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cleaning the bugs yourself is something to do between the details as they do not come that cheap..
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Frankfurt/Main/Germany,originally from south Italy
My Ride: 2010 BMW 530i E61, alpine white, cream-beige interior, sports-auto-transmission and a lot more-
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Frankfurt/Main/Germany,originally from south Italy
My Ride: 2010 BMW 530i E61, alpine white, cream-beige interior, sports-auto-transmission and a lot more-
high speed bug splashes (in hot weather) are the most horrendous contaminant I have experienced so far 
Here my bug removal routine:
1. wash car front with water and shampoo, then continue to soak really well with water and shampoo, for 15 min with multiple wettings
2. wash again with mitt, dry, spray with anti-insect spray (I have Nigrin, a german brand)
3. keep wet with this chemical and gently (really gently) rub with the special insect sponge, the one wrapped with nylon net. this net will damage the paint if you rub hard, so very carefully here, then wash down what has come off
4. now use your fingernail to break the few large remaining spots of bugs guts.
5. one last wash with shampoo and it should be fine
6. ideally wax it so that bugs are removed easy next time
obviously this is a lot of work, but if the car is really splattered, this is the only way to clean it without damaging the paint. I have done this 3 times so far, but not waxed yet. I hope the wax will help.
you can take shortcuts of course, but be careful - i had pieces of clear coat come off my bumper after being too rude with some seemingly innocent bug splatters.
Here my bug removal routine:
1. wash car front with water and shampoo, then continue to soak really well with water and shampoo, for 15 min with multiple wettings
2. wash again with mitt, dry, spray with anti-insect spray (I have Nigrin, a german brand)
3. keep wet with this chemical and gently (really gently) rub with the special insect sponge, the one wrapped with nylon net. this net will damage the paint if you rub hard, so very carefully here, then wash down what has come off
4. now use your fingernail to break the few large remaining spots of bugs guts.
5. one last wash with shampoo and it should be fine
6. ideally wax it so that bugs are removed easy next time
obviously this is a lot of work, but if the car is really splattered, this is the only way to clean it without damaging the paint. I have done this 3 times so far, but not waxed yet. I hope the wax will help.
you can take shortcuts of course, but be careful - i had pieces of clear coat come off my bumper after being too rude with some seemingly innocent bug splatters.
nice to see how others clean their car
I use claybar for the residual dirt on the whole car
I do only self service wash - no automatic carwash, it's more gentle than the auto wash.This means,that I have to swing the washer myself and sometimes the dirt don't come off that easy.After I finish with the washing process I take some claybar and rub the dirt away.This needs some time, but it comes off very easy.
Since I bought the car 7 months ago, I wanted to detail the car, but that's very time-consuming...shame on me
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: OC
Hey guys,
Just thought I share updates on our E61 Wagon project with you guys. Our current mods are as follows:
1. VIP Modular VRS 13, 21" competition step lip in SPF finish wrapped in TOYO
2. Rotora 16" 12 pistons front, 15" 4 pistons rear
3. Prior Designs full body kit
4. KW V3 Coilovers
5. Matte White with red and green pearls, painted by Platinum VIP
6. Full Sony audio with a custom install by MV Designz. 4 subs, 2 head rest monitors, custom kick panels, 32" Bravia LCD
There will be more mods to come, such as full interior and engine work. I have posted some exterior pictures and will post more as I get them in.
Just thought I share updates on our E61 Wagon project with you guys. Our current mods are as follows:
1. VIP Modular VRS 13, 21" competition step lip in SPF finish wrapped in TOYO
2. Rotora 16" 12 pistons front, 15" 4 pistons rear
3. Prior Designs full body kit
4. KW V3 Coilovers
5. Matte White with red and green pearls, painted by Platinum VIP
6. Full Sony audio with a custom install by MV Designz. 4 subs, 2 head rest monitors, custom kick panels, 32" Bravia LCD
There will be more mods to come, such as full interior and engine work. I have posted some exterior pictures and will post more as I get them in.
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 253
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From: Finland
My Ride: 2008 Black E61 530Xd - M-sport - Comfort - Advantage
Hey guys,
Just thought I share updates on our E61 Wagon project with you guys. Our current mods are as follows:
1. VIP Modular VRS 13, 21" competition step lip in SPF finish wrapped in TOYO
2. Rotora 16" 12 pistons front, 15" 4 pistons rear
3. Prior Designs full body kit
4. KW V3 Coilovers
5. Matte White with red and green pearls, painted by Platinum VIP
6. Full Sony audio with a custom install by MV Designz. 4 subs, 2 head rest monitors, custom kick panels, 32" Bravia LCD
There will be more mods to come, such as full interior and engine work. I have posted some exterior pictures and will post more as I get them in.
Just thought I share updates on our E61 Wagon project with you guys. Our current mods are as follows:
1. VIP Modular VRS 13, 21" competition step lip in SPF finish wrapped in TOYO
2. Rotora 16" 12 pistons front, 15" 4 pistons rear
3. Prior Designs full body kit
4. KW V3 Coilovers
5. Matte White with red and green pearls, painted by Platinum VIP
6. Full Sony audio with a custom install by MV Designz. 4 subs, 2 head rest monitors, custom kick panels, 32" Bravia LCD
There will be more mods to come, such as full interior and engine work. I have posted some exterior pictures and will post more as I get them in.
Contributors
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,186
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
.
Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Looks great
Any interior pictures?
Any interior pictures?
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Joined: Oct 2008
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My Ride: 535xi wagon
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54