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Liquid wax, quick detailer - ))))nadeem(((( 2007-05-06 13:29:41 (162 views)
- MG Quick Detailer ~ $5.00 bottle. No buffing req. (nt) - twomato 2007-05-21 16:41:50 (111 views)
- use Brilliant spray from AdamsPolishes - paprmkr 2007-05-09 14:33:15 (121 views)
  - Is there any website for them? (nt) - ))))nadeem(((( 2007-05-09 15:07:21 (114 views)
- No-no-no-no! You will have a big mess. Your wax is not watter based and will not (pic) - bghark 2007-05-09 10:52:16 (175 views)

OT: Detailed car today have some questions!?!? - Edwin 2007-05-18 14:47:46 (143 views)
- Some pics of detail job! not done yet! (nt) - Edwin 2007-05-19 05:57:05 (110 views)
  - Damn hit enter! (pic) - Edwin 2007-05-19 05:59:54 (215 views)
    - FYI! this is how my car lookd like after the last MF who detailed it! (pic) - Edwin 2007-05-19 06:10:40 (217 views)
      - Looks Much Much better!!! Good Work! (nt) - absessler 2007-05-19 13:33:22 (85 views)
- Re: OT: Detailed car today have some questions!?!? (url) - reluctantmechanic 2007-05-18 22:48:25 (193 views)
  - Someone posted this a long time ago, and my comment remains. There's a sukka (nt) - born every minute..Rogue7 2007-05-18 23:16:25 (89 views)
    - Re: Someone posted this a long time ago, and my comment remains. There's a sukka - reluctantmechanic 2007-05-18 23:23:44 (96 views)
- Some feedback & ideas... (pic) - GlossHaus 2007-05-18 22:07:45 (296 views)
  - Dave! YGM (nt) - Edwin 2007-05-19 05:00:12 (126 views)
  - dave, can you send me an e-mail with the products you recommend as well? - ian 2007-05-19 00:23:27 (113 views)
    - Ian, Ed go to Dave (nt) - LJBimmers 2007-05-19 01:04:13 (104 views)
      - Try this again, Go to Dave's web site, he has everything you (url) - LJBimmers 2007-05-19 01:07:11 (144 views)
    - Yeah can you email me too. edonohue24@yahoo.com (nt) - Ed 2007-05-19 00:35:20 (82 views)
- Get Einszett red and green cans - Imolatony 2007-05-18 18:50:52 (108 views)
  - Einszett is phenominal stuff. You know of a US dealer? - johnnycurtis 2007-05-18 22:47:25 (157 views)
    - You can get that gobblygook right here sir :-) (url) - Rogue7 2007-05-19 13:07:16 (123 views)
    - I've had my cans for a couple of years now... - Imolatony 2007-05-19 12:44:54 (113 views)
- 3M Perfect-It Swirl Remover. 24 inch square sections at a time, - Rogue7 2007-05-18 18:08:02 (139 views)
  - LMAO..You wouldn't get me squatting under the arc light. You pervert.........;0) (nt) - beechy 2007-05-18 18:36:57 (95 views)
  - i know what you mean. - paprmkr 2007-05-18 18:19:46 (124 views)
- Every time you use an 'abrasive' product you are removing a fine layer of paint (nt) - brosen 2007-05-18 15:21:27 (112 views)
- interesting you bring this up. - paprmkr 2007-05-18 15:00:30 (133 views)
  - We don't have that all here only scratch X, so will this work with PC? (nt) - Edwin 2007-05-18 15:13:02 (128 views)
    - Too abrasive, in my opinion. You need a light cut leveler, not a scratch remover (nt) - SDmike 2007-05-18 15:16:59 (100 views)

