The Detailing Forum

Refinishing/coloring your wheels - mellowyellow 2008-07-04 19:15:51 (362 views)
- Re: Refinishing/coloring your wheels (pic) - hec85735i 2008-09-09 14:46:19 (314 views)
- I sprayed mine last winter - bosoxfan 2008-07-10 19:19:15 (357 views)
  - something like this? (pic) - mojoe57 2008-08-26 09:20:25 (400 views)
    - Re: something like this? - bosoxfan 2008-08-28 06:17:13 (301 views)
      - Re: something like this? - mojoe57 2008-08-28 14:40:27 (255 views)
        
        I see it now, and I like it. - bosoxfan 2008-08-28 15:19:08 (245 views)
- Come on guys, no one has done this?? (nt) - mellowyellow 2008-07-06 09:30:52 (300 views)
  - ...sorry, I sent mine out for refinishing at a wheel repair shop? - Mario 2008-07-06 10:32:58 (296 views)

West coast? - paulmer 2008-07-05 17:23:36 (344 views)
- West Coast is kinda stretched out. Where exactly are you? - GlossHaus 2008-07-06 02:16:53 (291 views)
  - Thanks Dave (nt) - cleanride740il 2008-07-07 11:29:29 (278 views)
  - Re: West Coast is kinda stretched out. Where exactly are you? - paulmer 2008-07-06 03:50:59 (330 views)
    - paulmer I can take care of your detail needs just shoot me a email or call me - cleanride740il 2008-07-07 11:28:53 (286 views)
      - Re: paulmer I can take care of your detail needs just shoot me a email or call m - unvago 2008-08-22 21:54:59 (224 views)

Swirl removal. 1996 LS400. Basic Meguiars stuff. (pic) - Ed 2008-07-05 19:02:59 (482 views)
- Nice job using the Wen, I didn't expect Meguiar's to give results like that - beamer23 2008-07-22 10:52:21 (276 views)
  - You know I need a new clay bar pretty bad! I used it on stuff I shouldn't - Ed 2008-07-27 20:00:25 (236 views)
    - I'm not surprised the Detailer said they didn't use Clay Bar... - GlossHaus 2008-07-29 20:01:31 (294 views)
      - Oh wow. Hey don't I owe you a phone call? My bad! (nt) - Ed 2008-08-02 12:24:58 (254 views)
- Haha you are like me. Even when I have to borrow my grandmas crappy Saturn I - Buck 99 750iL 2008-07-11 23:55:36 (261 views)
  - It's in our blood!! (nt) - Ed 2008-07-13 20:13:32 (251 views)

Am I out of control or what? (pic) - snitch740i 2008-07-10 23:38:58 (680 views)
- holy crap Fabian, those are clean!!! do you have a pressure washer? shortcut for - manithemoneyman 2008-07-11 20:38:40 (315 views)
  - I clean them alot so no pressure water I use...mild soap and water (nt) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 20:46:03 (257 views)
    - Ah gotcha... You have ceramic brake pads right? should be less dust than the - manithemoneyman 2008-07-11 20:47:24 (298 views)
- You crazy man... they look great. Over cleaning isn't a sin. (nt) - rg0115 (Robert G) 2008-07-11 14:06:10 (283 views)
- Those look awesome. The black headlights are really growing on me. - Buck 99 750iL 2008-07-11 13:36:16 (313 views)
- Re: Am I out of control or what? - Claudio 2008-07-11 11:43:51 (289 views)
  - sounds easiers said then done. I know I messed up getting these Organic pagid p (nt) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 13:30:47 (298 views)
    - Re: ya but - shifttradition 2008-07-11 15:00:31 (305 views)
      - I had had big problems with Semi matalic pads. I stick with Ceramic now. (nt) - bghark 2008-07-11 15:33:16 (270 views)
        
        +1 Ceramics is the only way to go - IBHenry 2008-07-11 16:16:14 (295 views)
    - I love the feel of the Padgids but the Akebonos pads are unreal! - bghark 2008-07-11 14:51:41 (334 views)
      - Ive been on PAgids for 2 months,,,,,Brake dust is really bad - snitch740i 2008-07-11 20:47:22 (278 views)
- Hey Fabian, how R U likin' those Pirellis? Did they come on the Alpinas? (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-07-11 08:28:33 (331 views)
  - Pzero are very nice..They grip good.......I have tried alot of fronts - snitch740i 2008-07-11 13:30:05 (286 views)
- Damn man! Now the USA guys will have to do this with my 95's today :-) (nt) - Edwin 2008-07-11 01:59:09 (274 views)
  - Lmao edwin..Get them to Work for those tastey buds (nt) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 02:00:21 (257 views)
    - Hell yeah! they HAVE to work to get bed and breakfast! (nt) - Edwin 2008-07-11 02:01:30 (300 views)
- Re: Am I out of control or what? (pic) - shifttradition 2008-07-11 01:05:15 (339 views)
  - You need a Sig ... try puttin this in your Signature (pic) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 01:34:24 (325 views)
    - oops I willtry again - snitch740i 2008-07-11 01:37:06 (252 views)
    - ???? (nt) - IBHenry 2008-07-11 01:35:00 (270 views)
      - calm down...let me fix my error 1st b4 u slap me...lol (nt) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 01:38:02 (287 views)
        
