Do you do this to your new car?
12-03-2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Simple1' post='206694' date='Dec 3 2005, 03:41 PM
that's a SIN! lol why is ur car that dirty??
outside.
But hey she is only a month on Dec. 5th and only 400+ miles.
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
I wash regularly. Within days of getting my 550i I washed, applied Klasse AIO with a Porter Cable, and finally Klasse SG using a finishing pad. I plan on adding layers of Klasse SG sealant weekly for several more weeks, then top with a carnuba wax. I love detailing cars, but there is just a lot more of this one than my M3. On the other hand, this car is silver (easy) and my M3 was black (nightmare).
12-03-2005, 11:55 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
My car stands now proudly and shining on my parking lot.
But only Thrusday the car was not washed for three weeks,
going about 1,000 km on salty and sandy roads...
Thrust my, even a Titan Silver car can look dirty, and I mean dirty as hell!
I have now e-mailed to Santa (he lives not far from my house here in Finland),
and he promised me a new digital camera.
After that I can submit nice pictures of a really dirty E60 with 16" wheels.
What's Hitchcock's movies after that...
But only Thrusday the car was not washed for three weeks,
going about 1,000 km on salty and sandy roads...
Thrust my, even a Titan Silver car can look dirty, and I mean dirty as hell!
I have now e-mailed to Santa (he lives not far from my house here in Finland),
and he promised me a new digital camera.
After that I can submit nice pictures of a really dirty E60 with 16" wheels.
What's Hitchcock's movies after that...
12-03-2005, 12:09 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Orient Blue, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Package, Satellite Radio, Rear Reflectors, Chrome Grilles.
2007 Z4, Silver Grey Metalic, Premium Package, Sport Package, Heated Seats, Xenon, Premium Radio
I wash mine often. Min once a week. Washed it today even though the weather was cold and it will likely snow tomorrow. Can't stand a dirty car. Brake dust also drives me crazy... 
12-03-2005, 12:23 PM
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Just washed mine today for the 1st time. 1 month old yesterday. Was looking a bit dirty but Silver Grey hides the dirt well. A quick soak, shampoo, soak again and then dry off. 45 mins and its looking clean again. The jet washer came in handy - max power quickly takes the grunge off the alloys.
Didnt bother waxing it as too cold and the dealer said they had waxed it pre delivery. Will probably do it next month if I can summon the courage in the cold.
Didnt bother waxing it as too cold and the dealer said they had waxed it pre delivery. Will probably do it next month if I can summon the courage in the cold.
12-03-2005, 12:30 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
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Folding rear seats
I wish they sold "new BMW smell" in a can. 
12-03-2005, 12:36 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
For most of the year, wash every 4 weeks. California car duster, and mini duster for wheels, between washing. More often during rainy season (next few months).
12-03-2005, 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by amigo525' post='206649' date='Dec 3 2005, 01:42 PM
my attachment not working now..i dont know why. I wanted to show her.
I tried both ie and firefox and kept my jpg to small size too.
-- could not attach using my desktop...came to my lappy and it went okay.. Time to troubleshoot my desktop:
I tried both ie and firefox and kept my jpg to small size too.
-- could not attach using my desktop...came to my lappy and it went okay.. Time to troubleshoot my desktop:
12-03-2005, 03:36 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='206717' date='Dec 3 2005, 11:30 PM
I wish they sold "new BMW smell" in a can.
12-03-2005, 04:10 PM
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I think I will..next weekend.