♂️🙃

[@raceteker]

Matt’s going to have to start adding the addiction hotline number to each video. 🤣🤣🤣

[@LouisMartinJr]

@@raceteker - I'll add it to my fav's 😆

[@collinhopper7542]

Cart + shop vac + 5 gallon water container with hole in it = perfect remedy for dust collection.

[@marcgros1164]

Thats why you use a rotary polisher while compounding(increases time of correction 2x at least) and after that a DA while using polish.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yeah, I just don't have the time under machine and skill set to make a rotary more efficient for me. I should probably invest the time to learn the machine for when it's appropriate.

[@MrSlim-zv6sc]

Thats a good deal on the car! 15k miles only and I always been a fan of Silverstone

[@d.felixphoto2260]

Here before 1000 views 😂. I couldn't wait to see you getting this bad boy ready and corrected! Love the channel. I appreciate it because now looking at used cars I just think how much detailing does it need to make the previous owner want to buy it back 😭😭. Another thing between looking a workout videos and guys like yourself Ive really taken a look into my own personal commitment to things. Guys like yourself are so attentive to everything and even when you say you aren't going to go all out its far more than the average. Its cool to see. I want to get to this point. If you get to this level success is inevitable.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I promise at some point I'm going to get my life in order from a health and fitness perspective. It's a constant battle being chasing a proper medication for my obsessive compulsive disorder. I'm hoping to someday not need that. In the meantime, I just need to stop eating zebra cakes and obsess about fitness just like I do on other things like I have in the past.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@ObsessedGarage Everything takes time. im the same way in some regards. I started taking my health seriously and focusing my energy to positive things and its helped me. Like I said watching your video shows a lazy person how much focus they do not have when it comes to something like detailing. We should have that focus in everything we put our minds to.

[@05AcuraRSXtypeS]

I feel your pain, I have a Vapor Silver Metallic Mustang. I tried to correct the paint but ended up at the same point as you. I decided i would just push compound around the whole car, polish it, seal it, and call it a day. My biggest disappointment is it really made the paint better but if you look hard enough, in the right light, with the right angle, and the stars are aligned just so, that one scratch just hopes all around the car LOL

[@Krazychoo]

"You know me... I don't want just depth gauge... I want world class" EPIC!

[@bosoares]

Are you not a fan of Rupes wool pad? That seems to cut really good and keeps temperature lower than MF pads.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I tried that. Microfiber was yielding a better result on this one.

[@safewaycart]

You should buy a in-shop electrically actuated waterfall machine and spray compressed air against the waterwall in order to keep the dust to a minimum.

[@andrewgerhard2528]

This may already be somewhere in the comments- after you make a pass you can spray the pad with water (very little) to extend the working time of the 101. There's no need to try and find some correct ratio of 101 and 210...

[@ObsessedGarage]

Good point, but using an SWA will also change the cut and make it more aggressive.

[@kenbode8806]

Question: why didn’t you wet sand the deep scratches? You need to build a vacuum catcher that Kevin brown uses to collect pad dust. Super easy to build

[@ObsessedGarage]

I could have. I did sand a bit on the trunk.

[@ChazR25]

I have an AW X3 M40 and the paint is super hard too. I also used M101 and there's a point where you just have to call it, rather than grinding on the same spots for extended periods.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...

[@silvrbreez]

I've got serious perfectionist tendencies, but silver cars are my happy place. For the reasons you start this video with, it gives me a break from some of that overkill that is typically my default.

[@denniswagner3962]

Blow the pad out into a running shop vac. Just set the hose nozzle on the vac to a convenient level. I would think that would keep the dust down to an acceptable level.

[@mattido123]

Wouldn't a rotary be better to use?

[@mariodesmo]

I've always had good results with Meguiar's compounding/polishing products. I've been using them for a good 40 years. Since I worked my way through engineering school painting cars and motorcycles, etc. And yea, I'm one of those grandpa type guys, so careful with the grandpa comments, although not a grandpa, ...FYI. lol

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... My Dad is over there running the distribution business, so he'd slap me if I went too far.

[@Piglet6256]

It's amazing, i thought i was the only one who removes stickers and crap from new stuff and then remove the sticky stuff with cleaner till its perfect haha.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Have you ever used HD Speed? Or is a 1 step sacrilege?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I haven't, but I don't find those types of product necessary.

[@marcosantonocito8876]

Fan of HD speed , easy to work with.

