The Detailing Forum

sticky: oembimmerparts raffle winner for October 2008 (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-10-31 10:44:25 (603 views)

sticky: oembimmerparts monthly raffle - with new feature starting October 2008! (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-10-29 11:39:44 (392 views)

Would rubbing compound be safe on wheels? - Ed 2008-10-26 23:39:04 (24 views)
- Re: Would rubbing compound be safe on wheels? - bosoxfan 2008-10-30 21:13:26 (22 views)
  - Style 93 OEM ones so just basic. I need to get some pix up, My bad. (nt) - Ed 2008-11-14 22:03:38 (5 views)
    - Re: Style 93 OEM ones so just basic. I need to get some pix up, My bad. - bosoxfan 2008-11-15 15:31:05 (4 views)
      - Here is a summer picture I have (pic) - Ed 2008-11-16 00:32:17 (11 views)
        
        Whoops. Those are my winter wheels. They don't work that well though (pic) - Ed 2008-11-16 00:34:07 (14 views)
        
        OK, now I'm confused. - bosoxfan 2008-11-16 08:38:13 (5 views)
        
        Cool cool. Thanks for the help. (nt) - Ed 2008-11-18 14:00:59 (1 views)

What can I do on the inside to get some better smells? - Ed 2008-11-14 22:02:36 (9 views)
- Carpet Cleaner - Leather - bosoxfan 2008-11-15 13:57:23 (10 views)
  - Those rug doctors look big. Do they work in the car? - Ed 2008-11-16 00:28:46 (8 views)
    - They have hose attachments - bosoxfan 2008-11-17 19:27:14 (7 views)
      - Good deal. They have them available for rent down the street (nt) - Ed 2008-11-18 14:00:31 (2 views)

Fixing bumper scuff (pic) - dborja 2008-11-15 16:34:52 (107 views)
- The ''rub strip'' is all black, the lower bumper cover is painted... - WTH 2008-11-15 16:40:11 (20 views)
  - Re: The ''rub strip'' is all black, the lower bumper cover is painted... - dborja 2008-11-15 16:42:55 (18 views)
    - Thanks for the input... - dborja 2008-11-16 00:12:22 (11 views)
      - The black strip - M.Wong 2008-11-16 01:14:15 (17 views)
    - You could try some to scrub it hard with some clay bar and it may remove it (nt) - mahmudb 2008-11-15 18:55:01 (8 views)
    - Pull off the bumper and have a shop spray it for $200. If you sand it, the clear - bmw635 2008-11-15 16:53:40 (13 views)
    - Yes - polish the black to match the surrounding area, and smooth and repaint... - WTH 2008-11-15 16:53:04 (11 views)
    - The rub strips pop off really easily for the rear ... the front ones are a pain - aaron00740il 2008-11-15 16:49:01 (11 views)

Detailing question: is Mother's Aluminium polish good for MPars? - mdude 2008-11-11 19:01:27 (27 views)
- Thanks for replies. But must I use the Powerball or can the polish be... - mdude 2008-11-12 14:14:28 (9 views)
  - From what I have read, you can do it either way! (nt) - 740isport 2008-11-12 14:38:07 (10 views)
- Worked for me Also Eagle One wadding polish or Quater. (nt) - 740ilDuke 2008-11-11 19:26:00 (9 views)
- MPars have a clearcoat of paint on them. Mothers will tear up that coat. (nt) - 740isport 2008-11-11 19:21:21 (17 views)
  - Really? It never gave me any problem..weird. (pic) (url) - 740ilDuke 2008-11-11 19:28:48 (85 views)
    - Wow, looks good. I just read the can saying it wasn't for painted surfaces. So - 740isport 2008-11-12 11:16:28 (8 views)

Help !!!!! - Scratch (pic) - camilol 2008-11-02 10:15:59 (50 views)
- Do you know what casued it? - bosoxfan 2008-11-02 19:22:54 (23 views)
  - Re: Do you know what casued it? - camilol 2008-11-03 21:36:10 (20 views)
    - Re: Do you know what casued it? - bosoxfan 2008-11-04 19:44:18 (15 views)

