Road trip car washing/detailing
06-24-2009, 07:29 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='922056' date='Jun 24 2009, 06:11 PM
Washing methods look much better this time 
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! Euro Shell stations rock. After an excellent espresso shot they served me inside the shop, I attacked the bugs and the road grime on the E61:
1 Euro for 3 minutes of HOT water pressure wash.
1 Euro for 3 minutes of HOT water + shampoo pressure foaming.
1 Euro for 3 minutes of warm water pressure wash.
0 Euros for 10 minutes of hand drying with the Miracle Towel.
Then I let my wife spend 1 Euro to vacuum the rugs and seats!
It is raining here in Lienz, but we are parked in a garage, so no worries!
06-24-2009, 07:29 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='922058' date='Jun 24 2009, 06:13 PM
Man..your car looks great!
Love the roof spoiler
Love the roof spoiler
06-24-2009, 07:30 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='922064' date='Jun 24 2009, 06:25 PM
And your wife doesn't care about the car-washing every day?
06-24-2009, 08:10 AM
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You must have 1000s of photos by now Good work on the car washing front, that's dedication for you!
Silver looks clean on the side and the rear... but one high speed run down the motorway and the front bumper looks the same colour as mine!
The car wash in Munich was ok, but did a bad job on the wheels. Those pressure washes are definitely the way forward.
So remind me again, is this a tour of Europe's finest sights or Europe's finest car washes?
Good work on the car washing front, that's dedication for you!Silver looks clean on the side and the rear... but one high speed run down the motorway and the front bumper looks the same colour as mine!
The car wash in Munich was ok, but did a bad job on the wheels. Those pressure washes are definitely the way forward.
So remind me again, is this a tour of Europe's finest sights or Europe's finest car washes?
06-24-2009, 08:26 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='922112' date='Jun 24 2009, 07:10 PM
You must have 1000s of photos by now Good work on the car washing front, that's dedication for you!
Silver looks clean on the side and the rear... but one high speed run down the motorway and the front bumper looks the same colour as mine!
The car wash in Munich was ok, but did a bad job on the wheels. Those pressure washes are definitely the way forward.
So remind me again, is this a tour of Europe's finest sights or Europe's finest car washes?
Good work on the car washing front, that's dedication for you!Silver looks clean on the side and the rear... but one high speed run down the motorway and the front bumper looks the same colour as mine!
The car wash in Munich was ok, but did a bad job on the wheels. Those pressure washes are definitely the way forward.
So remind me again, is this a tour of Europe's finest sights or Europe's finest car washes?
Yes, silver looks fine from the sides, but the front gets messy. Any rain, and then the rear of a Touring also gets dirty.
The car wash in M?nchen was fine and made your car smell like fresh fruit - Elliott pointed this out. However, 172 wheels are hard to clean!
As for your last question... A lot of both!
06-24-2009, 09:50 AM
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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).
Are you having good luck with the Miracle Towel?
06-24-2009, 10:29 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='922201' date='Jun 24 2009, 08:50 PM
Are you having good luck with the Miracle Towel?
06-24-2009, 01:17 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).
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='922268' date='Jun 24 2009, 01:29 PM
It is the best drying towel that I have ever used. I brought two of them on this trip!
06-24-2009, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='922530' date='Jun 25 2009, 12:17 AM
I'll place my order. Thanks Patrick.
I have two in case one is "dirty" and I need wash the E61 in the mean time.