if you need walnut blasting ( MD, DC, VA )

gk116 · 12-09-2015, 06:00 PM

Hey everybody. I just wanted to share my experience with Clem. I found him on this forum and am so glad that I did. If you live in MD, DC, northern VA, Clem is the man for walnut blasting, and all kinds of other maintenance you may need done.

He did the walnut blast on my car along with some other work. Adam clearly knows his way around these cars. He knew every little detail under the hood. Had every specialty tool you can imagine. Not to mention his garage is like the ultimate man cave. Heck, he even fed me while I was there. Plus he took the time to show me things and answer all kinds of questions I had about various things on the car. Try finding that kind of service at a BMW dealer or some other shop.

He is incredibly nice to deal with and is clearly experienced at working on these cars. I am sure most of you already know Clem, but I just wanted to post this in case there were some out there that didn't know. I HIGHLY recommend him. I will definitely be taking my car back to him for other maintenance/upgrades.

Jakester · 12-10-2015, 10:11 AM

Good to know. I've been wanting to get him to walnut blast my car but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Thanks for the review.

Ubersmooth · 12-10-2015, 03:55 PM

How far is he from Centreville/Fairfax? I gotta PM him for a quote!

gk116 · 12-10-2015, 05:49 PM

He is located just outside Columbia, MD. Well worth the trip if you are anywhere near there. I drove over an hour to get to him and it was well worth it. I will easily make that trip again and again.

scottp999 · 12-16-2015, 07:13 AM

Clem is the man. Clem was/is an enthusiast and many years ago when he had his 335, he started holding get-togethers, where people helped each other with minor modifications, we called them install parties. That grew into a place with some of the best service for mods and maintenance, with an additional focus on M5's. Haven't been there in about a year, but Clem is top-notch. I've had lots of things happen in his garage. Some of them:

1) DP back exhaust
2) Downpipes
3) Intercooler
4) RB Turbo installation
5) Fluid replacments
6) Valve Cover Replacement

and learned a ton about BMW's and some tricks to maintenance, and service.

A+++ all around. One pic attached from an install party 6.5 years ago.

Clem · 12-17-2015, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not taking in very much work these days as I am buried in projects and parting out of E39 M5's, which is my main focus. I do offer the walnut blasting if you're cool with weekdays.

Good to hear from you, Scott, Hope all is well. Stop over some time. Things look much different and I finally got the entire driveway paved. And I have way too many M5's!

bmwtech14 · 12-18-2015, 07:40 PM

nice looking shop Adam!! Maybe Chunie and I will take a ride out to visit you.

Clem · 12-19-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwtech14

nice looking shop Adam!! Maybe Chunie and I will take a ride out to visit you.

You guys are welcome to visit anytime!

Sgop335 · 12-20-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Clem

You guys are welcome to visit anytime!

Clem, can you do an atf drain and fill. Not able to do that on ramps. Have the fluid.

MisterPierce · 12-20-2015, 06:27 PM

I'm around the same area. Thanks for the connection, I've been looking for someone who specializes in these beasts!

Ratm68 · 06-14-2016, 10:52 AM

Hi, are you still offering walnut blasting service?

dtigern · 09-29-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

How far is he from Centreville/Fairfax? I gotta PM him for a quote!

Did you have any luck finding someone to do the walnut blasting in FFX?
Cost? How would you rate the service, knowledgeable (i.e. bmw) Thanks!

HooDat · 09-29-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dtigern

Did you have any luck finding someone to do the walnut blasting in FFX?
Cost? How would you rate the service, knowledgeable (i.e. bmw) Thanks!

Go to GT Peace automotive, they're in chantilly and I got my OFHG, oil change, and walnut blasting done for ~400

Stopa · 09-30-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HooDat

Go to GT Peace automotive, they're in chantilly and I got my OFHG, oil change, and walnut blasting done for ~400

This.

They are great group of guys who know there stuff are more than willing to chat and make you feel welcome. Had a walnut blasting done on a group buy and will take my 335 there whenever needed.

Pat_335D · 10-03-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not taking in very much work these days as I am buried in projects and parting out of E39 M5's, which is my main focus. I do offer the walnut blasting if you're cool with weekdays.

Good to hear from you, Scott, Hope all is well. Stop over some time. Things look much different and I finally got the entire driveway paved. And I have way too many M5's!

Clem, are you are you able to do the carbon cleaning for diesels or just gas cars?

Clem · 10-03-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat_335D

Clem, are you are you able to do the carbon cleaning for diesels or just gas cars?

I only do N54's. Diesel's are a whole different animal.

krommmy · 10-06-2016, 11:41 AM

how much for walnut blasting?

Clem · 10-07-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by krommmy

how much for walnut blasting?