Detailed my car for the cold winter ahead. (pic) - Beamer23 2008-11-01 19:20:43 (253 views)
- Thanks everyone for posting positive comments. Appreciate it. (nt) - Beamer23 2008-11-03 18:22:56 (6 views)
- The man with 2 E38...nice job on the detail for a first timer. - Mario 2008-11-03 10:49:41 (11 views)
  - That's my brother's E38 (not in best condition) im embarased to share pics :o( (nt) - Beamer23 2008-11-03 17:39:21 (7 views)
- She is looking fine! Nice job bro! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-02 14:11:04 (14 views)
- Wow, nice work. (nt) - Ed 2008-11-02 14:02:05 (15 views)
- Can anyone guess what wax I used? Zaino? Meg's? Turtle? 3M? Eagle1? Zimol? (nt) - Beamer23 2008-11-02 12:14:19 (21 views)
- Nice job!!! One day I'll get the hang of it. (nt) - IBHenry® 2008-11-02 00:47:58 (15 views)
- POP! Can't wait to repaint mine so I can detail buff to POP like yours. - bmw635 2008-11-01 22:55:22 (17 views)
  - Makita has variable speed. I got mine a little cheaper than the normal - Beamer23 2008-11-01 23:34:11 (21 views)
    - I got the same polisher like yours with 3M polish and wax pads. - bmw635 2008-11-02 00:35:03 (18 views)
- Looks great! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2008-11-01 20:55:43 (18 views)
- GJ...makes me miss my ///M Pars (nt) - snitch 2008-11-01 19:43:39 (15 views)
  - I'll trade ya 4 ur Alpinas & throw in a year supply of tire dressing ;o) lol (nt) - Beamer23 2008-11-01 21:29:35 (18 views)
    - lmao...u guys r too funny (nt) - snitch 2008-11-01 23:35:29 (12 views)
    - I'll see that tire dressing and raise you another year :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-01 22:15:08 (13 views)
      - Billy Mayes here I'm doubling ur offer.... but wait U get MIGHTY PUTTY (nt) - Beamer23 2008-11-01 23:42:03 (17 views)
      - lol (nt) - snitch 2008-11-01 23:35:40 (11 views)

Was paid a visit from a little green man today... - darkknight74 2008-10-30 22:01:40 (142 views)
- ****UPDATED with PICTURES**** (pic) - darkknight74 2008-10-31 13:21:12 (228 views)
  - Oh man, what a basket case! 4 to be exact. What cha gona do about ? - bmw635 2008-10-31 22:38:52 (19 views)
    - Only 4 days YEAAAA - darkknight74 2008-10-31 22:48:38 (17 views)
      - Put it on plastic- they're pliaable, stretchable, instant gratification: :-)))) (nt) - bmw635 2008-10-31 23:10:33 (11 views)
  - Looks great! I like the way the leather looks :-) (nt) - Wiggi 2008-10-31 22:22:58 (12 views)
    - Character line is all I can say - darkknight74 2008-10-31 22:26:02 (9 views)
  - Thought you were getting the bottom of the doors, and the front - sealbeach740 2008-10-31 19:58:06 (13 views)
    - kinda gun shy.. been thinking - darkknight74 2008-10-31 20:16:49 (18 views)
      - Thanks - if you decide to go ahead & do it after your truck is done, - sealbeach740 2008-10-31 20:26:43 (13 views)
        
        Re: Thanks - if you decide to go ahead & do it after your truck is done, - darkknight74 2008-10-31 20:30:35 (16 views)
        
        My 95 525ii came with them painted from the factory. It looks - sealbeach740 2008-10-31 23:30:16 (11 views)
  - She is looking like new again! awsome job!! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-10-31 13:37:34 (15 views)
    - What he says! Looks fantastic. (nt) - RobinK 2008-10-31 16:40:47 (14 views)
- Well it's now AM and where are the pics??? (nt) - mdude 2008-10-31 12:36:24 (17 views)
- Hmmmm..............Peter's in the area then...........;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-10-31 12:17:54 (8 views)
- It's morning, let us see! ;-) (nt) - Shled 2008-10-31 09:18:21 (12 views)
- Sound like a great deal. Show me P-I-C-T-U-R-E-S of everything! (nt) - RobinK 2008-10-31 06:02:25 (17 views)
  - +1.000 pics! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2008-10-31 12:10:06 (13 views)
- Cant wait to see the pics! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-10-31 03:00:39 (14 views)
- Re: Was paid a visit from a little green man today... - 20to8 2008-10-31 02:44:25 (24 views)
  - here is the web address (url) - darkknight74 2008-10-31 13:24:02 (36 views)
    - Re: here is the web address - 20to8 2008-11-01 02:12:42 (12 views)
- Let me see...let me see! :) Pics Please. (nt) - Kirt 2008-10-30 23:57:02 (15 views)
- Sounds like a heck of a deal! Can't wait to see pics! (nt) - IBHenry® 2008-10-30 22:57:00 (21 views)

