Spending About 40 Hours To Aesthetically Save An Alpine White BMW E36

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White car, white floor, white pants, and my first time recording in Slog3. That is not a great recipe, but a recipe nonetheless. In this video I spend about 40 hours detailing a friends Alpine White BMW E36. The car is M42 powered and comes fitted with the factory installed Aerodynamikpaket body kit and colour matched trims, real big DTM things. I found the transformation on this car extremely difficult to document due to the colour, but when it arrived I assure you it looked like it was made out of chalk and dirt, which we love. Very happy to breath some life into this rad car in hopes that the owner can enjoy it for years to come!
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[@kevingalvan3693]

E36’s will always be superior, such a timeless classic vehicle.

[@ChromaticGarage]

The elite bmw chassis! We all know this

[@Teunslang1999]

and the Touring is the best one

[@rayramos2278]

I Have a 97 328is coupe alpine white straight pipe she hauls ass

[@alextasarov1341]

@@rayramos2278 that is what I want but I cannot find them anymore 😂

[@Teunslang1999]

@@rayramos2278 thats awesome. I have a little 320i Touring. definately gonna swap a bigger engine in it some day, but I'm happy it runs at all

[@ynyswr]

Thinking about becoming a car detailer and your video's really motivate me to go down that path. Great stuff man.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Do your thing man! Find some stuff you’re obsessed with and put everything you have into making it your life 🖤

[@kerrymillikin7242]

Hard work; can be grueling. Very rewarding. Go after it...

[@turbofreak2833]

@@ChromaticGarage i gotta thank you and Aidan, for pushing me to pursue my goal, tried to work in a car dealership wash, left that because that wasn't what i was looking for, now my homie hooked up me with a offer to work at a true detailing studio, and I truly found something that makes me happy, the work itself allows me to relax and learn, so far i'm truly loving it

[@CL4SSiCS]

@@turbofreak2833 dealers are the worst to work in, they pay you hourly, no matter what type of work you have to do

[@gabbenduvet]

dont go work at dealerships lol. im sick of it now and i barely wash my own car anymore. i used to polish some cars on the weekends. that was nice. but im looking for a different job next year

[@MKWIISims318]

You are easily one of if not the best car content youtuber's as far as cinematography goes. No one comes close to the pure soul and vibe in these videos that sets you apart from everyone else, I could watch your videos repeatedly for hours and still enjoy it. Keep it up man, never stop! I know these videos must take a lot of time to make and it shows. I love it.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much my friend! Only goal right now is to keep going and create a more diverse and interesting vehicular and video process. Having a lot of fun 🤝🖤

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Fantastic job .... absolutely love the editing skills

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Mike! You know what they say about Mikes

[@gpaje]

Always look forward to your videos. Great combination of content, editing, music, etc. Simply a joy to watch, keep up the great work.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much man! I love the idea of hitting peoples interests from different angles

[@michaelskinner896]

Yeah, white is definitely a challenge due to the lack of contrast, but your filming and editing is next level. Really appreciate the time and effort you put in to these. BTW, excellent job on the car; I know it's a ton of work! I had an E90 328i in Alpine White so I can definitely relate, although I never let the paint get to that level, haha.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Michael! Haha yeah the paint being single stage really allowed it escalate how bad it got. But quicker to fix so that’s good. Hope all is well with you man!

[@J5L5M6]

Each time I get to watch you treat a BMW, it's like seeing an old friend get a promotion at work. Can't help but be proud and happy for the ol' gal(s). As ever, wonderful work, man!

[@Audi_ChriS4]

BMW should start paying you to keep all these classics looking mint. Thoroughly amazing job, as usual.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha imagine that! Thank you bro, much love!

[@matthewromano8801]

I forgot to add, it's great you offer crazy resolutions for watching this on YT, but nothing in 60p, that lack of 'real time' effect really adds to the quality of the videos!

[@ChromaticGarage]

I’m glad you caught onto that man! 24fps for life 🖤

[@-SmokeDogg-]

Bro!!!! The music made this detail next level! Opening was like watching a play or some type of theater performance 🤧🤧🤧 made me tear up BRAVO!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha that’s what I like to hear bro! I’m glad you liked it. Much love man!

