*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread*

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:32 PM

JetSeal? Isn't it good to put two coats on? Interested to see how much you like the wax. 2 coats?

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:33 PM

Where's the details on the pads/polishes used? Getting anxious over here

Nebster · 03-14-2009, 11:35 PM

yeah two coats is better but who has 3 days to do a detail!

and two thin coats of wax are better than one and will last seth a bit longer than it normally would.

i used this

blackfire compound -> LC yellow pad
blackfire finishing polish -> LC white pad
blackfire gloss finishing polish -> LC black pad

then jetseal 109 on the black pad

CubanJJ09 · 03-14-2009, 11:35 PM

ahhh

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebster

yeah two coats is better but who has 3 days to do a detail!

and two thin coats of wax are better than one and will last seth a bit longer than it normally would.

i used this

blackfire compound -> LC yellow pad
blackfire finishing polish -> LC white pad
blackfire gloss finishing polish -> LC black pad

then jetseal 109 on the black pad

You use the buffer when applying the jetseal? Is it that much better? Huh

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:38 PM

Get ready, I am going to ask A LOT of questions

Nebster · 03-14-2009, 11:41 PM

no not any better, just easier

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebster

no not any better, just easier

I see. Why did you choose the yellow pad as opposed to the orange? And does it make a difference? I know both are cutting pads but how do you know which one? Heavy swirls??

Nebster · 03-14-2009, 11:47 PM

you really have to gauge which pad to use, took me a couple of pannels to figure it out. yellow cuts more than orange.

335iPaul · 03-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Trying to soak all this detailing info up...

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:51 PM

I guess that comes with time to see what pads to use. Just seems like most guys go with the orange/white combo. What other products did you use for wash, clay, interior, engine? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to see what i know!!

335iPaul · 03-14-2009, 11:54 PM

Found a small chip in my paint today while washing. Need to talk to my future brother-in-law(one at the body shop) to see about getting that and the scratch cleaned up.

J BONE · 03-14-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335iPaul

Found a small chip in my paint today while washing. Need to talk to my future brother-in-law(one at the body shop) to see about getting that and the scratch cleaned up.

Sucks! I found two chips in mine the other day.

Nebster · 03-15-2009, 12:00 AM

wash i use cg cwg, claybar i use swissvax (of course) and interior i use all swissvax and engine bay i use the cg engine bay waxsh

i usually go with the orange / blue combo but seths car needed so much work i had to go with a three step process

335iPaul · 03-15-2009, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J BONE

Sucks! I found two chips in mine the other day.

I know of three small ones on the car at this point. Funny thing was I was shooting some shots of my car and in a couple of the pictures the chips I found today are smack dab in the middle bigger than shit.

J BONE · 03-15-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebster

wash i use cg cwg, claybar i use swissvax (of course) and interior i use all swissvax and engine bay i use the cg engine bay waxsh

i usually go with the orange / blue combo but seths car needed so much work i had to go with a three step process

Swissvax cleaner and conditioner for the leather then? Ever use CG grime reaper or the fade 2 black?

J BONE · 03-15-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335iPaul

I know of three small ones on the car at this point. Funny thing was I was shooting some shots of my car and in a couple of the pictures the chips I found today are smack dab in the middle bigger than shit.

At least you have a hook up. How is the camera?

Nebster · 03-15-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J BONE

Swissvax cleaner and conditioner for the leather then? Ever use CG grime reaper or the fade 2 black?

i used to yes, but not anymore, i find that the swissvax does a better job and smells a helluva lot better

J BONE · 03-15-2009, 12:08 AM

Those products are def a lot more money

335iPaul · 03-15-2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J BONE

At least you have a hook up. How is the camera?

Took the mandatory front roundel picture...

Then the rear one....

And finally a shot of both cars...

Still have a crap ton to learn. Hope to pick up some tips and tricks from the meet and then plan on taking some classes at a local shop.

J BONE · 03-15-2009, 12:15 AM

Dude, those look nice! I like it! I am sure Seth and Alex can give you some tips also.

335iPaul · 03-15-2009, 12:17 AM

Now that I look at them on here, the field of focus on the second one is a little to shallow. Should have gotten the whole car in focus and left the background out of focus. Looks to me like I lost the back half of the car in this one.

03-14-2009, 11:32 PM	#2641
J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	JetSeal? Isn't it good to put two coats on? Interested to see how much you like the wax. 2 coats? __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:33 PM	#2642
J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Where's the details on the pads/polishes used? Getting anxious over here __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#2643
Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	yeah two coats is better but who has 3 days to do a detail! and two thin coats of wax are better than one and will last seth a bit longer than it normally would. i used this blackfire compound -> LC yellow pad blackfire finishing polish -> LC white pad blackfire gloss finishing polish -> LC black pad then jetseal 109 on the black pad __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#2644
CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	ahhh
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:38 PM	#2646
J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Get ready, I am going to ask A LOT of questions __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:41 PM	#2647
Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	no not any better, just easier __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:47 PM	#2649
Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	you really have to gauge which pad to use, took me a couple of pannels to figure it out. yellow cuts more than orange. __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#2650
335iPaul Colonel 39 Rep 2,213 Posts Drives: 2007 335i SG Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Trying to soak all this detailing info up... __________________ Current: 07 335i e90 Previous: 09 Acura TSX PWP Tech Previous: 07 335i e90 with L.E.T. Flash
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:51 PM	#2651
J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	I guess that comes with time to see what pads to use. Just seems like most guys go with the orange/white combo. What other products did you use for wash, clay, interior, engine? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to see what i know!! __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
	Appreciate 0

03-14-2009, 11:54 PM	#2652
335iPaul Colonel 39 Rep 2,213 Posts Drives: 2007 335i SG Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Found a small chip in my paint today while washing. Need to talk to my future brother-in-law(one at the body shop) to see about getting that and the scratch cleaned up. __________________ Current: 07 335i e90 Previous: 09 Acura TSX PWP Tech Previous: 07 335i e90 with L.E.T. Flash
	Appreciate 0

03-15-2009, 12:00 AM	#2654
Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	wash i use cg cwg, claybar i use swissvax (of course) and interior i use all swissvax and engine bay i use the cg engine bay waxsh i usually go with the orange / blue combo but seths car needed so much work i had to go with a three step process __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
	Appreciate 0

03-15-2009, 12:08 AM	#2659
J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Those products are def a lot more money __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
	Appreciate 0

03-15-2009, 12:15 AM	#2661
J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Dude, those look nice! I like it! I am sure Seth and Alex can give you some tips also. __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
	Appreciate 0

03-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#2662
335iPaul Colonel 39 Rep 2,213 Posts Drives: 2007 335i SG Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Now that I look at them on here, the field of focus on the second one is a little to shallow. Should have gotten the whole car in focus and left the background out of focus. Looks to me like I lost the back half of the car in this one. __________________ Current: 07 335i e90 Previous: 09 Acura TSX PWP Tech Previous: 07 335i e90 with L.E.T. Flash
	Appreciate 0