Recent content by rleven

Review: I have a brand new 2007 Sparkling Graphite Metallic BMW 335i Conv. I got it from the dealer "dirty". The dealer did not even wash the exterior of the car. I took it home 2 weeks ago and washed it with Z7 and put on 2 coats of Z2 using Z6 detail spray in between. Anyway, the car looked...

I was tooling down the road about 5am last week and ran over a fresh killed deer carcass. I stopped at an open mini mart and checked and saw no damage. When I got home and put the car in the garage the car started smelling really foul. Venison cooking. :shocked Anyway, I looked under the car...

Who has a detailing shop in and around Ft Lauderdale who will use Zaino or Klasse? Bob

I have brushed aluminum trim in my car and came up with this method for cleaning. Here it is in my car.... http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24843 The problem with the trim is that a. It is very soft, b. if not careful you can mark it up, c. if you rub to hard you...

Read jimwh's thread on a local resource for your detailing needs. Bob http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25171

I just made a mix of Poorboy's QD+ and Spray and Wipe. I sprayed it on my hood and then evenly spread it with a MF. It goes on much easier than straight QD+. I waited a minute for it to dry and haze up and wiped it off with a MF. Wow! It works great. The surface is like butter and it has brings...

hehehe Here is a pic of Steve at the National Truck Show in Carlisle, PA. I took a drive out there this morning for fun and to pick up a gallon of QD+. I got two new items that he is now carrying, a napless MF towel for removing EX and a new incredible applicator from East Prussia or somewhere...

AIO X 2 SG X 3 Souveran X 3 Trunk topped with EX Thank you Jim. Your Tome on Klasse is excellent.:bow

I am looking for the paint formula for BMW Silver-Grey A08. Does anyone know how to get it. Bob

What pad or pads should I use for a silver-grey BMW metallic finish? I just ordered the PC 7424 from Coastal tools. The tool is configured as folloed. What else do I need? Standard Equipment 6" Random Orbit Polisher/Sander with 5" Counter-Weight 6" Foam Polishing Pad #54745 Wrench...

I just finished Claying my new Silver-Grey baby. I clayed with Clay Magic and wiped off with Final Inspection. Now what? 1. Do I clean it with Platinum Pre-Cleaner Polish and then AIO or 2. 2 coats of AIO followed by SG and then Souveran. It is a rainy weekend here and the babe will not...

I will be putting AIO on after claying. Do I need to wash in between? The car is new. I am using Clay Magic. Bob

Hi folks. I have been reading your threads and this is definitely the place I want to be to get info on waxing and detailing my new ride. Ok. This is the story. I have a Silver-Grey(New Color) M3 Cab arriving by boat on Thursday. I should be able to pick it up from my dealer early next week if...