Detailing noob...

leJUNd · 06-12-2009, 10:04 AM

On my last black car, I was never able to maintain the proper black paint, going through 10 dollar car wash...
With my M though, I want to be able to properly maintain and protect the paint. So I was thinking about making the investment to learn to wash and wax my own car.
I am a complete noob and a little bit overwhelmed, intimidated by all these chemicals and machines...
There seem to be endless products you can use..
What are the essential products? and steps? and do I need to do them every time I wash my car?
wash? dry? clay? polish? seal? wax?
Any information that might help will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

major_kusanagi · 06-12-2009, 10:49 AM

I've found the following quite helpful:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3312799

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=detailing

leJUNd · 06-15-2009, 12:12 AM

with porter cable 7424, which pads should I get?
there are so many I am not sure what I will need... and what size backing plate
How are klasse products?

please help. thank you

nikku · 06-15-2009, 01:42 AM

Drop by detailingbliss.com or autopia.org.

You'll get useful tips there

If you have specific questions that you can't find answers too feel free to pm me.

Cheers and good luck !

Nick

eclipsisNA · 06-15-2009, 03:05 PM

accordingi2ime, being you're in Los Angeles, call or email me and we can meet up to give you a brief education on car maintenance. I can show you what products to use, technique, etc.

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leJUNd First Lieutenant 89 Rep 322 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Detailing noob... On my last black car, I was never able to maintain the proper black paint, going through 10 dollar car wash... With my M though, I want to be able to properly maintain and protect the paint. So I was thinking about making the investment to learn to wash and wax my own car. I am a complete noob and a little bit overwhelmed, intimidated by all these chemicals and machines... There seem to be endless products you can use.. What are the essential products? and steps? and do I need to do them every time I wash my car? wash? dry? clay? polish? seal? wax? Any information that might help will be greatly appreciated. thanks
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leJUNd First Lieutenant 89 Rep 322 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	with porter cable 7424, which pads should I get? there are so many I am not sure what I will need... and what size backing plate How are klasse products? please help. thank you Last edited by leJUNd; 06-15-2009 at 12:35 AM..
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nikku Detailing Nerd 13 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Infiniti G35 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Drop by detailingbliss.com or autopia.org. You'll get useful tips there If you have specific questions that you can't find answers too feel free to pm me. Cheers and good luck ! Nick __________________ Toronto, Ontario
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eclipsisNA Colonel 351 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	accordingi2ime, being you're in Los Angeles, call or email me and we can meet up to give you a brief education on car maintenance. I can show you what products to use, technique, etc.
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