How do you guys get rid of fine scratches on your paint? - mahmudb 2007-05-17 01:49:26 (187 views)
- I just made an oder yesterday of - SaVas 2007-05-19 11:47:16 (159 views)
- Menzerna products helped a lot, but not 'perfect' - panalu 2007-05-18 11:42:37 (136 views)
- Glosshaus products and instructions (url) - LJBimmers 2007-05-17 22:02:42 (163 views)
- I use a 7" high speed buffer to start with a lambswool pad. - bghark 2007-05-17 12:28:40 (136 views)
- Even afte using all three levels of Griot's machine polish, (pic) (url) - davidc 2007-05-17 06:00:38 (192 views)
  - David, I used to be in the same boat you were. - absessler 2007-05-18 11:10:34 (162 views)
    - Hmm. I'll have to try that. (nt) - davidc 2007-05-18 16:37:24 (139 views)
- Did you use a machine? Using SMR by hand will never get it 'perfect' (nt) - dwightf 2007-05-17 04:09:13 (122 views)

Pads priming question and PC settings - Edwin 2007-05-17 10:46:36 (153 views)
- Try this link... (url) - bugs1357 2007-05-18 02:13:58 (132 views)
- Re: Pads priming question and PC settings - cleanride740il 2007-05-17 12:32:28 (130 views)
  - Thanks Tyrone! let you know if it works! - Edwin 2007-05-17 13:01:51 (103 views)

OT? Question about RO Buffers - bsnedeker 2007-05-15 17:51:43 (136 views)
- I love the clutch systems in the RO, you can absolutely not - 750il96erbill - WWBMW635D 2007-05-17 14:02:17 (132 views)
- Yes, my Griot's RO polisher will stop spinning with medium-level pressure. - davidc 2007-05-17 06:16:08 (115 views)
- Under moderate pressue, most any RO will stop spinning - noahas 2007-05-16 12:08:15 (148 views)
  - Here are some details on those two polishers, plus the Griots's model (pic) (url) - davidc 2007-05-17 06:14:21 (155 views)
    - cool, pretty sure this Ryobi is crap - bsnedeker 2007-05-17 14:01:14 (112 views)
- Or maybe not OT - bsnedeker 2007-05-15 17:57:02 (105 views)

Leatherique results - inconsistent 2007-05-10 17:42:05 (193 views)
- Re: Leatherique results - noahas 2007-05-10 19:14:46 (186 views)

Hey Zaino Freaks - 2 New Products! (pic) - duke550is 2007-02-08 08:43:34 (712 views)
- I've ordered them and I'll give a review shortly! (nt) - dwightf 2007-02-12 23:25:33 (287 views)
  - I've had the Clear Seal on my car since Nov..... (pic) (url) - gmblack3 2007-02-17 18:53:34 (593 views)
    - For the new Clear Seal, do you just apply via a MF towel (put product - sealbeach740 2007-02-19 02:08:04 (282 views)
      - LOL I was thinking Mofo, not micro fiber when I first read your post. LOL (nt) - collison944 2007-05-09 10:45:50 (129 views)
      - Apply via the zaino cotton app... (pic) - gmblack3 2007-02-19 09:59:02 (505 views)
        
        OK, great info, thanks. So, it's CS, let it dry, then Z8. Hmm, - sealbeach740 2007-02-25 21:31:10 (266 views)
        
        I tried CS out last week ... fantastic stuff (url) - duke550is 2007-02-26 14:01:03 (360 views)
        
        Oh man - now my car wash routine will turn into a 12+ hour thing!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2007-03-07 00:32:43 (255 views)

Small detail buffer recommendation - Brian 2007-05-08 13:40:07 (122 views)
- How about the WEN? (pic) (url) - davidc 2007-05-08 23:52:14 (210 views)
  - That's it! Thanks. It was Rogue's post that I remembered but could not find. (nt) - Brian 2007-05-09 06:56:20 (152 views)

