Best waxes for Alpine White? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Cuffss · 05-31-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericlol

I think hes trying to get rid of the dealer wax/sealant type of stuff...

What's the point of doing clay on a brand new car?

Well, I guess the dealer wax/sealant are off from my car now, but I'd still wash it with meguiars gold class wash..

i figured i'd clay it lightly just to be sure the paint was clean. The clay did pick up a small amount of dirt/contaminants though. So it was worth it.

07_335i_AW · 05-31-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericlol

I think hes trying to get rid of the dealer wax/sealant type of stuff...

What's the point of doing clay on a brand new car?

Well, I guess the dealer wax/sealant are off from my car now, but I'd still wash it with meguiars gold class wash..

You would be surprised how much contaminants are stuck in the paint from the factory. These cars are usually left outside in the elements before they are sold. They really don't care about the paint finish as long as it is nice a shiny when you pick it up.

ericlol · 05-31-2011, 06:51 PM

oh... damn, its been a month, is it too late to do anything?

ericlol · 05-31-2011, 07:45 PM

maybe i should get this?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

the_doctor · 05-31-2011, 11:53 PM

It sounds like we're dealing with pretty new cars here.

Personally, I really like this post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41760, written up by picus, a respected detailer on this forum.

Yes, it has been some years and it deals with brand new cars, but just skip the parts where he talks about removing stickers and tape.

Enjoy!

ericlol · 06-01-2011, 04:09 PM

thats a great thread, thanks

DetailersDomain · 06-01-2011, 07:17 PM

some others that were not mentioned.

Swissvax Glacier - on the high side
Menzerna Power Lock
Einszett Glanzhttp://detailersdomain.com/carcarepr...tGlanzWax.html

j1valverde · 07-08-2011, 03:11 PM

Word White BMW's are clean...

rvladescu · 07-14-2011, 03:53 PM

You would not believe what came off my brand new AW with the clay bar it was disgusting
Clay bar rocks

ScheerSpeed · 07-15-2011, 03:10 PM

SWISSVAX GLACIER! It's the best wax for white... hands down.

ScheerSpeed · 07-15-2011, 03:10 PM

see for yourself:

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?p=1064891027

electricjet · 07-20-2011, 01:48 PM

... gents ... thank you for valuable tips and tricks and product information

head is about to explode ...

... trying to figure out the proper sequence of applying products - just took delivery of an alpine white e90 ...

regards

electricjet · 07-20-2011, 01:54 PM

... almost forgot ... any suggestions for a product to wipe down and protect the dash-board (dark color ... vinyl ?)

thank you

RaptorKTM · 07-25-2011, 09:00 PM

I just used Mothers FX SynWax. The wax was actually designed for light colored cars, I was shocked from the results. Really made my silver and white cars pop, where as most the time they are still bland. I would suggest taking a look at it. I bought my paste on amazon.

RaptorKTM · 07-25-2011, 09:03 PM

Also for interior i find 303 Aerospace to work very well. Doesn't leave a residue and gives a very natural look to the interior

sorryiwasnapping · 08-01-2011, 09:39 AM

this weekend I hit some areas that had issues with swirl marks with Meg's DA Microfiber system, I was really amazed at the shine the finishing wax added to the car.

DetailersDomain · 08-01-2011, 09:50 AM

the meg's da microfiber system is a seriously great product!

sorryiwasnapping · 08-01-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

the meg's da microfiber system is a seriously great product!

it is, 3-6 passes with cutting and 2-3 with finishing was enough to more or less remove all swirls on my alpine white, which as we all know has pretty hard clear.

TotalPower · 08-01-2011, 12:26 PM

i used zaino this weekend on my AW and it is perfect.

BMW1986 · 08-15-2011, 10:03 PM

Great thread I posted; sorry I never checked it! LOL...A lot of info on here and I plan on cleaning my car this weekend; so I need to order something ASAP!

ScheerSpeed · 08-16-2011, 10:31 AM

go for Swissvax cleaner fluid and glacier! you won't regret it!

BMW1986 · 08-16-2011, 01:18 PM

I am going to see how this looks first before I order the Swissvax; not cheap! LOL

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05-31-2011, 06:51 PM	#25
ericlol BMW Amature Drives: 2011 AW 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 273 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	oh... damn, its been a month, is it too late to do anything?

05-31-2011, 07:45 PM	#26
ericlol BMW Amature Drives: 2011 AW 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 273 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	maybe i should get this? http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

05-31-2011, 11:53 PM	#27
the_doctor Private First Class Drives: 2011 AW E92 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 104 iTrader: (0)	It sounds like we're dealing with pretty new cars here. Personally, I really like this post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41760, written up by picus, a respected detailer on this forum. Yes, it has been some years and it deals with brand new cars, but just skip the parts where he talks about removing stickers and tape. Enjoy!

06-01-2011, 04:09 PM	#28
ericlol BMW Amature Drives: 2011 AW 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 273 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	thats a great thread, thanks

07-08-2011, 03:11 PM	#30
j1valverde Private Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 55 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [5.00]	Word White BMW's are clean...

07-14-2011, 03:53 PM	#31
rvladescu 335d Drives: 335d Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	You would not believe what came off my brand new AW with the clay bar it was disgusting Clay bar rocks

07-15-2011, 03:10 PM	#32
ScheerSpeed Major General Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5,769 iTrader: (14)	SWISSVAX GLACIER! It's the best wax for white... hands down.

07-20-2011, 01:48 PM	#34
electricjet Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 & F25 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC / Switzerland Posts: 120 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i Sedan E90 ... [5.00] 2011 X3 F25 [4.75]	... gents ... thank you for valuable tips and tricks and product information head is about to explode ... ... trying to figure out the proper sequence of applying products - just took delivery of an alpine white e90 ... regards

07-20-2011, 01:54 PM	#35
electricjet Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 & F25 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC / Switzerland Posts: 120 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i Sedan E90 ... [5.00] 2011 X3 F25 [4.75]	... almost forgot ... any suggestions for a product to wipe down and protect the dash-board (dark color ... vinyl ?) thank you

07-25-2011, 09:00 PM	#36
RaptorKTM Colonel Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,366 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	I just used Mothers FX SynWax. The wax was actually designed for light colored cars, I was shocked from the results. Really made my silver and white cars pop, where as most the time they are still bland. I would suggest taking a look at it. I bought my paste on amazon.

07-25-2011, 09:03 PM	#37
RaptorKTM Colonel Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,366 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	Also for interior i find 303 Aerospace to work very well. Doesn't leave a residue and gives a very natural look to the interior

08-01-2011, 09:39 AM	#38
sorryiwasnapping Private First Class Drives: '12 VW GTI Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	this weekend I hit some areas that had issues with swirl marks with Meg's DA Microfiber system, I was really amazed at the shine the finishing wax added to the car.

08-01-2011, 12:26 PM	#41
TotalPower Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335is Vert AW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 467 iTrader: (0)	i used zaino this weekend on my AW and it is perfect.

08-16-2011, 10:31 AM	#43
ScheerSpeed Major General Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5,769 iTrader: (14)	go for Swissvax cleaner fluid and glacier! you won't regret it!