Carbon Black 535d - Waxed and Sealed
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From: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
The sun came out in Milton Keynes on Saturday and I had a spare bit of time so I did a quick top up on the car. I carried out a complete paint correction a few months back so there was no need for another one yet. Not as thorough as I'd have liked but having a 2 year old means I don't get to spend as much time detailing as I used to!
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Wash: Power washed and lambswool mitt cleaned her, dried her off completely using microfibres then went to work with the wax and sealant.
Wax: Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax - This stuff is amazing. Even 4 months down the line of it's first application, the water is still beading up nicely. The rain just runs off as soon as I pull away.
Sealant: Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray - This stuff just gives that last little bit of shine and protection. Pricey but highly recommended.
Enjoy the pics. My photography skills leave alot to be desired so I apologise!
Thanks for looking
Marc
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Wash: Power washed and lambswool mitt cleaned her, dried her off completely using microfibres then went to work with the wax and sealant.
Wax: Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax - This stuff is amazing. Even 4 months down the line of it's first application, the water is still beading up nicely. The rain just runs off as soon as I pull away.
Sealant: Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray - This stuff just gives that last little bit of shine and protection. Pricey but highly recommended.
Enjoy the pics. My photography skills leave alot to be desired so I apologise!
Thanks for looking
Marc
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
Beatiful! Your car is in like a brand new!
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Good job!!
The car looks great -- wish I could fit a (European) Trunk Finisher to my LCI, it makes all the difference at the rear IMHO
The car looks great -- wish I could fit a (European) Trunk Finisher to my LCI, it makes all the difference at the rear IMHO
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
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From: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
Originally Posted by Nick525DSport' post='690161' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:02 PM
Where did you buy the waxws from and what did you use a few months ago to restore? I have the same colour carbon black.
I used a Merguiars G220 using Sonus SFX Pads and Menzerna Polishes to paint correct the car. I followed Dave's Guides over at Detailing World to help with the stages and techniques when using the G220. I also picked the brains of fellow E60.net member keith84_uk. He sold me the G220 and pads too. (Cheers Keith
)I bought my wax, sealant and, to be honest, every other item in my kit from CleanYourCar.co.uk. The customer service is awesome and the delivery is probably the quickest on the net.
If you need any more info or help don't hesitate to ask.
Marc
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Looks great, now get those tires shined up ! 
