Bank Holiday Monday: Car Detail

MEGA · 04-13-2009, 05:14 PM

Well as its a day off, and a day off from the miswah (She's got food poisoning

) I was at a loss for what to do, so decided to get the car clean.

I know theres been 40 car cleaning topics recently? Am I bothered?

Do anyway, Didn't think about doing a full writeup till I was almost done, so not a vast array of pics of the during, but got a couple from before to show, and alot from after

Car has done almost 3000 miles since last clean: (6 weeks)... Horrible state:

DIRRRRRRRRRRRTY:

So out came all of the supplies to get to it:

Stage 1, Car shampoo. Used meguires lambs wool wash mit, car shampoo (not sure on the brand) and then a sonus drying towel. Only one bucket in shot, but don't worry, there were 2.

Stage 2, Poorboys world Professional Polish. A very light cut, just trying to get rid of some swirl marks. I did the bootlid, back bumper, front bumper and skirts. My doors and rear quarters are quite bad and I have chosen not to keep hand polishing them as I don't know the paint density. I'm waiting to get a G220 on them and get them done once, properly, and well. They are swirled to hell at the moment. Fine when I got the car, god awful after BMW did some warranty work on her. In future I'll make sure to always leave a note "DONT CLEAN ME"

Stage 3 was the Poorboy's world Natty's paste wax. This was applied everywhere. I did not clay on this occasion as I didn't have time. The car still never been clayed so again once the machine polisher has gone around, I will do a full full detail and then document every step.

Stage 4 was to focus on the wheels. I used Poorboys all use wheel spray which is a degreaser and very very potent. Don't breath this stuff in. It took 3 coatings with 5 mins then rinse off, before the wheels looked good. They were fucked.

Stage 5 and now I seal the wheels with Poorboys wheel sealant (the pink stuff). Rub on, leave for 10mins then buff off with a microfiber towel. The performance 18s are a nightmare to seal, took about 2 hours to clean and seal all 4 wheels (Although there was the odd tea brake and making sure the girlfriend was still alive up in the bedroom)

Stage 6 and finally I spent a bit of time on the interior with the liquid leather

It smells like sex (I'm into bondage). Love it.

During the wheel treatment:

And after

Hope you like

SoYank · 04-13-2009, 05:33 PM

That was one dirty car. Looks great now.

Gibbo · 04-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Looks megga!

MEGA · 04-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Cheers

Just don't make me join in on the rusty hubs/discs topic.

ed335d · 04-14-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Cheers

Just don't make me join in on the rusty hubs/discs topic.

Too bad - you just did. Whip the wheels off and get the hammerite out - it's the ideal opportunity to get the insides of those wheels sparkling as well!

MEGA · 04-14-2009, 02:13 AM

Majority of the problem on mine is the discs themselves though.. Any recommendations?

TMP · 04-14-2009, 02:14 AM

Looks fab - good write up

I love the look of my M 18's as well, but hate cleaning them. 2 hours to clean / seal them, wow....does the seal actually work and for how long?

ed335d · 04-14-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

Majority of the problem on mine is the discs themselves though.. Any recommendations?

A quick spin - that'll take the thin layer or rust off that appears after washing. Also a good way to get rid of any drips that appear after you've finished.

MEGA · 04-14-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TMP

Looks fab - good write up

I love the look of my M 18's as well, but hate cleaning them. 2 hours to clean / seal them, wow....does the seal actually work and for how long?

Well it really stops the brake dust settling but ideally you want more than one layer on. I'm going to try and get another layer on this week too.

It means a quick sponge and their back to new, in theory. So should be 2 min job next time. Jet hosing will remove it a bit though, so hand wash only.

Used to work very well on my old peugeot

dxb335d · 04-14-2009, 05:54 AM

Fookin clean Dave, Nice one. The car looks good.

Any re-map on her yet?

Micky Dee · 04-14-2009, 07:09 AM

What a transformation!!!

dxb335d · 04-14-2009, 07:24 AM

Rich, how is the D3? you did buy one after the 335i right?

MEGA · 04-14-2009, 07:56 AM

Carlos, 2 weeks mate 2 weeks

dxb335d · 04-14-2009, 08:04 AM

Cool sounds good, who you going with?