        *slap* lol.... (nt) - IBHenry 2008-07-11 01:38:28 (264 views)
        
        those question marks hooks hurt....lol (nt) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 01:51:08 (254 views)
        
        Re: Sig (pic) - shifttradition 2008-07-11 14:15:59 (302 views)
        Re: sig - shifttradition 2008-07-11 13:36:12 (325 views)
        
        My Online name since 1997..I play Multiplyr war games - snitch740i 2008-07-11 20:45:17 (305 views)
        Since we are talk names where did your NISSAN inspired name,come from? (nt) - KevHouston 2008-07-11 16:10:37 (271 views)
        
        Re: Since we are talk names where did your NISSAN inspired name,come from? - shifttradition 2008-07-11 16:22:56 (271 views)
- Re: Am I out of control or what? - atchramos 2008-07-11 00:05:41 (260 views)
  - CColin would be a great help for that. I needed him to remove my steering wheel - snitch740i 2008-07-11 00:12:43 (285 views)
    - Re: CColin would be a great help for that. I needed him to remove my steering wheel - atchramos 2008-07-16 10:39:37 (304 views)
    - Re: CColin would be a great help for that. I needed him to remove my steering wheel - atchramos 2008-07-11 00:22:35 (256 views)
- You are simply doing your part in helping to keep our roads and highway looking - Kirt 2008-07-10 23:49:04 (285 views)
  - Thnx Kirt but your car is no sloutch by any stretch...Good looking Sport (nt) - snitch740i 2008-07-11 00:13:39 (271 views)
  - Re: You are simply doing your part in helping to keep our roads and highway looking - Solihull 2008-07-10 23:57:23 (290 views)
    - lol...thnx for Compliment...I need to do that next.. I did wax the Springs tho - snitch740i 2008-07-11 00:09:14 (303 views)

Swirls like crazy tomorrow. Better charge the WEN.... - Ed 2008-07-05 01:49:07 (258 views)

What is the best carpet cleaner out there? - Ed 2008-06-27 01:56:38 (272 views)
- folex - gmblack3 2008-06-27 19:03:29 (323 views)
  - No thats just the name of Ed's favorite watch brand :o) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-30 20:01:54 (247 views)
    - 'We have Mtn Dew and crab juice.' Ewwwww, yuck! Ill take the crab juice' - Ed 2008-07-05 01:47:07 (363 views)

Need feed back on what you think. (pic) - white740 2008-07-01 12:12:33 (596 views)
- sanding is a must for the best results. there is a ton of 'laquer' or whatever (pic) - ian 2008-07-02 00:37:11 (365 views)
  - Did you have cracks or just clear scratches? I am practicing on my - Ed 2008-07-02 00:54:10 (297 views)
- i think the cracks are caused by heat and age. i have two and they didn't change - ian 2008-07-02 00:31:04 (263 views)
- NEE HELP! But what products should i use? - white740 2008-07-01 16:21:08 (283 views)
  - I buffed out my wood using rubbing compound, and it didn't remove those cracks - sdmike 2008-07-01 16:22:22 (314 views)
    - Is this a good way to go? - white740 2008-07-01 16:28:54 (285 views)
      - u need to start with a 350 grit to get thru the clear and (pic) - snitch740i 2008-07-01 16:52:22 (371 views)
        
        L@@k very closely...u can see a faint crack still but with Danish stain oil - snitch740i 2008-07-01 17:21:15 (301 views)
        Did that crack go all the way down to the Wood? I had cracks on my SEL but they - bghark 2008-07-01 17:00:16 (272 views)
        
        Re: Did that crack go all the way down to the Wood? I had cracks on my SEL but they - snitch740i 2008-07-01 17:19:08 (271 views)
        
        lol, you need to stop redoing stuff man! Like painting the roof spoiler (nt) - manithemoneyman 2008-07-02 02:55:13 (285 views)
        Thnx. :o) (nt) - bghark 2008-07-01 20:03:29 (286 views)
        
        damn where s the before shot?? well here is the b4 (pic) - snitch740i 2008-07-01 16:54:45 (368 views)
      - Yours seems to be in good shape. I think the compound is the way to go. (pic) - bghark 2008-07-01 16:45:22 (339 views)
- Im a pro at taking these out...Im in the 100`s doing so - snitch740i 2008-07-01 15:02:00 (347 views)
- Don't worry, it will not crack apart... - Brian 2008-07-01 12:49:33 (306 views)
- Looks like crack in the clear, not all the way through. check E38.org on how I - Edwin 2008-07-01 12:20:15 (303 views)
  - Thanks, do you know a good product that will work? - white740 2008-07-01 12:53:46 (285 views)

DAVIDC!! TNX for the tip on Glosshaus and the B pilar trim! works AWSOME! (pic) (url) - Edwin 2008-06-28 17:06:48 (488 views)
- UPDATE and more detailed pics and what to use! (pic) (url) - Edwin 2008-06-29 10:01:26 (451 views)
  - Wow, nice results! (nt) - DavidC 2008-06-30 03:21:33 (249 views)
  - HUGE Difference! Nice job, bro! - IBHenry 2008-06-29 11:44:31 (236 views)
    - Me to lazy to read Henry's whats you talking bout bro? (nt) - Edwin 2008-06-29 12:02:05 (226 views)
      - What did you use to clean the chrome? (nt) - IBHenry 2008-06-29 12:09:14 (237 views)
        