Recommend a Detailer in the Twin Cities? - mrnobody 2008-10-09 21:42:54 (50 views)
- OK - Don't. I guess some things are DIY... - mrnobody 2008-10-14 00:45:00 (31 views)
  - With the right tools and some time - bosoxfan 2008-10-19 07:51:30 (35 views)
    - Yeah, the four+ hours I described spending - mrnobody 2008-10-29 00:00:57 (20 views)
      - Merry Christmas! - bosoxfan 2008-10-30 21:11:10 (13 views)

Recondition or Replace? Grrr - I hate crap looking plastic :-( (pic) - RobinK 2008-10-27 12:24:04 (162 views)
- Mothers make a product called ''Back to Black'' that works for a while on trim - TxDarth 2008-10-27 12:52:07 (21 views)
  - Have it - good stuff - but it had almost no effect on this. - RobinK 2008-10-27 13:02:27 (23 views)
    - Robin, try the satin paint like I said. My car is 95 aswell and my trim looked - 04sshd 2008-10-27 13:17:39 (35 views)
      - Griots Garage also has some stuff that is more of a dye - have not used. (nt) - TxDarth 2008-10-27 18:22:25 (9 views)
      - Bookmarked! (nt) - RobinK 2008-10-27 17:18:36 (14 views)
- DupliColor Bumper Coating spray is a close match. (pic) (url) - davidc 2008-10-27 12:45:00 (59 views)
  - Hmmm - perhaps I'll try this with the plate holder as a test... - RobinK 2008-10-27 12:57:09 (16 views)
- Replace that part is €45 and €37 for left and right part. (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-10-27 12:38:12 (14 views)
  - I'd do them all, front and back, so no mismatch - that's €220 in total. - RobinK 2008-10-27 12:44:57 (10 views)
- You can clean it up and spray paint satin black - 04sshd 2008-10-27 12:26:57 (19 views)

Got my 7 ready for the Irvine meet next weekend. Spend 8 hours detailing on Sun. (pic) - rg0115 2008-10-06 21:53:20 (348 views)
- Re: Got my 7 ready for the Irvine meet next weekend. Spend 8 hours detailing on Sun. - gmblack3 2008-10-09 09:12:06 (45 views)
- '..gave my 7 a good waxing...' Oh, your talking about the car! - IBHenry 2008-10-07 22:58:50 (27 views)
- i highly recommend taping if using a high-speed buffer only. but dang, that car - ian 2008-10-07 22:43:52 (23 views)
- Not a fan of black but that is stunning. Dedication pays dividends man.......... (nt) - beechy 2008-10-07 14:44:11 (38 views)
  - A black on black 7 would spontaneously combust in AZ! (nt) - bghark 2008-10-07 16:11:18 (35 views)
- Black on black! A thing of beauty! (nt) - eaglecomm 2008-10-07 13:23:41 (29 views)
- Wow. Masking off for a detail. That is dedication! Looks great. (nt) - bghark 2008-10-07 11:38:46 (34 views)
- Amazing job, you deserve the results. (nt) - RobinK 2008-10-07 03:55:57 (35 views)
- Truly Beatiful car Roger, She is a great example of how an e38 should be taken - 04sshd 2008-10-07 01:50:02 (36 views)
  - oops sorry Robert, I was just talking to an old class mate of mine - 04sshd 2008-10-07 01:51:33 (33 views)
- Did u do the glass too? And how much do you charge if I ship you my 7? (nt) - uSa4148 2008-10-07 00:42:31 (31 views)
- That looks amazing. How I envy those who don't have winter salts. Tear. (nt) - Ed 2008-10-07 00:09:16 (42 views)
  - Your right, we are pretty lucky out here in Southern california. But at least - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:23:06 (27 views)
    - I took this when I got back from the Irvine meet (pic) - Ed 2008-10-07 00:49:09 (128 views)
    - hey! We have seasons... Spring, Summer and Fall. What else is there? (nt) - sdmike 2008-10-07 00:26:00 (29 views)
- I have some ZFX for your next use, Robert. (nt) - sdmike 2008-10-06 23:44:42 (30 views)
  - Sweet, I will hit you up next time. PS: Is it OK to bring the buffer for the - rg0115 2008-10-06 23:51:01 (52 views)
    - I won't have time (HAHAHAHAHAHA)...ahem...I crack myself up - sdmike 2008-10-07 00:00:59 (33 views)
      - Eitherway, sorry to hear you can;t make it. (nt) - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:12:32 (37 views)
        