[@-SmokeDogg-]

@@ChromaticGarage much love!!

[@nstorm390]

Man I love watching these. Your skills both on the camera and the buffer are amazing. that Alpine white is completely blinding and made me realize how dirty my screen is. lol Keep up the great work! Might need to get a E36.

[@scottpatersonphoto]

The oem aero kit is a cool touch, doubt there’s many in America with the full kit.

[@ChromaticGarage]

I have never actually even seen this kit before this car. Really really unique 🙏

[@scottpatersonphoto]

@@ChromaticGarage Yeah, they were an option instead of the M Sport bumpers. They’re actually just a cover, underneath are pre-facelift SE bumpers.

[@DarkStarDetailing]

The videography on these videos is insane. When I'm trying to film myself doing detailing I rage quit couple of hours in because I realized I spend too much time on it because it takes me 3 times longer to do everything. So not only is the attention to detail high, but you also go the extra mile to film everything from different angles. You have the patience of a god, and I can only salute you

[@zacklittrell1437]

Tip with using Clutch spray! Soak the entire vehicle in it using a plush towel and then let it sit for 20-30 minutes and come back and level. It works so much better then!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Yessir! That’s what I ended up doing on another car. Worked way better

[@chrisjourneay6661]

Love the channel and I don't think you get enough credit for your music selection. The Brief: Opening track that embodies "Sad BMW noises" Nailed it.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you so much Chris! I did have similar thoughts with that music choice. I’m glad you caught on.

[@jimbaloni1877]

Always preferred the more boxy style of the E36 than its succeeding generations. Thanks for tidying this machine and for the vibin’ visual and audio experience. :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

And thank you for watching man! Appreciate you 🤝

[@johnpearson492]

This is why I chose an e36! I chose an e36 M3 because it looks much better than the soap bar e46. I daily an Alpine white M3 coupe and couldn't be happier.

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Concours level in every way sir.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Jeff! Hope you’re having a good long weekend if ya got one!

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

@@ChromaticGarage I do but wish it was in better circumstances. I’m in hospital with Covid, and the Drs found some scary things. So thanks for that drop. It cheered me up brother

[@LewisG29274]

What a great colour, so worthy of being saved and you’ve done a fantastic job. Something about that shape in that colour that looks built for a track

[@ChromaticGarage]

I agree man! Really really perfect track spec, just needs suspension 🖤

[@johnmccolgan2177]

Incredible work 👏. Just Incredible what you're doing. Hello from Ireland. Great to see her saved.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you John! Hope you have a wonderful week in Ireland. Much love from Canada 🖤

[@2344Darius]

The Goat!!! You dropping a video is like getting a new pair of kicks bro ✊🏾. Only Detailer I watch 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much brotha!! Hope you having a blessed week!

[@2344Darius]

Likewise

[@M3fahrer]

Dude. Love the channel. Subbed. I’m knee deep in a 190e 16v build but want to get into a 318 sedan next with a ITB’d m42. JTCC or BTCC tribute in style. This video is pouring fuel on the fire 🔥!

[@86Digilio]

Enjoyed the buttery low aperture shots. 👌🏼

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Michael! Hope all is well with you king!

[@eric8588]

Bro with the Gran Turismo vibes at the end. Killing it

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha massive compliment. Those loading screens were iconic

[@jdmfreak22]

DTM is happiness. DTM is life.

[@ChromaticGarage]

I know we all agree with that!🤝

[@23dothedew]

Jesus the night time outdoor wash hits different 🔥

[@ChromaticGarage]

I love it so much man! Very tranquil haha

[@huggsempire483]

This is next level, I love it

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks dude! Glad you like it 🥺

[@user-427.commodore]

Good to see some clean inside face of the rims an hub :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha ya just gotta!😭

[@keananatswyfly]

Beautifully done. Cinematography and the detail

[@tomtanks]

Chromatic is on top, no one can top his perfection

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha so many people better but I appreciate you dude!

