How many of you hand wash ---- your car
10-18-2008, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='696663' date='Oct 18 2008, 05:26 PM
I take my e60 to a hand car wash 
(just had it detailed today 
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(just had it detailed today )
10-18-2008, 10:43 PM
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Hi,
I always handwash both of our cars, E87 and E60 myself. Currently I use only Swissvax products: Car Bath, Paint Rubber Kit, Cleaning Fluid, Shield Wax and Autobahn Wax for Wheels and Pneu for tyres.
It takes time but the result is what I expect
Best regards from rainy Finland
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I always handwash both of our cars, E87 and E60 myself. Currently I use only Swissvax products: Car Bath, Paint Rubber Kit, Cleaning Fluid, Shield Wax and Autobahn Wax for Wheels and Pneu for tyres.
It takes time but the result is what I expect
Best regards from rainy Finland
Jukka
10-18-2008, 10:50 PM
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I have mine hand washed + waxed by a local detailer. I started off doing it myself but I don't have time so...... and it only costs 15 bucks too! It's an old couple that run the detailing business on an empty lot with a metal shack so I try to support them --- also, they do a thorough job even cleaning the 166's behind the spokes as well!
10-19-2008, 01:26 AM
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Hand wash until it gets below freezing.
10-19-2008, 05:10 AM
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Hi
Can't think of car wash or hand wash as most hand washes are operated by non profesionals , thus damaging the car without any responsibility.
I normally start by applying a mild solution of TFR (TRAFIC FILM REMOVER) to 172's for few minutes + quick soapy sponge if needed.
Wash the wheels and car with pressure washer (40c) ,then sponge from mild temp shampoo ,rinse 60c water mixed with hot wax. get rid of excess water on body and windows by special blade,
finish microfiber cloth. Job done and all takes about 30min considering almost60 and few med /condition slowing me down.
Good luck to all.
Can't think of car wash or hand wash as most hand washes are operated by non profesionals , thus damaging the car without any responsibility.
I normally start by applying a mild solution of TFR (TRAFIC FILM REMOVER) to 172's for few minutes + quick soapy sponge if needed.
Wash the wheels and car with pressure washer (40c) ,then sponge from mild temp shampoo ,rinse 60c water mixed with hot wax. get rid of excess water on body and windows by special blade,
finish microfiber cloth. Job done and all takes about 30min considering almost60 and few med /condition slowing me down.
Good luck to all.
10-19-2008, 07:30 AM
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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........
I won't even let the dealer wash my car............100% handwashed personally, The 166's are soooo easy to keep clean vs the 172's, especially with Axxis dustless pads.
10-19-2008, 03:11 PM
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so far i have been the only one to wash and baby my baby, but is this clay stuff and what does it do, any good brands to look for? 
10-19-2008, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='696933' date='Oct 19 2008, 08:30 AM
I won't even let the dealer wash my car............100% handwashed personally, The 166's are soooo easy to keep clean vs the 172's, especially with Axxis dustless pads.
10-19-2008, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='696868' date='Oct 19 2008, 05:26 AM
Hand wash until it gets below freezing.