[NYC_e92]

Hey guys. I'm a newbie when it comes to prepping car's body before winter. My questions are:

1) How can I protect my car's paint/body rom salt and winter dibries?

2) Where can I get this done?(local shop on LI)

3) How much does it cost?

4) Can I do it my self? (it's a little fcking cold out side!)


Thanks!!!

[PandaBear]

1. Park car in garage.
2. Don't take car out of garage till March.
3. Go online to www.craigslist.com.
4. Purchase beater.

[NYC_e92]

Originally Posted by PandaBear

1. Park car in garage.
2. Don't take car out of garage till March.
3. Go online to www.craigslist.com.
4. Purchase beater.

1. I don't have a garage
2. Already bought snow tires
3. I drive a BMW... I'm poor

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted by NYC_e92

1. I don't have a garage
2. Already bought snow tires
3. I drive a BMW... I'm poor

1.
2.
3.

[MusclezMarinara]

hahah im going to get a jeep and keep a bimmer this is the plan next year this year snows on the 335 it will be

[digi19]

I'm no detailing expert but I feel a simple wash, clay, and good wax should last you for most of the winter. Thats what I do to my car each season change and it seems to hold up well. Not too expensive but I recommend you borrow a Porter Cable from someone you know. Helps quicken up the process.

[AndreyATC]

^^ Good advise

I would never buy something just for winter when i have such great car for winter
Snow tires on this car do magic, especially combined with great stability control this car has
I've been driving in upstate hilly areas for 3 winters in this car, i dont think i want to drive anything else
Yes, it's that good

[madeinhongkong]

wash, clay, wax, polish and sealanttt

[NYC_e92]

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

^^ Good advise

I would never buy something just for winter when i have such great car for winter
Snow tires on this car do magic, especially combined with great stability control this car has
I've been driving in upstate hilly areas for 3 winters in this car, i dont think i want to drive anything else
Yes, it's that good

What kind of snow tires do you use? I know you get crazy snow upstate. I just got a set of blizzak lm22

[Dr. G]

Sealant - blackfire wet diamond - looks nice

Wax - Collinite 845 VERY durable

Chose either one

[NYC_e92]

Originally Posted by Dr. G

Sealant - blackfire wet diamond - looks nice

Wax - Collinite 845 VERY durable

Chose either one

Where can I buy these?

[LaLakers91tc]

Op, winters nothing a good detail shouldnt take care of, with some sort fo paint protection, wax or sealant
I was lazy and haven't got around to properly waxing/sealing the car for winter and now it is soo cold that I don't have the willpower or cold tolerance to do it

if the temperature hits mid 50's again, I will take care of it

[AndreyATC]

Originally Posted by NYC_e92

What kind of snow tires do you use? I know you get crazy snow upstate. I just got a set of blizzak lm22

I used to have Dunlops 3D and they were good in dry and snow
But this new set of 235/40R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 is just insane
I lost dry traction/cornering comparing to Dunlops (winter sport tires), however, winter performance is just light years ahead
I pass most SUVs and AWDs going uphill on unplowed roads with no effort
As long as there is no packed snow over 6"-8", i'm fine
Blizzaks are great!

[karliejai]

Originally Posted by LaLakers91tc

Op, winters nothing a good detail shouldnt take care of, with some sort fo paint protection, wax or sealant
I was lazy and haven't got around to properly waxing/sealing the car for winter and now it is soo cold that I don't have the willpower or cold tolerance to do it

if the temperature hits mid 50's again, I will take care of it

good luck with that

[Little_Titto]

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

^^ Good advise

I would never buy something just for winter when i have such great car for winter
Snow tires on this car do magic, especially combined with great stability control this car has
I've been driving in upstate hilly areas for 3 winters in this car, i dont think i want to drive anything else
Yes, it's that good

We just had like 45in of snow in a week in Syracuse. The only time I slip is when I do it on purpose

[MusclezMarinara]

Blizzacks, Vredestein Winter Trac extreme, Contis, generals witner tires are decent also

[Dr. G]

Originally Posted by NYC_e92

Where can I buy these?

The vendors on the site sell it.

I got my blackfire from detailedimage

[Hasek9339]

Originally Posted by PandaBear

1. Park car in garage.
2. Don't take car out of garage till March.
3. Go online to www.craigslist.com.
4. Purchase beater.

I agree this is basically what I did. However I get withdrawal from not being able to drive my Bimme

[NYC_e92]

Does anyone know if I can get this done on the island?

[LeMans335xiE90]

Originally Posted by NYC_e92

Does anyone know if I can get this done on the island?

hit up big a's in queens! heard he does awesome work -- look in detail section for some of his work... i am sure he can hook you up with a winter prep

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=383784

[madeinhongkong]

Originally Posted by LeMans335xiE90

hit up big a's in queens! heard he does awesome work -- look in detail section for some of his work... i am sure he can hook you up with a winter prep

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=383784

Looks like they do good work. I may have to hit them up anyone want to join me?

[LaLakers91tc]

Originally Posted by karliejai

good luck with that

got my wish today

it was 60 at my house but raining on and off
washed it outdoors in a dry period of the day and then brought it in the garage for clay bar, quick hand polish, and sealant before I got tired,

hopefully tomorrow is just as warm, so I can leave it in the garage and give it another coat of some high gloss wax and finish up other things like the interior