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Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers, What and Where to buy stuff + Technique
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04-16-2013, 10:10 AM | #419 | |
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04-19-2013, 08:27 AM | #421 |
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335 alpine white
I have been trying to remove some clear coat scratches with PC DA original backing plate and lake country orange pads and Menzerna ip 2000 without success. What am I doing wrong or suggestions as it feels that the clear coat is hard like a rock |
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06-04-2013, 09:06 PM | #423 | |
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Head over to autopia forums and see what the folks there think. I haven't ever detailed an e9x Alpine White, so I don't know how hard the paint is first hand. |
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09-12-2013, 09:41 AM | #425 |
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Hey David, bananas writeup dude!!!. I just got my 2010 e90 m sport that was a lease vehicle and the jackass didnt care much for the paint. I want to get started on the car today since the weather here in nw florida has been rain non stop and I have a break in the weather to do it. That being said is there a suitable sup that can be had at places such as oreillys or lowes so I can capitalize on this weather? I used my old crappy walmart buffer and it didnt work for anything so I was going to buy the porter cable today but Id like to get started today as well. I see all kinds of backing plates, polishing pads ect at oriellys but they are not lake county brand more along the lines of meguiars. Will these suffice until I can find time and money to order the suggested supplies?
Edit: Will this kit serve my needs, and what else would be recommended along with this kit? http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-maximum-shine-kit.html Last edited by troy2003; 09-12-2013 at 10:24 AM.. |
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09-12-2013, 03:38 PM | #426 | |
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The kit you linked is good. If I were you I would also buy a foam cutting pad, and would not use the glaze as it is pointless. It will wash off after one rain fall. You will want to use Zaino all in one after polishing and then finish with Z2 as your last step sealant. If you want to buy something locally, then any over the counter wax from mothers or meguiars will do after the Menzerna. |
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01-30-2014, 10:05 PM | #427 |
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Thanks so much for this! I'm a new BMW owner and this helped a lot!!
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03-09-2014, 07:24 PM | #428 |
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Sealant question
Im a newbie to the forum and to BMW. My wife and I are now happy owners of a 2008 BMW 3 series 328i Convertible. Its been kept well and finish blemishes are minimal. Since I know how brutal florida sun can be on a car finish, Id like to protect it as best I can.
In the past we were told that getting a Bodine finish was great for the car and it should be redone every 6 months. We have been satisfied with this on our Town and Country van, but would like to know what you think about this process, and if there are better alternatives. Thanks so much for your help and information! Chip |
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03-19-2014, 11:51 AM | #429 |
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with winter almost coming to an END.. I was wondering what kind of products or methods can I use to remove Salt stain on the carpets? I've tried salt eraser from the local part store and it doesn't do that well of a job.. it takes out like 40% of it, but still alot remains.. Thanks |
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03-27-2014, 03:57 PM | #430 | |
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03-27-2014, 03:59 PM | #431 | |
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303 is available on line from numerous detailing e-tailers. |
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04-18-2014, 01:08 PM | #432 | |
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I was about to get a new set of carpet last year when I figured I had nothing to lose. Coffee stain, dirt stain... passenger side carpet looked terrible. Came out spotless. I just did this cleaning again... looks like I have brand new passenger carpet. |
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12-12-2015, 07:42 AM | #434 |
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This thread is a great example of why this forum is so awesome. DavidN originally posts this write up about 10 years ago!! And I am benefiting from it today. Thanks SO much DavidN.
I have never clay bar'd any of my cars before and have been guilty of a couple things you explained why you wouldn't want to do it that way. My 335 deserves to be properly detailed as laid out in this post. Thanks to you, come spring time, she gonna be clean!! The RIGHT way. LOL |
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05-22-2016, 12:49 AM | #435 |
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Great thread and thanks for the time, even 10 years later mentioned in the previous post saved me from spending 80 bucks on a craftsman auto polisher, going to get my list together to pull the parts together.
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