        Same as for the black trim ;-) One product does all ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2008-06-29 12:33:40 (259 views)
- What's the Glosshaus tip? I'm all ears... (nt) - sdbimmer 2008-06-29 00:57:22 (249 views)
  - Linky to Davidc post! (url) - Edwin 2008-06-29 03:02:46 (337 views)
- Nice work E......rub really hard and you might get them to look like this...;o). (pic) - beechy 2008-06-29 00:35:44 (306 views)
  - yeah, I'm a big fan of the 750 finish. (nt) - Himey 2008-06-29 10:11:12 (281 views)
  - Nope! if I wanted pianoblk trim I would have had them already ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2008-06-29 03:00:21 (223 views)
- nice...do you have a link. hanks (nt) - 740ibimmer 2008-06-29 00:19:43 (250 views)
- Edwin, it looks great. (nt) - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2008-06-28 22:30:43 (248 views)
- Looks good......wow is that the SUN? every pic i ever seen from Neth is Cloudy (nt) - snitch740i 2008-06-28 17:11:34 (276 views)
  - AHHH shut up dude ;-) it's 87-95 here the next week pffff I need some rain ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2008-06-28 17:17:44 (234 views)

Wheelwell and Caliper cleaning/painting (pic) - gboehler 2008-06-23 23:19:54 (842 views)
- I'll be interested in hearing if it will be easier to keep - sealbeach740 2008-06-24 02:56:18 (669 views)
  - Re: I'll be interested in hearing if it will be easier to keep - gboehler 2008-06-24 03:33:30 (247 views)
    - Thanks! I wasn't very clear in my post to you - I was actually - sealbeach740 2008-06-24 11:52:07 (225 views)
- GJ!!!! Looks like mY Calipers....SAme color combo (pic) - snitch740i 2008-06-24 00:49:01 (334 views)
  - Re: rotor paint, use a lacquer base, usally argent wheel paint - gboehler 2008-06-24 01:05:22 (265 views)
  - They make 350 million grit sand paper? ;o) (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-24 00:50:20 (260 views)
    - Damn it Buck! You made me look twice! LOL! (nt) - IBHenry 2008-06-24 02:06:06 (219 views)
    - its very, very fine sandpaper, hard to find (nt) - gboehler 2008-06-24 00:56:46 (254 views)
      - I spotted some of this mythical, 350 million grit sand paper: (pic) (url) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-24 01:05:41 (308 views)
    - bwahahahaha (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-24 00:56:14 (285 views)
- Friggin' Awesome!! Whats up with the red on the wheel emblem? (nt) - IBHenry 2008-06-24 00:30:41 (207 views)
  - Re: Friggin' Awesome!! Whats up with the red on the wheel emblem? - gboehler 2008-06-24 00:55:21 (259 views)
- nice. wassup with those rusty rotors? Get out and drive! (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-23 23:26:19 (262 views)
  - One word .... GAS! (nt) - Krazy D 2008-06-24 02:00:51 (240 views)
- Looks GREAT! (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-23 23:25:43 (232 views)

dent in rear bumber - belga1976 2008-06-21 11:23:19 (303 views)
- Try paintless dent repair. I had my whole car done for about $120 (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-21 21:53:14 (280 views)
  - Do you think that will work on a plastic bumper though? (nt) - absessler 2008-06-22 14:30:02 (264 views)
    - Not sure...? I think my buddy had one done on his Saturn, which is basically a - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-23 23:13:37 (249 views)
  - Re: Try paintless dent repair. I had my whole car done for about $120 - belga1976 2008-06-21 22:03:19 (285 views)

1999 BMW 740il Calypso Red SIP, Ultrafina and Z5pro (pic) - silverz06 2008-06-12 09:16:37 (733 views)
- Beautiful work as usual (nt) - Beamer23 2008-06-23 11:18:27 (260 views)
- Re: 1999 BMW 740il Calypso Red SIP, Ultrafina and Z5pro - gwoliver 2008-06-19 12:04:54 (279 views)
  - Re: 1999 BMW 740il Calypso Red SIP, Ultrafina and Z5pro - gmblack3 2008-06-19 15:08:49 (268 views)
- A real jewel and very fine work! Great rolling Ad for your bidness. (nt) (nt) - GlossHaus 2008-06-15 14:57:30 (380 views)
  - Thank you! (nt) - gmblack3 2008-06-16 06:52:22 (282 views)
- Looks Amazing! Isn't that Royal Red though? (nt) - absessler 2008-06-14 17:29:37 (338 views)
  - I thought I saw claypso on the tag under the hood.... - gmblack3 2008-06-15 09:39:43 (337 views)
    - Either way, Beautiful Car and NICE JOB! (nt) - absessler 2008-06-22 14:30:30 (289 views)
- VERY nice! - inconsistent 2008-06-14 17:13:49 (251 views)
  - Thank you! (nt) - gmblack3 2008-06-15 09:40:16 (276 views)
- You do fine work it looks very good, Tell me more about what you used - cleanride740il 2008-06-12 20:23:37 (286 views)
  - Re: You do fine work it looks very good, Tell me more about what you used (url) - gmblack3 2008-06-14 14:27:05 (343 views)

