How much time do you spend detaling you car? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

CatchM3 · 06-21-2008, 10:04 PM

I'm curious to see how much time you guys spend detailing your cars. I spend about half a day doing mine.

L~R~G nor cal · 06-22-2008, 05:52 AM

half a day? thats what my x called a quicky!

Reopropf · 06-22-2008, 01:02 PM

Weekly wash= a solid 1 hour. Extra coat wax add 1 hour occasionally.

Full detail= 4-6 hours, a few times/year

Peter

BCMPOWER · 06-22-2008, 03:40 PM

I do a weekly wash with quick detailer about an hour. Every Month I do a complete detail that takes me half a day, wash, wax, interior.

!Xoible · 06-23-2008, 12:43 PM

at least 4 hours but usually more, thats why i dont do it too often. and i suck anyway

dawgdog · 06-24-2008, 09:09 AM

It takes me 1-2 hours to wash, dress wheels and wheelwells, vacuum interior and clean with a damp microfiber. I do this weekly. Every month or so I will wax which adds about 45 minutes. Every 4 months I do a complete exterior detail which includes wash, clay bar, polish, paint cleaner and then a sealant. Takes about 4 hours. I do the leather every couple of months - takes about 30 minutes.

Now when I had a Jet Black car those times triple. Just very difficult and time consuming.

J08M3 · 06-24-2008, 09:18 AM

If it's more than a wash I just pay someone to do it. I used to detail my cars, polish and wax and all that fun stuff.... But on my time off work I'd rather be driving my car than cleaning it.

Mack211 · 06-24-2008, 01:40 PM

I have a new found respect for mobile detailers. I used to spend 6-7+ hours detailing my car on a weekend every 3 months. Now I just do a good 2 hour wash and let the pros (detailwerkz.com) do it.

But I have to admit detailing your own car does give you a lot more pride and feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day when you can just sit back and look at it. (for the full 2 days before it gets rained on :P )

CatchM3 · 06-24-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mack211

I have a new found respect for mobile detailers. I used to spend 6-7+ hours detailing my car on a weekend every 3 months. Now I just do a good 2 hour wash and let the pros (detailwerkz.com) do it.

But I have to admit detailing your own car does give you a lot more pride and feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day when you can just sit back and look at it. (for the full 2 days before it gets rained on :P )

I rather enjoy detailing my own car. You are absolutely right about the feeling you get afterwards. What I usually do is call some BMW friends to bring their cars too and wash them together.

johnL · 06-24-2008, 04:33 PM

Once every week...about 3hrs each time depending on how dirty the car gets. If polishing is necessary, I'd probably be spending around 4-5hrs.

skierman64 · 06-24-2008, 06:33 PM

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't have hours to spend washing and detailing my car. Wow, that's a lot of time spend making it clean.

J08M3 · 06-24-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't have hours to spend washing and detailing my car. Wow, that's a lot of time spend making it clean.

read my post, I'm right there with you

sayemthree · 06-24-2008, 11:05 PM

mines always kept so clean it doesn take long for a wash, wax and quick detal.

MTROIS · 09-04-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

If it's more than a wash I just pay someone to do it. I used to detail my cars, polish and wax and all that fun stuff.... But on my time off work I'd rather be driving my car than cleaning it.

Fully agree with you and skier but I find it a nice way of relaxing to detail my car sometimes!

PLUS: Jet Black is a pain to keep clean anyway...

View Poll Results: How much time do you spend detaling your car?
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3-4 hours	23	38.98%
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06-21-2008, 10:04 PM	#1
CatchM3 Captain Drives: E90 M3 SSII Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 926 iTrader: (0) View CatchM3's Garage	How much time do you spend detaling you car? I'm curious to see how much time you guys spend detailing your cars. I spend about half a day doing mine.

06-22-2008, 05:52 AM	#2
L~R~G nor cal Perfection Is In The Details Drives: 06 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,038 iTrader: (1) View L~R~G nor cal's Garage	half a day? thats what my x called a quicky! __________________ 2006 E90 SG-Dinan Ram Air Intake-Dinan Throttle Body-Dinan Exhaust-19' Hyperblack CSL's-15/5 tint-Matte Black Grills-M3 Spoiler Lip-Amber Delete-Smoke Side Signals

06-22-2008, 03:40 PM	#4
BCMPOWER Captain Drives: 08 Silverstone II M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 633 iTrader: (0)	I do a weekly wash with quick detailer about an hour. Every Month I do a complete detail that takes me half a day, wash, wax, interior. __________________

06-24-2008, 09:09 AM	#6
dawgdog Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 dct Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,672 iTrader: (0)	It takes me 1-2 hours to wash, dress wheels and wheelwells, vacuum interior and clean with a damp microfiber. I do this weekly. Every month or so I will wax which adds about 45 minutes. Every 4 months I do a complete exterior detail which includes wash, clay bar, polish, paint cleaner and then a sealant. Takes about 4 hours. I do the leather every couple of months - takes about 30 minutes. Now when I had a Jet Black car those times triple. Just very difficult and time consuming. __________________ AW on Fox Red Extended, Alum trim, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, 19" wheels, Heated front seats, HD radio, Sat radio, I-pod & usb, Premium sound, AP racing BBK, 18 Volk Racing TE 37s, H&R springs

06-22-2008, 01:02 PM	#3
Reopropf New Member Drives: X6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phila. Pa Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Weekly wash= a solid 1 hour. Extra coat wax add 1 hour occasionally. Full detail= 4-6 hours, a few times/year Peter

06-23-2008, 12:43 PM	#5
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	at least 4 hours but usually more, thats why i dont do it too often. and i suck anyway

06-24-2008, 09:18 AM	#7
J08M3 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 3,931 iTrader: (1)	If it's more than a wash I just pay someone to do it. I used to detail my cars, polish and wax and all that fun stuff.... But on my time off work I'd rather be driving my car than cleaning it. __________________

06-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#8
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 458 iTrader: (0)	I have a new found respect for mobile detailers. I used to spend 6-7+ hours detailing my car on a weekend every 3 months. Now I just do a good 2 hour wash and let the pros (detailwerkz.com) do it. But I have to admit detailing your own car does give you a lot more pride and feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day when you can just sit back and look at it. (for the full 2 days before it gets rained on :P ) __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

06-24-2008, 04:33 PM	#10
johnL Private First Class Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	Once every week...about 3hrs each time depending on how dirty the car gets. If polishing is necessary, I'd probably be spending around 4-5hrs.

06-24-2008, 06:33 PM	#11
skierman64 Colonel Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 2,627 iTrader: (0) View skierman64's Garage	I guess I'm the only one that doesn't have hours to spend washing and detailing my car. Wow, that's a lot of time spend making it clean. __________________ Space Grey/Black Novillo Leather, Carbon Leather Trim, Cold Weather, Premium, Technology, M-DCT, Sunshade, Park Distance Control, HD Radio, Ipod/USB, Premium Sound, Rear Fog Light Mod/// Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

06-24-2008, 11:05 PM	#13
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	mines always kept so clean it doesn take long for a wash, wax and quick detal.