Polishing yellowing out of tailights... plus obligatory shiny car pics. (pic) - johnnycurtis 2007-05-06 21:23:40 (459 views)
- My procedure for yellowing taillights - worked great........... - Bayou Bimmer 2007-05-07 08:48:31 (178 views)
- Where di you get the wheel cover? (nt) - Blue740i 2007-05-07 08:02:34 (133 views)
  - I got mine from... (url) - bugs1357 2007-05-09 04:17:23 (143 views)
  - wheelskins.com. They're great. - johnnycurtis 2007-05-07 09:12:06 (152 views)
    - I was thinking about that color combo wheelskin, looks good. =) (nt) - nbate 2007-05-07 11:55:33 (131 views)
- Re: Polishing yellowing out of tailights... plus obligatory shiny car pics. - paprmkr 2007-05-07 00:27:25 (156 views)
- Hey, that wheelskin's not bad at all, & car looks great! (nt) - mgood 2007-05-06 21:51:29 (145 views)
- Here you go my man (pic) - Ed 2007-05-06 21:38:44 (315 views)
  - Ditto on the Plastx, Stuff works great on headlights too! (nt) - bimmerdude (Mitch) 2007-05-06 22:26:51 (153 views)
  - U can use an orbital buffer, and really polish out the yuck. Thats what I've - mgood 2007-05-06 21:53:41 (121 views)
  - Eww I need new roundels. Im afraid to put them on though! (nt) - Ed 2007-05-06 21:39:46 (135 views)

Which random orbital buffer do you prefer? (url) - B. Wheaton 2007-04-24 13:00:56 (287 views)
- the PC is the standard (nt) - Bayou Bimmer 2007-05-07 09:42:17 (173 views)
- I just finished using the Griot's RO machine for the 1st time and I like it. - davidc 2007-04-27 12:22:26 (162 views)
- hmm, well I do know the Porter Cable is tried and true. (nt) - dwightf 2007-04-24 18:02:32 (192 views)

What Spray Wax should I use on my BLACK 740i - Thomas Meacham 2007-05-04 16:02:46 (193 views)
- I'd get the kit from Glosshaus.com - LJBimmers 2007-05-05 15:12:32 (149 views)
- There is a ton if info on this subject in the detailing forum (nt) - dcrane 2007-05-05 12:58:39 (125 views)
- What polisher is recommended? Porter Cable or other? - pdef1949 2007-05-05 08:32:33 (172 views)
  - Pretty much any random these days. What seperates your work from good (pic) (url) - Rogish Spirit 2007-05-05 12:53:41 (247 views)
  - Very happy with my PC and pads from CMA (nt) - Bayou Bimmer 2007-05-05 08:43:06 (158 views)
- Have a professional detailer polish the swirls out of the car - SDMike 2007-05-04 19:50:28 (178 views)
  - Pro detailer? Not thing a pro equipment can't buff out! : -)))))))))))) (pic) - bmw635 2007-05-04 19:57:41 (252 views)
    - I agree, but the skill of the person is as important as the tool - SDMike 2007-05-04 20:16:58 (139 views)
      - I just spent $250 and am semi-happy - not all pro's are good!!!! (nt) - dcrane 2007-05-05 12:57:11 (136 views)
        
        Sometime the scratch is too deep and the clear is very thin so may be that's - bmw635 2007-05-06 03:07:19 (98 views)
        True. Did you have Eddie's friend do it? (nt) - SDMike 2007-05-05 14:20:24 (96 views)
      - Well, if the car has wrinkle that will remove too and don't need skilled ! :-))) (nt) - bmw635 2007-05-04 20:23:00 (130 views)
        
        I believe in having pro's do work on things like that. Just my bias - SDMike 2007-05-04 21:49:19 (118 views)
- No spray wax, and probably no wax at all will remove your scratches. You will (url) - absessler 2007-05-04 18:53:12 (150 views)
- I use eagle one spray wax from auto zone. makes it looks brand new after each - ian 2007-05-04 17:23:16 (123 views)
- may need a 'legit' detail job for that and not just wax - kromdom 2007-05-04 16:19:05 (130 views)
- If you have a lot of scratches and swirl marks, you might try polishing (pic) (url) - davidc 2007-05-04 16:14:39 (284 views)
  - Re: If you have a lot of scratches and swirl marks, you might try polishing - eze740il 2007-05-04 16:25:59 (188 views)
    - You use ' ????? ' one also. (nt) - Thomas Meacham 2007-05-04 16:38:37 (104 views)
      - Groit's ramdom- orbital polisher/ cleaning system!!!!! - eze740il 2007-05-04 21:27:33 (158 views)