[@EuroAutoEnthusiast]

I am only 3 mins in and the undercarriage shot while spraying down the wheel well got me! The making of another Epic, chill, and motivating video. Thank you again and I will definitely check out your detaining products 👊🏽💯

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much my friend! Hope you’re having a blessed weekend over there 🖤

[@coreybayus617]

For future reference, Clutch should be applied like a traditional ceramic coating with a microfiber applicator pad. It likes to sit and “frame up.” The longer it sits prior to removal, the longer it’ll last and it’s actually easier to remove. It wasn’t formulated and designed to be used as a “quick detailer” type of product. Same kind of thing with Burnout. Using Burnout during your second polishing step is a slick move and I do it frequently. Sometimes I’ll even split it 50/50 with Slick Back. It has the same diminishing abrasive as Classic Cut, but has a hint of Si02, making it a great buffing liquid to prime the surface prior to coating. When using Burnout, Slick Back, or both, depending on the size of the vehicle, I won’t wipe off the residue right away, but let it sit and let the Si02 “set up.” On a coupe or average size car, I’ll go around the entire vehicle, then wipe off. Something bigger like a truck or SUV, I’ll usually do about half then wipe off… Just advice from one detailer to another. Love the videography and editing. Killer work as always!

[@mjgholfza]

I also picked up on this.

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

That was the fastest 40 minute video I’ve ever watched. Need more!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Got you bro! Appreciate you for watching!🖤

[@sks479]

So well done video and nicely polished E36 but left me facepalming seeing how u treated the rust spots :-D

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Haha we both know that was a body shop level rust spot, a weld in patch will be necessary. I just wanted it to make it look a little better temporarily 🙂

[@ivansean482]

The cinematography in this one hits different. Keep up the dope videos homie

[@ChromaticGarage]

I appreciate that Ivan! Hope you had a good weekend 🤝

[@MissingWilson]

This video is literal art. It’s a masterpiece.

[@JGV_IX]

My first ride ever in a BMW was in a white E36 320i - it was majestic 😌 Great work as always and thanks for the awesome vibes and video 😏😎

[@ChromaticGarage]

Heck yeah man! The 320s are so cool. Thanks for checking it out Johannes!

[@p.k.7111]

Great job! Re the car itself, I can appreciate that this shade of white maybe has some touring car championship heritage, but can't say it looks good on a E36 in my view.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! A white sedan is very high up on my list of dream specs but it’s very much so because if the heritage haha. Dakar will always be my number 1😎

[@knutdraeger3035]

Love your work and your video … and BMW 👏👏👏thank you so much

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Much appreciated!

[@yesiram8]

Sir, your content is SO enjoyable to watch. It is so well-produced..I am proud to be a subscriber, seriously. You deserve EVERY penny you earn on KZbin because you bring joy to the heart of REAL car guys/gals all over the world. Igush, I know but I felt it important to say this in a public forum. Keep up the good work 😉

[@P4SDetails]

The skill is unrivaled.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Nah you way too nice bro! Thank you 😭

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Bro, that’s just a piece of art!!!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Hansjörg!

[@henrycollins2478]

I’m scared of commenting post the land cruiser video, either way, spectacular car, and spectacular work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha maybe! Thank you Henry! This one was a lot of fun

[@grim8529]

i absolutely LOVE your videos!! Everything thing about them! The way you film them & of course the detailing!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much brotha! Hope life is treating you like the queen treats her collection of land rovers

[@joshshearer4730]

Hands down best detailing channel on KZbin love all your video's.

[@ChromaticGarage]

That’s a big crown bro! I’d like to share it with the homies haha

[@jamesarmitage8399]

Search white details....one of the best detailers there is, anywhere!!

[@4x487chevy]

Editing is on point as always! Top notch video and it’s nice to see some Shine Supply products being used. I’ve heard its great stuff but never see any detailers actually use it. Love the channel and the videos! Keep it up man 🤘🏼

[@ChromaticGarage]

Heck yeah, thanks Dude! Yeah we always had such a difficult time getting them, now that car supplies warehouse stocks it, it is actually simple for once

[@4x487chevy]

@@ChromaticGarage good to know! I’ll use your code and order me some to try out. Anytime man! I enjoy the videos for sure 🤘🏼

[@erdilaras]

Well done my friend, well done!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Erdil!🤝

[@mdcollins3806]

There is video editing , then there is Chromatic Garage videos editing ……so smooth…….As always, excellent content!…..