        well, I could, but I would have to shirk a lot of duties - sdmike 2008-10-07 00:19:44 (28 views)
        
        Take care of the home front first, you'll have your own meet on Monday. WIsh I - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:29:28 (31 views)
        
        Wish you could too. What's your boss' phone number? lol (nt) - sdmike 2008-10-07 00:34:10 (28 views)
- Man, you missed a spot. Ha ha, just kidding, it's awesomely done! (nt) - Steve R 2008-10-06 23:32:47 (36 views)
- I think I've already said this, but you have the cleanest 7 ever (nt) - davay1 2008-10-06 23:20:40 (43 views)
  - Thanks... I try to keep her looking good. Is your 7 jet black as well? - rg0115 2008-10-06 23:54:48 (27 views)
    - yeah it is, but considering the current condition of my paint its more like - davay1 2008-10-07 13:26:21 (31 views)
- That car looks awesome!! When can you come over and do mine? I guess a car wash - Wiggi 2008-10-06 22:51:42 (39 views)
  - Let's get a caravan going early enought for Coffee & Cars. We would have to - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:09:59 (28 views)
    - Robert - YGM. It almost seems like we will be the only - Wiggi 2008-10-07 11:35:23 (25 views)
    - Im lost?...is the Edwin scheduled meet 11th only for 3 hours? (nt) - snitch740i 2008-10-07 00:19:54 (34 views)
      - No...all day. But there is a 6-9 standing get-together of car nuts on sats - sdmike 2008-10-07 00:23:41 (32 views)
        
        Mike is right, I want to go to Cars & Coffee in Irvine early saturday morning & (url) - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:37:57 (26 views)
  - I'm not going to make Irvine this time. Too much happening at home (nt) - sdmike 2008-10-06 23:42:48 (28 views)
    - Bummer, I was looking forward to seeing the new 750 dome lights. (nt) - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:11:11 (31 views)
      - They look exactly like yours. :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-10-07 00:21:32 (23 views)
- Man, looks great. - stas 2008-10-06 22:40:25 (39 views)
  - if your car is dark, make sure to get the type for dark colors. I like the (url) - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:17:17 (45 views)
    - Thanks, i will try this one probably. Now i got myself Turtle Polishing compoun - stas 2008-10-07 00:40:16 (30 views)
- Absolutley Beautiful....................I have to detail mine Friday...it rained - snitch740i 2008-10-06 22:25:15 (37 views)
  - Thanks...3h is not much put some muscle into it. Good luck (nt) - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:32:51 (25 views)
- Hmm do you take offers Robert? as it has a German plate I'll take her home! (nt) - Edwin 2008-10-06 22:21:44 (26 views)
  - I wish I could give her to you, but I couldn;t live without all the problems she - rg0115 2008-10-07 00:26:20 (33 views)
- Awesome job!! Wish my paint looked that good. Looking at yours - mahmudb 2008-10-06 22:13:02 (37 views)
- Very nice job! Not a 55hr detail, but it will do. ;-) - 740ilDuke 2008-10-06 22:01:26 (33 views)
- POW!! Damn that paint pops! Now put it in the garage for the week. :) - sdmike 2008-10-06 21:55:15 (34 views)

