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  • 25-06-2010 2:14pm
    #1
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭


    IMG_5154_cropped.jpg

    Zymol auto bathe --> Meguaires Clay --> Mequaires Paint cleaner --> Zymol Carnauba Carbon

    Tough going but worth it.

    I was using the Zymol HD cleanse and switched to the Mequaires Paint cleaner. I had never used it before but its Excellent. Very easy to apply and wipe off. Leves an excellent finish for waxing. I have a feeling its a slight abrasive but not too fussed due to the fact it only happens twice per year.

    I cover it with a Noah when not in use.


Comments

  • #2
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Looks good
    Always worth it ;)


  • #3
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    I tried a liquid clean and polish on my car last week - not the same finish you got... but I have to say the metallic is shining like it when it was new. I am not saying it's the "craftsmans" choice buy for a quick result on your daily driver it was perfect. Spray on, wipe off. Then a quick tickle with Autoglym Show and Shine (orange coloured aerosol) - which is also excellent for making plastic rear windows (mx5, Land Rover, etc) less milky coloured.

    btw your BMW looks great!


  • #4
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Snap!
    Just did the same 30mins ago, albeit with a lot less effort. I took the lazymans route, Turtlewax Ice. Rubs on and buffs off in about 45mins flat.

    shine1.jpg

    shine2.jpg

    I love that you can rub it straight on over the rubber moldings no problem. Also took the headlamps apart last week and used PlastX on all 6 lenses.


  • #5
    kyote00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭kyote00


    I forecast rain tomorrow :D


  • #6
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Not in the east. ;)


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  • #7
    ShiresV2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭ShiresV2


    A tip for Voodoo (maybe? don't have your car) and E39.. The black plastic bit beside the wing mirror, and the plastic around the mirrors - Brasso brings them up really shiny and best of all it it lasts!


  • #8
    robdsherlock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭robdsherlock


    i use miguires stuff myself too and get great results!!
    pic looks well:)


  • #9
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    ShiresV2 wrote: »
    A tip for Voodoo (maybe? don't have your car) and E39.. The black plastic bit beside the wing mirror, and the plastic around the mirrors - Brasso brings them up really shiny and best of all it it lasts!

    Mucho gracias.

    In fact I was also going to post a pic (before and after) of that exact same part. I got some of the Meguaires cleaner on there by mistake and lo and behold it came up a treat too.

    I hate it when those parts age badly. They look terrible in contrast to well maintained paint.

    Thanks very much for the tip.

    K


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