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Given you have first hand experience with the products, when you get the chance, can you link me to the one(s) you use on the vinyl/plastic pieces inside the car and for the seats?
I'll order them there after. |
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04-02-2011, 10:44 PM | #47 |
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Yep, just mist a panel on the car, and wipe it across the panel with your microfiber. Flip the microfiber over and buff it in. That's all you have to do for quick detail sprays...
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04-03-2011, 08:03 PM | #48 | |
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Sweet. I will probably order this the week I get my car, which should be the end of the month hopefully. |
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04-03-2011, 08:03 PM | #49 |
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I know some of you all provided links to other material/solvents but one question for everyone else, are there any Meguiar's products you would recommend for the plastic trim pieces of the car?
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04-03-2011, 08:10 PM | #50 | |
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Even for the spray wax you mentioned above, the waffle weave microfiber will be decent and the best way to go? Just want to make sure before I order. |
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04-05-2011, 10:02 PM | #51 |
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04-05-2011, 10:16 PM | #52 | |
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http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...T|GRP2074_____ This stuff? And are both equally good or is one better? Last edited by flash3; 04-05-2011 at 10:26 PM.. |
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04-06-2011, 09:37 AM | #53 | |
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Thanks for the info. I am assuming you use this stuff on your exterior trim and have netted good results?
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04-06-2011, 11:41 AM | #55 |
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That's correct. I have used it only on the exterior. As I wrote early, my daughter's 325i was parked outside next to the beach in Santa Barbara, CA. for four years during her college days . A lot of sun and salty ocean spray. A nasty environment for a car finish. The protectant really did a great job of restoring the black plastic and has lasted longer than other products I have used. I've had the same good results on my other cars as well.
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04-06-2011, 03:31 PM | #57 | |
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For buffing purposes you'll want a dedicated microfiber towel. These towels will also be used for removing waxes and polishes, as well as interior care. I have microfiber towels of varying size and thickness for this purpose. For example, on autogeek you can buy all purpose Cobra towels with various colors -- green, blue, yellow, etc. You can use yellow towels for example to clean the dash, blue for door jambs and such. You definitely don't have to do this though. I would get plusher towels for removing waxes and polishes, as well as quick detail work. Autogeek has an intro guide on microfiber: http://www.autogeek.net/leabmi.html |
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04-06-2011, 05:36 PM | #58 |
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Calling all UK members on this forum, what are you using or recommend from your local Halfords outlet to 'detail' your X3?
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So I've read on some sites that washing a brand new car is perfectly fine as it will get rid of all the shine the dealers put at the time of their preps but waxing a brand new car isn't a wise idea.
Yet, I've seen some people say they've waxed, polished and even clay bar'd their cars...... :dontknow: |
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04-09-2011, 12:37 PM | #61 |
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Don't polish the car until it needs it. Unless your dealership completely mucks it up, I seriously doubt your car's paint would need correction brand new from the factory.
Considering you're in NC, I tend to doubt you'd need to clay your X3 either. You're right near the factory, so I can't imagine you'd be exposed to anything so quickly. You'll just need to evaluate the paint when you take delivery. I bet all you'll need is a good wash, glaze (optional), sealant, and wax. |
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06-16-2011, 08:31 PM | #63 |
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Gonna be washing my car this weekend for the first time. Question for you experts about wax - can I apply this after or is it too soon, given the car is a month or so old?
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-spray-wax.html |
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