My 5 is a 10 footer
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A few weeks ago I posted about doing paint repair on my 5. Alas the original plan of using the touch up paint followed by the BMW polisher did not work. Either I could see the scuff or scratch I was trying to obscure or I could see where the touch paint was applied. I decided that I needed to do more research so I did the 3 step wax process so the car is ready for winter. For now I am satisfied that the car looks good from 10 feet even though you can see touch up work upon closer inspection.
Below is the result. The car is a 2007 530i with the sport package, 6 speed, heated front seats and nothin' else. The colour is sapphire black metallic.
A few weeks ago I posted about doing paint repair on my 5. Alas the original plan of using the touch up paint followed by the BMW polisher did not work. Either I could see the scuff or scratch I was trying to obscure or I could see where the touch paint was applied. I decided that I needed to do more research so I did the 3 step wax process so the car is ready for winter. For now I am satisfied that the car looks good from 10 feet even though you can see touch up work upon closer inspection.
Below is the result. The car is a 2007 530i with the sport package, 6 speed, heated front seats and nothin' else. The colour is sapphire black metallic.
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
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10 footer huh? Reminds me of my buddies system for classifying women... 3 numbers... from farthest to closest. For example a 10, 8, 6 would be a ten from afar, and gradually getting less attractive the closer she gets. Sorry if this offends but I am just sharing what I thought was funny about the description!
The car looks good.
I just did the same thing to my Black 545i... I used Griots Polish #3 after using a clay bar over the entire car. I followed it up with some wax and voila... here are a couple pics from my Blackberry
The car looks good.
I just did the same thing to my Black 545i... I used Griots Polish #3 after using a clay bar over the entire car. I followed it up with some wax and voila... here are a couple pics from my Blackberry
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I just did the same thing to my Black 545i... I used Griots Polish #3 after using a clay bar over the entire car. I followed it up with some wax and voila... here are a couple pics from my Blackberry
That is another good looking black E60. I agree that the clay definitely makes a difference. It allows the paint cleaner to do what its suppose to. I also like the smooth paint surface after you clay.
That is another good looking black E60. I agree that the clay definitely makes a difference. It allows the paint cleaner to do what its suppose to. I also like the smooth paint surface after you clay.
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My Ride: 2011 535I X-Drive - Space Grey / Black Dakota / M-Sport / Sport Auto Transmission with Paddles / Premium I / Premium II / Cold Weather
Gone: 2010 535I - Alpine White / Black / Sport, Premium & Cold Weather Packages / Anthracite liner / Sport Auto with Paddle Shifters / Navigation / Satellite, HD & I-pod
Gone: 2006 530XI - Monaco Blue / Creme Leather
They look good; one other little trick is to black out your wheel wells.
I am sure others also make a spray, but something like Adams Under Carriage Spray "helps hide" the wheel wheels
I am sure others also make a spray, but something like Adams Under Carriage Spray "helps hide" the wheel wheels
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