Zaino: Before and After (pic) - bsnedeker 2007-05-02 10:57:41 (513 views)
- How come you're replacing your grill? (nt) - SDMike 2007-05-02 14:13:39 (170 views)
  - Good question Mike......that grill looks sharp. (nt) - beechy 2007-05-02 14:56:43 (111 views)
    - Re: Good question Mike......that grill looks sharp. - bsnedeker 2007-05-02 15:07:35 (149 views)
- Love the color! I agree...Royal really jumps out when polished up right! (pic) - SDMike 2007-05-02 14:07:09 (228 views)
  - Re: Love the color! I agree...Royal really jumps out when polished up right! - bsnedeker 2007-05-02 15:04:07 (114 views)
- love that color good job man (nt) - tigerbaumone 2007-05-02 14:05:13 (174 views)
- Where did you order your grill from? (nt) - kevhouston 2007-05-02 11:11:58 (144 views)
  - Re: Where did you order your grill from? - bsnedeker 2007-05-02 11:34:57 (165 views)
    - Before you damage your current grilles by removing them, be sure you like the - nbate 2007-05-02 14:55:03 (130 views)
- Damn that really POPS! nice job. (nt) - Edwin 2007-05-02 10:59:35 (122 views)

Here's my caliper painting ''tips'' for anyone thinking or [kind of long] (pic) (url) - Magnum 2007-04-30 23:08:01 (532 views)
- Brilliant.......but why blue? Did I miss something? (nt) - beechy 2007-05-01 15:51:01 (129 views)
  - Nope, I happen to like the colors silver and blue. Check out this photo and (pic) - Magnum 2007-05-01 16:48:29 (221 views)
    - Sir, no sir!! Thanks man....;0) (nt) - beechy 2007-05-01 17:23:48 (122 views)
      - Oooohhhh.. I think he's pointing at you! (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-05-01 19:55:31 (137 views)
        
        Maybe he is just saying you are #1!! (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-05-01 19:55:53 (157 views)
        
        lol, I was just playing..... (nt) - Magnum 2007-05-01 20:10:26 (90 views)
- Re: Here's my caliper painting ''tips'' for anyone thinking or [kind of l (pic) - stas 2007-05-01 15:47:23 (194 views)
- Great Job Magnum, the car looks beautiful. I grabbed copies of pics 17 & 18. - himey 2007-05-01 11:37:42 (142 views)
  - Pictures, hmm I don't have a camera. - Magnum 2007-05-01 14:53:27 (150 views)
    - Brilliant, thanks mate. (nt) - himey 2007-05-01 22:58:39 (117 views)
- 2 cents o caliper painting ''tips'' for anyone thinking or [kind of long] - Claudio 2007-05-01 10:05:14 (137 views)
  - Thanks, caliper rebuild? Oh, you mean like this ;)...... (pic) - Magnum 2007-05-01 10:50:38 (201 views)
- So what vendor for the G2 and stickers?!?! =) - eaglecomm 2007-05-01 09:18:35 (93 views)
  - HERE ARE THE VENDORS. I went with Sealbeach740's recommendations (url) - Magnum 2007-05-01 09:44:57 (152 views)
    - Aha.. I remember coming across Xenonmods last year. Good stuff. Thx. (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-05-01 10:44:21 (108 views)
- Uh-oh, Are those drilled rotors - LOL (nt) - tomf301 2007-05-01 08:05:08 (120 views)
- Once again Magnum you have out done yourself, L@@KS Great! (nt) - Blue740i 2007-05-01 07:51:21 (143 views)
- that looks tight i love that blue but iam going to go red i order caliper - tigerbaumone 2007-05-01 03:36:39 (112 views)
- Very, very sharp! That dark blue looks great, especially (url) - sealbeach740 2007-05-01 01:29:50 (128 views)
- That rocks! Now you're tempting me to do another project. (nt) - nbate 2007-05-01 00:20:24 (94 views)
- Beautiful job! I love the G2 kit because it's almost bulletproof after setting (url) - SDMike 2007-04-30 23:34:19 (158 views)
- When sealbeach740 and Magnum open an independent shop - M.Wong 2007-04-30 23:21:23 (156 views)
- Lookin g bro! Im bookmarking this one. I plan to paint mine this summer. (nt) - Ed 2007-04-30 23:15:57 (129 views)

