12-16-2012, 04:14 PM | #1 |
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My F31 330D M Sport Mineral Grey after a days cleaning
Decided to give my new car a couple of coats of wax to prepare it for the winter. I also wanted to make sure the paintwork was perfect before applying the wax.
Finished results: Preparation started with snowfoam, wash (2 bucket method), then carefully dried. Then I was able to inspect the paint. I could see the damage caused by the dealer. When I collected the car I had seen them bring the car into the showroom from the rain and dry it off with some old cloths. Next I clayed the car. This is from one half of the bonnet. Surprising for a car with less than 30 miles on the clock. I machine polished the whole car to remove the swirl marks Next up I used pre-wax paint cleaner followed by waxing the car (twice). I had bought a couple of waxes ready to use on the car (don't go onto Detailing World - you end up spending a fortune). You've seen the results above. Then onto the wheels, easier to take them off to clean them thoroughly and to seal them with wheel wax Finished wheel All in all a busy weekend but very happy with the results. Saved a fortune over buying the dealers protection package and it was all applied with a lot more care. My neighbours must think I'm mad. Last edited by RichardM; 12-16-2012 at 04:21 PM.. |
12-16-2012, 04:18 PM | #2 |
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Ridiculous. Amazing color too btw. Now what do you do? Load your car on a flat bed a drive it around. After all the excellent work you've done, I would be terrified to even park it outdoors.
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12-16-2012, 04:28 PM | #6 |
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Ah but part of the joy is...
...doing it all over again Looks great Richard. Even though I'm not as obsessive as I used to be (no time!) I find the whole car cleaning thing extremely therapeutic. Just me, in a world of my own. No kids, no wife. Lovely bit of peace and quiet. |
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12-16-2012, 05:27 PM | #8 |
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Great job...Richard!
The results speak for themselves!! Now when can I book you.. to do my baby..
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12-16-2012, 05:27 PM | #9 |
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Brilliant work Richard, worth the effort as future washes will surely be a lot easier after that I have a pro detailer coming to do something similar to my car after delivery, no doubt he will have to get some swirls out as well after the dealer's 'clean', ridiculous that most don't know (or care) how to properly look after and clean a car without inflicting damage, they would do the same to an M5 or a 7 Series as well, I'm sure!
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12-16-2012, 05:45 PM | #10 |
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I hadn't used it before Derek, I purchased it for the new car. I went on to the Detailing World forums to look for recommendations on which wax/sealant to buy and I went for the Definitive Wax range. It should last 4 months but I will probably keep it topped up every few washes as I've used very little of the pot so far.
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Brilliant job and the beading shots are great. I have been contemplating the a-glaze that the dealers trying to get me to have but wasn't sure considering the cost... How much did you spend (without labour obviously) do you recon on the job?
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12-17-2012, 01:50 PM | #13 |
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Wow looks absolutely fab
MG being the best colour too
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12-17-2012, 01:56 PM | #14 |
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Great work sir
The beading looks weird, it seems to not to be running. Is that due to different waxes? I see you have Continental tyres, funny how our cars were built at similar times yet mine and most others seem to have Bridgestones. |
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The car looks fantastic and the beading shots are great.
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Thanks for the comments guys!
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Don't go for the dealer protection. If you are interested then get a professional detailer to do it, they will take the time to prepare the paint first and remove any marks/swirls and it won't cost any more. The dealer will just apply it quickly without any preparation. Quote:
Could the tyres be because the Touring comes off a different production line? Which are considered best mate? I wouldn't have a clue. Quote:
It's a 12v electric impact wrench. It won't an AutoExpress award a couple of years ago which is why I bought it. When I had a Range Rover I used to swap the wheels for off road wheels/tyres quite frequently so I bought it and the trolly jack. Neither gets much use now. |
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Hi, sorry to ask an unrelated question but I am picking up my F30 330d msport tomorrow and wondered what you and others have done re running in the engine. There seems to be very conflicing info re running in of new cars engines these days so any advice comments would be greatfully received.
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