Spring/Summer detail thread!

Tareq_328xi · 05-03-2011, 10:14 AM

Car looks beautifull

Does anyone use the cleaning/detailing supplies sold at BMW dealership?

picus · 05-03-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tareq_328xi

Car looks beautifull

Does anyone use the cleaning/detailing supplies sold at BMW dealership?

I've used them. AFAIK they are re-bottled Sonax products. You may be able to find them at a better price here. http://www.eshine.ca/products.php?cat=113

They're solid products. They don't blow me away (well, except for the full effect wheel cleaner which is awesome).

kol · 05-03-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tareq_328xi

Car looks beautifull

Does anyone use the cleaning/detailing supplies sold at BMW dealership?

Thanks - when I bought my E90 a few years back, they gave me a detailing kit....they were quality products, but I wouldn't buy. I really liked the brush that was included, but can't seem to find it again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

I've used them. AFAIK they are re-bottled Sonax products. You may be able to find them at a better price here. http://www.eshine.ca/products.php?cat=113

They're solid products. They don't blow me away (well, except for the full effect wheel cleaner which is awesome).

Didn't know that!!

Driving in the rain this morning - first time since detail - even though the road debris and water is making my car dirty again, the water beading off the hood put a

on my face!!

Where are all the AW photos? There must be a million AW E9x in the GTA (sorry for the sarcasm on my way to work this morning, I must have saw 4-5 E9x and ALL were AW)

only1 · 05-03-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

Thanks - when I bought my E90 a few years back, they gave me a detailing kit....they were quality products, but I wouldn't buy. I really liked the brush that was included, but can't seem to find it again.

Didn't know that!!

Driving in the rain this morning - first time since detail - even though the road debris and water is making my car dirty again, the water beading off the hood put a

on my face!!

Where are all the AW photos? There must be a million AW E9x in the GTA (sorry for the sarcasm on my way to work this morning, I must have saw 4-5 E9x and ALL were AW)

Once kevin is done with mine im sure we'll post some pics or you can see it if i find some wheels

CHCCubs · 05-03-2011, 01:09 PM

Just detailed my car this past weekend, go figure it's been raining ever since.

I used some new stuff this time, Ricardo yellow clay followed by Klasse AIO. Overall I was quite happy with the results, didn't get any pics though.

335BBS · 05-03-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Just detailed my car this past weekend, go figure it's been raining ever since.

I used some new stuff this time, Ricardo yellow clay followed by Klasse AIO. Overall I was quite happy with the results, didn't get any pics though.

wher did you get the Ricardo?

picus · 05-03-2011, 01:15 PM

AFAIK you can only get it one place. www.eshine.ca Chris has (or had) the exclusive rights to it in Canada.

CHCCubs · 05-03-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leaker

wher did you get the Ricardo?

eshine.ca

kol · 05-03-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Just detailed my car this past weekend, go figure it's been raining ever since.

I used some new stuff this time, Ricardo yellow clay followed by Klasse AIO. Overall I was quite happy with the results, didn't get any pics though.

Post some pics when yo get a chance!

Belarus · 05-03-2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

Post some pics of your freshly detailed cars

Also post:
-a quick list of what you products you used
-plus a review if you can
-and since it's tough to find products in Canada, maybe also where you go them from

I'll start:
....

Good Job

... But you forgot to wash the pedals and flooor mats...

kol · 05-03-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belarus

Good Job

... But you forgot to wash the pedals and flooor mats...

lol - you are correct, I skipped them....mats and pedals are gonna get dirty right away anyways......my excuse for being lazy!

Belarus · 05-03-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

lol - you are correct, I skipped them....mats and pedals are gonna get dirty right away anyways......my excuse for being lazy!