Paging bosoxfan. DIY car respray? - dwightf 2007-04-18 04:51:49 (252 views)
- I'm here, but read below please. - bosoxfan 2007-04-19 11:38:22 (206 views)
  - Base Coat/Clear Coat (BC/CC) Basics - LONG - bosoxfan 2007-04-20 07:15:06 (1413 views)
    - So Dwight, still plan on doing it? (nt) - bosoxfan 2007-04-28 17:19:37 (120 views)
      - This is great information. Sent you an e-mail. - dwightf 2007-04-29 14:09:16 (191 views)
        
        That's funny 'cooled off'; just warming up here! (nt) - bosoxfan 2007-04-29 16:08:13 (139 views)

Zaino Users Who uses Orbital polishers - BJames38 2007-04-27 14:09:42 (204 views)
- Re: Zaino Users Who uses Orbital polishers - dwightf 2007-04-28 12:39:27 (165 views)

What speed do you all use for waxing/polishing, etc. on your PC? (nt) - Buck99750iL 2007-04-25 23:58:06 (141 views)
- 6 (fastest) for polishing, 4 (slower) for waxing/buffing (nt) - davidc 2007-04-27 12:19:13 (123 views)

Paint-less dent guy came yesterday.....those guys are awesome..... - Sarasota 2007-04-19 10:29:31 (183 views)
- Both coast seems to have much lower dent repair price than DFW area. - JL 2007-04-19 23:20:29 (105 views)
- 9 dings 120 bucks... the local stealer quoted me $450 for 6 dings (nt) - collison944 2007-04-19 22:44:35 (81 views)
- did you use a national company? I came back to my parked car and it had a nice - rtrn2sndr 2007-04-19 21:04:32 (91 views)
  - Neighbor had a dent about 6' in dia and it only cost $75, not perfect because of - bmw635 2007-04-19 21:39:31 (92 views)
- Only $120? I need to use your guy on the e36! (nt) - dwightf 2007-04-19 13:18:08 (72 views)
  - CA is $95/ panel, regardless of how many dings. (nt) - bmw635 2007-04-19 13:22:35 (85 views)
- A good dent guy is like an art form (nt) - BJames38 2007-04-19 11:31:49 (127 views)

3M came today to do my Center Console for FREEEEE! (pic) - Edwin 2007-04-17 13:14:03 (5937 views)
- how can i avoid getting it into those crevices around the bottons? (nt) - ian 2007-04-17 19:55:57 (172 views)
  - Look at DavidC's post on this! (url) - Edwin 2007-04-18 07:32:27 (235 views)
  - remove the console, its a nice weekend project, taking your time. (nt) - Rogue7 2007-04-17 20:34:56 (162 views)
- OHHHH! That was your THUMB????? - Mark740iL 2007-04-17 13:44:01 (145 views)
  - I assumed it was Edwins shlong. He loves his car. He's mod crazeeee! (nt) - RobinK 2007-04-17 14:12:18 (144 views)
    - YGM Robin! (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 14:20:21 (103 views)
  - Ha! (nt) - Ed 2007-04-17 13:57:57 (102 views)
  - Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww (nt) - Rogue7 2007-04-17 13:55:09 (155 views)
    - Do I smell jealousy in the air Rogue? lol ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 14:03:52 (111 views)
      - At your thumb sized growth? (nt) - Rogue7 2007-04-17 14:53:22 (108 views)
        
        Again Jealous of my thumb size growth??? ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 15:07:16 (113 views)
- Thats hot, You could have sent it to me and I would have cleaned it up for you (url) - Rogue7 2007-04-17 13:42:24 (163 views)
  - Do not know why I have the life hammer in the car - Edwin 2007-04-17 15:17:37 (122 views)
  - EHH Rogue! on you 3rd pic I see scratches still there! ;-)) (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 13:47:28 (116 views)
    - Progression pics. I guess you missed the 4th pic? LOL (nt) - Rogue7 2007-04-17 13:54:24 (112 views)
- So if one was to buy said sand paper I could DIY this? (nt) - Ed 2007-04-17 13:26:02 (119 views)
  - The paper was all wet sand, i'll make some pics of the stuff! (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 13:32:20 (119 views)
    - ED! Here some pics of the stuff used. (pic) - Edwin 2007-04-17 13:58:34 (491 views)
      - Cool! T for the pics! Is that the kit from 3M?? (nt) - Ed 2007-04-17 14:01:09 (145 views)
        