[@BB_Detailing_00]

Matt, at 22 min, how hard was it for you to just walk away? No inspection and such. I struggle with that on some jobs. Great of you to "honor the source" of Ward, Kilmer, and White. Thanks for the video

[@zachp1604]

Hey Matt, have you tried Cutmax yet? I use to use 101 and hated the dust. Cutmax has almost no dust and is actually more aggressive. Sped up my process significantly.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I've found 101 to still be more aggressive.

[@MrGflan]

Me: looking for the scratch you are pointing to. Also me: realizing my IPAD is set to 480 definition. LOL Matt, I have a silver Jeep and there are a few larger scratches that I want to compound. I know what you mean about making a decision between going overboard vs doing a great job. I’m gonna try to get thr big scratches out and then polish, seal and wax. I’ve never used a microfiber pad before and I’m a little worried about using them. Should I only use them for the largest scratches? Thanks

[@Barbosa81]

If you just remove the rubber shroud of the Rupes machine it works just as it would with the washer mod. The only downside its that always ends up some dust inside machine easily.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It also affects the cooling. The Mark III seems to run a bit hotter.

[@D992]

Thanks for the video Matt. 👍🏼😎

[@TheMulsanne]

Your cap matches the speaker on top of the cabinet! 😀

[@everettekupsche4038]

Hey I'm just wondering are you going to do a video on Griot's Garage G9 dual action polisher!!!

[@dmeyers5019]

New drinking game, take a shot every time he says “ move some polish around” and try not to die.

[@cobra454tim]

That’s what you should come up with Matt, some sort of vacuum system you can use like a vacuum and a bucket to blow out your pad some sort of containment system!🤦‍♂️

[@DieselDan09]

Vest time of the year is when Matt does a full detail!

[@lukep6017]

Did u try using meguiars d300? I used it on my buddies x4 and it came out great.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I didn't on this car. It's likely not aggressive enough for this.

[@jonathansorsok6147]

Hey Matt I’m local to you, I would be interested in your Sony cameras! Where can I message you at ?

[@ObsessedGarage]

[e-mail]

[@markshearon649]

Hi Matt, love your work. I currently have gtechnic CSL on my BMW in saffire black. It's not as glossy as I'd like or expected. I'm aware that I can't polish and then put a coating like CSL on. What would you suggest for ultimate gloss/shine and protection. Thanks.

[@ObsessedGarage]

CSL has very little to do with the "gloss." It's just topping what you achieved in the polishing stage. I would compound it off and then polish with a RUPES yellow pad and Sonax Perfect Finish.

[@GstarCurtis]

I love the F10/F11, but man I hate compounding them, they are rock hard and have all these invert panels, that makes it take extra long. I tend to spend about 25 hours on a 2 step, on F11s. They look stunning afterwards, but god..

[@estebansanchez641]

Why not a scuff and buff Method? , some 3k wet and then the 101 with the Meg’s mf pad

[@ObsessedGarage]

The 101 is doing a adequate job on this one. I'm probably underselling the improvement.

[@bym007]

First time I am not so excited that Matt is doing average :(

[@jsmctch]

How about dont use meguires compound at all ? I hate that crap. I learned with that line.....When I used other products after that it was like a revelation. I actually enjoyed the work more.

[@John-qc1zv]

I have a Alpina White BMW F10, which compound do you recommend for a high gloss finish ? It will be my first time, so looking for something easy.

[@danlc95]

3D AAT 501.

[@ralphralphin]

cant wait for those wheels.

[@ObsessedGarage]

They look pretty sweet. I'm thinking about having the calipers powdercoated with some aggressive color to offset the grandpa look.

[@TheHokiesfan05]

what would be the difference in using a pneumatic vs electric polisher. pros cons?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Pneumatic is much smoother and instant on. It's hard to explain unless you try one. It's lighter, smoother, and has a 15mm orbit on a 3" machine.

[@RedEye_Andy]

Pro Lock power cords on Cox Reels, yes please! I really need a portable version.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...that's needs to exist!

[@huotsfordinner]

Have you ever thought about calling kevin brown? I feel like he might be able to help

[@chrisnas1483]

Was that Mat's wife working at the shop, 👍🏽👍🏻

[@Devon_Meadows]

Bmw silver is horrendous. Worst to work on

[@BertoAranda]

Those Subaru oil bottles in the back though 👀

[@tacticalofficer6103]

Matt what Fluke IR Unit are you using ?

[@cscorny]

Have you used Griots fast correcting cream yet?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yes, many times. It's good. I still like Jescar more.

[@cscorny]

Obsessed Garage I’ll have to give it a try, thanks!

