New to Detailing any help would be much appreciated
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I am new at this and want to learn the proper techinques to washing my black saphire 5 series. Yesterday I ordered a Gilmour Foam master, Meguiars NXT wash and wax kit, and a California blade from Amazon. I have never waxed or clayed a car. Can someone give me some pointers on what products to use (interior and exterior) and techniques to use? Youtube videos will be helpful.
NXT Wash & Wax Kit products:
NXT Tech Wax 2.0
NXT Car Wash
NXT Insane Shine Spray
Ultimate Quik Detailer
Microfiber Towel
Foam Applicator
Many Thanks
NXT Wash & Wax Kit products:
NXT Tech Wax 2.0
NXT Car Wash
NXT Insane Shine Spray
Ultimate Quik Detailer
Microfiber Towel
Foam Applicator
Many Thanks
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Originally Posted by in4maous' post='905534' date='Jun 9 2009, 02:27 PM
I am new at this and want to learn the proper techinques to washing my black saphire 5 series. Yesterday I ordered a Gilmour Foam master, Meguiars NXT wash and wax kit, and a California blade from Amazon. I have never waxed or clayed a car. Can someone give me some pointers on what products to use (interior and exterior) and techniques to use? Youtube videos will be helpful.
NXT Wash & Wax Kit products:
NXT Tech Wax 2.0
NXT Car Wash
NXT Insane Shine Spray
Ultimate Quik Detailer
Microfiber Towel
Foam Applicator
Many Thanks
NXT Wash & Wax Kit products:
NXT Tech Wax 2.0
NXT Car Wash
NXT Insane Shine Spray
Ultimate Quik Detailer
Microfiber Towel
Foam Applicator
Many Thanks
That is the basic rundown for a simple wash, clay, and wax.
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
I just found this checklist, I think its pretty thorough and good, if you're just starting in detailing:
Wash and dry exterior paint (20 min.)
Scrub tires and wheels (20 min.)
Clean and polish exterior windows and mirrors (15 min.)
Clean and polish paint (60 min.)
Wax or seal paint (45 min.)
Polish chrome trim (15 min.)
Clean door, hood and trunk jambs (10 min.)
Clean and dress rubber seals (10 min.)
Dress exterior trim, tires and vinyl top (15 min.)
Vacuum (2 min.)
Scrub or shampoo floor mats (15 min.)
Shampoo carpet (45 min.)
Shampoo or wash upholstery (45 min.)
Clean dash and console (20 min.)
Clean vents (10 min.)
Apply dressing to console, vinyl and leather (20 min.)
Clean interior windows and rearview mirror (10 min.)
Empty and clean ashtrays (5 min.)
Deodorize vents and carpet (10 min.)
Protect carpet and upholstery fabric (20 min.)
Nice article for nooB detailers
ANOTHER good article
Wash and dry exterior paint (20 min.)
Scrub tires and wheels (20 min.)
Clean and polish exterior windows and mirrors (15 min.)
Clean and polish paint (60 min.)
Wax or seal paint (45 min.)
Polish chrome trim (15 min.)
Clean door, hood and trunk jambs (10 min.)
Clean and dress rubber seals (10 min.)
Dress exterior trim, tires and vinyl top (15 min.)
Vacuum (2 min.)
Scrub or shampoo floor mats (15 min.)
Shampoo carpet (45 min.)
Shampoo or wash upholstery (45 min.)
Clean dash and console (20 min.)
Clean vents (10 min.)
Apply dressing to console, vinyl and leather (20 min.)
Clean interior windows and rearview mirror (10 min.)
Empty and clean ashtrays (5 min.)
Deodorize vents and carpet (10 min.)
Protect carpet and upholstery fabric (20 min.)
Nice article for nooB detailers
ANOTHER good article
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
For the vents you can get something like Einszett Klima
if you PM your e-mail I can send you a really detailed .pdf on detailing
if you PM your e-mail I can send you a really detailed .pdf on detailing
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My Ride: 2006 525
i'll add NEVER wash/wax in direct sunlight. (seems obvious, im just sayin)
and since i have black sapphire too, NEVER take it to a carwash...youre just begging for swirlmarks.
black is a p.i.t.a. to care for, but worth it when its clean.
check out all the waxheads on autopia.org ... you'll learn everything u need to know (and thensome) about detailing.
PS: nice choice with NXT 2.0 ... its the best (and easiest) OTC product ive encountered.
and since i have black sapphire too, NEVER take it to a carwash...youre just begging for swirlmarks.
black is a p.i.t.a. to care for, but worth it when its clean.
check out all the waxheads on autopia.org ... you'll learn everything u need to know (and thensome) about detailing.
PS: nice choice with NXT 2.0 ... its the best (and easiest) OTC product ive encountered.
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
I wouldn't go so far as to say NEVER wash/wax in direct sunlight because there are many products nowadays that are formulated to work fine like in those situations, like Poorboys World and many Chemical Guys products.
But it's still best to do it all in the shade.
But it's still best to do it all in the shade.
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There isnt much that I can add to this thread except that I just did it for the first time as well and it is one of those things that seem hard, but really isn't. You just have to do it.
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Practice makes perfect.
How did your detail turn out George?
How did your detail turn out George?
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Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='940335' date='Jul 12 2009, 05:18 PM
Practice makes perfect.
How did your detail turn out George?
How did your detail turn out George?
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