Biaritz Blue '01 750iL and FireMist Red '00 Mercedes OR how I spent my... (pic) - GlossHaus 2008-05-28 23:33:39 (566 views)
- Wow! That Blue 750 is gorgeous! - absessler 2008-06-22 14:45:15 (271 views)
  - Muchos Danke Ya'll ! (nt) (nt) - GlossHaus 2008-06-22 23:24:07 (308 views)
- The MB makes me miss our old SL600 :o( (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-04 15:10:24 (285 views)
- Stunning job Dave. Not to rub it in but the Bay area was in the - hypercritic 2008-06-03 00:09:03 (306 views)
  - DOH!!! Thanks for that Joon Ho. ;-P (nt) (nt) - GlossHaus 2008-06-03 13:52:05 (289 views)
- Speaking of twins... got any advice for a new2be parent of twins?!?! - eaglecomm 2008-06-02 16:44:25 (295 views)
  - Be prepared for anywhere from 3-6 months of 'every 2 hours'... - GlossHaus 2008-06-02 18:49:31 (299 views)
    - Yeah, her mom is coming to help and we both work at home.. - eaglecomm 2008-06-03 20:32:44 (268 views)
- Very nice. I love the MB salute with those wee wipers. What do you.. - Ed 2008-06-01 13:08:36 (330 views)
- Wow looks gorgeous. I hope I can get my car looking like that next week. (nt) - Beamer23 2008-05-30 09:39:19 (325 views)
- Dave They look Great!! The Red Benz looks amazing !! You are the man - cleanride740il 2008-05-29 11:18:01 (329 views)
- Sorry bout the 1st 2 images. I clidked the wrong box to insert an external image (nt) - GlossHaus 2008-05-28 23:48:21 (321 views)

Thinking about doing some light detailing on the side. Your advice? - Ed 2008-06-01 20:39:19 (378 views)
- I charge about $100 for a similar Zaino treatment on a mid-size car. - absessler 2008-06-22 14:43:14 (333 views)
- When I was 15 I did that for my neighbors every week for $5. Cheap b&#^@#!s (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-03 01:32:34 (329 views)
- The going rate for a light detail like that starts at $80 around my area. (nt) - hypercritic 2008-06-03 00:10:36 (337 views)
  - Oh , wow! I am going cheap! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 00:29:55 (302 views)
- Off the top of my head.... - GlossHaus 2008-06-02 13:55:14 (377 views)
  - How does the liquid clay bar work? - Ed 2008-06-03 00:29:34 (374 views)
    - I luv it, 'The Wee Wen' LOL! ... - GlossHaus 2008-06-03 22:31:08 (375 views)
      - What type of glaze do you recommend? I bought new wax tonight... - Ed 2008-06-04 23:27:52 (315 views)
        
        Of course, my own GlossHaus Glaze is pretty remarkable... (pic) - GlossHaus 2008-06-05 13:09:36 (444 views)
        
        Is your stuff compatible with Meguairs and the rest? - Ed 2008-06-05 14:19:19 (316 views)
        
        Yes, obstacles there. My products are VOC complinent... - GlossHaus 2008-06-05 15:03:25 (372 views)
        
        Oops, meant to say NO obstacles there. (nt) (nt) - GlossHaus 2008-06-05 15:04:06 (324 views)
  - Thanks, Dave! One of my future mods is your GlossHaus kit! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 23:34:27 (312 views)
    - +1. I title this photo 'Utter Dissapointment' (pic) (url) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-05 19:38:05 (381 views)
      - Actually Young Buck, didn't we win both kits and give one back? - 750il96erbill 2008-06-11 12:50:23 (328 views)
        
        Haha well we will be there in August and give it a good detail! (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-11 20:08:17 (321 views)

Magic Mender (pic) - jporrasae 2008-06-03 02:32:08 (3119 views)
- Wow, Very Impressive Work! (nt) - absessler 2008-06-22 14:33:57 (404 views)
- Magic Mender web site (url) - JerrytheK 2008-06-03 20:41:53 (618 views)
- Dood! Last owner must have worn sand paper pants! GR8 JOB!! (nt) - R7 2008-06-03 20:33:45 (367 views)
  - This guy had this car sitting in a dirt lot for over 1 yr. - jporrasae 2008-06-04 19:58:34 (384 views)
  - Shawty got them sand-paper jeans, jeans. Boots with tha fur, with tha fur... (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-03 21:02:40 (338 views)
- You've got the right DIY spirit. Great work. Please give us a followup in - DavidC 2008-06-03 15:24:51 (346 views)
  - Kits online at magicmender.com (nt) - jporrasae 2008-06-04 19:53:29 (789 views)
- That is impressive. Nice job! Thanks for the post. (nt) - uSa4148 2008-06-03 14:30:58 (431 views)
- WOW that looks great man! to bad you don't have detailed stage pics. (nt) - Edwin 2008-06-03 03:18:05 (363 views)
  - Here you go (pic) - jporrasae 2008-06-03 12:06:12 (724 views)
    - Nice. .......-no close-up pics? (nt) - thesteve 2008-06-03 16:34:56 (363 views)
      - Not till i get it Just Right... (nt) - jporrasae 2008-06-04 19:52:37 (355 views)
- Wow, what a difference! Nice job. How much did you spend? (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 02:51:33 (366 views)
  - They have a kit for $49, I bought individual products and spent $45 - jporrasae 2008-06-03 02:59:36 (424 views)
    - Think you could do 2 front seats with the $49 kit? (nt) - silverz06 2008-06-12 09:06:52 (430 views)
- wow...2 different seats..GJ..How long did it take? (nt) - snitch740i 2008-06-03 02:34:26 (443 views)
  - Thanks, took maybe 5 hours total... - jporrasae 2008-06-03 02:45:43 (398 views)

