How much do you wash and wax your BMW?

bringsmewomen · 06-19-2006, 06:28 AM

I wash AND wax almost everyweek.

yaja · 06-19-2006, 06:47 AM

Just about the same here. I think I wash at least twice a week, and wax every other week

andrew 330i · 06-19-2006, 07:22 AM

washed at least once a week... waxed once a month or so.

Gitta · 06-19-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew 330i

washed at least once a week... waxed once a month or so.

same here

PSUBALL10 · 06-19-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew 330i

washed at least once a week... waxed once a month or so.

same for me also!

vladinecko · 06-19-2006, 08:25 AM

this thread is pretty much the same as this one:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22606

KL2DC · 06-19-2006, 08:32 AM

FYI, I live in a condo...I don't have the luxury of my own car-washing facility

Having said that, I intend to keep to the following schedule at a local car detailer/car wash:

hand wash-every 1 or 2 weeks (depends how dirty)
wax-every 3 months
buff and wax-every 6 months

Needless to say it's starting to get very expensive

Ghunger · 06-19-2006, 09:51 AM

I expect to wash every other week and zaino every 6 months. I'm also in an apartment though, so washing is a bit of a pain.

BMRu4ia · 06-19-2006, 09:57 AM

Hand wash and hand wax once a week every week.

kobechrome · 06-19-2006, 10:41 AM

hand wash weekly (although admittedly, I've missed weeks here and there).

Wax once every 6-8 weeks for now - when I get Zaino, then it will be even less.

Brunotheboxer · 06-19-2006, 12:32 PM

hand wash about every 10 to 14 days(the tiag just doesnt get all that dirty, plus its garaged alot) and i use a spray on wax that you use when the car is still wet, very easy with good results. i will wax it every 6 months; this routine works for me

javajaws · 06-19-2006, 01:06 PM

wash every 7-10 days, including a coat of spray wax

paste wax and/or other sealant every 1-2 months.

Asiann · 06-19-2006, 01:34 PM

Hand wash once a week with intermittent quick detailer and haven't had the time to wax but I have my proter cable and AIO ready!

Hunter399 · 06-19-2006, 01:54 PM

I used to wash everyweek and wax every month when I had Zaino

Now that I use P21S, the shine is sooo much better than Zaino, everytime I apply another coat,it gets even better

I cant help but add more and more and moreeeeeee

Brunotheboxer · 06-19-2006, 02:52 PM

MIKEYMIKE · 06-19-2006, 03:26 PM

What is P21s?

john802 · 06-19-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

What is P21s?

One of the best carnauba wax on the market.

CALIF65GM · 06-19-2006, 10:07 PM

Wash every week and wax it every other self-wash with P21s wax. Although I have to admit, I've taken it to the car wash many times too. I typically alternate between washing it myself and the car wash.

I also have a layer of Klasse AIO and SG on the car.

GoRomeo · 06-20-2006, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by john802

One of the best carnauba wax on the market.

Hey how much is it? and how do you use it? thanks

diesel007 · 06-20-2006, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Hey how much is it? and how do you use it? thanks

I thinks it's like $30. It's 100% carnauba so it works as a great sealant topper. Apply with the applicator provided in the bottle and wipe with a good MF. Do not let it dry. Store in a cool environment, I keep mine in the fridge.

diesel007 · 06-20-2006, 02:32 AM

Oh and I wash once a week, wax every 2 weeks.

picus · 06-20-2006, 07:14 AM

P21S is a great wax (S100 is the same thing and cheaper, available at Harley dealerships), but it's not 100% carnauba. I think it's something like 12% brazillian carnauba, which is pretty high compared to other non-boutique waxes. Cheers.

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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I expect to wash every other week and zaino every 6 months. I'm also in an apartment though, so washing is a bit of a pain. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	hand wash about every 10 to 14 days(the tiag just doesnt get all that dirty, plus its garaged alot) and i use a spray on wax that you use when the car is still wet, very easy with good results. i will wax it every 6 months; this routine works for me __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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javajaws Private 16 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2010 335i AW/Saddle/msport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Round Rock iTrader: (0)	wash every 7-10 days, including a coat of spray wax paste wax and/or other sealant every 1-2 months.
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I used to wash everyweek and wax every month when I had Zaino Now that I use P21S, the shine is sooo much better than Zaino, everytime I apply another coat,it gets even better I cant help but add more and more and moreeeeeee
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Wash every week and wax it every other self-wash with P21s wax. Although I have to admit, I've taken it to the car wash many times too. I typically alternate between washing it myself and the car wash. I also have a layer of Klasse AIO and SG on the car. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock Last edited by CALIF65GM; 06-19-2006 at 10:09 PM.. Reason: more info
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	P21S is a great wax (S100 is the same thing and cheaper, available at Harley dealerships), but it's not 100% carnauba. I think it's something like 12% brazillian carnauba, which is pretty high compared to other non-boutique waxes. Cheers.
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