What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Grip Addict · 05-24-2019, 11:09 PM

I gave it a nice wash and wax for Cars & Coffee in the morning.

Washed the body with Meguiar's Gold Class in a pressure washer soap container, dried it using my DeWalt mini blower, then used Meguiar's Quik Wax as a spray wax to wax the car after the wash.

InnerBlueSkies · 05-25-2019, 08:12 AM

My alternator is on its way out, blew out my rears in Texas on the way back from NJ. Towed, tires replaced, broke down twice on the way home but made it

10% off, extra $50 for opening a credit account with 9 months deferred @ discount. Extremely good experience with them, watched the entire process.

Picked up one of these, will run car until I get another battery discharge warning then replace alternator myself after verifying codes.

shimmy23 · 05-25-2019, 09:08 AM

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My alternator is on its way out, blew out my rears in Texas on the way back from NJ. Towed, tires replaced, broke down twice on the way home but made it

10% off, extra $50 for opening a credit account with 9 months deferred @ discount. Extremely good experience with them, watched the entire process.

Picked up one of these, will run car until I get another battery discharge warning then replace alternator myself after verifying codes.

Does it hurt your credit any buy doing this, paying it off and closing the account?

Dpc2u · 05-25-2019, 10:03 AM

Last night and today was complete detail time. Wash, claybar, Klasse sealant, interior and wheels.

SoCalRPM · 05-25-2019, 11:27 AM

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Does it hurt your credit any buy doing this, paying it off and closing the account?

Anytime you open or close a new line of credit it will have an impact on your credit score. Usually opening and closing in a short period of time will be a negative hit. If you open one, pay it off but then don't necessarily close it until you have to - like a yeah or two - you should be fine.

InnerBlueSkies · 05-25-2019, 05:24 PM

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Does it hurt your credit any buy doing this, paying it off and closing the account?

They didn't extend too much credit to me about $2000. Ill leave it open and likely will continue to use them in the future.

Scharbag · 05-25-2019, 05:45 PM

I watched the rain bead off the freshly sealed paint. First time using Chemical Guys Jet Seal. Applied nicely. Hope to top it with some wax tomorrow after a quick wash.

panda-R · 05-25-2019, 07:05 PM

went to canadian tire, bought a box level and some precision screw drivers.

FRONT/REAR height looks ok?

TrueToBMW · 05-26-2019, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

I watched the rain bead off the freshly sealed paint. First time using Chemical Guys Jet Seal. Applied nicely. Hope to top it with some wax tomorrow after a quick wash.

Let the jet seal dry for a full day or two, this way it cures to the paint properly. I've never heard of waxing after sealing, I always assumed sealing was its own form of protection, what's your thinking on that?

wfdeacon88 · 05-26-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

I watched the rain bead off the freshly sealed paint. First time using Chemical Guys Jet Seal. Applied nicely. Hope to top it with some wax tomorrow after a quick wash.

Let the jet seal dry for a full day or two, this way it cures to the paint properly. I've never heard of waxing after sealing, I always assumed sealing was its own form of protection, what's your thinking on that?

I've heard and read about the combined protection from stacking a sealant and then a wax, after it cures. I think it's pretty standard practice... but open to expert advice.

shimmy23 · 05-26-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TrueToBMW

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

I watched the rain bead off the freshly sealed paint. First time using Chemical Guys Jet Seal. Applied nicely. Hope to top it with some wax tomorrow after a quick wash.

Let the jet seal dry for a full day or two, this way it cures to the paint properly. I've never heard of waxing after sealing, I always assumed sealing was its own form of protection, what's your thinking on that?

I've heard and read about the combined protection from stacking a sealant and then a wax, after it cures. I think it's pretty standard practice... but open to expert advice.

Yup many people top their sealant with a wax for extra gloss and protection. I used to top my menzerna power loc with auto finesse illusions. The amount of shine was beyond amazing

Scharbag · 05-26-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueToBMW

Let the jet seal dry for a full day or two, this way it cures to the paint properly. I've never heard of waxing after sealing, I always assumed sealing was its own form of protection, what's your thinking on that?

I have read that once you seal a car, you can wax over top of it for further protection. I used to do that with my Klasse sealant too. Worth a try I guess.

Seems to look good too!!

davedNconfused · 05-26-2019, 02:18 PM

I've been planning on trying Obsessed Garage's method of waxing over a sealant. Check out the videos, I'm pretty sure he discusses his logic. It's been a few weeks since I watched.
JESCAR POWER LOCK PLUS POLYMER PAINT SEALANT
COLLINITE 845 LIQUID WAX

SoCalRPM · 05-26-2019, 02:21 PM

To the above(s) you can absolutely top sealants with a wax - and should do so in that order

- Clean & correct if necessary

- Apply sealant and follow instructions on dry times

- You can then apply a 2nd coat of sealant or a first layer of wax.

- Then periodic or routine spray wax or spray sealant applications each time you maintenance wash & dry your car

Grip Addict · 05-26-2019, 03:02 PM

Drove it to Cars & Coffee and back.

Filmed some clips. Then parked it.

Bartledoo · 05-26-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by panda-R

went to canadian tire, bought a box level and some precision screw drivers.

FRONT/REAR height looks ok?