        It's not a kit, it's just what he gave me and also used. (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 14:02:29 (141 views)
        
        Where do you think i could pick something like that up? (nt) - Ed 2007-04-17 14:17:45 (126 views)
        
        Can't help you there as I am in Europe! sorry ;-( (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-17 14:19:59 (95 views)
        
        Oh well. Mines got cracks in it so Ill have to fix that first! (nt) - Ed 2007-04-17 15:16:42 (150 views)
        
        send me pics of the cracks, we might be able to knock them down and fill. (nt) - Rogue7 2007-04-17 19:52:47 (124 views)
    - Excellent! lol. Lookin good. We all dream ours looked like that! and for a (nt) - steptronic tranny ; )-Ed 2007-04-17 13:47:54 (119 views)
- Nice! (nt) - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-17 13:21:13 (107 views)

Detailing project w Zaino - 94750il 2007-04-13 13:54:48 (269 views)
- Re: Detailing project w Zaino (pic) - gmblack3 2007-04-17 12:15:11 (283 views)
- Sounds like a good day and you have a good plan, all of it! - bosoxfan 2007-04-14 07:39:04 (145 views)
  - Re: Sounds like a good day and you have a good plan, all of it! - 94750il 2007-04-14 14:25:20 (163 views)
    - Hope this helps you... - bosoxfan 2007-04-15 07:19:12 (229 views)
      - Re: Hope this helps you... - 94750il 2007-04-16 02:15:30 (199 views)

Where can I read all about Zaino? - 94750il 2007-04-11 13:21:20 (167 views)
- What would you like to know? How to apply? - dwightf 2007-04-11 18:34:19 (205 views)
  - Re: What would you like to know? How to apply? - 94750il 2007-04-12 02:20:35 (158 views)

49 degrees in Buffalo today! - bosoxfan 2007-03-09 19:56:10 (214 views)
- Highs in the 90's Lows in the upper 60's, Yep..Az spring is here!!! (nt) - wabiker 2007-04-07 11:58:41 (179 views)

First Time using Clay Bar.... Veeerrryy Coool stuff that! - wabiker 2007-04-06 10:30:04 (213 views)
- Re: First Time using Clay Bar.... Veeerrryy Coool stuff that! - bosoxfan 2007-04-07 07:41:59 (180 views)

Dye for interior - revjim 2007-01-09 08:30:08 (387 views)
- The carpet is quite hardy, & can be cleaned... (url) - John in VA 2007-01-26 12:43:54 (347 views)
  - I use SEM for primers...excellent products. - bosoxfan 2007-01-27 17:50:46 (271 views)
- I have a tan interior car (nt) - revjim 2007-01-09 08:31:00 (336 views)
  - I have a burn mark from a previous owner by the drivers window - 750il96erbill 2007-01-09 13:15:58 (356 views)
    - Now my understanding is that when using Ritz you need - wabiker 2007-04-06 10:27:54 (183 views)

Carpet Color - revjim 2007-01-06 11:18:05 (285 views)
- So did you ever 'paint' your carpet? (nt) - bosoxfan 2007-03-09 19:57:08 (215 views)
- Re: Carpet Color - wabiker 2007-01-15 16:24:17 (256 views)
- If you are bored with it, consider selling the car and buying a black e38. - dwightf 2007-01-10 21:10:31 (285 views)
- That's not something I've seen, but it would probably look ok. (pic) - davidc 2007-01-06 23:09:32 (376 views)

Anybody ever used this stuff?... (url) - FuzzyKey 2006-12-12 13:51:29 (487 views)
- Friend of mine uses it and swears by it... - LJBimmers 2007-01-31 17:54:42 (256 views)
- Never used either. (nt) - absessler 2006-12-16 18:43:40 (277 views)

