Car maintanence tips for a new owner - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

phi2134 · 06-27-2005, 01:14 PM

My 330i gets here in about 2 weeks, being this is my first car and i really want to take good care of it, what are the recommended must haves for cleaning the interior/exterior. I am just out of college and kind of would like cleaning products that arent too highly priced. I dont mind washing my cars by hand and actually enjoy it, so any and all comments would be appreciated.

330i sparkling graphite, Premium Package (black dakota leather), Sports Package, heated seats, auto

HRC · 06-27-2005, 01:54 PM

Zaino. Check out the website:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

Danny

Socom · 06-27-2005, 02:04 PM

Could also try Klasse AIO/SG. Cheaper than Zaino, less effort to apply, not as durable as Zaino but more durable than almost anything else out there.

Hunter399 · 06-27-2005, 03:25 PM

One word... ZAINO!!!!

smithex · 06-27-2005, 08:41 PM

I have herd only good things about Kasse products.

agarbati · 06-27-2005, 10:14 PM

Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-8 - Will look like you put a sheet of glass on the paint.

HRC · 06-27-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by agarbati

Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-8 - Will look like you put a sheet of glass on the paint.

Your preachin' to the the converted man!

People are floored at how *wet* my car always looks, even after a rainstorm or 3 weeks without washing. They are amazed when I tell them I don't wax my car on the weekends and that it's been almost 2 years since I applied any Zaino. Zaino for life!

Danny

jetmechG550 · 06-29-2005, 01:23 AM

Zaino, but I do prefer Lexol for the leather.

bookman2 · 06-29-2005, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phi2134

My 330i gets here in about 2 weeks, being this is my first car and i really want to take good care of it, what are the recommended must haves for cleaning the interior/exterior. I am just out of college and kind of would like cleaning products that arent too highly priced. I dont mind washing my cars by hand and actually enjoy it, so any and all comments would be appreciated.

330i sparkling graphite, Premium Package (black dakota leather), Sports Package, heated seats, auto

Never forget that when it comes to car care products, as with most things, you get what you pay for. Zaino and Zymol may cost a little more than rival brands but they earned thier rep through results.

BMW 2006 · 07-02-2005, 12:36 AM

Check out www.griotsgarage.com Better than Zaino and EASIER too!!
I have used Zaino before and didn't like it!!

BellasBmw · 07-05-2005, 05:02 PM

i know your supposed to wash/wax in the shade, unfortunately my driveway has absolutly no shade. So.. do i wash at night with a light haha?

Also, when i had my jetta, i wasnt too anal about the cleaness of the car. Now with my E90 i want to make sure im washing/waxing right, but ive never done it on my own. Whats the easiest and less $$ way to achieve great results?

Jesse Wilson · 07-05-2005, 05:26 PM

Here you go Bellas, this is a very good write up that I found very helpfull:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=158378

Jesse

06-27-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
phi2134 Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Barrington, Il Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Car maintanence tips for a new owner My 330i gets here in about 2 weeks, being this is my first car and i really want to take good care of it, what are the recommended must haves for cleaning the interior/exterior. I am just out of college and kind of would like cleaning products that arent too highly priced. I dont mind washing my cars by hand and actually enjoy it, so any and all comments would be appreciated. 330i sparkling graphite, Premium Package (black dakota leather), Sports Package, heated seats, auto

06-27-2005, 01:54 PM	#2
HRC Major General Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 7,234 iTrader: (6) View HRC's Garage	Zaino. Check out the website: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Knob/Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" Volk CE28Ns w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers

07-05-2005, 05:02 PM	#11
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	i know your supposed to wash/wax in the shade, unfortunately my driveway has absolutly no shade. So.. do i wash at night with a light haha? Also, when i had my jetta, i wasnt too anal about the cleaness of the car. Now with my E90 i want to make sure im washing/waxing right, but ive never done it on my own. Whats the easiest and less $$ way to achieve great results? __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint

06-27-2005, 02:04 PM	#3
Socom Brigadier General Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,308 iTrader: (0)	Could also try Klasse AIO/SG. Cheaper than Zaino, less effort to apply, not as durable as Zaino but more durable than almost anything else out there.

06-27-2005, 03:25 PM	#4
Hunter399 Major General Drives: 08 E92 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,300 iTrader: (25)	One word... ZAINO!!!!

06-27-2005, 08:41 PM	#5
smithex Enlisted Member Drives: 128i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	I have herd only good things about Kasse products.

06-27-2005, 10:14 PM	#6
agarbati First Lieutenant Drives: E90, Saph Blk 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 279 iTrader: (0)	Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-8 - Will look like you put a sheet of glass on the paint.

06-29-2005, 01:23 AM	#8
jetmechG550 Private First Class Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Zaino, but I do prefer Lexol for the leather.

07-02-2005, 12:36 AM	#10
BMW 2006 Second Lieutenant Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	Check out www.griotsgarage.com Better than Zaino and EASIER too!! I have used Zaino before and didn't like it!!

07-05-2005, 05:26 PM	#12
Jesse Wilson Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 407 iTrader: (2)	Here you go Bellas, this is a very good write up that I found very helpfull: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=158378 Jesse