Advice for rear view mirror repair (pic) - kickturn 2008-10-02 13:26:31 (107 views)
- Re: Advice for rear view mirror repair - kickturn 2008-10-07 01:15:27 (29 views)
- I did it. - eismark 2008-10-02 15:42:14 (36 views)
- By buddy did this on his 750 and he is half-retarded mechanically - bsnedeker 2008-10-02 14:12:39 (41 views)
  - ' he is half-retarded mechanically' - 740ilDuke 2008-10-02 14:31:11 (35 views)
- Haven't had to repair it myself, but separate parts are available... (url) - RobinK 2008-10-02 13:57:00 (42 views)

How to paint calipers look factory? (pic) - Ed 2008-10-05 18:40:22 (186 views)
- I just used red hi-temp paint (pic) - BJames38 2008-10-05 21:18:50 (127 views)
- WHy not put ''AMB'' on yours......not Astin Martin Brakes! - TxDarth 2008-10-05 21:06:24 (29 views)
  - Bahhh! I need to make a 7 that is thin and cut out. Hmm.. (nt) - Ed 2008-10-05 23:15:56 (35 views)
- When I had to purchase calipers for the DeLorean, it was plated parts - HighLine740iL 2008-10-05 20:32:10 (38 views)
  - I will def look into that. DeLorean, how fun! (nt) - Ed 2008-10-05 23:12:37 (30 views)
- keep in mind Ed...its a caliper..noone buffs out calipers after every wash (pic) - snitch740i 2008-10-05 20:12:51 (114 views)
  - Yeah I bet they would need extra attention every fifth or sixth wash. Good point (nt) - Ed 2008-10-05 23:13:36 (23 views)
- Are you looking for a glossy look? (nt) - Mario 2008-10-05 19:41:15 (29 views)
  - I still got your emails saved. Yeah as glossy as I can get. You look at Merc cal - Ed 2008-10-05 19:51:11 (34 views)
    - The 'G2' paint/epoxy (you do mix it before use) that Mark (pic) - sealbeach740 2008-10-05 21:31:03 (72 views)
      - What a way to offset the green beauty! (nt) - Ed 2008-10-05 23:11:32 (24 views)
- I think it's the surface (pic) - M.Wong 2008-10-05 19:11:11 (128 views)
  - BTW, I was looking at the Euro Deliv pix of the 5er. How cool - Ed 2008-10-05 19:55:06 (29 views)
    - We were told break in was 1200 miles, to keep it under 4K RPM (pic) - M.Wong 2008-10-05 21:30:34 (73 views)
      - The seats and wheel looked amazing in the pics. I love that. (nt) - Ed 2008-10-05 23:09:39 (25 views)
  - Definately the surface. They are cast metal. The AM are probably machined and - aaron00740il 2008-10-05 19:31:47 (35 views)
    - I want those clips! You guys are dead on with the surface of the caliper - Ed 2008-10-05 19:47:15 (37 views)
- '...to look factory' (nt) - Ed 2008-10-05 18:41:50 (41 views)

Lanes leather products SUCK - BEWARE! (url) - Solihull 2008-10-02 13:33:50 (50 views)
- Sounds like you din't like the stuff, am I reading this right? :-) - bosoxfan 2008-10-03 16:42:43 (30 views)

theres all kind of tire dressings on the Market.....Im going back to Armor all (pic) - snitch 2008-09-21 22:56:13 (100 views)
- Ahh Noo!!!! Stay far away from Armor All... (nt) - absessler 2008-10-01 14:20:43 (36 views)
- Simple Green or any degrease will work. A Tip on Tire dressing - cleanride740il 2008-09-23 13:18:04 (89 views)

