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02-15-2009, 02:26 PM | #1 |
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After several vessel delays, my car finally arrived in NJ a week ago (Sat 02/07), but I'm still waiting for it... I went to my dealer this morning and signed all the paperwork so I just have to pick it up sometime this week. In the meantime, I ordered some goodies (still more to come)...let me know what you guys think. |
02-15-2009, 06:30 PM | #2 |
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be careful with the water blade bud...make sure it's 100% clean before you use it. the ONE time i said "eh it looks clean enough," it took me a good 2 or 3 hours of polishing and waxing to fix. haven't touched it since
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02-15-2009, 06:54 PM | #4 |
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Looks like you have a weekend planned, lol
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02-15-2009, 07:02 PM | #5 |
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looks good ...zaino z9 and z10 would be a nice add for the leather...one of my favorites.
To top the zaino polish idd layer a good wax.... if your local to the northshore i usually when the weather gets warmer go to town on my cars and some friends here on the forums on weekends so swing by and grab some. all are welcome. Full dodo juice line Dodo supernatural p21s swissvax mystery...very small amount left .....not in a rush to spend 500$ to re up Swissvax Glacier white cars only (new) -on order as well as their new wax made for BMW Perma seal-bought it at a car show at the expo.....loved it and a few new ones to come.... |
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02-15-2009, 07:04 PM | #6 | |
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Yes indeed!! Since the car is brand new, I'm not going to take care of the leather just now, but I'll definitely get these two! Last edited by RWD4Life; 02-15-2009 at 08:42 PM.. |
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02-16-2009, 02:12 AM | #7 |
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PLEASE PLEASE don't use that water blade. It will do nothing but induce fine scratches, despite what others have said.
If you're truly a detailing addict the car will be kept slick enough that a quick 2 min blow of the car with a leaf blower will blow 98% of the water off the car, leaving the small amount remaining to be dried with a microfibre waffle towel. Trust me, no point buying the expensive Zaino stuff and then using a agricultural item like a water blade....
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02-16-2009, 11:36 AM | #8 |
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Add some microfiber cloth to you collection so you don't get lint on everything that you clean.
I have always used Zymol Carbon on our dark colored cars. Wait for a warm, but not hot day, take your ring off, melt a little in your hands and rub it on. It really smells great. Start using leather treatments now so it doesn't get dry and crack later.
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02-16-2009, 08:17 PM | #9 |
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id agree with and 1.... I use a leaf blower to dry my car and touch it up with a micro fiber cloth. Zaino is definatly good stuff! Its the only product I use on my 1
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02-16-2009, 08:20 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the advices.
So if I don't have access to a leaf blower, what do you guys recommend? Is is ok to dry the whole car with several microfiber cloth? |
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