DETAILING - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

squeezebm · 08-21-2007, 10:28 AM

and there lies the problem....TIME for me i might as well be at work earning money

NathanJT · 08-21-2007, 11:33 AM

I know the feeling, but then there's the satisfaction of having done it yourself. Each to his/her own I guess.

mjh93sa · 08-21-2007, 12:46 PM

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.... there's the satisfaction of having done it yourself. Each to his/her own I guess.

.. and if you go for certain waxes you get to rub your hands all over the car.

squeezebm · 08-21-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NathanJT

I know the feeling, but then there's the satisfaction of having done it yourself. Each to his/her own I guess.

N,don't try to make me feel so bad,i will keep it up-so to speak

booforty · 08-21-2007, 01:30 PM

I think this thread has gone into far too much detail...

vivekk · 08-21-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

.. and if you go for certain waxes you get to rub your hands all over the car.

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I think this thread has gone into far too much detail...

I'm just waiting for you to tell me how rubbing your hands all over Graham the pig makes you feel, Paul?!

Viv

booforty · 08-21-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

I'm just waiting for you to tell me how rubbing your hands all over Graham the pig makes you feel, Paul?!

Viv

I thought I told you at UK3?

silverbmwz3 · 08-21-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NathanJT

Totally agree with Matt here. For about £150 you could have your own Porter Cable and supplies needed to do the job yourself! All you need then is a cloudy day and 4-5 hours to spare.

Struggle to see how you'd get all you need for £150. I've spent nearer to £250-300 and don't even have a frickin polishin machine

dxb335d · 08-21-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Struggle to see how you'd get all you need for £150. I've spent nearer to £250-300 and don't even have a frickin polishin machine

and why a cloudy day?

MattOz · 08-21-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Matt, car looks good, have you sold it yet buddy?

still have soft spot for 535d!

Carlos

Hi Carlos,

Yup, the 535d went a couple of weeks ago. Bit gutting really, as apart from my E39 M5, the 535 was probably the best BMW I've had. I've just picked up a 53 plate 330d Sport in Individual Carbon Black. It'll be getting the works this weekend because it's a bit swirly thanks to numerous car washes.

Might have to get it DMS'd because it feels a little tardy after the 535!

Matt

vivekk · 08-21-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I thought I told you at UK3?

You did, but I assumed I'd completely mis-heard you.

I didn't think it was at all possible for it to be better than 'stroking an otter coming out of a warm bath...'

Now, back to the 'detailing'- have you used a Port Cable polisher on Graham yet?

Viv

NathanJT · 08-22-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Struggle to see how you'd get all you need for £150. I've spent nearer to £250-300 and don't even have a frickin polishin machine

Ooooh, let me think: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html

Ok, so you need a 240-110 stepdown but they're hardly expensive. The point is the above kit gets you a PC, pads and a bottle of Sonus polish. For a new car that's not been near a dealer cleaning session it's pretty much all you need. Just add your own finishing glaze.

booforty · 08-22-2007, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

Now, back to the 'detailing'- have you used a Port Cable polisher on Graham yet?

Viv

No, its a waste of time, he gets muddy within minutes

squeezebm · 08-24-2007, 03:06 PM

Had it all done yesterday,the guy spent 11 1/2 Hrs doing it !! and it looks awsome,got a load of pics as soon as he left and i can't get them up so to speak!!! I'll sort it asap

£300 well spent for me

booforty · 08-24-2007, 03:34 PM

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Had it all done yesterday,the guy spent 11 1/2 Hrs doing it !! and it looks awsome,got a load of pics as soon as he left and i can't get them up so to speak!!! I'll sort it asap

£300 well spent for me

If you read your post in isolation, you can quickly jump to the wrong conclusion!

squeezebm · 08-24-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

If you read your post in isolation, you can quickly jump to the wrong conclusion!

I was exspecting Viv to come ouy with that

mjh93sa · 08-24-2007, 03:59 PM

Glad you're pleased with the results.

vivekk · 08-24-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

I was exspecting Viv to come ouy with that

As you can see here, squeeze, there are occasions when I think 'it' & Paul 'posts' it!

In Carlos's case, he just seems to say whatever comes out of his own ar*e!

(Only joking Carlos, honestly!

)

Viv

squeezebm · 08-24-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

As you can see here, squeeze, there are occasions when I think 'it' & Paul 'posts' it!

In Carlos's case, he just seems to say whatever comes out of his own ar*e!

(Only joking Carlos, honestly!

)

Viv

booforty · 08-24-2007, 04:45 PM

So in Mansfield you pay £300 for an 11.5 hour session?

vivekk · 08-24-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

I was exspecting Viv to come ouy with that

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Originally Posted by beauforty

So in Mansfield you pay £300 for an 11.5 hour session?

Unbelievable, isn't it Paul, considering you managed a 12-hour session with Ethel & Mildred at the Hilton Hotel, Hilton, at UK3.

Even more remarkable was the fact that they bought you a Bacardi & Coke, for being such a 'luvvy' !

Viv

booforty · 08-24-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

Unvelievable, isn't it Paul, considering you managed a 12-hour session with Ethel & Mildred at the Hilton Hotel, Hilton, at UK3.

Even more remarkable was the fact that they bought you a Bacardi & Coke, for being such a 'luvvy' !

Viv

I didn't think you could hear us, we were the other end of the hotel...

My they had formidable energy that night. I barely had any steam left for the leisurely drive we had on the Sunday...

08-21-2007, 11:33 AM	#24
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08-24-2007, 03:59 PM	#39
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08-21-2007, 10:28 AM	#23
squeezebm Colonel Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Notts Posts: 2,652 iTrader: (0)	and there lies the problem....TIME for me i might as well be at work earning money

08-21-2007, 01:30 PM	#27
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I think this thread has gone into far too much detail...

08-24-2007, 03:06 PM	#36
squeezebm Colonel Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Notts Posts: 2,652 iTrader: (0)	Had it all done yesterday,the guy spent 11 1/2 Hrs doing it !! and it looks awsome,got a load of pics as soon as he left and i can't get them up so to speak!!! I'll sort it asap £300 well spent for me

08-24-2007, 04:45 PM	#42
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	So in Mansfield you pay £300 for an 11.5 hour session?