how long tell i wax my brand new 335i

bmwguy123 · 01-17-2007, 10:38 AM

i just got my car jan 3rd and i had the dealer do all the prep work. When should i wax the car again or should i just do a polish or just wait 6 more weeks and get hand washes.

Ninjaneer · 01-17-2007, 10:58 AM

I personally didn't wait long. Got my supplies after researching the forum and Autopia, then I used those about 3 weeks later. I'm not sure what the dealers really use and how long they last, but it kinda looked greasy and seemed to collect dirt faster than my current efforts (Zaino). I don't trust dealers to put in as great of an effort as I would myself (and I'm totally new to detailing).

I'm sure a search might yield some info on what the dealers use and how long it lasts.

BTW what color is your car? And congrats

BK · 01-17-2007, 01:16 PM

+1 on the congratulations on the new car. I did the same as Ninjaneer, within a few weeks of getting my car. Then I had our own shimshimhada clay and Zaino the car about 2 months later. He did a lot better job than I did, and the car has looked spectacular (if I say so myself) since then with only a regular washing.

pierre_wei · 01-17-2007, 04:02 PM

dealer put tons of swirls on my new AW 335i....
i have read the guide for WAX...there is no way we can get swirl marks off by hand....Will Z5 works???

BartMack · 01-17-2007, 04:39 PM

I always use a synthetic polymer polish now- wax doesn't last.

My answer: wait until it's in your driveway, then have at it!

Ninjaneer · 01-17-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pierre_wei

dealer put tons of swirls on my new AW 335i....
i have read the guide for WAX...there is no way we can get swirl marks off by hand....Will Z5 works???

If they're light swirls try Z5 first, multiple coats should help fill it better too. If it's still bad then you might need to move on to something stronger like ZPC and a polish but do some research on swirls in general, and read up on Autopia, TONS of info there.

Ascension · 01-18-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwguy123

i just got my car jan 3rd and i had the dealer do all the prep work. When should i wax the car again or should i just do a polish or just wait 6 more weeks and get hand washes.

TiAg335i · 01-19-2007, 04:13 PM

Why are you thinking in the past? You don't need to wait any period of time to wax, doesn't matter how new the car is.

You made a big mistake by letting the dealer prep your car. Don't worry about it now though.

pander5 · 01-19-2007, 05:28 PM

New car paint are fully cured by the time it hits your driveway. There's no reason to wait. I get protection on mine as soon as I get it home.

Repaints are a different thing and must fully cure before you mess with buffing and polishing, especially with a machine.

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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I personally didn't wait long. Got my supplies after researching the forum and Autopia, then I used those about 3 weeks later. I'm not sure what the dealers really use and how long they last, but it kinda looked greasy and seemed to collect dirt faster than my current efforts (Zaino). I don't trust dealers to put in as great of an effort as I would myself (and I'm totally new to detailing). I'm sure a search might yield some info on what the dealers use and how long it lasts. BTW what color is your car? And congrats __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	+1 on the congratulations on the new car. I did the same as Ninjaneer, within a few weeks of getting my car. Then I had our own shimshimhada clay and Zaino the car about 2 months later. He did a lot better job than I did, and the car has looked spectacular (if I say so myself) since then with only a regular washing. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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pierre_wei Private 24 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Apine white 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alhambra , California iTrader: (0)	dealer put tons of swirls on my new AW 335i.... i have read the guide for WAX...there is no way we can get swirl marks off by hand....Will Z5 works??? __________________ 2007 Alpine White, Black Leather, ZPP, ZPS, 494, 2xa, Automatic Gray Poplar Wood Trim Come To ME Fast!!! got my car at 1/10/07!!!!
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BartMack Private First Class 4 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe, 06 MINI CooperS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (0)	I always use a synthetic polymer polish now- wax doesn't last. My answer: wait until it's in your driveway, then have at it! __________________ 2007 335i Coupe TiAg w/black+silver interior & sport package-Feb or March delivery ... 2006 MINI CooperS vert, Pepper White, Aerokit, ASA wheels & Helix 15% reduction pulley and CAI, Wetokole seatcovers, Sirius & other bits
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Why are you thinking in the past? You don't need to wait any period of time to wax, doesn't matter how new the car is. You made a big mistake by letting the dealer prep your car. Don't worry about it now though.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	New car paint are fully cured by the time it hits your driveway. There's no reason to wait. I get protection on mine as soon as I get it home. Repaints are a different thing and must fully cure before you mess with buffing and polishing, especially with a machine. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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