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I appreciate that brotha!🖤🤝

[@matirs342]

The editing is just ridiculous, awesome work. I believe the E36 is by far the best looking 3 series.

[@samsp33d]

Watching this video was such a relaxing experience, great work.

[@joshuakidd6180]

Wow!beautifully filmed! Great work as always!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Josh! Appreciate you!

[@raphaelbruegger]

Nothing but love for your dedication and this channel! This is soulfood at its very best, mate!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!i really appreciate those word choices. Much love man!

[@Leviise34]

That’s 40 minutes of pure perfection! Love it!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brotha!!

[@ryan55235]

Its so beautiful the finish from start n after !

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

Jeeeeesus 🤍 Solid resto detail man. Always loved that white, and think way down the line when I’m done with the Tiguan R, Estoril E36 M3, and the Cayenne, I want to try and find an Alpine White E32 to do sort of an OEM+ Alpina conversion with. Bag it on some OE converted to 3pc wheels or something 🤌🏼 Incredible job as always dude, stay awesome ✊🏼😎

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you dude! I find alpine bigger body 5/7 series have so much presence, underrated colour for those cars fosho! Hope you had a good long weekend if you guys got one! Much love bro

[@maxx2907]

Dope video, man! Really enjoyed it :) but I nearly got a heart attack watching you rolling up the hose from the kränzle 😂😂 my ocd really kicked in 😂 keep it up buddy!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Haha is it the bent reel or the sloppy roll? Either way, I apologize for disturbing your peace 😭

[@maxx2907]

@@ChromaticGarage it was the sloppy roll 😂

[@subarubrat]

Fantastic work and video.👍😎

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you John!🙏

[@matthewromano8801]

Late to the scene with the latest vid, amazing as always. Really hard to find a clean E36 around my area, especially an Alpine white one.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Matt! I think it’s becoming that way everywhere, nothings cheap and nothings clean😞

[@AndronicDetailing]

This is pure art !🥵

[@ChromaticGarage]

If you say so, I’ll take it 🖤

[@blowerbandco1607]

Love the music its like a movie score!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks man! Movie is the goal

[@toniominestrone4227]

Another lovely video, the e36 is in my opinion a undervalued 3 series, i own a Z3 M coupe, these cars are very well made, better than the modern BMW's.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you tonio! Love the 36 platform but in all honesty you own my dream car. That thing is waaaaay too cool 🤝

[@dangale6969]

Absolute banger of a video, love these length videos, top quality stuff as always 👌 can’t wait till the next!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Dan! Going to try and do one extra long one every month

[@dangale6969]

@@ChromaticGarage pleasure viewing your content! That would be lovely my man, keep well 👍

[@dfbsgarage]

Brilliant video as always mate, love your work.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Deyon, much love dude!

[@sandercornel]

The fully original bmw aerodynamica package looks so good! Super rare aswell!😍 not the original m sport package it gets mistaken with, this is an original ultra exclusive bumper package!

[@haydenwood6009]

Shine Supply is one of my top favorite brands. Awesome video. Also.. if you are looking for more of a matte tire look Shine Supplys Clean N Shine is a good alternative.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Hayden! Yeah it’s awesome stuff. Big fan of the smells as of right now. None of the other products I use smell so good haha

[@ellenpelletier9985]

Speechless, I cant thank you enough! You killed this. Absolutely love the video.

[@jus__gra]

Seeing this is uploaded I gotta wait till I’ve got an hour to just sit and take this in. You know it’s gonna be a hit. Anyway, see ya in a few hours!

[@ChromaticGarage]

I hope it’s worth it my friend! Much love 🖤

[@kevintaylor7791]

What grit sandpaper did you use to wet sand the headlights?

[@ChromaticGarage]

1000, 2000, 3000 trizac!

[@JamieTheCleaner]

This was so good I’m not sure how to describe it just know it was too good 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you Jamie! Appreciate you

[@rsscott5672]

Amazing work again brother 👏 Not sure about the colour coded mouldings but then again, there's not much you could do to an E36 for me not to love it anyway 💓

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I think I would have to agree there, can’t lose with em! Thank you!

[@NakaiSan.]

This guy is Literally G0D

[@jawakazi7933]

Clean as always

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you dude!

