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      04-17-2006, 03:30 PM   #45
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DavidN: just one more question. As I mentioned above, I'll be picking up my new car soon. I plan to clean it as follows:

1. Dawn
2. Clay
3. Zaino (times 3)

Question: will I need to wash again after the clay and before the Zaino? Or is wiping off excess QD (lube) with the towel the most I need to do?

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      04-25-2006, 07:23 PM   #46
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Viking and Mcguiars have chantilly mitts and sponges are they any good they feel soft and are deep pile to pull the crud in. They also have microfiber mitts and towels with silk boarders anybody use these?
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DavidN: just one more question. As I mentioned above, I'll be picking up my new car soon. I plan to clean it as follows:

1. Dawn
2. Clay
3. Zaino (times 3)

Question: will I need to wash again after the clay and before the Zaino? Or is wiping off excess QD (lube) with the towel the most I need to do?

Cheers
As you long as you wipe the clay lube off each section as you are going along then you will not need to rewash the car. However, if you wait until you are finished claying the whole car before drying the lube off then I would advise washing the car.
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Viking and Mcguiars have chantilly mitts and sponges are they any good they feel soft and are deep pile to pull the crud in. They also have microfiber mitts and towels with silk boarders anybody use these?
Go with the chenille wash mitts for washing. The MF towels are fine for QD'ing, removing wax, etc. I wouldn't use MF mitts for washing. The pile is not deep enough and can cause scratches if dirt gets trapped.
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thanks David
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      04-29-2006, 01:59 AM   #50
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does Z7 good enough the clean the windows? to removes road film, stubbborn stains etc...

what window product do you recommand?

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does Z7 good enough the clean the windows? to removes road film, stubbborn stains etc...

what window product do you recommand?

thank you
I like Z7. It is a good car wash. If you have a lot of grime, use a stronger concentration. But to answer your question, it is good enough to clean stubborn stains, etc.

For windows. I usually use a damp cloth to wipe them down, followed by a dry cloth to remove any excess moisture from the damp cloth. This works well for me. I find cleaner just streak and smear the dirt around not really cleaning anything.
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I like Z7. It is a good car wash. If you have a lot of grime, use a stronger concentration. But to answer your question, it is good enough to clean stubborn stains, etc.

For windows. I usually use a damp cloth to wipe them down, followed by a dry cloth to remove any excess moisture from the damp cloth. This works well for me. I find cleaner just streak and smear the dirt around not really cleaning anything.
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What is the normal drying time for p21s wax before buffing it off??
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What is the normal drying time for p21s wax before buffing it off??
P21s is a wax on wax off type of wax. No drying or hazing is required. For expample, apply p21s to a section, (half the hood, half the roof, etc), then immediately wipe off with a quality towel.
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WOW, this is an amazing post. You should be charging people (not me ) for providing such information. I will try all steps you mentioned but if I do 50% of the those, I would be happy. Thank You DavidN.
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WOW, this is an amazing post. You should be charging people (not me ) for providing such information. I will try all steps you mentioned but if I do 50% of the those, I would be happy. Thank You DavidN.
Not a problem! Glad to be of service to my fellow bimmer owners!
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P21s is a wax on wax off type of wax. No drying or hazing is required. For expample, apply p21s to a section, (half the hood, half the roof, etc), then immediately wipe off with a quality towel.
Thanks David.
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So are the Viking microfiber drying towels okay to use to dry the car once all the dirt has been removed? I have been using terrycloth bath towels, but everyone here seems to recommend the MF towels.
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So are the Viking microfiber drying towels okay to use to dry the car once all the dirt has been removed? I have been using terrycloth bath towels, but everyone here seems to recommend the MF towels.
Waffle Weave MF towels are great for drying. I used to use Terry towels but prefer MF. As long as your Terry towels are 100% cotton (including the backing - which can be polyester on some "100% cotton" towels sold) then you will be fine using those if you like them.
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Is there something special I'd need to know when polishing small, narrow or very curved surfaces with PC? I mean when the polishing pad is not on the surface with its whole area. For example the top part of the front fender when hood is up or A pillars etc.
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Is there something special I'd need to know when polishing small, narrow or very curved surfaces with PC? I mean when the polishing pad is not on the surface with its whole area. For example the top part of the front fender when hood is up or A pillars etc.
No, nothing special to know per say. You may encounter a bit of splatter when polishing areas smaller than the pad because some of the pad is not in contact with any of the paint.
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No, nothing special to know per say. You may encounter a bit of splatter when polishing areas smaller than the pad because some of the pad is not in contact with any of the paint.
O.k. Thank you very much again David.
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Quick tip - when ordering products online, use Google to search for coupon codes, e.g. autogeek + coupon.

just saved 10% at autogeek.

Fantastic write-up. Thanks a bunch.
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Great Post... already washed my 330i with your rec'd products .. looks spiffy!

I went all over town looking for the Klasse stuff....is it online only? Once I find the AIO/SG... can you use the AIO by hand or only w/ the PC?

What do you rec' for the interior leather/plastics? I used Mother's protectant on the dash etc and Lexol on the leather... anything better?

Thx for the thread.. its great!
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Nice post! I will have to look at this again when I get time to wax. Good stuff!
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