pic of my car proffesionally detailed with menzerna
10-10-2007, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by xxterxx' post='479553' date='Oct 9 2007, 09:35 AM
i was told by the detailer himself.. its not the sealant that is bringing the shine... its actually the polishing procedure....that cleanses the clearcoat free of any scratches that prevents you from giving the shine
when that pic was taken... not even a single swirl or tiny scratches can bee seen at all... polishing process was 100% perfect
when that pic was taken... not even a single swirl or tiny scratches can bee seen at all... polishing process was 100% perfect
10-10-2007, 12:48 AM
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Wow... beautiful.... nice job!!!!! Where do you get this menzerna stuff?
10-10-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mtw1116' post='479801' date='Oct 10 2007, 01:48 AM
Wow... beautiful.... nice job!!!!! Where do you get this menzerna stuff?
10-10-2007, 10:57 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
I've decided to use this product as the sealant, instead of my usual Zaino or Rejex.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/JETSEAL_p/wac_118_16.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/JETSEAL_p/wac_118_16.htm
10-10-2007, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='479932' date='Oct 10 2007, 11:57 AM
I've decided to use this product as the sealant, instead of my usual Zaino or Rejex.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/JETSEAL_p/wac_118_16.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/JETSEAL_p/wac_118_16.htm
10-10-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FMINUS' post='480084' date='Oct 10 2007, 11:03 PM
Best sealant HANDS DOWN.
1) Wash Car with NEW Foam Cannon
2) "Clay" using Ultima's NEW clay sponge, instead of the old clay bars.
3) Menzerna Intensive Polish
4) Menzerna Final Polish
5) Jetseal109 as the sealant
I will still continue to use Zaino Z8 Grand Finale Spray after the weekly washes, but I guess I'm not a Zaino user anymore.
I'm also going to use a Lambs Wool pad, along with microfiber bonnets to do the buffing with my Orbital. I will no longer be buffing down by hand...thank god!
10-11-2007, 12:52 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
Calton, I use the Chemical guys version of the clay block.
Done 4 cars with it now and it works excellent
Same thing at half the money
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Clay_Bar_Alter...y_block_kit.htm
Done 4 cars with it now and it works excellent
Same thing at half the money
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Clay_Bar_Alter...y_block_kit.htm
10-11-2007, 01:08 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
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Do the foam blocks really work as well clay without all the sticky mess? It is my understanding that if you can accidentally drop them, you can rinse them off and they're good to go? What about using it on wheels? Can you still use it on your paint afterwards?
10-11-2007, 03:51 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='480155' date='Oct 11 2007, 10:08 AM
Do the foam blocks really work as well clay without all the sticky mess? It is my understanding that if you can accidentally drop them, you can rinse them off and they're good to go? What about using it on wheels? Can you still use it on your paint afterwards?
Only tiny drawback is that they are slightly more difficult in very tight angled corners.
Otherwise you do the whole car in a fraction of the time you'd need with conventional clay
10-11-2007, 05:44 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 olli_535d' post='480151' date='Oct 11 2007, 04:52 AM
Calton, I use the Chemical guys version of the clay block.
Done 4 cars with it now and it works excellent
Same thing at half the money
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Clay_Bar_Alter...y_block_kit.htm
Done 4 cars with it now and it works excellent
Same thing at half the money
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Clay_Bar_Alter...y_block_kit.htm
Any other tips? I'm really looking forward to the Foam Cannon to wash the car.