Inspired by the detailing forum... I decided to do it my self
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='563769' date='Apr 18 2008, 09:08 PM
Looks great! I can't believe you did it all by hand. Are your arms toast? I can't imagine detailing another car again without a RB or RO.
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I do mine myself too. Looks good!
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It looks great!
Do you park it in a garage, in the shade, or in the sun? How often do you have to wax it? How hot does it get there?
Do you park it in a garage, in the shade, or in the sun? How often do you have to wax it? How hot does it get there?
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well temperature can reach up to 50 degrees celius in saudi and so in the UAE.wax is mostly done 2-3 times a year.as for where Wees parks his car.lloool.ull have to ask him about that.
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='563808' date='Apr 18 2008, 10:17 PM
It looks great!
Do you park it in a garage, in the shade, or in the sun? How often do you have to wax it? How hot does it get there?
Do you park it in a garage, in the shade, or in the sun? How often do you have to wax it? How hot does it get there?
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so u have to wax the car due to sun exposure.didnt know that.thought waxing is made due to dirt getting stuck on paint.interesting.thx for the extra info wees.keep it hot
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Originally Posted by wees75' post='563868' date='Apr 18 2008, 08:32 PM
Well i try to avoid sun as much as possible but it is too hot in here... I figured that in this weather you have to wax the car every 3 to 4 months except the hood which is obviously exposed additional heat coming from the engine, so I started waxing it almost once a month!
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Probably use synthetic sealant will last longer in your situation, try look up Zaino, the best looking sealant in the world
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Beautiful!!!
I appreciate the effort as I just finished my second coat of Zymol also applied by hand.
I appreciate the effort as I just finished my second coat of Zymol also applied by hand.
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Great job, your car looks great ! I did a "handjob" last year and it took 2 days to get it done right , this year I got an orbital and it makes the job much easier and the outcome was significantly better..........
PS , love those 166's !!
PS , love those 166's !!