Needs more low

ItsGary · 05-26-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by panda-R

went to canadian tire, bought a box level and some precision screw drivers.

FRONT/REAR height looks ok?

My favourite thing about every Canadian Tire parking lot is all the oil stains eating away at the asphalt in each parking spot

panda-R · 05-26-2019, 07:35 PM

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Needs more low

Next year. Got a pair of swift spec R hanging out in the garage.

panda-R · 05-26-2019, 07:36 PM

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My favourite thing about every Canadian Tire parking lot is all the oil stains eating away at the asphalt in each parking spot

Yeah they gotta stop letting people change their oil in the parking lots.

DiegoM3sa · 05-26-2019, 08:06 PM

Just picked her up a week ago. Came out of an E46 M3. Loving the V8.. Already added a OE M Performance spoiler, front lip, ZHP knob, IND painted reflectors, M Performance black grills and spacers in the front and rear (15 & 12.5mm).

ItsGary · 05-26-2019, 10:21 PM

Bought the Meguiars clay bar kit, gonna buy the dr colour chip thing also

SAMM3Y · 05-26-2019, 10:33 PM

Made an 80 mile round trip to visit family.. got challenged three times to race twice by 335i guys, lol. They just want material for their insta I'm sure, they always have their phones out. Got asked about the car twice at a gas station about tires and suspension, m3's demand attention 😂. Every time I drive the car I realize why I burn so much money on it, it's a great ride, it's intoxicating.

05-24-2019, 11:09 PM	#9263
Grip Addict Banned 1083 Rep 713 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	I gave it a nice wash and wax for Cars & Coffee in the morning. Washed the body with Meguiar's Gold Class in a pressure washer soap container, dried it using my DeWalt mini blower, then used Meguiar's Quik Wax as a spray wax to wax the car after the wash.
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05-25-2019, 08:12 AM	#9264
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1109 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	My alternator is on its way out, blew out my rears in Texas on the way back from NJ. Towed, tires replaced, broke down twice on the way home but made it 10% off, extra $50 for opening a credit account with 9 months deferred @ discount. Extremely good experience with them, watched the entire process. Picked up one of these, will run car until I get another battery discharge warning then replace alternator myself after verifying codes.
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05-25-2019, 10:03 AM	#9266
Dpc2u Major 11314 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E60 M5, F15 X5, E46 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Middle Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Last night and today was complete detail time. Wash, claybar, Klasse sealant, interior and wheels. Attached Images __________________ E46, E60 M5, E93 M3, F15 X5 IG - @thebimmerhaus
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05-25-2019, 05:45 PM	#9269
Scharbag Colonel 2795 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I watched the rain bead off the freshly sealed paint. First time using Chemical Guys Jet Seal. Applied nicely. Hope to top it with some wax tomorrow after a quick wash. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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05-25-2019, 07:05 PM	#9270
panda-R Lieutenant 387 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (2)	went to canadian tire, bought a box level and some precision screw drivers. FRONT/REAR height looks ok?
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05-26-2019, 02:18 PM	#9275
davedNconfused Private First Class 42 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Slicktop Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (2)	I've been planning on trying Obsessed Garage's method of waxing over a sealant. Check out the videos, I'm pretty sure he discusses his logic. It's been a few weeks since I watched. JESCAR POWER LOCK PLUS POLYMER PAINT SEALANT COLLINITE 845 LIQUID WAX
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05-26-2019, 02:21 PM	#9276
SoCalRPM Captain 926 Rep 947 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	To the above(s) you can absolutely top sealants with a wax - and should do so in that order - Clean & correct if necessary - Apply sealant and follow instructions on dry times - You can then apply a 2nd coat of sealant or a first layer of wax. - Then periodic or routine spray wax or spray sealant applications each time you maintenance wash & dry your car
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05-26-2019, 03:02 PM	#9277
Grip Addict Banned 1083 Rep 713 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	Drove it to Cars & Coffee and back. Filmed some clips. Then parked it.
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05-26-2019, 08:06 PM	#9282
DiegoM3sa Private First Class 145 Rep 136 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Just picked her up a week ago. Came out of an E46 M3. Loving the V8.. Already added a OE M Performance spoiler, front lip, ZHP knob, IND painted reflectors, M Performance black grills and spacers in the front and rear (15 & 12.5mm). Attached Images __________________ 2011 ///M3 Lemans Blue on Black 6MT ZCP - Current 2006 ///M3 Imola on M-Texture Alcantara 6MT Slicktop - Sold Journal 2002 ///M3 Imola on Dove 6MT - Sold 1995 ///M3 Alpine White on Dove 5MT - Sold
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05-26-2019, 10:21 PM	#9283
ItsGary Colonel 1473 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Bought the Meguiars clay bar kit, gonna buy the dr colour chip thing also __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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05-26-2019, 10:33 PM	#9284
SAMM3Y Colonel 3110 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Made an 80 mile round trip to visit family.. got challenged three times to race twice by 335i guys, lol. They just want material for their insta I'm sure, they always have their phones out. Got asked about the car twice at a gas station about tires and suspension, m3's demand attention 😂. Every time I drive the car I realize why I burn so much money on it, it's a great ride, it's intoxicating. __________________ 9ers
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