Been A While - 2003 Black Z4 Roadster given GlossHaus Treatment (pic) - GlossHaus 2008-09-20 23:58:33 (117 views)
- Hey Dave You Still Doing Top Notch work That Z 4 looks Good - cleanride740il 2008-09-23 13:11:16 (48 views)

what is this and how do i get rid of it?? (pic) - mghollan 2008-08-14 13:36:51 (290 views)
- water spot and bird crap etching - gmblack3 2008-09-20 09:39:23 (66 views)
- Most times my doctor orders Penicillin for the white itchy spots. Oh, wait.... (nt) - Lawguy 2008-08-14 21:17:15 (51 views)
- go get you some polishing compund and a nice microfiber - Rogue7 2008-08-14 19:48:46 (60 views)
- Looks like tree sap (nt) - Tony K 2008-08-14 15:10:05 (56 views)
- Looks like Clear Coat comming up in pic 1 and 2 - bofessional 2008-08-14 14:14:22 (54 views)
- my point of view some look like chips - paprmkr 2008-08-14 13:41:03 (52 views)
  - +1 IF you are experienced! If you have never wet sanded or buffed with compound - bghark 2008-08-14 14:14:44 (48 views)
    - Re: +1 IF you are experienced! If you have never wet sanded or buffed with compo - mghollan 2008-08-14 14:41:23 (48 views)
- Re: what is this and how do i get rid of it?? - mghollan 2008-08-14 13:37:51 (65 views)

Good idea gone bad (long) - sdmike 2008-09-18 23:47:01 (284 views)
- It's all good man. I think we've all been there. This reminds me of the time - captainsilva 2008-09-19 14:27:47 (70 views)
- Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, How did you like the play??? (nt) - TxDarth 2008-09-19 11:22:33 (39 views)
- A screw lost is better than a screw loose... (nt) - Lurcher 2008-09-19 09:17:41 (35 views)
- Look on the bright side. At least it's clean LOL! (nt) - kingdom7 2008-09-19 08:10:12 (42 views)
- At least you didn't sandblast your car, like my cousin.... - RobinK 2008-09-19 07:42:05 (79 views)
  - oh no!! Was it the brush or particles on the brush from the house? (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-19 11:22:35 (38 views)
    - Particles on the brush that came off the wall! - RobinK 2008-09-19 12:05:17 (35 views)
      - wow! The person who invented nylon car wash brushes should be shot (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-19 15:43:13 (37 views)
- Dang your not happy at all I feel your pain, been there done that! (nt) - Edwin 2008-09-19 04:11:15 (27 views)
- - should have tought it was friday the 13 th! - eismark 2008-09-19 03:42:39 (40 views)
- Sorry, Mike. Not a great day, huh? Tomorrow will be better! - sealbeach740 2008-09-19 01:22:47 (40 views)
  - I'm actually pretty fond of the water blade. I keep it clean (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-19 01:36:29 (41 views)
    - +1 on the blade.. IF there is loose dirt on the car the blade will float it - R7 2008-09-19 07:59:51 (38 views)
    - but I guess I should get my leaf blower out, huh? ;0 (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-19 01:37:03 (40 views)
      - Well, a leaf blower wouldn't introduce scratches or swirl marks like - sealbeach740 2008-09-19 02:12:41 (37 views)
        
        Well, I normally only use the blade when the car is clean - sdmike 2008-09-19 11:20:48 (37 views)
- Burnnnnn. That sounds like 80% of my out of nowhere projects too! (nt) - Ed 2008-09-19 00:43:51 (38 views)
  - ahh...shadowline. It's all coming back to me now. lol (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-19 01:04:49 (35 views)
    - ; ) Hissssssssssssssssss (nt) - Ed 2008-09-19 01:26:18 (38 views)
- Well, you can always use the PW to remove the scratched paint. :-))))))))))))))) (nt) - bmw635 2008-09-19 00:18:07 (37 views)
  - awww dude! (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-19 00:24:35 (32 views)
  - bwahahahahahahha Thats just wrong! (nt) - R7 2008-09-19 00:21:20 (37 views)
    - +1 LOL that's terrible! (nt) - captainsilva 2008-09-19 14:14:45 (37 views)
- :-/ I would think you of all peeps know that water and soap alone doesn't clean - R7 2008-09-19 00:13:27 (54 views)
  - just took this pic. You can see I did a lot of work on it (pic) - sdmike 2008-09-19 00:40:34 (133 views)
    - The work shows, nice! (nt) - Shled 2008-09-19 08:26:20 (39 views)
    - Cexy (nt) - R7 2008-09-19 08:01:18 (42 views)
  - hahaha...nice. Call that the WOT mod?? :) - sdmike 2008-09-19 00:20:55 (39 views)
- For all their good uses press. washers do not remove grime from cars... - WTH 2008-09-19 00:08:27 (40 views)
- we are all guilty trying something cool for our 7`s but to find out (pic) - snitch 2008-09-18 23:52:22 (104 views)
  - I'm actually batting 2 for my last 3 - sdmike 2008-09-18 23:54:29 (43 views)
  - yep...but for a while it sure didn't. :P (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-18 23:53:16 (36 views)

