[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by ADHD

I get my stuff from ADS here is the link!! www.autodetailingsolutions.com

and to discuss the products and to learn how they work together u can go here:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/

sup uhaul!
orangepeel is basically a lumpy texture!! like the texture on your walls in the drywall. known as knockdown or orangepeel! its just a term used in reference to describe the look of the texture of the paint. u cant feel it u can only see it!

Thanks! I am hoping that I can post some similar pics of my E92 in the near future--now its time to get the products!

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by uhaulball

oh, i think every car has orange peel to some degree in that case. i think its normal isnt it?

yes it is normal to some degree..I dont see it on any of my other cars as i notice it on the bmw..both my chevys and the new benz i just got doesnt have any orangepeel in it! I dont get it

Originally Posted by lcrain

I dont really like M5 rims on most e90s but your car makes them look really really good. You car is tastefully modified and looks amazing. Very good job detailing btw

Thanks for your compliments!!:rocks: Yes ive tried to stay as OEM as possible and I think its came out pretty well! having it sit the way it does really helps out as well! The Kwv2 coilovers are like driving in a dream

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Thanks! I am hoping that I can post some similar pics of my E92 in the near future--now its time to get the products!

no worries man.. u should really check out the meguiars online link theres lost of good information over there. I have also experimented with other products and what not but i really like the way there products all compliment each other and they bond perfectly every time!
Id suggest gettting the grit guards to put in your buckets and that site has 50% megs wash mits and microfiber towels which i have found are the ONLY MF towels that do NOT scratch my black paint! the ADS link has lots of great deal!!

[E90T]

M5 wheels look great, not a fan of the drop but nice car!

[TahoeOG]

Originally Posted by E90T

M5 wheels look great, not a fan of the drop but nice car!

Sick CAR, sick RIMS, sick DROP, SICK everything... Car looks awsome bro!!!

[B2Blain]

Great job!

I sympathize. I am in the second month of ownership of a Black Sapphire Metallic 530i and am currently having second thought of getting black. Should I have gotten it in silver gray metallic or titanium gray. I can't do anything about now. The thing is that it looks great after it has been washed. That maybe lasts a few days. By the end of the week it needs a wash. I guess the main problem is that I like in Hawaii where it frequently rains and I am anal.

I guess I need to suck it up and get used to detailing the sucker. I just bought a PC 7424 and am wondering where I should go from here. Pads, polish, sealent. I was going to take the Zaino route but now I am unsure about it after reading this post.

I think two issues were mentioned: shine and durability. But I would like opinons as to other issues as well - time and cost.

Zaino vs Mequiars - can you give me and idea as to who has the edge in each cateory: shine, durability, time spent, and cost.

Thanks!

[BK]

Originally Posted by B2Blain

I guess I need to suck it up and get used to detailing the sucker. I just bought a PC 7424 and am wondering where I should go from here. Pads, polish, sealent. I was going to take the Zaino route but now I am unsure about it after reading this post.

I think two issues were mentioned: shine and durability. But I would like opinons as to other issues as well - time and cost.

Zaino vs Mequiars - can you give me and idea as to who has the edge in each cateory: shine, durability, time spent, and cost.

From what I've read about Meguiars, it should last as long as Zaino -- meaning about six months. That's at least twice as long as traditional waxes, so it's pretty good. I had shimshimhada clay and Zaino my car (see this page for photos), and he did a great job. You'll still need to wash weekly, but I find that my Zaino-ed car cleans up better and easier than it did before shim got his hands on it. My car is not garaged, either. It's in the elements, and it still looks very clean. Especially on Sunday and early in the week, because I generally wash it on Saturdays.

So I'd suggest you spend the 5 hours to Zaino (or Meguiars), then spend an hour or so each week hand washing. After six months, Zaino again. It is a bit of a PITA with a black car, but it is worth it.

Of course, my next car will probably be silver.

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by B2Blain

Great job!
I guess I need to suck it up and get used to detailing the sucker. I just bought a PC 7424 and am wondering where I should go from here. Pads, polish, sealent. I was going to take the Zaino route but now I am unsure about it after reading this post.

I think two issues were mentioned: shine and durability. But I would like opinons as to other issues as well - time and cost.

Zaino vs Mequiars - can you give me and idea as to who has the edge in each cateory: shine, durability, time spent, and cost.

Thanks!

THanks blain!!!
the zaino issue!! ZAINO is just WAX!! meguiars offers compound cleaners to clean and remove oxidation, fine scratches etc, etc.. Zaino has FUSION which still feels like vaseline lotion how the hell is lotion going to remove scratches? I used zaino for first 6months of my cars life!! To me its the biggest waste of time layering, layering, layering all the damb layers!!
u must go over the car 10times at least!!! this subject was just discussed on autopia.org as well. so u can do some research over there too if youd like!
with the megs stuff you go over the car once with each product only so there for Ive cut my detailing time in half and I get more done out of it!:rocks:

Yes you are on the right route. the pc 7424 is the same exact thing as the megs G100A.. heres the products i would get to start out with:
1. #83(cleaner compound)
2. #80(machine glaze)
3. #9(swirl remover)
4. #7(show car polish)
5. #21(synthetic sealant)
5. #26 (yellow carnub wax)
for the pads youll need
1 7006
2 8006
1 9006

u can get everything from autodetailsolutions.com

[B2Blain]

Originally Posted by ADHD

To me its the biggest waste of time layering, layering, layering all the damb layers!! u must go over the car 10times at least!!! this subject was just discussed on autopia.org as well. so u can do some research over there too if youd like

So it would be a time saver? But would it also be less expensive?

I found all the products except the applicator pads on the auto detailing solutions site. Is there a different numbering system for the pads?

I assume I use my Porter Cable only with the swirl remover with a light cutting pad?

Thanks!

[katsbimmer]

Still one of the BEST LOOKING & CLEAN cars on this site!!!...And Damm that thing is slammed!!! Nice job.........

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by B2Blain

So it would be a time saver? But would it also be less expensive?

I found all the products except the applicator pads on the auto detailing solutions site. Is there a different numbering system for the pads?

I assume I use my Porter Cable only with the swirl remover with a light cutting pad?

Thanks!

the pads are right here:

pads

go to meguiarsonline.com to learn how to use all the products!

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by katsbimmer

Still one of the BEST LOOKING & CLEAN cars on this site!!!...And Damm that thing is slammed!!! Nice job.........

Thanks bud appreciate the comments