I charge $350. The problem is finding time to fit people in.

Rmiller335i · 01-30-2017, 10:13 AM

Im new to the forum and i just moved to Baltimore MD and i am looking to have my E92 335i walnut blasted how do i contact Clem.

Thanks for the help

Blown284 · 04-21-2017, 06:50 AM

Hi Clem,
I sent you a PM with my contact info. Thank you!

bmwtech14 · 04-22-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown284

Hi Clem,
I sent you a PM with my contact info. Thank you!

Fleming Automotive is in your back yard if your looking for a cleaning. They are located in crofton. 4433029120 ask for Chunie!

rohanmalik · 04-24-2017, 09:44 PM

I messaged him with no response. Womp.

If anyone knows anyone around Frederick.

12-09-2015, 06:00 PM	#1
gk116 New Member 11 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	if you need walnut blasting ( MD, DC, VA ) Hey everybody. I just wanted to share my experience with Clem. I found him on this forum and am so glad that I did. If you live in MD, DC, northern VA, Clem is the man for walnut blasting, and all kinds of other maintenance you may need done. He did the walnut blast on my car along with some other work. Adam clearly knows his way around these cars. He knew every little detail under the hood. Had every specialty tool you can imagine. Not to mention his garage is like the ultimate man cave. Heck, he even fed me while I was there. Plus he took the time to show me things and answer all kinds of questions I had about various things on the car. Try finding that kind of service at a BMW dealer or some other shop. He is incredibly nice to deal with and is clearly experienced at working on these cars. I am sure most of you already know Clem, but I just wanted to post this in case there were some out there that didn't know. I HIGHLY recommend him. I will definitely be taking my car back to him for other maintenance/upgrades.
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12-10-2015, 10:11 AM	#2
Jakester Private First Class 28 Rep 137 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: York PA iTrader: (2)	Good to know. I've been wanting to get him to walnut blast my car but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Thanks for the review.
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12-10-2015, 03:55 PM	#3
Ubersmooth Captain 316 Rep 977 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NoVa iTrader: (1)	How far is he from Centreville/Fairfax? I gotta PM him for a quote!
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12-10-2015, 05:49 PM	#4
gk116 New Member 11 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	He is located just outside Columbia, MD. Well worth the trip if you are anywhere near there. I drove over an hour to get to him and it was well worth it. I will easily make that trip again and again.
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12-16-2015, 07:13 AM	#5
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Clem is the man. Clem was/is an enthusiast and many years ago when he had his 335, he started holding get-togethers, where people helped each other with minor modifications, we called them install parties. That grew into a place with some of the best service for mods and maintenance, with an additional focus on M5's. Haven't been there in about a year, but Clem is top-notch. I've had lots of things happen in his garage. Some of them: 1) DP back exhaust 2) Downpipes 3) Intercooler 4) RB Turbo installation 5) Fluid replacments 6) Valve Cover Replacement and learned a ton about BMW's and some tricks to maintenance, and service. A+++ all around. One pic attached from an install party 6.5 years ago. Attached Images
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12-17-2015, 10:03 AM	#6
Clem Major 149 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the kind words. I'm not taking in very much work these days as I am buried in projects and parting out of E39 M5's, which is my main focus. I do offer the walnut blasting if you're cool with weekdays. Good to hear from you, Scott, Hope all is well. Stop over some time. Things look much different and I finally got the entire driveway paved. And I have way too many M5's!
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12-18-2015, 07:40 PM	#7
bmwtech14 Private First Class 9 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	nice looking shop Adam!! Maybe Chunie and I will take a ride out to visit you.
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12-20-2015, 06:27 PM	#10
MisterPierce Enlisted Member 4 Rep 44 Posts Drives: '11 E90 335xi 6sp MT M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335xi [10.00]	I'm around the same area. Thanks for the connection, I've been looking for someone who specializes in these beasts!
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06-14-2016, 10:52 AM	#11
Ratm68 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 535xi Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Hi, are you still offering walnut blasting service?
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10-06-2016, 11:41 AM	#17
krommmy Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 296 Posts Drives: Mtreee Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	how much for walnut blasting?
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01-30-2017, 10:13 AM	#19
Rmiller335i Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Rochester NY-Baltimore MD iTrader: (0)	How to contact Clem Im new to the forum and i just moved to Baltimore MD and i am looking to have my E92 335i walnut blasted how do i contact Clem. Thanks for the help
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04-21-2017, 06:50 AM	#20
Blown284 Tim 54 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2021 M440 XDrive Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pasadena, Md iTrader: (0)	Hi Clem, I sent you a PM with my contact info. Thank you!
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04-24-2017, 09:44 PM	#22
rohanmalik Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I messaged him with no response. Womp. If anyone knows anyone around Frederick.
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