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Old 04-25-2004, 03:32 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, Steptronic 6, Silver Gray, Black Dakota leather, Anthracite wood, Premium pkg, Sport pkg, Cold Weather pkg, Premium Sound, pro nav, Active Steering, Park Distance, folding rear seats.
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Does anyone know how to get the hairline scratches out of the finish? The sapphire black really makes them clear.


I was told I could use BMW polish.
Old 04-25-2004, 08:48 AM
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good quality polish, a bit of hard work, followed by a wax should get it back to showroom condition - best if know are either Zymol or Zaino.

don't know how you got the scratches but steer clear of auto washes if you want to avoid them!

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DID these come from the car wash? I had my daealer wash it for me after a service call and I got these scuff marks all over it after that.
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Aren't those small clear coat scratches impossible to avoid?

Keeping the car clean from dust and sand would probably help - in combination with a few polishes now and then.

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I have found a product called LIQUID GLOSS works well. Found usually in car washes.
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I dont care what the Owner's Guide indicates, do not take the car to an Automatic car wash. Not with something as dark as Black Sapphire.
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Black Sapphire really is amazing when it's clean - especially with the 124 wheels , but it's so easily marked. On a separate threat ISUK mentioned Megiaurs products. I ordered some recently - and am totally convinced they are better that autoglym or mer.

I recommend the wash mitt and micro fibre drying towel in particular.

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/raves.html
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This is the only reason I won't ever buy a black car for everyday use. Looks great when clean but way too much effort is needed to keep it that way!
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