YES!!!....I'm a clay man!
06-02-2008, 01:35 AM
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Yes.....i've finally done it, i'm no longer a clay virgin!!!
I have to admit that over the past few weeks i've been reading all about you guys claying your rides.
And truth be told i thought it was all hype!.....i was wrong!
My E60 is 5 months old, i thought the paint finish looked fantastic and couldn't be improved, i was wrong again!
I bought Meguiars clay kit, washed the car and went for it, i couldn't believe how easy it was and how much crap
was stuck to my paintwork. i clayed the whole car to a slippery smooth finish.....unbelievable!
Hand polished and waxed, i noticed after claying how much easier the polish and wax went onto the car.
This morning my car sits in the company car park surrounded by clean but dull cars.....mine gleams!!!
On the down side....it's due to rain soon!
If anyone reading this is still undecided......do it!!!
P.S. I know this thread is worthless without pictures.....but have a heart, it was nearly dark when i finished last night
and i thought my arms were going to drop off. Pics soon i promise.
I have to admit that over the past few weeks i've been reading all about you guys claying your rides.
And truth be told i thought it was all hype!.....i was wrong!
My E60 is 5 months old, i thought the paint finish looked fantastic and couldn't be improved, i was wrong again!
I bought Meguiars clay kit, washed the car and went for it, i couldn't believe how easy it was and how much crap
was stuck to my paintwork. i clayed the whole car to a slippery smooth finish.....unbelievable!
Hand polished and waxed, i noticed after claying how much easier the polish and wax went onto the car.
This morning my car sits in the company car park surrounded by clean but dull cars.....mine gleams!!!
On the down side....it's due to rain soon!
If anyone reading this is still undecided......do it!!!
P.S. I know this thread is worthless without pictures.....but have a heart, it was nearly dark when i finished last night
and i thought my arms were going to drop off. Pics soon i promise.
06-02-2008, 05:40 AM
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My Ride: 2005 bmw 530i titanium silver premium and cold weather packages.... ready to do some minor work and still keep it sexy
i recently clayed my car using the same kit.. works well... but my luck was that i did it in a car port and as soon as i was done, it down poured. i was heartbroken. i was almost tempted to sleep at the car wash carport overnight. :-(
06-02-2008, 05:52 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
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Originally Posted by slvr_bullet' post='593457' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:40 AM
i recently clayed my car using the same kit.. works well... but my luck was that i did it in a car port and as soon as i was done, it down poured. i was heartbroken. i was almost tempted to sleep at the car wash carport overnight. :-(
I only got as far as the bumper with the same kit recently, now the rest of the paint feels like sandpaper in comparison
06-02-2008, 05:57 AM
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My Ride: E60 520i
im planning to buy the same clay kit frm meguiars...
it comes with the white clay right?
whats ur car colour?
im afraid of marring my jet black
it comes with the white clay right?
whats ur car colour?
im afraid of marring my jet black
06-02-2008, 06:11 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by xxterxx' post='593473' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:57 AM
im planning to buy the same clay kit frm meguiars...
it comes with the white clay right?
whats ur car colour?
im afraid of marring my jet black
it comes with the white clay right?
whats ur car colour?
im afraid of marring my jet black
06-02-2008, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: 2005 bmw 530i titanium silver premium and cold weather packages.... ready to do some minor work and still keep it sexy
Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='593469' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:52 AM
well at least you got to finish...the paint feels as smooth as silk now?
I only got as far as the bumper with the same kit recently, now the rest of the paint feels like sandpaper in comparison
I only got as far as the bumper with the same kit recently, now the rest of the paint feels like sandpaper in comparison
