Scared to wash my new jet black bimmer!

oldaccount · 08-20-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

I believe he's referring to the kind of on site guys who come to offices and knock out 15 cars a day, just wash & vac as quick as possible. Generally these guys suck. Some of them don't suck. But they aren't mobile detailers like you or I are mobile detailers. Ask them what clay is and they say the crap people make pots from.

that.

normtrum · 08-20-2008, 11:27 PM

[QUOTE=lowcash_dreamcar;3196041]Guys,

I took delivery of my 08' e92 (Color - SG) last saturday

and I have started noticing that it is already getting dirty

(I just couldn't resist driving it over the weekend) with marks on windows/windshield and some water spots on the hood. I read your DIY procedures above, but, since I live in an apartment complex, I do not have access to a hose or a whole lot of space/water supply for cleaning my car

. And I am not sure if it is a good idea to take it to a car wash shop.

I want to ensure that I do the right thing now and make my car look beautiful

as long as I own it! Any suggestions please?[/QUOTE]

yes...absolutely. It's very easy. Get all the things that you would need (see diy sticky) and find one of those self car wash places....the ones where you feed all the coins/tokens. When I say "stuff"...I mean bucket, mits, your soap of preference (I use Poorboys), your MF towels...everything. Use the WATER spray function only. Don't switch it over to the foam, or wax, or any of that other crap which contains all the harsh chemicals. Use the stall for water only, in combination with your own stuff. Dry properly when done....while still parked inside the stall. Don't worry if there's someone waiting...you can stay there until you're done. Be very careful while drying, as the wind can easily blow some contaminents on your car. Also, you're at a slight disadvantage, since you won't be able to "flood" your car with that type of sprayer.

I have done this several times when I'm on the road. I just bring all my stuff in the trunk. You don't need a garage...just store your stuff in your apartment and you're good to go.

cn555ic · 08-21-2008, 10:41 AM

if its your first black car, you will eventually have to get it professionally detailed because its a bitch to keep clean and especailly the swirl marks....

08-20-2008, 11:27 PM	#24
normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=lowcash_dreamcar;3196041]Guys, I took delivery of my 08' e92 (Color - SG) last saturday and I have started noticing that it is already getting dirty (I just couldn't resist driving it over the weekend) with marks on windows/windshield and some water spots on the hood. I read your DIY procedures above, but, since I live in an apartment complex, I do not have access to a hose or a whole lot of space/water supply for cleaning my car. And I am not sure if it is a good idea to take it to a car wash shop. I want to ensure that I do the right thing now and make my car look beautifulas long as I own it! Any suggestions please?[/QUOTE] yes...absolutely. It's very easy. Get all the things that you would need (see diy sticky) and find one of those self car wash places....the ones where you feed all the coins/tokens. When I say "stuff"...I mean bucket, mits, your soap of preference (I use Poorboys), your MF towels...everything. Use the WATER spray function only. Don't switch it over to the foam, or wax, or any of that other crap which contains all the harsh chemicals. Use the stall for water only, in combination with your own stuff. Dry properly when done....while still parked inside the stall. Don't worry if there's someone waiting...you can stay there until you're done. Be very careful while drying, as the wind can easily blow some contaminents on your car. Also, you're at a slight disadvantage, since you won't be able to "flood" your car with that type of sprayer. I have done this several times when I'm on the road. I just bring all my stuff in the trunk. You don't need a garage...just store your stuff in your apartment and you're good to go. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	if its your first black car, you will eventually have to get it professionally detailed because its a bitch to keep clean and especailly the swirl marks....
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