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10-31-2007, 08:37 AM
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10-31-2007, 09:23 AM
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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
I used to have an orbital buffer but read that it could produce more swirl marks so I've been doing everything by hand. I've been seeing ads for the Griot's random orbital buffer and I guess because it's random, it prevents swirl marks. Maybe I'll pick one up since it'll definitely reduce the labor time compared to doing it by hand. Or I'll just have Crabcake send me his. 
10-31-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='488281' date='Oct 31 2007, 01:23 PM
Or I'll just have Crabcake send me his.
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11-02-2007, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='487212' date='Oct 28 2007, 09:07 PM
Nice....we should do a 'detail meet' 
11-02-2007, 02:36 PM
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My Ride: Mach5 05' 530i Black Sapphire Metallic w/Auburn Leather Seats, Heated Front/Rear Seats, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Xenon Headlights, NAV, Mud Flaps, 20" 166 Style Rims
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I QUIT! Ok, I tried to Zaino my 5 and I'm not happy at all. Don't get me wrong, I think the Zaino products are great. I guess I'm just no good at claying. Everything was going fine until I clayed. I followed the directions and didn't allow the bar to be contaminated. Yet I've got these streak marks that I can't wash off. I used tha AIO product and it didn't come out. I don't have time for this anymore!. I guess I'll just get it professionally done and follow up with weekly car washes. This bites because I really enjoy detailing, however, I don't want to mess up my vehicle any further. 
11-02-2007, 02:50 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='489199' date='Nov 2 2007, 03:36 PM
Yet I've got these streak marks that I can't wash off.
11-02-2007, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='489200' date='Nov 2 2007, 06:50 PM
Have any pictures of the streaks? Are you using a generous amount of lube when you're claying?
