How to maintain the paint!!!!

jacksonite · 10-16-2012, 08:23 PM

I have a 2011 335i coupe and i am from Los Angeles, CA. So all the car goes through is HEAT and the COLD. So my concern is besides hand washing the car, drying it like its a billion dollar diamond which its not....how should i maintain the paint,coat, and shine.

I know i have to clay and polish stuff like that but i want to know the steps before i do it. Im not a newbie, i just need to know which products i need to use and how to use them properly. I have a few chip marks on the front bumper from vegas trips which i need to fix as well. Let me hear my beamer brothers and sisters!!!

colorado723 · 10-16-2012, 11:51 PM

okay

colorado723 · 10-16-2012, 11:52 PM

activating account

colorado723 · 10-16-2012, 11:53 PM

i washed and waxed my car one time too. still activating account.

SpecC · 10-17-2012, 01:32 AM

If you wash it properly, you're doing much better than 90% of people in the world.

Look up what the two bucket method is.

It's basically have one soapy bucket and one water bucket to rinse your wash media in. Don't use crappy media. Use proper sponges/mitts/microfiber and drying towels.

gpb · 10-17-2012, 06:26 AM

After first reading the thread "Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers, What and Where to buy stuff + Technique" that's stickied at the top of the forum so it's easy to find, read the Detailing Guide by forum sponsor Detailed Image. That should give you a solid foundation and some recommended products.

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jacksonite Private 27 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 440i coupe MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	How to maintain the paint!!!! I have a 2011 335i coupe and i am from Los Angeles, CA. So all the car goes through is HEAT and the COLD. So my concern is besides hand washing the car, drying it like its a billion dollar diamond which its not....how should i maintain the paint,coat, and shine. I know i have to clay and polish stuff like that but i want to know the steps before i do it. Im not a newbie, i just need to know which products i need to use and how to use them properly. I have a few chip marks on the front bumper from vegas trips which i need to fix as well. Let me hear my beamer brothers and sisters!!!
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	If you wash it properly, you're doing much better than 90% of people in the world. Look up what the two bucket method is. It's basically have one soapy bucket and one water bucket to rinse your wash media in. Don't use crappy media. Use proper sponges/mitts/microfiber and drying towels.
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gpb First Lieutenant 5 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	After first reading the thread "Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers, What and Where to buy stuff + Technique" that's stickied at the top of the forum so it's easy to find, read the Detailing Guide by forum sponsor Detailed Image. That should give you a solid foundation and some recommended products.
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