Subject: may need a 'legit' detail job for that and not just wax Author: kromdom : member since October, 2006 : 502 posts Posted on: 2007-05-04 16:19:05

Not sure about your experience with detailing but here are the steps I follow (I also have a black e38 and a black 4-door truck)
1. wash with DAWN
2. clay bar
3. rinse
4. paint cleaner
5. swirl remover
6. polish
7. wax

• What Spray Wax should I use on my BLACK 740i - Thomas Meacham 2007-05-04 16:02:46 (259 views)
  • I'd get the kit from Glosshaus.com - LJBimmers 2007-05-05 15:12:32 (207 views)
  • There is a ton if info on this subject in the detailing forum (nt) - dcrane 2007-05-05 12:58:39 (184 views)
  • What polisher is recommended? Porter Cable or other? - pdef1949 2007-05-05 08:32:33 (236 views)
    • Pretty much any random these days. What seperates your work from good (pic) (url) - Rogish Spirit 2007-05-05 12:53:41 (315 views)
    • Very happy with my PC and pads from CMA (nt) - Bayou Bimmer 2007-05-05 08:43:06 (217 views)
  • Have a professional detailer polish the swirls out of the car - SDMike 2007-05-04 19:50:28 (232 views)
    • Pro detailer? Not thing a pro equipment can't buff out! : -)))))))))))) (pic) - bmw635 2007-05-04 19:57:41 (312 views)
      • I agree, but the skill of the person is as important as the tool - SDMike 2007-05-04 20:16:58 (192 views)
        • I just spent $250 and am semi-happy - not all pro's are good!!!! (nt) - dcrane 2007-05-05 12:57:11 (199 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 (146 views)
          • True. Did you have Eddie's friend do it? (nt) - SDMike 2007-05-05 14:20:24 (154 views)
        • Well, if the car has wrinkle that will remove too and don't need skilled ! :-))) (nt) - bmw635 2007-05-04 20:23:00 (184 views)
          • I believe in having pro's do work on things like that. Just my bias - SDMike 2007-05-04 21:49:19 (171 views)
  • No spray wax, and probably no wax at all will remove your scratches. You will (url) - absessler 2007-05-04 18:53:12 (211 views)
  • I use eagle one spray wax from auto zone. makes it looks brand new after each - ian 2007-05-04 17:23:16 (172 views)
  • may need a 'legit' detail job for that and not just wax - kromdom 2007-05-04 16:19:05 (189 views)
  • If you have a lot of scratches and swirl marks, you might try polishing (pic) (url) - DavidC 2007-05-04 16:14:39 (353 views)
    • Re: If you have a lot of scratches and swirl marks, you might try polishing - eze740il 2007-05-04 16:25:59 (246 views)
      • You use ' ????? ' one also. (nt) - Thomas Meacham 2007-05-04 16:38:37 (154 views)
        • Groit's ramdom- orbital polisher/ cleaning system!!!!! - eze740il 2007-05-04 21:27:33 (363 views)