My E60 detailed
12-06-2008, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='739592' date='Dec 6 2008, 10:46 PM
I need to get my car detailed too. My car is black and you can see a whole bunch of swirls 
Hand wash done wrong and low quality washing supplies cause swirls as well.
This day's car paints are so soft! You can see people sitting and leaning on their cars
! I would never do that. I don't even touch the paint between washes. And with jet black... you shouldn't even watch it for too long
...I recommend getting familiar with www.autopia.org and their guide articles for everyone.
12-06-2008, 12:19 PM
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Yes - that's right
The guy who detailed the car gave me a guide to avoid unnecessary damage to the paintwork. I've changed the way I wash my car now, ditched the sponge, got a nice lambswool mitt, and use two buckets. I even dropped the chamois for some pretentious synthetic towels lol. Let's see how it works out!
Adam
The guy who detailed the car gave me a guide to avoid unnecessary damage to the paintwork. I've changed the way I wash my car now, ditched the sponge, got a nice lambswool mitt, and use two buckets. I even dropped the chamois for some pretentious synthetic towels lol. Let's see how it works out!
Adam
12-06-2008, 12:24 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Woah! Pics 3,4,5 really show the before and after so well. What a transformation. Worth every penny. 
12-06-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by star_man' post='739607' date='Dec 6 2008, 11:19 PM
Yes - that's right
The guy who detailed the car gave me a guide to avoid unnecessary damage to the paintwork. I've changed the way I wash my car now, ditched the sponge, got a nice lambswool mitt, and use two buckets. I even dropped the chamois for some pretentious synthetic towels lol. Let's see how it works out!
Adam
The guy who detailed the car gave me a guide to avoid unnecessary damage to the paintwork. I've changed the way I wash my car now, ditched the sponge, got a nice lambswool mitt, and use two buckets. I even dropped the chamois for some pretentious synthetic towels lol. Let's see how it works out!
Adam
12-06-2008, 12:27 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
This why light colors are so farsighted, good looking and brainy 
12-06-2008, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='739617' date='Dec 6 2008, 11:27 PM
This why light grey colors are so farsighted, good looking and brainy
12-06-2008, 12:33 PM
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I'm just back from a filling station, the lights at those places really can show up the swirls. The car looked incredible, deep shine and very crisp, not a sign of a swirl or scratch 
Money well spent indeed!
Money well spent indeed!
12-06-2008, 12:36 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='739619' date='Dec 6 2008, 11:28 PM
Actually, when you learn to find swirls, you see them everywhere, even on light coloured surfaces. And this is a fact.
Next week it's going for a winter protection waxing.