[turboawdfanatic]

I know it probably varies by local environment and amount of miles driven, but after a good clay bar and detail....how long till people usually start noticing small contamination specs on the paint again....especially the rear quarter and trunk area of the car?

[E90Brian]

You're right, it will vary by environment and miles driven (and where the car is parked). I haven't clayed my car in over a year and its just as smooth as the day I last did.

[e90driver]

My silver 06 e90 looks horrible, i clayed last summer but there are so many tiny rust spots- I don't know why it is so bad- my folks are buying the car in a month when my new e92 arrives and I promised to detail it for them. time to break out the clay bar and test my new flex (when it arrives , Honestly, my flex is taking forever and so is my car- both made in Germany. I think they like to torture the us here in U.S.)

I must admit- We did have one of the worst winters in a couple decades and I didn't spray it off as often as I used to. The wheels are especially bad. Here's a ? for your pro guys- is there an easier way to remove contaminants from the wheels than claying them? Can I use some sort of wheel polish or no because they are painted. I don't mind claying the car but the wheels are a bitch!

[turboawdfanatic]

wow over a year? My car was clayed and detailed 1 1/2 months ago....and I'm already getting contaminant bumps on the rear bumper of the car. 1400 miles and weekly washes. There aren't alot....but there are a few.

How about other people?

[JOYRIIDE1113]

My rear bumper and trunk area needs claying once a month. I sometimes don't get to wash it for 1-2 weeks so the buildup, along with rain, and a lot miles take its toll.

[FotiosF90M5]

I need to start claying my car. I actually have never done it. an alpine white car shows everything. Im sick of the little rust specs and I honestly have no idea why it happens. Everyone always says its easy to maintain a white car. I disagree.

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by fotios330i

I need to start claying my car. I actually have never done it. an alpine white car shows everything. Im sick of the little rust specs and I honestly have no idea why it happens. Everyone always says its easy to maintain a white car. I disagree.

Light metallic colors are easy to maintain, as the emtallic washes out and overexposes the paint when light hits it, not letting swirls become too visible.

[ScheerSpeed]

i clay my car about every 3 months