ZAINO. Continuation and Qs. ( short feedback) (pic) - stas 2008-09-17 18:08:19 (199 views)
- Re: ZAINO. Continuation and Qs. ( short feedback) - pass427 2008-09-18 17:11:08 (48 views)
  - No problem. - stas 2008-09-18 21:41:48 (53 views)
- Your pads are more important than what product you use. 3M swirl - R7 2008-09-18 08:52:30 (65 views)
  - Can i use 6.5' pad on 6' backing plate ( hook and loop)? Thanks. (nt) - stas 2008-09-18 22:54:19 (40 views)
    - sure (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-18 23:29:04 (39 views)
  - Thanks for the info. (pic) - stas 2008-09-18 22:09:23 (65 views)
- I think that there are few ladies on the board as well (nt) - JibbaJabba 2008-09-17 23:07:47 (48 views)
  - Sorry,did not want to offend anybody. (pic) - stas 2008-09-18 00:34:39 (87 views)
- answers... - sdmike 2008-09-17 22:09:30 (55 views)
  - Sdmike,i was expecting you;) - stas 2008-09-18 00:37:49 (49 views)
    - yep, that was mine. I think I worked my hood for over an hour (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-18 01:24:13 (43 views)
- You need to get the porter cable loop adapter. This will allow you to swap out - zapperjoe 2008-09-17 21:18:55 (53 views)
  - Got it , thanks. (pic) - stas 2008-09-18 00:43:16 (78 views)
    - it's the orbital motion and counterweight. If you speed it up.. - sdmike 2008-09-18 01:26:39 (43 views)
    - Sorry , accidentally, pushed 'large image ' Autosized pix. (pic) - stas 2008-09-18 00:45:34 (79 views)

leather squeak - l7jims 2008-08-16 22:52:04 (65 views)
- Try putting a bit of Lexol leather conditioner on both surfaces. (nt) - davidc 2008-09-05 22:19:36 (47 views)

Q. to ZAINO guru. (pic) - stas 2008-09-04 21:25:52 (223 views)
- Guys ,thanks for all info, It was cool. (pic) - stas 2008-09-05 20:30:55 (88 views)
  - I typically just try to wash it, then use Z6 - sdmike 2008-09-05 20:36:57 (56 views)
    - that is what I do also with my car.. (nt) - jbkds 2008-09-05 21:43:31 (53 views)
- I agree on using teh Zaino detergent for the wash after the clay bar. - pdef1949 2008-09-05 09:27:46 (69 views)
  - Unless you are using Dawn with fast acting Sulfuric Acid, it won't wash off the - bghark 2008-09-05 09:45:35 (54 views)
    - Hey! A product management and marketing guy after my own heart - sdmike 2008-09-05 11:25:06 (53 views)
- Actually, you are missing one - bsnedeker 2008-09-05 09:23:57 (74 views)
  - Thanks for the input. - stas 2008-09-05 19:16:57 (48 views)
    - Just make sure you polish before waxing. Whether you use Z-PC or something else (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-05 20:10:07 (44 views)
  - spot on advice. Z-PC is the best polishing product I've ever used - sdmike 2008-09-05 11:28:37 (67 views)
  - And one more...... - pdef1949 2008-09-05 09:31:12 (43 views)
    - I guess Z5 goes first and Z2 next - Z5 is the swirl remover. - stas 2008-09-05 19:55:21 (53 views)
    - Yeah, I don't have any z-8 yet, but I'll prob get some - bsnedeker 2008-09-05 10:15:49 (52 views)
      - I have heard good stuff about Z8 and they said it is Good (nt) - stas 2008-09-05 19:57:03 (50 views)
      - I've heard mixed reviews of Z8. I'm sticking with Z2/5 and Z6 (nt) - sdmike 2008-09-05 11:26:16 (53 views)
        