Suggestions on removing wetsanding marks? - nevector 2008-06-16 09:06:47 (325 views)
- What Grit Sandpaper did you use? Tell us a bit more about your paint (nt) - GlossHaus 2008-06-16 16:40:17 (290 views)
  - Re: What Grit Sandpaper did you use? Tell us a bit more about your paint - nevector 2008-06-17 00:11:12 (307 views)
    - A couple of things come to mind... - GlossHaus 2008-06-17 22:08:22 (289 views)
      - Re: A couple of things come to mind... - nevector 2008-06-17 23:12:46 (371 views)
        
        Re: A couple of things come to mind... - gmblack3 2008-06-19 15:13:55 (299 views)

Anyone use BavAutos Forever Black? - Ed 2008-06-12 00:58:28 (307 views)
- I have it and like it. Goes on even, and although if in bad shape - bosoxfan 2008-06-14 11:38:35 (295 views)
  - What do you use it on primarily? (nt) - Ed 2008-06-15 00:41:26 (280 views)
    - Re: What do you use it on primarily? - bosoxfan 2008-06-15 10:13:51 (285 views)
- Re: Anyone use BavAutos Forever Black? - billryan 2008-06-13 05:59:23 (339 views)
  - Sounds like a good product. Where's the best place to get it? - Ed 2008-06-15 00:42:53 (261 views)
    - Re: Sounds like a good product. Where's the best place to get it? - billryan 2008-06-15 04:31:50 (284 views)
- I just bought that from Ebay 5 days along with forever black tire gel - Beamer23 2008-06-12 15:43:51 (348 views)
  - Re: I just bought that from Ebay 5 days along with forever black tire gel - billryan 2008-06-14 05:51:28 (244 views)
  - That is a good price. Let me know how you like it. (nt) - Ed 2008-06-12 21:42:57 (284 views)

Anyone have any recommendations for a small shop-vac? - Ed 2008-06-05 14:20:33 (245 views)
- Sears sells a nice 2-gallon shop-vac that's compact and great for car cleaning (pic) (url) - DavidC 2008-06-07 17:09:56 (371 views)
  - I love it! Thank you, sir. (nt) - Ed 2008-06-12 00:56:24 (235 views)

Mothers Back-to BLACK on rockers tomorrow? - Ed 2008-06-03 02:21:28 (313 views)
- i used dupli-color trim paint - kevpm 2008-06-04 17:31:05 (301 views)
  - oh and here is a pic... (pic) - kevpm 2008-06-04 17:31:26 (389 views)
- I use mothers back to black... never had any streaking in the rain - JR 2008-06-04 16:16:44 (301 views)
- I used Forever Black w/ acceptable results (doesn't wash off). (nt) - mdude 2008-06-03 15:09:59 (314 views)
  - Yeah that is what I am afraid of. Seeing a line of black after a rain (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 15:53:35 (298 views)
- Before you do that, have you tried polishing them like we did on the B pillars? - DavidC 2008-06-03 15:07:18 (319 views)
  - Would Meguairs or WM have a good polishing compound? I need 2 go there (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 15:52:40 (293 views)
    - Yes, any gentle polishing compound will work. (nt) - DavidC 2008-06-09 05:33:44 (268 views)
- that will be rocking the rockers,,Post the pics....... (nt) - snitch740i 2008-06-03 03:25:22 (309 views)
  - lol. I just hope they don't get rained on >0 (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 10:09:47 (322 views)

Looking to get a new Orbital polisher, so the ? is - larryd740il 2008-06-02 21:34:15 (353 views)
- IMHO, they are both great machines, however the LT warranty IS hard.. (pic) (url) - GlossHaus 2008-06-03 22:14:49 (502 views)
  - Great response Dave!! - eze740il 2008-06-03 23:23:59 (312 views)
    - When did they switch? (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-03 23:27:01 (302 views)
      - Not really sure. It should say where it's made on the side of the machine. (nt) - eze740il 2008-06-03 23:31:13 (333 views)
- I am surprised no one mentioned anything about the placement of the handle.. - larryd740il 2008-06-03 15:55:11 (313 views)
  - I remove the handle so I can maneuver it with one hand - R7 2008-06-03 16:29:46 (290 views)
    - +1 Handle is one more thing I could stratch the car with (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-03 22:05:12 (321 views)
    - THATS how you run a Porter (vid) (url) - R7 2008-06-03 20:20:47 (434 views)
- I've never seen a broken PC. Between Griot and PC which ever one is cheaper (url) - R7 2008-06-03 15:41:11 (372 views)
- We have a lot of PC tools. Personally I am saving up for a 7336 myself (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 00:50:20 (329 views)
- IIRC-the Griots model is made by Porter Cable and is - hypercritic 2008-06-02 23:51:46 (330 views)
  - I don't think so. I've got one and it looks and feels quite different from the (url) - DavidC 2008-06-03 15:19:53 (315 views)
    - I agree David. - eze740il 2008-06-03 19:52:04 (365 views)
    - Good point about the Griots LT warranty…. (nt) - larryd740il 2008-06-03 15:48:37 (332 views)
  - Yes. (nt) - bmw635 2008-06-03 00:47:52 (338 views)
    - I'm going to disagree with you both on this one. (url) - eze740il 2008-06-03 05:44:23 (332 views)
      - I'll agree with you based on that but I know Griot's does - hypercritic 2008-06-03 16:55:24 (307 views)
        