Question regarding engine cleaning. - mahmudb 2007-01-09 00:40:02 (323 views)
- Re: Question regarding engine cleaning. - dwightf 2007-01-10 21:07:56 (302 views)
  - Thanks Dwight but I did it this afternoon and I think it came out ok... - mahmudb 2007-01-10 23:24:56 (434 views)
    - Re: Thanks Dwight but I did it this afternoon and I think it came out ok... (pic) - edbusch 2007-01-26 10:47:40 (432 views)

how do you detail your engine bay, by hand? (pic) - visionbmw7 2007-01-19 04:11:01 (804 views)
- If you're going to use a water hose or sprayer, consider bagging the electrical - davidc 2007-01-19 17:31:38 (354 views)
- Hey Cliff, I took your advice and detailed my engine about a week ago (url) - mahmudb 2007-01-19 12:03:11 (520 views)
  - Also here is Absessler's write-up on Engine bay cleaning. Very helpful! (url) - mahmudb 2007-01-19 12:06:05 (476 views)
- I go to the powerwasher bay whilst covering critical components - mw717 2007-01-19 11:55:22 (334 views)
- Detailing forum may have hints, but I just did mine. - kw740il 2007-01-19 04:18:20 (337 views)
  - Same way with warm/ hot water to soften the baked grease before soaping. (nt) - bmw635 2007-01-19 13:25:23 (326 views)

Quick question regarding detailing. - mahmudb 2006-11-27 21:26:10 (480 views)
- Use clay bar, then de-swirl, then apply a top coat like wax (nt) - dwightf 2006-11-28 02:59:35 (365 views)
  - Thank you! I'm going to try and do it sometime this week. (nt) - mahmudb 2006-11-28 15:33:50 (261 views)
    - Few pics of my late night detail.. (pic) - mahmudb 2006-11-28 23:07:04 (594 views)
      - New pics as promised. (pic) - mahmudb 2006-11-29 17:43:44 (567 views)
        
        Re: New pics as promised. - tbrown 2007-01-18 18:44:32 (254 views)
        
        Oh it takes a little time but first you start off by using clay bar, - mahmudb 2007-01-19 11:13:20 (328 views)

GOING BIGGER IN WHEELS? - m5wagon 2007-01-06 21:45:02 (276 views)
- Try posting on the e39 forum. (nt) - dwightf 2007-01-10 21:08:36 (286 views)

Pin stripe removal - kevpm 2007-01-02 16:59:08 (273 views)
- Re: Pin stripe removal - bosoxfan 2007-01-06 10:23:13 (260 views)

Griots Garage is offering a free DVD. I just watched mine and I learned a few (url) - davidc 2006-12-18 05:57:49 (462 views)
- yes this is an informative, good DVD - ajshiner 2006-12-28 10:25:36 (251 views)
- Very cool! I'd recommend this to everyone as well - dwightf 2006-12-19 06:57:39 (273 views)

FRUSTRATED! - revjim 2006-12-19 17:02:00 (504 views)
- Re: FRUSTRATED! (pic) - dwightf 2006-12-19 21:11:15 (588 views)
  - How do you know how far you can go with abrasives before - sealbeach740 2006-12-21 01:02:32 (346 views)
    - If you see color, stop! No really, here's my thoughts for you. - bosoxfan 2006-12-26 16:21:19 (375 views)
      - Thanks for the info! Your repaint of your 5 looks great!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2006-12-26 21:28:46 (316 views)

Interesting info about the new paint system on the new 5s and 7s. (url) - bosoxfan 2006-12-19 09:08:13 (411 views)
- Some additional new paint guidance - bosoxfan 2006-12-19 19:20:38 (331 views)

starting a automotive tuning and car spa - twenty2eight 2006-12-18 16:43:53 (327 views)
- Re: starting a automotive tuning and car spa - paprmkr 2006-12-19 16:35:19 (316 views)
  - starting a automotive tuning and car spa - twenty2eight 2006-12-19 16:37:35 (305 views)
    - Re: starting a automotive tuning and car spa - paprmkr 2006-12-19 16:54:55 (312 views)