        Z8 is my favorite zaino product - gmblack3 2008-09-05 12:34:07 (49 views)
        
        I had not heard about the distilled water fix. The complaints were focused on.. - sdmike 2008-09-05 14:38:05 (49 views)
        
        I've been suing Z-8 since it first came out and have never had any issues with - pdef1949 2008-09-05 15:11:37 (60 views)
        
        Ok, that settles that then...since I always do whatever you do! - bsnedeker 2008-09-05 11:55:11 (42 views)
        
        lolol!! Funny, I was thinking the same thing about your zaino process - sdmike 2008-09-05 12:29:41 (45 views)
        
        Whose post do you think I learned that from man! (nt) - bsnedeker 2008-09-05 13:39:20 (45 views)
- You got it. Be careful doing the Dawn wash to many times. - sealbeach740 2008-09-04 23:13:16 (69 views)
  - I think you mean clearcoat? (nt) - zapperjoe 2008-09-05 00:26:10 (49 views)
    - Yeah, technically, it does strip wax off the clearcoat, not the paint. - sealbeach740 2008-09-05 00:32:24 (40 views)
  - Thanks for advice about Dawn. (pic) - stas 2008-09-04 23:47:52 (99 views)
    - Hand polishing Zaino - pdef1949 2008-09-05 09:38:55 (67 views)
      - Thanks Phil for the info. (pic) - stas 2008-09-05 20:11:13 (71 views)
        
        A bottle of Z2 will last you years :) - sdmike 2008-09-05 20:38:57 (44 views)
        
        One more Q. - stas 2008-09-05 21:05:33 (45 views)
    - Can't help you with the pads questions (anyone else??), but, - sealbeach740 2008-09-05 00:13:50 (58 views)
      - If you've already done Z-PC you should not have to do it again. - pdef1949 2008-09-05 09:35:23 (47 views)
        
        Well, not totally true. You'll find that the finish deteriorates over time due.. - sdmike 2008-09-05 11:23:48 (61 views)
      - +10000. Clay and polishing are the most important steps (url) - sdmike 2008-09-05 02:50:20 (73 views)

Polishing Black (pic) - snitch 2008-08-16 17:20:30 (255 views)
- haha nice job Fabian! I hand polished my 740 too... but if I start polishing - manithemoneyman 2008-08-17 21:01:04 (47 views)
- Maguires 3 stage strip/wax works great too! - 740ilDuke 2008-08-17 03:32:12 (50 views)
- Is that the metallic black? Looks great - Ed 2008-08-16 23:18:00 (51 views)
  - no its Jet Black.........Black like my women...j/k :) (nt) - snitch 2008-08-16 23:23:56 (47 views)
- you will wear the carteledge out in your shoulders (like I did) - henry 2008-08-16 18:57:50 (57 views)
  - What size orbital should I get? (nt) - snitch 2008-08-16 23:37:07 (46 views)
- Nice job Fabian! and all that with elbow grease nice! Orbital if even do it - Edwin 2008-08-16 18:34:00 (45 views)
- Me too - robo740il 2008-08-16 18:14:15 (57 views)
- looks great! Try an orbital polisher like the porter cable. Because the... - sdmike 2008-08-16 17:54:03 (48 views)
  - THNX..im sure it is.Im a lil poor right now.iwanted to get 1next paycheck I will (nt) - snitch 2008-08-16 17:56:39 (48 views)

WTC... guys, where can i find shadowline tirm for my e38? - ajshiner 2008-08-06 11:38:20 (63 views)
- Scuba Steve has a set for sale (url) - panalu 2008-08-14 11:27:09 (86 views)
  - will they fit my 750iL ? (His set is for a 740i) (nt) - ajshiner 2008-08-16 10:18:24 (52 views)
    - steve says 'nope,' so I'll keep looking. (nt) - ajshiner 2008-08-17 09:21:42 (54 views)
- Meant to say 'WTB' (want to buy) (nt) - ajshiner 2008-08-06 11:38:46 (56 views)

Does anyone know of any REALLY good tar remover? - KevinS 2008-08-14 21:29:21 (55 views)