|
|
07-25-2008, 05:28 AM | #1 |
Captain
53
Rep 712
Posts
Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Belgium
|
Washing the car
How much time do you guys spent on washing your M???
Just bored and well, this is a fun topic |
07-25-2008, 07:11 AM | #2 |
Major General
337
Rep 8,811
Posts |
takes a couple of hours to do properly
I wash it every week |
Appreciate
0
|
07-25-2008, 07:16 AM | #3 |
Second Lieutenant
41
Rep 242
Posts |
Morning! Not to be a whistle-blower with the pole wedged far up his ass but these questions go under wash,wax, car care section. I can spend up to 48 hours per cleaning session (including waxing, wheel care). Yeah! Avoiding damage to the clear coat is a time consuming process. Simple wash and dry however takes about three hours.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-25-2008, 09:49 AM | #6 |
Second Lieutenant
41
Rep 242
Posts |
I have heard that this is a bad idea. More washing, more scratches to the clear coat, no matter how careful you are. What are your thoughts? Wheels however should be washed weekly avoid break-dust buildup.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-25-2008, 09:57 AM | #8 |
Moderator
673
Rep 4,737
Posts |
wash when there is excesive dirt on the car. wax when rain drops don't bead on paint any more.
i use touchless wash. not the most thorough but will never scratch your clear coat. btw bmw paint is softer than tofu! |
Appreciate
0
|
07-25-2008, 10:27 AM | #10 |
Brigadier General
236
Rep 3,303
Posts |
Buy SSII and you won't see the scratches
__________________
"...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-25-2008, 10:47 AM | #12 |
Brigadier General
335
Rep 4,633
Posts |
once a week
if you wash the car properly, you will end up with less swirls/sctraches then if you didnt wash it, all that dirt on the paint laying there will put some marring, esp if someone rus there hand over the paint with all the dirt there, as the dirt will do on its own in the wind or on the highway. use a soft mit to wash, good car wash soap, two bucket system , after every section rinse the mit well, do the bumpers and skirts last(contains the most dirt buildup), and use either MF or wavvle weave drying cloths to dry the car.. this will ensure a safe, clean car |
Appreciate
0
|
07-25-2008, 12:33 PM | #16 |
Colonel
55
Rep 2,484
Posts |
couple of hours every week and a half
__________________
08 E92 AW M3 | HRE P40 19" | APE Air Filter | BMW Performance Grills | White Side Gills | CF Mirror Covers | BMW Performance Pedals | F1 Pinnacle Tint | V1 Hardwire | Dinan Performance Software | Gintani Exhaust | H&R Sports Springs | RPI Scoops | BMW CF Spoiler | Challenge Diffuser | Lux H8 V3 | LCI Tail Lights | |
Appreciate
0
|
07-29-2008, 09:40 AM | #17 | |
Major
110
Rep 1,311
Posts |
Quote:
I've heard that too but either way your gonna get some fine swirl marks. So better to keep it clean than filthy which by not washing the car top/bottom, as time goes by, it's gonna get crap in the hard to get places. So i went and got the clear plastic paint guard from a awesome shop in Grantham, UK called "paintsheild" They do excellent work and garenteed under warranty. It's awesome stuff. I wash, wax or quick detail, and done. Just as if washing it normally but the clear plastic covering never get's swirl marks, or scratches. It's tough stuff! It'll get some scratches in time, I'm sure but it'll save the paint. Anyway, 1.5 - 2.0 hours of washing/detailing about 2 times a week. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|