Autoglym Heaven aka the first wax on 535d
05-07-2006, 12:49 PM
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Well, I'll let the pictures talk for themselves 
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That's me buffing
The whole operation took me about 10 hours.
Yes, 10. Sounds pretty much, but it involved pretty much every aspect of car cleaning. First of all, I thoroughly vacuumed the interor and the boot, then I washed plastic etc. parts with Autoglym Interior Shampoo, then washed the leather seats with BMW leather cleaner after which I still added BMW leather conditioner. Oh, I washed the mats, too.
After that it was time to clean the winter wheels lying in the garage. Took about 20 mins. Then I cleaned the summer wheels with Autoglym Clean Wheels and a brush. Then it was time to cover the car with Fairy (a Finnish equivalent to your yankees' Dawn). A quick brush with a sponge followed by rinse. After that I washed the Bumwa again, this time with 'glym's Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner. Damn sun was messing with me so I had to take the "sun umbrella" to my help. (whatever you people talking British or America call it.. it sure ain't sun umbrella)
After meticulously rinsing the car with a pressure hose it was time to dry the car again with an Autoglym product, the Aqua Dry, a syntetic leather thingy. Sucks like a... Ok on with the show. After drying I took a lunch break after which I finally began to polish the car, with 'glym's Ultra Deep Shine. It's dead easy to apply, and easy to buff out as well. I went through whole car, let it be there for an hour or so, and then removed it with a microfiber towel. I then used a tooth pick to go through all the nasty holes which had wax in them.
I'm so happy now, and dog tired as well, and I should be reading for Law school entrance exam tomorrow early in the morning :S Oh well, enjoy
The E60 is a damn beautiful automobile..
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That's me buffing
The whole operation took me about 10 hours.
Yes, 10. Sounds pretty much, but it involved pretty much every aspect of car cleaning. First of all, I thoroughly vacuumed the interor and the boot, then I washed plastic etc. parts with Autoglym Interior Shampoo, then washed the leather seats with BMW leather cleaner after which I still added BMW leather conditioner. Oh, I washed the mats, too.After that it was time to clean the winter wheels lying in the garage. Took about 20 mins. Then I cleaned the summer wheels with Autoglym Clean Wheels and a brush. Then it was time to cover the car with Fairy (a Finnish equivalent to your yankees' Dawn). A quick brush with a sponge followed by rinse. After that I washed the Bumwa again, this time with 'glym's Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner. Damn sun was messing with me so I had to take the "sun umbrella" to my help. (whatever you people talking British or America call it.. it sure ain't sun umbrella
) After meticulously rinsing the car with a pressure hose it was time to dry the car again with an Autoglym product, the Aqua Dry, a syntetic leather thingy. Sucks like a... Ok
on with the show. After drying I took a lunch break after which I finally began to polish the car, with 'glym's Ultra Deep Shine. It's dead easy to apply, and easy to buff out as well. I went through whole car, let it be there for an hour or so, and then removed it with a microfiber towel. I then used a tooth pick to go through all the nasty holes which had wax in them.I'm so happy now, and dog tired as well, and I should be reading for Law school entrance exam tomorrow early in the morning :S Oh well, enjoy
The E60 is a damn beautiful automobile..
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05-07-2006, 01:14 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
I remember mate for the post when you asked ... and I showed you mine, wow def. nice job and neat shine 
AUTOGLYM also 535d M rear, that booty is sweeeeet 
AUTOGLYM also 535d M rear, that booty is sweeeeet
05-07-2006, 01:16 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Great job
05-07-2006, 01:25 PM
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My Ride: '11 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity M Sport Carbon Black Cinnamon Brown Dark Bamboo Anthracite Headliner M Sports Pkg Convenience Pkg Active Steering Comfort Access Heated Front Seats Navigation Premium Hi-Fi
Wow, looks great! Like the photos
05-07-2006, 08:18 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments! You made my morning
I'm sorry about the pics.. they are a bit dark but with my digital camera (Canon Powershot G5) the noise with ISO400 would've been too much to bear. And adding brightness with photoshop didn't look good so I figured I'd just let them be like that, a bit murky.
You made my morning I'm sorry about the pics.. they are a bit dark but with my digital camera (Canon Powershot G5) the noise with ISO400 would've been too much to bear. And adding brightness with photoshop didn't look good so I figured I'd just let them be like that, a bit murky.
05-07-2006, 08:58 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by Fin535dA' post='279234' date='May 8 2006, 06:18 AM
Thanks for all the compliments! You made my morning
I'm sorry about the pics.. they are a bit dark but with my digital camera (Canon Powershot G5) the noise with ISO400 would've been too much to bear. And adding brightness with photoshop didn't look good so I figured I'd just let them be like that, a bit murky.
You made my morning I'm sorry about the pics.. they are a bit dark but with my digital camera (Canon Powershot G5) the noise with ISO400 would've been too much to bear. And adding brightness with photoshop didn't look good so I figured I'd just let them be like that, a bit murky.
LOVELY!!!
