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09-24-2011, 03:42 PM | #1431 |
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Hi George:
I take really good care of my BMW 335i coupe (albeit it is parked outside), and am tired of trying all of the waxes and polishes out there, as none of them achieve that beloved wet shiny look [Let's see in the past I've used BMW OEM carnuba wax; Black magic "cherry" liquid wax; Eagle One nano wax; Maguiars Gold Class wax; Turtle Ice wax; Maguiars Synthetic wax; and the list goes on and on LOL!...]. For the average do-it-yourselfer like me, who doesn't have the time or money to justify a gazillion processes/steps, what is the best way to go? I know how to wash and dry a car pretty much. Is a clay bar SAFE and worth the extra effort - I can definitely feel contaminants on the surface even after washing - if so which brand/type? I have a Simoniz 10" orbital polisher (motor: 120V, 0.65 A, 60 Hz; orb/min: 2600; weight: 4 lb 10 oz or 2.07 kg) and safely?? used it on my previous 325i sedan (faster and better results than by hand I think) but given that any orbital polisher inevitably vibrates the car panels as you use it, and old-schoolers like my father recommend always doing it by hand, I am afraid to use it on my current 335i coupe. I've been told that pure carnuba wax is the best way to go (I don't see much results using it), so what is the best one- or perhaps 2-step polish/wax or sealant out there? I presume the best way to go is always a 2-step polish/sealant (lasts longer than wax?), or is there an all-in-one that's good enough? Basically I'm looking for professional results that can be achieved in 2 hours, with products that are available at major retailers at affordable prices. Any comments w/b most appreciated. Regards, Greg F. (gotta love the first name!) Last edited by Cosa Nostra; 09-25-2011 at 12:48 PM.. |
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09-27-2011, 11:33 AM | #1432 | |
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Thank you for the message and I'd be happy to help. I understand time is often short and the detailing process has to go fast. I'll outline some of the fastest and most effective products I often use. The buffer you have most likely has a terry cloth bonnet and it's probably doing more harm than good for the surface. A wax may temporarily cover it up but they often leave a little haze of micro fine surface imperfections. I would suggest doing it by hand or saving up for a quality buffer that can utilize paint safe foam pads, assuming your buffer does not already have them. If you want help washing faster I'd highly recommend washing with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine New Formula (ONR), it should save you time and it's a big help in cold weather. These two kits are a great value if interested - DI Packages Basic Hose Free Wash Package with ONR or DI Packages Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Washing and Drying Kit. As for creating the shine I would recommend trying to do a full detail at least once a year and throughout the year just maintain the shine. If time permits I would recommend a clay bar like the DI Packages DI Gentle Fine Grade Clay Bar 100g & Clay Lube. It's a safe and effective way to deep clean the paint. After cleaning polishing the paint is where you really create the shine. The Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205 is an awesome light polish that can remove ultra fine swirls, oxidation, etc. to make the clear coat more optically clear. Apply it with a foam applicator and use medium pressure for best results. Now let's enhance the shine with a sealant that will protect the paint for months to come. For the absolute fastest application I HIGHLY recommend the Optimum Opti-Seal & Free Yellow Foam Applicator. Simply spray a fine mist on the supplied applicator and buff it on extremely thin and you are DONE! It dries completely clear and requires no removal, yet looks amazing and protects for months not weeks. I understand this is a three step process but again just do all three at least once a year and the car will remain in great condition. In between you can just wash normally or with the ONR and protect it every 3+ months (or less if desired) with the Optimum Opti-Seal. If you have any other questions please let me know. Greg @ DI |
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09-27-2011, 08:31 PM | #1433 |
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Hi Greg,
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine gets great reviews. One of the recommended uses is to mix it with regular car wash, like the Gold Class wash. If the No Rinse solution is made to slide off the car very easily, won't it take the soap/suds/bubbles from the wash right off not giving it time to sit on the car and pull up dirt? Another listed use for No Rinse is as a detailing spray. I'm assuming it will remove dirt, but will it leave a shiny layer like a true detailing spray? Thanks
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09-29-2011, 03:22 PM | #1434 | |
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The ONR can be used as a quick detailer as well but it won't add any shine. Greg @ DI |
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10-01-2011, 01:40 PM | #1435 | |
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10-02-2011, 08:31 AM | #1436 |
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I just received my order from you and want to thank you for your many written pages of assistance that you have given others. I have read through your postings on this site and on your site reviewing products and techniques that I will be using. My order was received in good time and I appreciate the 10% discount! Count me as yet another loyal customer! |
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10-03-2011, 07:42 PM | #1437 |
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Looks like some water got under the passenger side BMW floor mats and now the carpet is stained. Any recommendations on what to use to try and get the stain out or am I screwed? |
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How to fix a spot in my paint? A painless dent remover took out a door ding and then wet sanded the high spots...after some compound is gone but then appears? What should I do to fix this?
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11-06-2011, 11:33 AM | #1440 | |
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11-07-2011, 09:50 AM | #1441 |
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i'm looking to detail my 2009 e92. do u sell a starter kit? I already have a PC. Car has a lot of orange peel for being OEM paint. My E46 M3 didn't have this much orange peel.
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11-07-2011, 10:00 AM | #1442 | |
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11-07-2011, 10:23 AM | #1443 |
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can I wax matte black wheels? using petes 53 wax from chemical guys
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i sealed it twice already using jet-seal 8)
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apparently I may be incorrect after reading you original thread. Eric definitely knows his stuff, so if he suggests that Matte requires a certain wax, he's most likely correct. Though, he didn't mention anything on Sealants. |
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11-07-2011, 06:59 PM | #1449 |
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I was transporting my used tires inside my car and a mini van made a hard stop on the freeway so it rolled up and marked the roof.. which product should i get to remove all those nasty black marks on my roof?
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11-07-2011, 09:22 PM | #1450 | |
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Here are the pads I'd get with each polish to tackle the orange peel and really restore the paint. Menzerna Power Gloss - Surbuf Pad Menzerna SI 1500 - Lake Country Orange Pad Menzerna SF 4000 - Lake Country White Pad Menzerna SF4500 - Lake Country Blue Pad Menzerna Power Lock - Lake Country Blue Pad (separate one from above) If you have any questions please let me know! Greg @ DI |
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