Death by dust

Em135eye · 06-16-2010, 05:24 AM

Now I did think it was volcanic ash but it must be pollen - less than a day after I've washed my car, even without using it, it's covered in dust.

It's very rural here which might not help but it's driving me slightly up the wall.

Anyone got a cover for their E91? About £150 but not sure if it's going a bit far. Maybe it will stop soon?

Never noticed it as much until I got a rather shiny black car.

We have a garage but it's a tight squeeze and full of other stuff.

Hmmm...

MEGA · 06-16-2010, 05:32 AM

Sounds like you answered the question.

Get the garage sorted and start putting the car in there.

Its a nightmare with sapphire black though. You don't even get a day. You get a few hours before it is noticable again.

Wasn't like this last summer.. No way..

dxb335d · 06-16-2010, 10:01 AM

Welcome to the world of dark coloured cars. I live opposite a field even just one hour and not moving the car is covered in dust. Looks awful to me but in reality still looks minty fresh to everyone else.

elucid · 06-16-2010, 11:24 AM

My allocated parking spot is under a tree. Was never really that much of an issue in our last car a silver E38. With an E91 in sapphire black though

dxb335d · 06-16-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by elucid

My allocated parking spot is under a tree. Was never really that much of an issue in our last car a silver E38. With an E91 in sapphire black though

Allocate yourself another one.

Tunna_uk · 06-16-2010, 04:27 PM

+1 same problem here. DUST DUST DUST

beemerbird · 06-16-2010, 05:30 PM

Noticed it was dusty the other week but it's pi$$ed it down since up here and the dust seems to have gone.

Gotta role with it Matt I'm afraid.........actually, wax the car, drive it with some conviction and the dust should fly off - job done!

elucid · 06-16-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Allocate yourself another one.

If only it were that easy... Our apartment block has numbered parking spaces which are tied to each lease. May have to consider getting a car cover...

hmi1750 · 06-16-2010, 08:00 PM

Don't get a car cover.. more likely to scratch the car.. esp the better half and 2 children.

Make most of a simple weekly rinse, and a quick detail rinse on bird marks etc aa soon as you see them.

I came off a kerb the other day and damaged my side sill! Can't be bothered parking in garage every day.. not till I get around to getting it all spotless again.

webwysard · 06-17-2010, 03:17 AM

What about genuine bmw cover ?

Em135eye · 06-17-2010, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by webwysard

What about genuine bmw cover ?

Hmm - comments of scratching don't really make them that appealing. Another issue is when you forget something (or just need something) from the car - you have to take the entire cover off.

Maybe I'll just keep cleaning it a couple of times a week. Trouble is, being black it needs full drying each time to avoid nasty watermarks! Doesn't take long but still a bit of a faff.

doughboy · 06-17-2010, 04:22 AM

Oh the joy of a silver car....

As said contact-covers are rubbish and can only be used if the car is already spotless else the dust acts like sandpaper on your paintwork! No matter how 'soft' the manufacturers claim the cover is, it will still marr the paintwork.

Could get one of these: http://www.protech-shelters.co.uk/

or these: http://dancovershop.com/product.asp?product=860

Or just buy another car in a sensible colour

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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	Death by dust Now I did think it was volcanic ash but it must be pollen - less than a day after I've washed my car, even without using it, it's covered in dust. It's very rural here which might not help but it's driving me slightly up the wall. Anyone got a cover for their E91? About £150 but not sure if it's going a bit far. Maybe it will stop soon? Never noticed it as much until I got a rather shiny black car. We have a garage but it's a tight squeeze and full of other stuff. Hmmm...
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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)	Sounds like you answered the question. Get the garage sorted and start putting the car in there. Its a nightmare with sapphire black though. You don't even get a day. You get a few hours before it is noticable again. Wasn't like this last summer.. No way.. __________________ 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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elucid Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlesex iTrader: (0)	My allocated parking spot is under a tree. Was never really that much of an issue in our last car a silver E38. With an E91 in sapphire black though
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Tunna_uk Captain 72 Rep 797 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Le Mans Blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	+1 same problem here. DUST DUST DUST
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beemerbird Major General 172 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Noticed it was dusty the other week but it's pi$$ed it down since up here and the dust seems to have gone. Gotta role with it Matt I'm afraid.........actually, wax the car, drive it with some conviction and the dust should fly off - job done!
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Don't get a car cover.. more likely to scratch the car.. esp the better half and 2 children. Make most of a simple weekly rinse, and a quick detail rinse on bird marks etc aa soon as you see them. I came off a kerb the other day and damaged my side sill! Can't be bothered parking in garage every day.. not till I get around to getting it all spotless again.
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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Oh the joy of a silver car.... As said contact-covers are rubbish and can only be used if the car is already spotless else the dust acts like sandpaper on your paintwork! No matter how 'soft' the manufacturers claim the cover is, it will still marr the paintwork. Could get one of these: http://www.protech-shelters.co.uk/ or these: http://dancovershop.com/product.asp?product=860 Or just buy another car in a sensible colour
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