MEGA · 04-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Red Dot. Know them well, half hour away on a clear run and will refresh the map for free after service work

beemerbird · 04-14-2009, 11:55 AM

Nice job you've done there.

Hope your wife is feeling better.

Btw - I always reverse up and drive the drive a couple of times to clear the discs. In fact now I have to otherwise Porsche brakes stick on and I mean STICK. Always did it with the BMW's and whatever else I had. Have been told it can reduce premature wear of the discs.

E92Fan · 04-14-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Btw - I always reverse up and drive the drive a couple of times to clear the discs. In fact now I have to otherwise Porsche brakes stick on and I mean STICK. Always did it with the BMW's and whatever else I had. Have been told it can reduce premature wear of the discs.

I do that too - people always look at me funny if I'm driving back and forth in the garage... it's worse when I'm on race pads though - the squealing from the pads and discs is unbearable!!

CD · 04-15-2009, 12:45 AM

looks great, i need to give mine a detail like that, nice one

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

Well as Stage 6 and finally I spent a bit of time on the interior with the liquid leather

It smells like sex (I'm into bondage). Love it.

come on Will

your too slow on this one

MEGA · 04-15-2009, 03:49 AM

Bwahahahaha.

(ps, beemerbird, girlfriend rather than wife but thanks for the kind words shes all better now

)

Plaen · 04-15-2009, 11:33 AM

Nice pics...car looks stunning

04-13-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Bank Holiday Monday: Car Detail Well as its a day off, and a day off from the miswah (She's got food poisoning ) I was at a loss for what to do, so decided to get the car clean. I know theres been 40 car cleaning topics recently? Am I bothered? Do anyway, Didn't think about doing a full writeup till I was almost done, so not a vast array of pics of the during, but got a couple from before to show, and alot from after Car has done almost 3000 miles since last clean: (6 weeks)... Horrible state: DIRRRRRRRRRRRTY: So out came all of the supplies to get to it: Stage 1, Car shampoo. Used meguires lambs wool wash mit, car shampoo (not sure on the brand) and then a sonus drying towel. Only one bucket in shot, but don't worry, there were 2. Stage 2, Poorboys world Professional Polish. A very light cut, just trying to get rid of some swirl marks. I did the bootlid, back bumper, front bumper and skirts. My doors and rear quarters are quite bad and I have chosen not to keep hand polishing them as I don't know the paint density. I'm waiting to get a G220 on them and get them done once, properly, and well. They are swirled to hell at the moment. Fine when I got the car, god awful after BMW did some warranty work on her. In future I'll make sure to always leave a note "DONT CLEAN ME" Stage 3 was the Poorboy's world Natty's paste wax. This was applied everywhere. I did not clay on this occasion as I didn't have time. The car still never been clayed so again once the machine polisher has gone around, I will do a full full detail and then document every step. Stage 4 was to focus on the wheels. I used Poorboys all use wheel spray which is a degreaser and very very potent. Don't breath this stuff in. It took 3 coatings with 5 mins then rinse off, before the wheels looked good. They were fucked. Stage 5 and now I seal the wheels with Poorboys wheel sealant (the pink stuff). Rub on, leave for 10mins then buff off with a microfiber towel. The performance 18s are a nightmare to seal, took about 2 hours to clean and seal all 4 wheels (Although there was the odd tea brake and making sure the girlfriend was still alive up in the bedroom) Stage 6 and finally I spent a bit of time on the interior with the liquid leather It smells like sex (I'm into bondage). Love it. During the wheel treatment: And after Hope you like __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Cheers Just don't make me join in on the rusty hubs/discs topic. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Majority of the problem on mine is the discs themselves though.. Any recommendations? __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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TMP Brigadier General 349 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Looks fab - good write up I love the look of my M 18's as well, but hate cleaning them. 2 hours to clean / seal them, wow....does the seal actually work and for how long? __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Carlos, 2 weeks mate 2 weeks __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Red Dot. Know them well, half hour away on a clear run and will refresh the map for free after service work __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Bwahahahaha. (ps, beemerbird, girlfriend rather than wife but thanks for the kind words shes all better now ) __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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Plaen Enlisted Member 1 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 325i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Nice pics...car looks stunning
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