[es0n]

hi, everyone im new to this....! this is actually my first post!!! anyways! i hav an 06 330i....i purchased it last may it looks great! i like it alot its very clean and mint inside and out!!!!! and i would like to keep it that way for as long as i have it...car is in storage! not driving it for the winter...only a summer car...pls! share me ur products!


my question is: what type of car care products should i be using to maintain my car....such as paint,leather,glass,carpet,engine etc.....

thanks everyone!!!!

[gunsekun]

SEARCH at wax/detailing section.....TOO MUCH INFORMATION out there

[gunsekun]

oh and detailedimage.com has a coupon code "e90post" for 10% off...btw DO NOT buy pepboy, autozone, etc cleaning products...

[lpphreakx06]

www.chemicalguys.com

[Chriztofor]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

[supahdave]

Heres whats in my garage:

Shampoo:
Chemical guys maxi suds II
Zaino z-7

Glass:
Stoners
Adams glass cleaner

Carpet:
Adams carpet & upholstery

Leather
Zaino z-9/zi10
Leathrique

Compounds/polishes/wax
Menzerna SIP
Mequiars m105/205
Zaino zpc
Zaino z-2/5
Zaino AIO

Protectants:
303 aerospace

Claybar:
Claymagic fine

Sponges:
Lake county grout sponge

Wheel cleaner/tire dressing:
Sonax
Chemicalguys bold n brite

Interior:
Einzzset cockpit premium

Engine/degreaser:
Adams all purpose

Assorted microfibers
Waffle weave for drying
Glass microfiber

[Holliday]

Look at Detailers Domains posts. They have really detailed lists and include links to the products they used on that particular car. The results speak for themselves so I trust what they use. I have purchased quite a bit from them and I also use autogeek.net for other detailing products.

Good luck and happy cleaning

[Detailed Image]

It is all about finding the ones that will work best for you and your car. I would suggest reading our detailing guide and our Ask a Pro Blog to learn about high quality techniques along with the favorite products of pros. We offer 10% off at www.DetailedImage.com with the coupon code e90post. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Greg @ DI

[MuttGrunt]

^ what he said.

First and foremost read, read, and read. Once you have a better understanding of quality car care and detailing, you'll find it easier to pick out quality products.

[lopealle]

From my experience you don't necessarily have to buy the most expensive stuff. Far as wax and car wash goes. I use Meguiars NXT car wax and their Gold Class car wash. Now the wheel cleaner and glass cleaner you can find OTC also. Glass I use stoners then I apply some Rain X. Wheels you can use car wash soap or buy some P21s. Other than that go for the stuff at detailersdomain or detailedimaged. There is another website but I can't remember what it is called right now.

[twinturboa51]

DI e90post coupon code for 10% off. have not used a product from there that i dislike

[bob.g]

you can pick up some stuff locally at canadian tire, like the mothers clay bar system, some stoners for the glass, meguiars soap, meguiars degreaser for your rims, some microfiber towels (costco/canadian tire have decent ones), and some folex to get salt/stains out of the carpets, armor all tire gel (ive used a few tire products and i was surprised by the armor all get, lasts a while and shines really nice). The meguiars nxt wax is alright too if u wanna buy as much as you can locally.

Everything else id order online, like wax (i use natty blue, its awesome and cheap), a good sealant like blackfire wet diamond, 303 aerospace for the interior (dash), Leathrique for the leather, something to polish the exhaust tips (p21 makes one i forget the name, works great), a waffle weave towel, and some brushes/wash mitts.

i ususally order from autogeek.net. or you can check out eshine.ca

[Dr. G]

Originally Posted by supahdave

Heres whats in my garage:

Shampoo:
Chemical guys maxi suds II
Zaino z-7

Glass:
Stoners
Adams glass cleaner

Carpet:
Adams carpet & upholstery

Leather
Zaino z-9/zi10
Leathrique

Compounds/polishes/wax
Menzerna SIP
Mequiars m105/205
Zaino zpc
Zaino z-2/5
Zaino AIO

Protectants:
303 aerospace

Claybar:
Claymagic fine

Sponges:
Lake county grout sponge

Wheel cleaner/tire dressing:
Sonax
Chemicalguys bold n brite

Interior:
Einzzset cockpit premium

Engine/degreaser:
Adams all purpose

Assorted microfibers
Waffle weave for drying
Glass microfiber

SOLID list if you want a full arsenal

Originally Posted by bob.g

you can pick up some stuff locally at canadian tire, like the mothers clay bar system, some stoners for the glass, meguiars soap, meguiars degreaser for your rims, some microfiber towels (costco/canadian tire have decent ones), and some folex to get salt/stains out of the carpets, armor all tire gel (ive used a few tire products and i was surprised by the armor all get, lasts a while and shines really nice). The meguiars nxt wax is alright too if u wanna buy as much as you can locally.

Everything else id order online, like wax (i use natty blue, its awesome and cheap), a good sealant like blackfire wet diamond, 303 aerospace for the interior (dash), Leathrique for the leather, something to polish the exhaust tips (p21 makes one i forget the name, works great), a waffle weave towel, and some brushes/wash mitts.

i ususally order from autogeek.net. or you can check out eshine.ca

Exactly what I have

[Gig103]

-I really like Chemical Guys soaps -- Maxi Suds and Citrus Wash/Gloss.
-For an inexpensive wax, Poorboys Natty Blue
-For a great sealant, Blackfire Wet Diamond
-The DI Waffle Weave towels are the best I've used for drying the car, without question, since I haven't had any problems with them linting like cheaper microfibers do. Avoid those artificial Absorber products, if they hit a dry spot they can mar the paint from rubbing. Same with the California Water Blade (happened on my VW a few years ago, I now use it on my shower door).
-Grout sponges or sheepskin mitts are good for washing
-Stoner's Invisible Glass. I buy it from Walmart in the car section, but it's the best glass cleaner my wife and I have used, I think we have three cans around the house for mirrors and windows, not just the car stuff.

[3Bimmer1994]

Always good to have some good degreaser