        Ok. Correction...found the truth about the Griot's polisher (url) - hypercritic 2008-06-03 17:19:27 (352 views)
        
        Good research. I'll continue to use PC's. Lifetime warranty or not (nt) - R7 2008-06-03 20:17:09 (327 views)
- Re: Looking to get a new Orbital polisher, so the ? is - bpddaddy 2008-06-02 23:10:13 (330 views)
  - 7424 is great. Dcrane gave me one for christmas (he felt bad... - sdmike 2008-06-03 01:46:55 (326 views)
- Here's what I went with... (url) - KevinS 2008-06-02 21:59:34 (352 views)
- 6 in one hand half a dozen in the other! - eze740il 2008-06-02 21:55:59 (329 views)
  - I had to look up what that meant the other day... - Ed 2008-06-03 00:49:44 (348 views)
    - The 8500 is great. New W/S in the morning. - eze740il 2008-06-03 05:50:47 (295 views)

OT - question about tiny 'orange/rust' colored specs on the paint... - Lawguy 2008-06-01 22:17:57 (460 views)
- I was told by a detail shop that the orange specs are often times from - jhanerhoff 2008-06-03 18:55:52 (333 views)
- we called it fallout... due to weather. - paprmkr 2008-06-01 23:55:28 (388 views)
- sounds like bits of rail 'dust' (brake powder), bro... (nt) - ajshiner 2008-06-01 23:32:30 (324 views)
- Sounds like rail dust. Clay will get it off ASAP (nt) - dwightf 2008-06-01 23:24:49 (320 views)
- I have had similar spots which are slightly raised - robo740il 2008-06-01 23:11:13 (340 views)
- Not sure what the spots are, but if some won't come off with - sealbeach740 2008-06-01 22:48:03 (336 views)
  - I'm w Keith and Dwight. Clay bar got overspray off my bumper and rear fend (nt) - Ed 2008-06-01 23:30:22 (358 views)
- I don't suppose you park near any industrial areas during the - Peter 2008-06-01 22:45:16 (287 views)
- Used to happen alot on m White Samurai..Is ur car white? (nt) - snitch740i 2008-06-01 22:34:09 (339 views)
- Do you live or work near a railroad?? (nt) - mahmudb 2008-06-01 22:19:53 (340 views)
  - Nope. Out of curiousity...why a railroad? (nt) - Lawguy 2008-06-01 22:33:12 (387 views)
    - Well the wheels on the train scrap along the tracks and these particles usually - mahmudb 2008-06-01 22:36:54 (324 views)
    - Rusts spots show up on White color cars........I ve seen them white cars on the - snitch740i 2008-06-01 22:35:26 (340 views)

Detailed the car today (pic) - Ed 2008-06-01 22:41:10 (782 views)
- Awsome! You inspired me. (nt) - SE7EN50 2008-06-03 10:04:39 (368 views)
  - ; ) (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 10:09:04 (308 views)
- Very Nice man ! Job well done! (pic) - Krazy D 2008-06-03 02:37:41 (408 views)
  - Thanks, D! I thought of your ride when I was doing the cloud pics (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 02:49:36 (347 views)
- Very nice job Ed. Your car shows the care and shine - hypercritic 2008-06-02 23:59:18 (348 views)
  - Thank you sir! Have fun on your trip (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 00:08:18 (403 views)
    - Thanks. 6 weeks and counting down. :-)) (nt) - hypercritic 2008-06-03 00:14:57 (345 views)
      - where ya going? My vacation is in about 6 weeks too (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-03 01:12:06 (352 views)
        
        Josh and I are going to the Netherlands to visit Edwin. :-)) - hypercritic 2008-06-03 01:18:30 (330 views)
        
        +1 I can't wait to fly out... its going to be a blast! - JR 2008-06-03 01:24:37 (385 views)
        
        BimmerBoard Euro trip. Ohh Yeaaahh!!! Nice personal - hypercritic 2008-06-03 01:32:46 (347 views)
        
        hey joonho, yeah going to update it tonight or tmw afternoon. - JR 2008-06-03 01:39:13 (428 views)
        
        Sounds like fun! However, I'll be with the whole fam damily... - sdmike 2008-06-03 01:45:14 (336 views)
        
        Sound's like a nice family getaway. I guess I'll just have - hypercritic 2008-06-03 01:52:34 (360 views)
        
        shanghai away! - 04sshd 2008-06-03 02:22:54 (311 views)
        
        Sounds like a plan. Just let me know the dates. :-)) (nt) - hypercritic 2008-06-03 02:47:54 (363 views)
        
        Take plenty of bail money! (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-03 02:06:31 (394 views)
        
        I'll be doing the same thing - CSL. (nt) - bmw635 2008-06-03 01:50:31 (380 views)
        
