First wax-by hand ouch
05-21-2007, 03:45 PM
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Well after a few months I decided to give my car a waxing. Got the Macguires liquid wax super shine or something like that. Washed my car as usual and pulled into my garage and was about 100 degrees out and shady in the garage but not cooled so hot as hell but the car was still cool to touch so went ahead.
Well let me say that the best investment someone could possibly buy would be an automatic buffer. I pulled out my microfiber cloths and started buffing away and now I can tell you my arms feel like jello and I still could not get out every last imperfection like an auto buffer can-its a black car so what can ya do.
Anyway using my trusty 1.8mp cam phone here are some pics if anyone cares.
Well let me say that the best investment someone could possibly buy would be an automatic buffer. I pulled out my microfiber cloths and started buffing away and now I can tell you my arms feel like jello and I still could not get out every last imperfection like an auto buffer can-its a black car so what can ya do.
Anyway using my trusty 1.8mp cam phone here are some pics if anyone cares.
05-21-2007, 04:36 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
There is no substitute for a hand wax. The buffer on a dark car can if applied incorrectly make you cry after you see the permanent swirl marks.
05-21-2007, 05:03 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i Auto, monaco blue met., black Dakota leather, burl walnut trim, sport package, active steering, Navi, HUD, cold weather package, comfort access, heated rear seats, rear sunshades, rear side air bags, rear deck spoiler, Logic 7 w/CD changer,
Model Year: 2007
Good job. Waxing by hand makes you appreciate the result even more. 
I also use Meguiars, but the Tech Wax Paste. Works very well on monaco blue. Here are two pix of my weapon.
I also use Meguiars, but the Tech Wax Paste. Works very well on monaco blue. Here are two pix of my weapon.
05-21-2007, 05:03 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
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I agree that waxing by hand is the way to go. I'm embarrassed to say how often I wax the BMW and the s2000 (cough...2 times/month...cough). I know it's overkill, but the cars just look so damn sexy afterwards.
I prefer paste wax. Remember....less is more.
I prefer paste wax. Remember....less is more.
05-21-2007, 06:05 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Sapphire Black on Black M5 - loaded sans soft close doors
I get a much more consistent wax if I apply via orbital buffer and then remove by hand. I use Rejex and unfortunately I get my fair share of swirls until the car is wetted down and dried (and you are supposed to wait a day to do that). But the protection is awesome (That's what she said).
05-21-2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Felix' post='426980' date='May 21 2007, 06:03 PM
Good job. Waxing by hand makes you appreciate the result even more. I also use Meguiars, but the Tech Wax Paste. Works very well on monaco blue. Here are two pix of my weapon.
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I also use Meguiars, but the Tech Wax Paste. Works very well on monaco blue. Here are two pix of my weapon.Attachment 32700
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And actually as the sun was setting really gave it a good going over again with the microfiber and definetly got to the mirror look-Totally makes the car look wayyy better. But MAN black, and probably blue but black is just a PAIN to own. Like 10 minutes of driving after waxing and a layer of dust stuck on the car-living in the desert doesnt help but sheesh!By the way-LOVE that spoiler on your car-looks awesome!
05-21-2007, 08:10 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i Auto, monaco blue met., black Dakota leather, burl walnut trim, sport package, active steering, Navi, HUD, cold weather package, comfort access, heated rear seats, rear sunshades, rear side air bags, rear deck spoiler, Logic 7 w/CD changer,
Model Year: 2007
Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='427023' date='May 21 2007, 11:32 PM
By the way-LOVE that spoiler on your car-looks awesome!
And yes, dark colors require more elbow grease, but they just look so damn good when they are clean!
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05-22-2007, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Felix' post='426980' date='May 21 2007, 06:03 PM
Good job. Waxing by hand makes you appreciate the result even more. I also use Meguiars, but the Tech Wax Paste. Works very well on monaco blue. Here are two pix of my weapon.
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I also use Meguiars, but the Tech Wax Paste. Works very well on monaco blue. Here are two pix of my weapon.Attachment 32700
Attachment 32701
06-09-2007, 05:27 AM
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I also wax by hand, do your arm a favor, try P21S Carnauba, it spreads on like warm butter and wipes off very easily with a micro fiber cloth, I don't have to apply any pressure to get it off, really a pleasure to work with. It will leave you with an awesome shine, the only down side...I seem to get protection for only about 2 months. Solution, put on Klasse AIO first, then throw on the P21S! It takes a little longer, but it's worth. Also, Klasse makes all your black plastic and metal trim look great!