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detailing products to use?
Just picked up my 540 yesterday. The dealer appears to have detailed it, but I plan to re-wax the car on my own in a few weeks. What products do you use for your cars? I have been using Collinite 845 wax but would love suggestions on microfiber, wax applicator, clay bar, etc. Thanks!
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I like: Sonax car wash Sonax full effect wheel cleaner (and the new stronger version, if needed) Sonax iron remover (instead of clay bar) Sonax polymer netshield sealant Sonax spray and seal to keep car looking good between polymer netshield applications Follow the above and you won't need to do 4 hour wax jobs (with your collinites) more than once every 18 months, if not longer. Sonax also has great manual polish/waxes, but I rarely bother. I'm too old for this work with little long term results! Lol Foam applicators work well For washing - Rag Company cyclone microfiber mitts are awesome (Amazon) I use a Mothers wheel brush and the BMW oem wheel brushes to get into the grooves. Www.detailersdomain.com has good stuff too. Enjoy your new car.
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So I tried the Sonax quick detailer and didn't like it at all but I then used the WolfGang quick detailer and loved it. It leaves the surface almost slippery and that's with just the dealers prep.
I've tried the Sonax wheel cleaner (stronger version) and love it so you have to pick & chose. I purchased a bunch of different WolfGang products but haven't tried them yet except the rinse less wash which is very nice especially in the winter. You can clean car in garage without house. I use the Costco microfiber towels. You can buy a bundle for around $17 so you can use and toss if you want at that price. We wash them with chemical guys detergent so we can get 2-3 uses before we toss. I have a hole thread on leather cleaners I'll post here. BMW Leather Maintenance https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1577480
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I must be the laziest person ever, I just try to find a few hand wash place I can trust...
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You said it!! We're is the fun in that. Lol
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Adams, chemical guys, meguiars, mgm hydro pf22 foamer, wonder wafers. Anything from Adams, chemical guys and meguiars will get the job done and do it well. Be sure to get a proper foam cannon and pressure washer, makes the job so much easier. Also use cover all tire shine for your tires, you will thank me later. Order giant micro fiber towels from amazon, they are the bomb to dry your car.
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I've gone crazy buying towels since I bought my car. Microfiber madness, while expensive, has the best towels I've used by far.
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You all need to check out obsessedgarage.com and follow his recommendations. His YouTube videos show you how to use all of the products he suggests and sells on his website. I follow his Jescars/Colinite/beadmaker process and the wife's Jet Black 2016 535 looks amazing all of the time. I cannot wait to do the same process on her incoming 550xi in Azurite Black.
Everything OG sells is what he has found to "be the best product" in its class and I have to agree with everything he does. I have first hand knowledge and his process/products makes it a breeze to keep one of the hardest colors ever looking incredible. |
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