        CSL? (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-03 01:51:03 (412 views)
        
        Cabo San Lucas. (nt) - bmw635 2008-06-03 01:54:16 (351 views)
        
        ahh. Yes. We'll be hitting Cabo, PV and Mazatlan - sdmike 2008-06-03 02:05:55 (371 views)
        
        In 2 days with Carnival Elation. (nt) - bmw635 2008-06-03 09:37:54 (365 views)
        
        excellent. Have fun! We're going in July on RCI Voyager (nt) - sdmike 2008-06-03 10:28:31 (362 views)
        
        Great idea. I have a friend that does the same thing to - hypercritic 2008-06-03 01:43:33 (375 views)
- Looks purrrrty.. amazing that its a 97. Looks fantastic! (nt) - eaglecomm 2008-06-02 16:07:55 (343 views)
  - Thanks, Grey! The 97 rockers get me more than the headlight fillers! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 23:32:12 (351 views)
- Car looks very good Ed. great job!!! (nt) - HighLine740iL 2008-06-02 13:49:31 (351 views)
  - Thanks! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 23:33:02 (335 views)
- Ypur paint l@@ks beautiful Ed... You should honestly Polish the Side skirts... (pic) - snitch740i 2008-06-02 12:44:49 (494 views)
  - A local wash place did that on mine. Looked really good, but I kept getting - Stygian7 2008-06-03 10:52:29 (331 views)
  - Good luck w everything! All the wheels youve had on there look great! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 13:04:24 (347 views)
  - Better yet, PAINT the rockers! Don't sell the Alpinas, you know once you do one - Slice 2008-06-02 12:55:21 (348 views)
    - Well ....what once thought as a fun project has turned into a nightmare - snitch740i 2008-06-02 13:04:36 (383 views)
    - Damn it I KNEW I'd forget to change my user name back. (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-02 12:57:39 (363 views)
      - Was that 'Slice' as in Kimo Slice? (nt) - sealbeach740 2008-06-02 16:03:18 (417 views)
        
        LOL no sdmike made a joke about a parts dealer named Slice. (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-02 23:39:43 (305 views)
- Glosshaus detail my car (url) - Claudio 2008-06-02 12:28:56 (431 views)
  - I saw that in the detail forum. Was that your 750 and MB? (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 13:05:14 (387 views)
    - Surpirsed!! I need to see the posting - Claudio 2008-06-02 14:31:51 (346 views)
      - Sorry, wrong car and color plus don't like parallels wheels (nt) - Claudio 2008-06-02 14:38:39 (404 views)
- Nice job, Ed. Get some Dr. Colorchip for those minor paint chips - sdmike 2008-06-02 12:12:13 (428 views)
  - Will it work on zillion chisp or repaint?? (nt) - Claudio 2008-06-02 15:49:51 (371 views)
    - check out the website. They have examples of repairing extensive damage - sdmike 2008-06-03 01:09:39 (331 views)
  - I bet the red looks great too! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 12:25:56 (325 views)
- Looking great Ed... how are those B pillars holding up?? (nt) - larryd740il 2008-06-02 08:46:51 (383 views)
  - They are doing pretty good. Its been in a ton of water too w all the rain (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 10:57:49 (329 views)
    - What's up with the B pillars? (nt) - KevinS 2008-06-02 11:05:56 (346 views)
      - DaveC shinned them up for us.. (pic) - Ed 2008-06-02 11:43:21 (417 views)
        
        Why the heck is a friggin tanker parked on a residential street?? (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-03 02:03:12 (332 views)
        
        Buck, didn't you hear, I had a tanker come in to fill all the E38s that made it - larryd740il 2008-06-03 07:26:12 (342 views)
- Looks great! Love that GREEN (pic) - inconsistent 2008-06-02 08:10:15 (388 views)
  - Shes a beaut! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 11:02:07 (345 views)
- Puts mine to shame. Been busy replacing bumper gasket, trims etc. Detail later.. - RobinK 2008-06-02 07:37:00 (333 views)
  - I love doing a good cleaning after doing some work on it. Nice finish. Enjoy the (nt) - sun!-Ed 2008-06-02 10:59:07 (320 views)
- Looks good Ed. What love song are we singing each other tonight? (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-06-02 00:40:32 (363 views)
  - I think I had some Bon Jovi going on the way home lol (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 10:59:49 (331 views)
- Purdy! Did mine too. (pic) - KevinS 2008-06-01 23:56:53 (489 views)
  - Thats a great shot! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 11:00:30 (345 views)
- Very nice! Doesn't that green just sparkle & look 'deep' when it's - sealbeach740 2008-06-01 23:35:44 (364 views)
  - I thought of you when I was taking the close-ups.. (pic) - Ed 2008-06-02 11:01:20 (376 views)
    - Wow, looking spectacular my friend. What a difference a clean car makes, eh... (nt) - rg0115 (Robert G) 2008-06-02 12:41:57 (362 views)
- Nice Ed. Don't drink the paint. (nt) - dwightf 2008-06-01 23:04:52 (346 views)
  - Emmmm. I'll run it ove! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-01 23:27:01 (350 views)
    - ROFL, don't trip! (pic) - 04sshd 2008-06-02 04:31:04 (388 views)
      - I forgot about that! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-02 10:56:59 (344 views)
- Here are some more (pic) - Ed 2008-06-01 22:58:06 (460 views)
  - Ed, Sweet E38 reflection - Car looks great! (pic) - JR 2008-06-03 01:54:30 (484 views)
    - Niceee! (nt) - Ed 2008-06-03 10:08:27 (405 views)
  - Ed, you are too funny.. Yeah,, Lionel Richie! LOL (nt) - larryd740il 2008-06-02 08:45:44 (345 views)
- Car looks great!! That metallic green looks great. I finished washing - mahmudb 2008-06-01 22:51:14 (364 views)
  - Oh yeah. Didn't think about that! Did you do the 7 or the M? (nt) - Ed 2008-06-01 22:58:54 (348 views)
    - I cleaned the 7. The M's going in for oil change tom so they'll wash it LOL! (nt) - mahmudb 2008-06-01 23:05:37 (340 views)
      - You getting a loaner or are you gonna wait it out? (nt) - Ed 2008-06-01 23:27:40 (380 views)
        
