Wash (step by step pix)

bmstyle71 · 12-02-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by islandguy19

where can i get some of that P21s?

http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html

http://www.autobarn.net/p2110500g.html

09E92M34ME · 12-02-2008, 05:49 PM

It's nice that people take the time on this forum to share with others.

bmstyle71 · 12-02-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 09E92M34ME

It's nice that people take the time on this forum to share with others.

Thanks. When I first got the car I wanted a thread like this so after trial and error and gathering advice from guys on here figured there are some new guys that would want it.

SlammedR8 · 12-02-2008, 07:36 PM

good thread,
but as a previous detailer...i have to disagree with dumping the dirty bucket of water on the car after youve washed it! just my opinion

bmstyle71 · 12-02-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

good thread,
but as a previous detailer...i have to disagree with dumping the dirty bucket of water on the car after youve washed it! just my opinion

I dumped the dirty water on the ground. The other bucket is the wash bucket that has the clean water.

rouxeny · 12-03-2008, 02:16 AM

Ah, but that water is only "mostly clean" water, it is clearly not "CLEAN" water and I would agree that skipping that step may make more sense.

Nice write up. While reading it, I became very glad that I now have a driveway and my own hose and don't have to save my quarters anymore.

However, you've only washed, you haven't put any form of wax or polish on yet.

bmstyle71 · 12-03-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rouxeny

Ah, but that water is only "mostly clean" water, it is clearly not "CLEAN" water and I would agree that skipping that step may make more sense.

Nice write up. While reading it, I became very glad that I now have a driveway and my own hose and don't have to save my quarters anymore.

However, you've only washed, you haven't put any form of wax or polish on yet.

Yeah just the wash.

noxredna · 12-05-2008, 12:46 PM

are the black and white bmw emblem just roundels from one of those shops? or are they actually replacements?

how are they holding up?

bmstyle71 · 12-07-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by noxredna

are the black and white bmw emblem just roundels from one of those shops? or are they actually replacements?

how are they holding up?

Yeah they are decals and they are flawless. Had them for about...2 months now and they look like I just put them on. In my old e46 m3, I tried the carbon fiber look decals and they peeled like no tomorrow. I think the carbon fiber look ones are horrible but these jet black ones are awesome.

Great White · 12-21-2008, 08:07 AM

Killer line up of cleaning pics, great for starters & definately better than some of what I´ve seen over the past few years!
Mabye I´ll get around to completing your series with the full detail wash & wax program.
But until then
Great work

bmstyle71 · 12-21-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Great White

Killer line up of cleaning pics, great for starters & definately better than some of what I´ve seen over the past few years!
Mabye I´ll get around to completing your series with the full detail wash & wax program.
But until then
Great work

Sounds good lol I was too lazy to do the wax and what not heheh.

10M3MAN · 07-29-2009, 03:38 AM

Very nice write up...

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