BMW Wheel Cleaner & BMW Engine varnish
03-25-2007 | 06:05 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Picked up a couple of products from my dealer while I was booking the 545i for progman 25.
The first is BMW Wheel Cleaner Gel, according to the instructions spray on, wait 5min, rinse off with plenty of water.
I'm not displeased with the results, but honestly, my routine of washing the rims weekly just with plain water and a soft brush gives the same results. Mind you my new 172M's are a bugger to clean compared to my previous 123's.
This product is for someone who wants fast results with min fuss.
Spray on...
..rinse off with plenty of water...
The BMW Engine Varnish is a cool product !
1. Clean your engine with a small sponge, use warm water with a little dishwater detergent, I also used a toothbrush for bolts and hard to get areas. Take your time to get it nice and clean, later the engine varnish will create a film of high gloss protection when it dries. Wipe down entire engine with a clean soft cloth. The entire washing process took me a good 45 min.
2. If it's windy outside, the spray won't apply evenly, park the car in the garage (but maintain GOOD VENTILATION) or out of the elements.
3. Spray evenly all areas of the engine and engine compartment.
4. Allow to dry for an hour with bonnet open.
The results are just sexy ! My engine looks like new
Impressive product.
The first is BMW Wheel Cleaner Gel, according to the instructions spray on, wait 5min, rinse off with plenty of water.
I'm not displeased with the results, but honestly, my routine of washing the rims weekly just with plain water and a soft brush gives the same results. Mind you my new 172M's are a bugger to clean compared to my previous 123's.
This product is for someone who wants fast results with min fuss.
Spray on...
..rinse off with plenty of water...
The BMW Engine Varnish is a cool product !
1. Clean your engine with a small sponge, use warm water with a little dishwater detergent, I also used a toothbrush for bolts and hard to get areas. Take your time to get it nice and clean, later the engine varnish will create a film of high gloss protection when it dries. Wipe down entire engine with a clean soft cloth. The entire washing process took me a good 45 min.
2. If it's windy outside, the spray won't apply evenly, park the car in the garage (but maintain GOOD VENTILATION) or out of the elements.
3. Spray evenly all areas of the engine and engine compartment.
4. Allow to dry for an hour with bonnet open.
The results are just sexy ! My engine looks like new
Impressive product.
03-25-2007 | 08:38 AM
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My Ride: 545i SE Oct 03 (53 plate) 19" Alpina Classic rims
Andy, that looks good! - you put my engine bay to shame ( and I thought mine was clean! )
Ref the Progman update, could you keep us informed if the car runs better (slam, etc etc.) after the upgrade.
When is the update happening?
Ref the Progman update, could you keep us informed if the car runs better (slam, etc etc.) after the upgrade.
When is the update happening?
03-25-2007 | 08:50 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by diveleader' post='406683' date='Mar 25 2007, 06:38 PM
Andy, that looks good! - you put my engine bay to shame ( and I thought mine was clean! )
Ref the Progman update, could you keep us informed if the car runs better (slam, etc etc.) after the upgrade.
When is the update happening?
Ref the Progman update, could you keep us informed if the car runs better (slam, etc etc.) after the upgrade.
When is the update happening?
Going in on the 13th April - expect feedback of course !
03-25-2007 | 08:57 AM
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My Ride: 545i SE Oct 03 (53 plate) 19" Alpina Classic rims
Thanks man.
Going in on the 13th April - expect feedback of course !
Going in on the 13th April - expect feedback of course !
03-25-2007 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by diveleader' post='406693' date='Mar 25 2007, 06:57 PM
Look forward to it, thinking of an excuse to get the dealer to upgrade mine... making up a list of possible faults to rectify before the used car warranty finishes this summer
03-25-2007 | 09:55 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='406715' date='Mar 25 2007, 07:34 PM
man your engine is so clean.. i wiped mine down and thought it was pretty clean then i saw yours.. damn. looking good man. 
thanks buddy, that BMW cleaner is good stuff, it does however need a good cleaning session before applying it.
03-25-2007 | 04:31 PM
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I'm sold on the Engine Varnish! Thanks for the tips and the pix Andy. I'll be getting that stuff this week from my dealer.
that is so clean and looks like I can eat of it.