        Getting a loaner of course thats the best part. LOL! (nt) - mahmudb 2008-06-02 00:19:30 (368 views)
        
        OT: Burhan, I sold the Imola but I returned it to stock - imolajohn 2008-06-02 06:54:25 (328 views)

Dave, any GlossHaus specials going on for the complete kit minus porter cable? - eaglecomm 2008-06-02 16:22:00 (270 views)

Dura-Gloss works geat! (pic) - inconsistent 2008-05-24 14:22:35 (423 views)
- That Ox Green is the stuff, man! (nt) - Ed 2008-05-24 22:52:16 (298 views)
  - roger that :-) (nt) - inconsistent 2008-05-26 23:00:30 (266 views)

Seat problems - trevenarj 2008-05-25 15:52:36 (272 views)

Recommendation for a good buffer - Ed 2008-05-24 22:51:39 (303 views)
- Prior Post (url) - bosoxfan 2008-05-25 09:43:32 (293 views)
  - Another Excellent Orbital - take a look. (url) - bosoxfan 2008-05-25 10:00:02 (321 views)
    - I am digging that P/C. Better start saving up! Hopefully the WEN will hold out (nt) - a bit longer for me...-Ed 2008-05-25 13:41:46 (260 views)

Would a very high grit sand paper kill my rockers? - Ed 2008-05-24 23:14:27 (319 views)
- If done correctly, no... - bosoxfan 2008-05-25 07:33:14 (259 views)
  - Yeah I couldn't find it on their site last night... - Ed 2008-05-25 13:39:10 (281 views)

Zaino vs. Meguir's gold class... don't know what to choose. - Beamer23 2008-05-22 10:53:01 (291 views)
- Agree with Dave... - bosoxfan 2008-05-23 20:00:41 (295 views)
  - Ok now im getting nervious... (nt) - Beamer23 2008-05-23 23:04:17 (259 views)
- A recoomendation on the rotary polisher... (pic) - GlossHaus 2008-05-22 15:26:26 (322 views)
  - Thanks for the advice, i've used a sander many times so i have an idea - Beamer23 2008-05-23 23:02:09 (253 views)

Whew, I'm Pooped! Detailed the 7 today - inconsistent 2008-05-22 21:09:04 (342 views)
- Here we go... (pic) - inconsistent 2008-05-23 21:36:15 (384 views)
  - nice. These cars look great in dark colors (nt) - sdmike 2008-05-23 22:37:13 (260 views)
  - Looks great! Gotta love da green! (nt) - sealbeach740 2008-05-23 22:32:54 (259 views)
- piiiiiiiiiiics (nt) - sdmike 2008-05-23 01:12:19 (227 views)
  - +1! (nt) - IBHenry 2008-05-23 01:19:58 (276 views)
    - Re: +1!......prolly dirty by now. My black 7 would be (nt) - snitch740i 2008-05-23 12:13:09 (257 views)

Victoria Day, everything's closed - tried cleaning yellow winter rims (pic) - JeffChia 2008-05-20 00:01:41 (471 views)
- How the hell did they...er...been asked. What's in his concoction? (nt) - sdmike 2008-05-20 00:39:09 (267 views)
  - I wonder too... - JeffChia 2008-05-20 01:01:01 (277 views)
    - Very nice, Would love to know the whole recipe for that solution! (nt) - manithemoneyman 2008-05-20 02:32:33 (264 views)
      - Here's his recipe - JeffChia 2008-05-21 23:44:43 (262 views)
      - Recipe: 30/60/5/5 - Rogue7 2008-05-20 03:53:16 (351 views)
        
        Substitute for jeweler's rouge.... - pdef1949 2008-05-20 11:27:03 (412 views)
        
        You can try but its always been rouge. As for the wax, its part of the make up - Rogue7 2008-05-20 19:04:09 (283 views)
        My guess for proportions from his subject line... - eaglecomm 2008-05-20 12:16:32 (276 views)
        
        Right, 30/60/5/5 is the percentage based on your container. - Rogue7 2008-05-20 19:07:28 (280 views)
- Wow that looks great! And yeah, how'd they get that way? (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-05-20 00:37:09 (265 views)
- how in the world did it get to that point?! (nt) - ian 2008-05-20 00:16:02 (260 views)

harbor Freight has ScratchX by Meguiars on sale for $5.99 - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2008-05-20 07:12:35 (236 views)