I Love My Wife

MA128 · 05-29-2012, 11:55 AM

and she loves black cars . . . so I spend 5 hours on her black Altima for each hour I spend caring for the finish of my Space Gray 128!

Just wanted to take a moment to thank Detailed Image for shipping Blackfire Wet Diamond in only one day last week. I ordered the product based on previous threads and it is absolutely phenomenal.

Sorry that there are no pix, I was too tired!

Thanks to Greg and other 1ers for the education I've received reading this forum over the last few years. I think I have graduated from absolute hack to decent amateur.

Uptempo80 · 05-29-2012, 05:18 PM

I hear ya though. I've been a detailing enthusiast since I got my driver's licence. I've graduated from hack status but am still an amateur for sure.
I do have some professional products and equipment....however my best days came in 2004 when I was in college and my 1988 325i won best of show. (Zymol Vintage estate glaze wax as the topper, utilized hd cleanse, merzerna light polish). I applied the hd cleanse paint cleaner by hand and same goes for the Vintage wax. I only used the porter cable for the merzerna polish. That was my best moments in the detaling game....I doubt I'll ever match that...still have all the products; waxes (Zymol Vintage, Atlantique and Destiny) But I just got married 10 months ago and the stresses of work/life balance have me against the ropes when it comes to detaling. I can't keep up with both my gorgeous bimmers....and then I also got the wifes car to worry about too (10' CRV)

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dtwyim · 05-29-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Uptempo80

But I just got married 10 months ago and the stresses of work/life balance have me against the ropes when it comes to detaling. I can't keep up with both my gorgeous bimmers....and then I also got the wifes car to worry about too (10' CRV)

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Wait until you have a few kids. I don't even have time to wash my cars!

woosh · 05-30-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dtwyim

Wait until you have a few kids. I don't even have time to wash my cars!

If your kids are 8+ yo, get them to wash the car for you! Give them a penny for their time and you'll have them doing it weekly!

Mikbek · 05-30-2012, 07:48 PM

I might let my kids help me wash my car but I would never let them loose. God only knows what damage to the car would come of it. (Ha,Ha)

dtwyim · 05-30-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikbek

I might let my kids help me wash my car but I would never let them loose. God only knows what damage to the car would come of it. (Ha,Ha)

+1

I will end up with a half washed car and water everywhere!

05-29-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
MA128 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2013 128 Coupe 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston Suburbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 128 Coupe [0.00]	I Love My Wife and she loves black cars . . . so I spend 5 hours on her black Altima for each hour I spend caring for the finish of my Space Gray 128! Just wanted to take a moment to thank Detailed Image for shipping Blackfire Wet Diamond in only one day last week. I ordered the product based on previous threads and it is absolutely phenomenal. Sorry that there are no pix, I was too tired! Thanks to Greg and other 1ers for the education I've received reading this forum over the last few years. I think I have graduated from absolute hack to decent amateur. __________________ SOLD: 2013 128 Coupe / 6MT / Premium / M-Sport / Cold / Xenon / HK Audio / CDV Delete / M3 RSFB SOLD: 2009 128 Coupe / 6MT / Premium / Sport / Cold / Xenon / HK Audio / CDV Delete / M3 Suspension
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Uptempo80 Lieutenant 59 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2016 228iC -picked up 8-13-16! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davie, FL iTrader: (0)	I hear ya though. I've been a detailing enthusiast since I got my driver's licence. I've graduated from hack status but am still an amateur for sure. I do have some professional products and equipment....however my best days came in 2004 when I was in college and my 1988 325i won best of show. (Zymol Vintage estate glaze wax as the topper, utilized hd cleanse, merzerna light polish). I applied the hd cleanse paint cleaner by hand and same goes for the Vintage wax. I only used the porter cable for the merzerna polish. That was my best moments in the detaling game....I doubt I'll ever match that...still have all the products; waxes (Zymol Vintage, Atlantique and Destiny) But I just got married 10 months ago and the stresses of work/life balance have me against the ropes when it comes to detaling. I can't keep up with both my gorgeous bimmers....and then I also got the wifes car to worry about too (10' CRV). __________________ Jimmy 1988 325i sedan (Cirrus Blue Metallic, Silver Grey Leather) 2011 128i convertible (Blue Water Metallic, Grey Leather) 2013 320i sedan (Sapphire Black Metallic, Black/Black) 2016 228i convertible (Mineral White, Oyster Leather, Luxury Line)
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05-30-2012, 07:48 PM	#5
Mikbek 1Er Fan 3 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Silver Lake, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i Coupe ... [0.00] 2010 Toyota RAV 4 V-6 [0.00] 2011 Volkswagon GTI [0.00]	I might let my kids help me wash my car but I would never let them loose. God only knows what damage to the car would come of it. (Ha,Ha) __________________ Life is short, don't waste any of it!
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