New to detailing, looking at kits...
10-30-2007, 05:26 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i - jet black, natural brown, bamboo, STEP, sport, premium, nav, HUD, active steering, L7, PDC,
I'm a complete rookie at detailing, but I just got a brand new Jet Black 535i and I want to do my own cleaning. I've been reading around the forums and the amount of info is crazy. I've never washed a car before, so I need to buy some supplies. So far I looked at three kits.
Zaino Ultimate Protection Show Car Kit
Mother's Polish Brush & Towl Kit
The Cobra Total Towl Kit
Would this be everything I would need to do a complete detail? How are the above products? I know the Zaino is spoken of very highly, so is the Ultimate kit complete or are there other products I'll need? How about the towel and brush kits? Do you know of anything better? Again, this will be the first time I've washed my own car so this is all new to me, any opinions will be appreciated.
Zaino Ultimate Protection Show Car Kit
Mother's Polish Brush & Towl Kit
The Cobra Total Towl Kit
Would this be everything I would need to do a complete detail? How are the above products? I know the Zaino is spoken of very highly, so is the Ultimate kit complete or are there other products I'll need? How about the towel and brush kits? Do you know of anything better? Again, this will be the first time I've washed my own car so this is all new to me, any opinions will be appreciated.
10-30-2007, 07:05 PM
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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........
If you have never washed a car before I'm going to bet that it won't be something that turns your crank and detailing is a lot of work on top of that. I would honestly suggest finding a good detail shop and let them [ do ] your car twice a year! IMHO
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10-30-2007, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='488111' date='Oct 30 2007, 10:05 PM
If you have never washed a car before I'm going to bet that it won't be something that turns your crank and detailing is a lot of work on top of that. I would honestly suggest finding a good detail shop and let them [ do ] your car twice a year! IMHO
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But if you really, really want to spend some quality time on your Jet Black machine ... Zaino is outstanding stuff, and I like the Cobra towels you've selected. More importantly - get a couple of good wash mitts. I use the Pinnacle wash mitts - you can find them at AutoGeek.net. They help keep my Jet Black swirl free.
Good luck & show us some pics!
10-30-2007, 08:24 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Take a look at this, if you really want to get into it. Oh, and welcome to the Jet Black club.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry487185
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry487185
10-30-2007, 08:29 PM
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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........
See what I mean.... and this crew wants to see pics!!! 
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='488136' date='Oct 31 2007, 12:29 AM
See what I mean.... and this crew wants to see pics!!!
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Stay away from kits, build your own, you always end up with stuff you dont need.
2 places I can recommend are:
www.chemicalguys.com ASK FOR PAUL
or
www.detailersdomain.com ASK FOR PHIL
Call them and tell them your situation and they will tell you what you need, neither of them will try to oversell you!
Tell them that Phil with the M5 sent ya and they will hook you up!
2 places I can recommend are:
www.chemicalguys.com ASK FOR PAUL
or
www.detailersdomain.com ASK FOR PHIL
Call them and tell them your situation and they will tell you what you need, neither of them will try to oversell you!
Tell them that Phil with the M5 sent ya and they will hook you up!
11-09-2007, 09:29 AM
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I really like the Adam's Polishes bucket I got.
Came with
Huge Clay Bar, detail spray, all purpose cleaner, polish, swirl remover, wax, microfiber applicators, drying towel, microfiber towels, wash mitt, car wash, Vinyl Rubber care and the bucket.
Came with
Huge Clay Bar, detail spray, all purpose cleaner, polish, swirl remover, wax, microfiber applicators, drying towel, microfiber towels, wash mitt, car wash, Vinyl Rubber care and the bucket.
11-09-2007, 09:33 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by FMINUS' post='489013' date='Nov 2 2007, 10:24 AM
Stay away from kits, build your own, you always end up with stuff you dont need.
2 places I can recommend are:
www.chemicalguys.com ASK FOR PAUL
or
www.detailersdomain.com ASK FOR PHIL
Call them and tell them your situation and they will tell you what you need, neither of them will try to oversell you!
Tell them that Phil with the M5 sent ya and they will hook you up!
2 places I can recommend are:
www.chemicalguys.com ASK FOR PAUL
or
www.detailersdomain.com ASK FOR PHIL
Call them and tell them your situation and they will tell you what you need, neither of them will try to oversell you!
Tell them that Phil with the M5 sent ya and they will hook you up!
PS - Start with a foam cannon. It's the best investment in keeping your car clean.
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