Paint finish - keeping it smooth

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10-28-2007 | 03:55 AM

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Anzafin

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From: Kajaani, Finland

My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004

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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='486935' date='Oct 28 2007, 03:09 AM

Are those your winter wheels? I've seen them in tirerack.com. Can you take a side shot so I can see how the car looks with the wheels? What size are they?

Thanks...

Yes, they are my winter wheels. Thery are made by BBS Germany. Size is 8x17" ET20. Tires are Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5, 225/50 R17.

They're brand new. You can see more pictures and some discussion about them in this other thread:
Which wheel for winter?

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10-28-2007 | 05:30 AM

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I have found the Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash to work really well. I wash my black cars by hand, then use the Mr. Clean system. The "trick" that this system uses is a filter for the final rince which eliminates water spots.

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10-28-2007 | 06:35 AM

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My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,

Unfortunately, swirl marks are a fact of life in all auto paints - not just black...it's just that black REALLY shows them well! All you can really do is treat the surface carefully when you wash/dry/wax and every so oftern run a light polisher over it. Keeping it waxed will help to hide the swirl marks but really not much you can do. Keep in mind that every time you polish you are removing a thin layer of the clear coat and be careful with the polisher as too much pressure over a body "crease" can eat through the clear coat.

Nice looking ride by the way!!

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11-02-2007 | 07:23 AM

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I have a Saphire Black M5 and it CAME with light swirling. Unless you are willing to do a machine polish or take it to a detailer, they are there to stay.

Stay away from Auto machine car washes!

You can FILL and HIDE the swirls a little with a glaze, but they will return after a wash.

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