Sears had their 10" RO polisher on sale last week so I decided to - davidc 2006-12-11 00:10:29 (504 views)
- I got it (pic) - Blue740i 2006-12-18 14:09:17 (516 views)
  - That's it! Have fun. (url) - davidc 2006-12-18 18:05:20 (359 views)
- Saw that too I was very tempted - BJames38 2006-12-14 21:50:03 (305 views)
  - I'm not expert on RO polishers, but it seems pretty good to me. (nt) - davidc 2006-12-15 17:43:47 (247 views)
- Very Nice! Random Orbital polishers are generally safe, and once you use one, - absessler 2006-12-12 10:04:48 (336 views)
  - pretty sure an orbital is not the best choice using Zanos Bros and a few others - kw740il 2006-12-12 21:52:00 (365 views)
    - Yep, Zaino is pretty easy by hand anyways. (nt) - absessler 2006-12-16 18:41:29 (302 views)

Debadged - revjim 2006-12-13 17:16:44 (340 views)
- WD40 will remove residue left behind from badge (nt) - Blue740i 2006-12-18 14:07:45 (259 views)
- Silhouette appearance? - bosoxfan 2006-12-16 20:29:16 (386 views)
  - Re: Silhouette appearance? - revjim 2006-12-18 07:40:57 (306 views)
    - Re: Silhouette appearance? - bosoxfan 2006-12-18 16:47:35 (325 views)
- Clay bar it first. If that doesnt work, very lightly wet sand. (nt) - dwightf 2006-12-14 16:07:23 (318 views)
- Have you tried clay barring the area where the badge was? - mahmudb 2006-12-13 19:54:56 (303 views)

How to remove Ball Pen lines from beige leather in E66? (nt) - ))))nadeem(((( 2006-11-26 11:50:26 (367 views)
- Re: How to remove Ball Pen lines from beige leather in E66? (pic) (url) - thedentdevils 2006-12-11 23:57:07 (402 views)
- Nail Polish remover will take off anything. Be very careful though, because it - absessler 2006-12-06 12:00:20 (297 views)
- Did you try the isopropyl alcohol? (see below) (nt) - Tucson 540i/6 2006-12-01 14:47:48 (320 views)
- Very carefully, do not rub. - Tucson 540i/6 2006-11-28 12:03:01 (283 views)
- I've used a mild laundry detergent mixed with water. I.E. Wool Light. (nt) - dwightf 2006-11-28 03:02:49 (320 views)
  - How about Lexol leather cleaner? would it work? (pic) - ))))nadeem(((( 2006-11-29 14:47:35 (364 views)
    - You can try it but I don't think it will work. I like Tuff Stuff. (nt) - mahmudb 2006-11-29 17:41:41 (288 views)
      - Tuff Stuff did not work (nt) - ))))nadeem(((( 2006-12-01 13:03:16 (260 views)

please help - paulr 2006-12-06 00:58:29 (324 views)
- Take a look at this post! (url) - LJBimmers 2006-12-07 18:59:19 (401 views)
- Here is my routine. Note the lack of any wet sanding. **LONG** (url) - absessler 2006-12-06 13:57:17 (412 views)
  - Whoops, Missed an image. (pic) (url) - absessler 2006-12-06 14:42:57 (537 views)
    - Re: Whoops, Missed an image. - paulr 2006-12-07 01:09:08 (329 views)
      - My 1st try w/ Zaino - here is 4 coats! (url) - chiefwej 2006-12-07 12:38:24 (350 views)
      - No Problem. Zaino is a 'Top Coat'. It is a layer of protection that is (url) - absessler 2006-12-07 11:59:15 (409 views)

Buffing pads from CMA or waynestowels? Any comments on either? - Flounder 2006-12-05 17:23:56 (297 views)
- I don't personally own any waynesTowels, but I've read great - sealbeach740 2006-12-06 00:05:11 (281 views)
- Don't know either company, but you may get a better - LJBimmers 2006-12-05 17:34:35 (274 views)
- Glad to