I'm a 'clay' virgin no more...

E92westy · 04-26-2011, 11:35 AM

Never clayed a car before.... until today!

Gathered my weapons of choice:-

Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
Bilt Hamber Clay
Water Spray Bottle
Autoglym Super Resin Polish
Autoglym HD Wax
Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing
Turtle Wax Extreme Wheel Wax
Lambswool mitt, Mequiars waffle towel and many microfibre cloths.

Wash, clay (including the wheels and windows), wash, dry, hoover inside, polish, wax, dress & wax wheels....
Four hours later I'd got a very aching arm, but a much cleaner car.
Not too impressed with my pics, I just wanted to collapse into a chair with a coffee...

Now to attack the rusty hubs and get something done about the droopy tail pipe!

ed335d · 04-26-2011, 11:41 AM

Good job, looks nice

ry1978 · 04-26-2011, 12:19 PM

Looks good mate, what have you used on your tail lights to 'fill in' the White reversing light section? Is it the spray on tint or a film cover? I'm not keen on the black lines so I'm looking for alternative options!

E92westy · 04-26-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Good job, looks nice

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by ry1978

Looks good mate, what have you used on your tail lights to 'fill in' the White reversing light section? Is it the spray on tint or a film cover? I'm not keen on the black lines so I'm looking for alternative options!

Thanks and for the lights I followed the DIY by 'chrismac':-

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491699

(my pics are in there somewhere...

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FieldingMellish · 04-26-2011, 12:54 PM

Good job. Sparkling Graphite scrubs up beautifully, doesn't it?

ddogg35 · 04-26-2011, 12:57 PM

looks great
did you get much marring from claying??

E92westy · 04-26-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ddogg35

looks great
did you get much marring from claying??

Thanks, didn't really see any marring...?
But perhaps I was being very gentle, my first time and all...

What it did highlight (looking at the car so closely) is the amount of stone chips on the front bumper and leading edge of the bonnet.

Not horrendous, but more than I'd thought.
There's also a bit of what looks like a watermark, but under the paint on the OSR door...??

Might pop back to BMW for their opinion.

ADV.1 Matt · 04-26-2011, 01:29 PM

Car turned out great!!! Very good job on the detail!

E92westy · 04-26-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ADV.1 Matt

Car turned out great!!! Very good job on the detail!

Thanks, but would you beleive it's actually started raining here now....

I could cure the drought in any country - just take my car there and wash it....

Swiller · 04-26-2011, 02:16 PM

great to see more members looking after the bodywork proper.
Just done my 6 monthly clay and wax and i will machine polish in the autumn.
My choice of weapons are collinite 915 wax, ez glaze 2, meg claykits and wash and gloss. If it becomes a hobby, i cannot recommend the collinite enough. Glass finish and 6 months per coat.
your car looks great.

E902717 · 04-26-2011, 02:22 PM

Still looks dirty to me

Hotcoupe · 04-26-2011, 02:31 PM

Good job, looks great

E92westy · 04-26-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by E902717

Still looks dirty to me

What colour's your car again... ????

MickyD'bo · 04-26-2011, 02:53 PM

Looks A1 mate. Great job.

E92westy · 04-26-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Good job, looks great

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Originally Posted by dobbo9

Looks A1 mate. Great job.

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Originally Posted by Swiller

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your car looks great.

Thanks and I've just realised I have no fingerprints left on my right hand...

ab2pcs · 04-26-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by E902717

Still looks dirty to me

Rubbed a bit hard on the number plate as well I'd say ................looks a very good job , well worth the effort by the looks of things

NickP · 04-26-2011, 03:15 PM

It's amazing the difference claying makes isnt it?
Looks great - sparkling graphite is probably my favourite colour, not that I'm biased or anything

Em135eye · 04-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Only recently discovered clay and I am now a lifelong fan - brilliant stuff.

I use the Hamber Bilt stuff - only need water as a lube and it work a treat.

Swiller · 04-26-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Only recently discovered clay and I am now a lifelong fan - brilliant stuff.

I use the Hamber Bilt stuff - only need water as a lube and it work a treat.

your supposed to rub it on the car

04-26-2011, 11:35 AM	#1
E92westy Lieutenant 32 Rep 549 Posts Drives: F20 118d Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs. iTrader: (2)	I'm a 'clay' virgin no more... Never clayed a car before.... until today! Gathered my weapons of choice:- Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner Bilt Hamber Clay Water Spray Bottle Autoglym Super Resin Polish Autoglym HD Wax Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing Turtle Wax Extreme Wheel Wax Lambswool mitt, Mequiars waffle towel and many microfibre cloths. Wash, clay (including the wheels and windows), wash, dry, hoover inside, polish, wax, dress & wax wheels.... Four hours later I'd got a very aching arm, but a much cleaner car. Not too impressed with my pics, I just wanted to collapse into a chair with a coffee... Now to attack the rusty hubs and get something done about the droopy tail pipe! __________________
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ry1978 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: E90 318d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Looks good mate, what have you used on your tail lights to 'fill in' the White reversing light section? Is it the spray on tint or a film cover? I'm not keen on the black lines so I'm looking for alternative options!
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FieldingMellish Captain 171 Rep 981 Posts Drives: F30 330D M Sport auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Good job. Sparkling Graphite scrubs up beautifully, doesn't it?
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ddogg35 Lieutenant 6 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 318i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 318i [0.00]	looks great did you get much marring from claying?? __________________
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Swiller First Lieutenant 9 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	great to see more members looking after the bodywork proper. Just done my 6 monthly clay and wax and i will machine polish in the autumn. My choice of weapons are collinite 915 wax, ez glaze 2, meg claykits and wash and gloss. If it becomes a hobby, i cannot recommend the collinite enough. Glass finish and 6 months per coat. your car looks great.
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E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Still looks dirty to me __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge
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Hotcoupe Major General 193 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	Good job, looks great __________________ ================================= Never argue with an idiot on the internet. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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MickyD'bo Major 566 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2016 F31 335d xDrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Geordie In Yorkshire! iTrader: (0)	Looks A1 mate. Great job.
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NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	It's amazing the difference claying makes isnt it? Looks great - sparkling graphite is probably my favourite colour, not that I'm biased or anything
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