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02-07-2006, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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Used Ultrashield from new, top up with ultraglaze speedwax every 6 months.
02-07-2006, 05:53 AM
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I wax every 3-4 weeks, with carnauba paste wax.
Every 6 months, I use a light-cut compound followed by wax.
Every 6 months, I use a light-cut compound followed by wax.
02-07-2006, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='236163' date='Feb 7 2006, 09:53 PM
I wax every 3-4 weeks, with carnauba paste wax.
Every 6 months, I use a light-cut compound followed by wax.
Every 6 months, I use a light-cut compound followed by wax.
02-07-2006, 06:13 AM
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My Ride: Current... 2005 545i Black/Black/Anthracite, Sport Package, Steptronic, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Fold Down Rear, Sirius.
Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='236156' date='Feb 7 2006, 06:41 AM
How often does everyone wax their car for the best look?
I use an acrylic (KLASSE AIO) every 6 months followed by a carnuba wax, (PINNACLE).
I try to reapply the carnuba every 6 weeks..... or at least use a QD (also PINNACLE) every other washing.
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02-07-2006, 06:14 AM
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depends on the wax u use. if im using a 'beauty' carnuba wax, i wax every 3 to 4 weeks.
a more durable carnuba (like collinite) will last 3 months.
if you use a polymer synthetic (klasse, zaino, rejex) those can last over 5 months.
a more durable carnuba (like collinite) will last 3 months.
if you use a polymer synthetic (klasse, zaino, rejex) those can last over 5 months.
02-07-2006, 06:18 AM
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I was told long ago to wax once every 7 to 10 days for the first 3 months (when car is new) and then follow up once every two months. I've followed this practise religiously for all new cars that I have owned.
The paintwork never loses its gloss. I once owned a car for 6 years and it looked immaculate up to the day I sold it.
The paintwork never loses its gloss. I once owned a car for 6 years and it looked immaculate up to the day I sold it.
02-07-2006, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by shiny' post='236177' date='Feb 7 2006, 10:21 AM
Wax your car like your wife waxes herself ; preferably once a week.
The pain is worth it for a smooth polished finish that looks great
The pain is worth it for a smooth polished finish that looks great
02-07-2006, 07:41 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='236156' date='Feb 7 2006, 09:41 AM
How often does everyone wax their car for the best look?
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