Well you should of done it at least for the PIC purposes.... after that for the rest of Spring/Summer you can skip that step....LOL

Laguna3 · 05-03-2011, 10:20 PM

I ordered through E-Shine but they went out of stock, they're getting them in this week. I'm going to try to order some from Detailed Image and ship to Buffalo, they have it on sale right now ($74 / 5L or $12.XX for 500ml)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

Thanks!
Sonax wheel cleaner is awesome! Where did you order from?

kol · 05-03-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belarus

Well you should of done it at least for the PIC purposes.... after that for the rest of Spring/Summer you can skip that step....LOL

Waiting for a couple for things within this month and I will take a few more pics - I'll wash my pedals and remove the mats this time

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laguna3

I ordered through E-Shine but they went out of stock, they're getting them in this week. I'm going to try to order some from Detailed Image and ship to Buffalo, they have it on sale right now ($74 / 5L or $12.XX for 500ml)

Do they ship to Canada?

If not, I might have to wait until June - as I'm planning to go down to Cali for a week....

Laguna3 · 05-03-2011, 11:03 PM

They do not ship to Canada and they're in Albany NY, weird.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

Do they ship to Canada?

If not, I might have to wait until June - as I'm planning to go down to Cali for a week....

picus · 05-03-2011, 11:09 PM

DI stopped shipping to Canada middle of last year - too much hassle with customs. I know, it's weird. I was bummed. If you're losing your mind waiting on eshine, 604auto has Sonax FE here: http://www.604autocare.com/sonax-xtr...ll-effect.html

kol · 05-03-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

DI stopped shipping to Canada middle of last year - too much hassle with customs. I know, it's weird. I was bummed. If you're losing your mind waiting on eshine, 604auto has Sonax FE here: http://www.604autocare.com/sonax-xtr...ll-effect.html

is there anything you don't know about detailing??

only1 · 05-03-2011, 11:44 PM

I got my sonax from autogeek, they ship here via usps and pricematch.

CHCCubs · 05-04-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

Post some pics when yo get a chance!

If I get a chance to wash the car I will, otherwise it's a mess again since it's rained everyday since I detailed it on Saturday.

picus · 05-04-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kol

is there anything you don't know about detailing??

Lots. Most of it, probably. Check this guy out if you want to see the real detailing guru. http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ng-agents.html

I do try to keep up as best I can. It is my job, afterall.

kol · 05-04-2011, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by only1

I got my sonax from autogeek, they ship here via usps and pricematch.

I guess I should place an order as my P21S is almost done....

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHCCubs

If I get a chance to wash the car I will, otherwise it's a mess again since it's rained everyday since I detailed it on Saturday.

Cant wait for some more pics of detailed cars!

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Lots. Most of it, probably. Check this guy out if you want to see the real detailing guru. http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ng-agents.html

I do try to keep up as best I can. It is my job, afterall.

Right on....I've seen some of your work in person - spectacular!

kol · 05-06-2011, 03:51 PM

bump for pics!

05-03-2011, 10:14 AM	#23
Tareq_328xi Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Car looks beautifull Does anyone use the cleaning/detailing supplies sold at BMW dealership?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-03-2011, 01:09 PM	#27
CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Just detailed my car this past weekend, go figure it's been raining ever since. I used some new stuff this time, Ricardo yellow clay followed by Klasse AIO. Overall I was quite happy with the results, didn't get any pics though. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-03-2011, 01:15 PM	#29
picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	AFAIK you can only get it one place. www.eshine.ca Chris has (or had) the exclusive rights to it in Canada.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-03-2011, 11:09 PM	#38
picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	DI stopped shipping to Canada middle of last year - too much hassle with customs. I know, it's weird. I was bummed. If you're losing your mind waiting on eshine, 604auto has Sonax FE here: http://www.604autocare.com/sonax-xtr...ll-effect.html
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-03-2011, 11:44 PM	#40
only1 Lieutenant 29 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 07 Z06, 09 e90335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Markham iTrader: (5)	I got my sonax from autogeek, they ship here via usps and pricematch.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2011, 03:51 PM	#44
kol Lieutenant Colonel 98 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: (416/905) iTrader: (47) Garage List E92 N54 [7.50]	bump for pics!
	Appreciate 0 Quote