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05-26-2008, 08:59 PM | #1 |
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Detail Kit Suggestions for the 135i?
I am gonna be soooooo meticulous about keeping my 135i's paint sharper than showroom. I come from owning a black GTI for over 10 years and have had a pretty religious regimine, claying and waxing.
i plan on getting Sapphire Black Metallic :headbang: I've been using decent products such as:
I'm looking to buy a brand new detailing package. What are you folks using these days? It doesn't have to be expensive professional detail products but I'm not looking for cheap crap that will harm the paint. suggestions? |
05-26-2008, 10:31 PM | #3 |
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+1; I'm going to get their liquid leather and liquid wax for the times when I don't feel like spending all day detailing my car. Griots FTMFW!!
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05-26-2008, 10:51 PM | #5 |
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I have almost $400 in Griots stuff incoming tomorrow. I went with all of their microfiber towels, washing equipment and of course all of the paint sealers and waxes. I bought a starter pack about a month ago and LOVED their stuff, hence I dropped the big bucks and got everything else. Very high quality stuff.
Seeing in that my 135i Vert is Jet Black, I was taking NO chances. :biggrin:
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05-27-2008, 07:00 AM | #6 |
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i just Zaino'ed by BSM 1er this past weekend... by far the best products i've ever used. my buddy is a big Griots fan, and after checking out my car last night he's going to switch over to Zaino. you can't beat the low maintenance, one weekend lasts 9 months...
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05-27-2008, 03:54 PM | #9 |
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I'm chemical guys all the way. the JETSEAL 109 is the most amazing stuff. not to mention awesome customer service. Can't be beat IMO
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05-27-2008, 06:54 PM | #11 |
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I'm a giant fan of the stuff from http://detailersparadise.com
Their headquarters is in Denver, and when I lived there, I'd hit up their HQ retail store every few months. Their self made "Prima" brand of chemicals is just plain awesome. My paint feels like perfect glass after 2 coats of Epic. If you're looking for an all in one kit, http://detailersparadise.com/View.as...20070405181946 As for leather, I like Leatherique. Works very well, and the leather ends up matte rather than shiny. Oh, and definitely do yourself a favor and pick up a Porter Cable 7424 Random Orbital Buffer. I can wash, clay, and seal my car in about an hour with the buffer. |
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05-27-2008, 08:30 PM | #12 |
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I have been using griots and really like it.. KaterA you are as bad as I am with the amount of stuff you bought:biggrin: Just use whatever you like to make you car look good.. Just did my daughters 328 and it looks great.. Was getting ready to pull the 1 out when a storm blew through.. Girl was a bit pissed when I would not move my car out of the center of the garage for hers:eyebulge:
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05-27-2008, 08:37 PM | #13 |
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I recently recieved 2 Griots catalogs #272, #273. So many items??? Whats the best regular wax to start with on an Alpine car? Also what would be the best Griots leather care for Coral red?
So much to pick from. But their "Ultimate Car Wash Bucket" and soap looks like a first purchase. Very nice. |
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05-27-2008, 08:58 PM | #14 |
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I just waxed my 325Ci this past weekend with P21s. It rained tonight and the water is squirting off it. Jet Black looks great after a good wax job. P21s wheel cleaner is great also. Waxed the wheels after with an older can of Mothers I had.
But, I want to try the Griots products, especially for leather. I get their catalogs all the time as I used them for purchsing gifts for my Dad. He is a car detail junkie too. |
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I just bought Griots 3" and 6" random orbiters a few days ago. I like their stuff so much I am sticking with it. I've spent over $800 there in the last 3 weeks, lol. Investment for the future though. I have their orbitals, bucket, tons of griots towels <awesome btw> and of course all of their waxes and polish. Speed shine is total love.
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I have some Zymol Concours wax. The best I have used to date :thumbup: |
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06-01-2008, 11:31 PM | #19 |
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Its called a foam gun. Go to autogeek.net, thats where I got mine. I use it with meguirars gold class car wash (purchased from wal mart) and it works fantastic. With the use of the foam gun and a sheepskin wash mit I keep my paint swirl free. Use a garden hose, no air required.
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How are you spraying that inside?....where does the water go...i want a garage like that |
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06-02-2008, 01:12 AM | #22 |
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My mind was boggled as well :eyebulge:
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