[@davem8972]

Always love the bmw content. Great stuff as always

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you David! I hope everyone here loves a lil bmw content haha

[@glenncollins3323]

Great turnaround although I think keeping those white trousers dirt free was even more impressive 😀

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you Glenn! The pants were nothing short of filthy at the end of us 😭

[@chrismasotsha4641]

Amazing job bro

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Chris!

[@ryan-uz1rw]

Sometimes I watch your videos just for the music 😀

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I am getting fed up with the music available to creators. Need mooooore

[@rafaelsalcedo184]

Another amazing video brother keep up the amazing work and keep motivating

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Rafael! Much love 🖤

[@user-427.commodore]

I have this car, no body kit 1993 BMW e36 318i Sedan, white, 18 " alloy dish rims, 93 k, miles, second owner, removed rear boot spoiler, waiting on dark tint, 2" lower, an front spoiler, sports steering wheel, clear top rear tail lights, an clear front indicators!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Awesome man! Really rad car, have fun with it 🖤

[@AkselMagnus]

Great work as always my guy💯

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Aksel! Have a blessed week 🖤

[@Lorenzow33]

Appreciate your time

[@ChromaticGarage]

And I appreciate you watching man!

[@1234loci]

Next level stuff you do both detailing and camera work. Hats off. It gonna be a blink of an eye before reaching a lot more subs. Also the car is gorgeous. Peace

[@kai_291]

Phenomenal job again, that classic E36 really needed it 👏🏻 this cutting compound you used seems to dust very heavily, you should try the Sonax Ultimate Cut I can really recommend it

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brotha! It’s probably dusts a lot more on this job because this was single stage plaint

[@kai_291]

@@ChromaticGarage I can try to send you 2 bottles if you'd like testing them

[@puch2728]

Beautiful video. Every came angle was perfect.

[@alisenkal5542]

Perfection! 👌

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Ali!🤝

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Excellent stuff as always! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you buddy!🤝

[@Schmitzelhaus]

OOOOOHHHH YES! What a perfect video to start the day! ❤ I think i´m gonna go polish my rims before work today! 😅👌 EDIT: Appreciate the little camera turn over the label of your lights as i need to upgrade! 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha heck yeah man! I hope your wheels turned out awesome and maybe you had some fun too🤝

[@Rulez7]

Love your videos man. I hope to be half as good a detailer as you! But the real question is…where is the music playlist you use. I love it!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brotha! You can be far better than me. Most of the music in this is from Artlist which is a website for free use music for creators to monetize with

[@youssef09]

Keep progressing, don't stop That's fun.

[@joaopauloski1712]

eating pizza sunday night watching in peace

[@ChromaticGarage]

My man has life figured out 🖤

[@gorillaface_chris2291]

Haven’t even finished the video but ik it’s gonna be grey! Great job man keep doing good things!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hope it served you right bro! Much love

[@gorillaface_chris2291]

@@ChromaticGarage it was amazing! Much love to you to brother

[@patrickd.8090]

Nice work and save the classics😎

[@ChromaticGarage]

Yessir! Thanks Patrick, I’ll do my best haha

[@joshuafuoco6419]

amazing video! keep up the hard work👌

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Joshua! Much love 🖤

[@brunomattrel]

Salut mon ami Félicitations pour ton travail, cette E36 est comme neuve. C’est incroyable Je te souhaite une bonne semaine

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you very much Bruno! I wish you the best week as well🙂

[@lock462]

Thank you for playing good music while you do this bro some other channels are good but they play that tutorial EDM weird type shii

[@manujadesilva22]

The E36 is such a beautiful car.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Love your videos brotha!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Hope all is well with you 🖤

[@garrettmason7]

Damn dude you’re taking filming to another level 🤯

[@garrettmason7]

I feel like I’m watching a MKBHD Wes Anderson film or something

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha I appreciate that Garrett! Trying to make it better and better as the channel grows

[@bluezcluez206]

This video was amazing..

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Arthur!

[@raduorban]

Nice to see one with aero pack 😎

[@ChromaticGarage]

Really cool kit! We like that 🤝

[@svenverweij273]

Wow. Camera work is done so so well...

[@Shaws_Garage]

Pure bliss brother

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!🤝🖤