[@dphotos007]

For me I always wear a dusk mask when I compound and or polish when using a DA. The product you are using does make a ton of dust and that dust is really nasty when it gets in your lungs and it will put you at a higher risk of getting cancer. You may think you are not breathing it in but you are especially when you blow out the pads. If I were you I would wear a mask because this kind of problem will cause an issue a few years down the road and it is just not worth the risk. Have you ever thought of wearing a dust mask? I wear the 3M type with the two cartridges.

[@safewaycart]

My opinion is you should also wear ear protections if you use the machine for more than 1 hour straight. A pair of goggles too? This is a dirt job, no wonder why engineers usually prefer to sit in front of a personal computer instead tweaking in the garage.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I do this so infrequently, that I haven't chased a comfortable solution. I probably should though.

[@ObsessedGarage]

No to that.

[@dphotos007]

safewaycart I also do wear ear protection. And safety glasses.

[@Jeeper1378]

Wait what ? You’re FIRED. Beginning tomorrow Brice will be the new Matt.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Deer in headlights.

[@angusreid3474]

5000sand the scratches like Jason rose showed you. No heat and will improve the deep scratches all defects

[@ObsessedGarage]

That would no virtually nothing to these scratches.

[@MrWhiteguy6]

Hahaha the outtakes😂

[@rodneyngo3465]

O yeah!

[@Khan_Art_]

5:42 Yea.. that's what she said.

[@TheSponge945]

How does this guy make a living? What exactly is Obsessed Garage? I see he’s got quite the rides and the shop is pimped with every high end tool one can imagine.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I had a Wealth Management practice that paid the bills. Then this KZbin channel made that career such an inconvenience. Now, I curate and sell all of this stuff that's in the garage. I'm selling about $10,000,000 of the stuff that makes up my garage: flooring, lighting, cabinets, tools, detailing stuff, etc. I'm building it out to provide a total solution for everything I am using or will be using in the future.

[@TheSponge945]

Obsessed Garage Matt, thanks for the reply. So you are reselling already built equipment? Basically a reseller? Just trying to wrap my head around for example why I should buy washer X from you vs. going straight to the source of who built it etc..

[@ObsessedGarage]

I am the source of the information. The manufacturers don't know how to tell people how to buy their stuff. People are honoring the source of the info. I'm curating the products from all over the world and teaching people how to buy them.

[@TheSponge945]

Obsessed Garage fair enough and innovative! Kudos for making a living out of this. Solid channel and entertaining!

[@pulledofftheroad]

I cringe thinking of the abuse it takes to beat up such hard clearcoat

[@motiOn732]

Creatures are just so good. I have so many different towels and aside from glass (obvious) and interiors (too thick), I just keep going back to them. Thicker pile for cleaning/drying, shorter for buffing. Downgraded creatures for wheels, tires, utility, etc.

[@patricklavin3454]

Why don't you prime four pads and switch to a fresh one after each pass. You could then blow out all four pads together. Should cut down the time wasted walking in and out

[@ObsessedGarage]

Pulling pads off the backing plate over and over again would mess them up pretty quickly.

[@g7769]

Have u ever tried sonax cut max

[@ObsessedGarage]

I have. It's not quite as aggressive as M101, but it's pretty decent. I need to get some for the cabinet.

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@ObsessedGarage 3D ACA is another good one. A little more aggressive than Sonax Cut Max. 3D ACA is a SMAT compound like M101. Won't dust as much.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a great tip. I'll have to grab some to test out.

[@singletrackftw]

If you come out to PHX, let me buy you lunch!

[@jtm1979]

So i guess its hard paint judging by the title ;)

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yes sir...

[@nicholasrubino5426]

Can I have some of the swissvax leather cleaner in the background ? I know you love how people ask for shit for free all the time!!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

I just sent the check. I'll have it in stock shortly.

[@nicholasrubino5426]

@@ObsessedGarage I can't wait !! That stuff is the best !

[@gm7tx]

Safety glasses, my man!

[@ObsessedGarage]

For polishing?

[@gm7tx]

@@ObsessedGarage Absolutely...it's a machine rotating a pad of fibers loaded with chemicals and abrasives a few inches from your face. I'm not being a smart ass, I'm an OG fan. I cringe when I think of the possibilities because my wife lost her eyesight at age 35.

[@juanlanzalot8969]

Just buy a carbon fiber hood lol

[@pjfan173]

Should have flown Darren in for the paint correction

[@everettekupsche4038]

Who the hell would use a bush for their nice car omg that in itself just makes me sad

[@calumm22345]

Not as good as Whitedetails 👌

[@ObsessedGarage]

How would you know?