Mudding in the M235

ramair311 · 08-19-2015, 10:35 AM

I have 5000 miles on my BSM M235i now and have taken very good care of it since new. It's made to be driven though and I've tracked it twice and done some (very) spirited drives through the Colorado mountains between Denver and Steamboat. Unfortunately I was forced to take a route on my last trip to Steamboat which has a 4 mile long construction zone that is currently covered completely in mud and rocks. This is what they expect everyone to drive on - it is horrible!.

Here are some before and after pics of my 2er after a track day and then driving through the gauntlet construction zone.

I used my porter cable orbital with Chemical Guys swirl remover followed by Jet Seal - then Black Light - and finally Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax

m235iRx · 08-19-2015, 08:18 PM

Wow. That's some dirt! Nice work getting it clean.

1LegitM235i · 08-20-2015, 10:53 AM

That's clean bro! BSM is a high maintenance paint to keep up. I used to have a Jet Black 540i (RIP) and everyday I was detailing it. Props to you for having a lot of patience.

ramair311 · 08-20-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LegitM235i

That's clean bro! BSM is a high maintenance paint to keep up. I used to have a Jet Black 540i (RIP) and everyday I was detailing it. Props to you for having a lot of patience.

Thanks bud - looking forward to getting that diffuser to complete the look. My 135i was jet black and man it was a PITA. I was between silver like yours or BSM. I really like the mineral grey they offer on the new M3 - would have gone with that if it was an option.

1LegitM235i · 08-20-2015, 11:25 AM

The main reason I opt for Glacier Silver is you can't tell how dirty it is until you look close up to it. She is very low maintenance and having a clear bra helps the front a lot. A quick spray of detailing spray and bugs are wiped away. Planning to do the whole hood maybe before winter.

BMWFrenzy · 08-24-2015, 09:58 PM

great work on this. the car looks sleek and neat!

08-19-2015, 10:35 AM	#1
ramair311 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 269 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (2)	Mudding in the M235 I have 5000 miles on my BSM M235i now and have taken very good care of it since new. It's made to be driven though and I've tracked it twice and done some (very) spirited drives through the Colorado mountains between Denver and Steamboat. Unfortunately I was forced to take a route on my last trip to Steamboat which has a 4 mile long construction zone that is currently covered completely in mud and rocks. This is what they expect everyone to drive on - it is horrible!. Here are some before and after pics of my 2er after a track day and then driving through the gauntlet construction zone. I used my porter cable orbital with Chemical Guys swirl remover followed by Jet Seal - then Black Light - and finally Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax Attached Images
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08-19-2015, 08:18 PM	#2
m235iRx Enlisted Member 9 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM m235i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Wow. That's some dirt! Nice work getting it clean.
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08-20-2015, 10:53 AM	#3
1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	That's clean bro! BSM is a high maintenance paint to keep up. I used to have a Jet Black 540i (RIP) and everyday I was detailing it. Props to you for having a lot of patience. __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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08-20-2015, 11:25 AM	#5
1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	The main reason I opt for Glacier Silver is you can't tell how dirty it is until you look close up to it. She is very low maintenance and having a clear bra helps the front a lot. A quick spray of detailing spray and bugs are wiped away. Planning to do the whole hood maybe before winter. __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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08-24-2015, 09:58 PM	#6
BMWFrenzy Enlisted Member 9 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 2 Series 228i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	great work on this. the car looks sleek and neat!
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