Help! Paint keeps getting scratched. In search of good quality car wash stuff

jrUTlaw · 09-18-2010, 12:39 AM

I have a Titanium Silver e90 335i that I've had for a few weeks. I've washed it a few times by hand, and the past 2 times I have noticed a very fine scratch just above the pinstripe. You cannot feel the scratch and since the car is silver I can't tell how deep it really is.

I just want to know what is causing it. Could it be some of the granules or something from the pinstripe coming off? Or is it more likely that my car wash stuff (soft wash mitt and shammy).

What wash equipment is recommended as far as sponges, etc. and especially for drying the car? I hate the shammy I have because it always leaves spots on the car. My friend recommended microfiber sponges and microfiber towels to dry.

On another note, what is the best interior cleaner for dash and door panels? Thanks in advance.

MuttGrunt · 09-18-2010, 12:48 AM

Research research research. Blowing past the stickies and making a new thread isn't the way to introduce yourself to the detailing section of the site. Slow it down and learn proper washing / maintenance techniques and WHY they're proper/better/less invasive to your finish and you'll likely be able to figure out what you need to buy all by yourself.

Welcome to the first step in your addition to a flawless looking vehicle

sleepyx637 · 09-18-2010, 01:39 AM

checked the detailing guide on the detailed image website

capo1m · 09-18-2010, 07:26 AM

http://detailersdomain.wordpress.com...wash-your-car/

ChuckBMW3 · 09-18-2010, 09:42 AM

You can also check out autogeek.net. They have great instructional videos on how to properly wash, clay, polish, and wax your car.

cb1111 · 09-18-2010, 11:30 AM

Above the pinstripe?

jrUTlaw · 09-18-2010, 08:19 PM

Yes, it does have a pinstripe. Is that rare? I bought the car like that lol. I guess I'll do my research. I was just trying to get a quick answer I guess because I don't really have much time right now to research lol

sleepyx637 · 09-19-2010, 12:52 AM

check the sources we cited above -- you wont learn any quicker if we cut and paste.

and just because it came with a pinstripe doesnt mean you have to let it stay on there

scoobydoo · 09-22-2010, 06:25 AM

Double bucket system with grit guard, wool wash mitt, waffle weave drying towel.

09-18-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
jrUTlaw Esquire 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jackson - Knoxville - Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Help! Paint keeps getting scratched. In search of good quality car wash stuff I have a Titanium Silver e90 335i that I've had for a few weeks. I've washed it a few times by hand, and the past 2 times I have noticed a very fine scratch just above the pinstripe. You cannot feel the scratch and since the car is silver I can't tell how deep it really is. I just want to know what is causing it. Could it be some of the granules or something from the pinstripe coming off? Or is it more likely that my car wash stuff (soft wash mitt and shammy). What wash equipment is recommended as far as sponges, etc. and especially for drying the car? I hate the shammy I have because it always leaves spots on the car. My friend recommended microfiber sponges and microfiber towels to dry. On another note, what is the best interior cleaner for dash and door panels? Thanks in advance.
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09-18-2010, 12:48 AM	#2
MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	Research research research. Blowing past the stickies and making a new thread isn't the way to introduce yourself to the detailing section of the site. Slow it down and learn proper washing / maintenance techniques and WHY they're proper/better/less invasive to your finish and you'll likely be able to figure out what you need to buy all by yourself. Welcome to the first step in your addition to a flawless looking vehicle
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09-18-2010, 01:39 AM	#3
sleepyx637 Captain 19 Rep 952 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	checked the detailing guide on the detailed image website
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capo1m Colonel 89 Rep 2,030 Posts Drives: 1M, M4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Middletown,Ny iTrader: (17)	http://detailersdomain.wordpress.com...wash-your-car/ __________________ AW E82 1M MW F82 M4
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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	You can also check out autogeek.net. They have great instructional videos on how to properly wash, clay, polish, and wax your car. __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	Above the *pinstripe*?
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09-18-2010, 08:19 PM	#7
jrUTlaw Esquire 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jackson - Knoxville - Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Yes, it does have a pinstripe. Is that rare? I bought the car like that lol. I guess I'll do my research. I was just trying to get a quick answer I guess because I don't really have much time right now to research lol
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09-19-2010, 12:52 AM	#8
sleepyx637 Captain 19 Rep 952 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	check the sources we cited above -- you wont learn any quicker if we cut and paste. and just because it came with a pinstripe doesnt mean you have to let it stay on there Last edited by sleepyx637; 09-20-2010 at 04:10 PM..
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09-22-2010, 06:25 AM	#9
scoobydoo New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: central pa iTrader: (1)	Double bucket system with grit guard, wool wash mitt, waffle weave drying towel.
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