Recent content by silvergray

I think my car got some clear coat overspray on the trunklid and rear drivers quarter panel while at the body shop. They had to repaint my rear bumper and something tells me they decided to cut corners and paint it on the car. I'm not really sure what these dots are but nothing I've tried will...

Hi guys, I'm having some issues claying our X5, which is full of contaminants. I've tried both Zaino and Clay Magic and cannot remove the little embedded rust spots. It would take me all day to fully clay this vehicle. Any advice? Should I try a decontamination kit? A more aggressive clay...

Hi guys, I cleaned the carpet in my Audi A4 the other day with my LGCM. I presprayed and scrubbed the carpet with Folex, and extracted with hot water. Now my car smells really musty and disgusting. Any ideas why this happened? How can I solve it?

Hi guys, I came across this new cleaner at the grocery store the other day called Clorox GreenWorks APC. Its made from plant materials so its 100% natural and it smells amazing. What are your thoughts using this on interiors, wheels/arches, etc? I'm not very adventurous with new products!

Hi guys, I've just been lurking around deciding what to order for spring details, and I cannot decide between Clay Magic Blue or Zaino Clay. I've used both, and I don't know which is milder and less likely to marr. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hi guys, I've been using my PC for about two years, and I must say - I hate the amount of time required to properly correct an Audi or BMW. The clear is just too hard, and the PC seems so underpowered. In your opinion, is upgrading to the Flex worth it? Will I spend significantly less time...

Hi guys, I'd like to clean my mats with the Folex I purchased today. I plan on using my new shop vac as well. How do I dillute the product for general carpet cleaning? I'll probably use a brush to agitate and just extract with the shop vac. Any advice? Thanks!!

Hey guys, I was reading through the archives about Costco's large bag of yellow microfiber towels and came up with a lot of old/conflicting info. I just picked up a bag tonight - it was a large plastic package with either 20 or 36, I already forgot!) What are your feelings on the...

Check out this thread I came across on Bimmerfest. This guy claims he is a professional painter and uses wheel cleaner to clean paint instead of clay!! SOS pads to clean glass? Why so many "I didn't bother claying" people? - bimmerfest - BMW Forums

Hello! I spent the past few days slowling working away at our 2005 BMW X5 3.0i. We bought it last winter as a CPO vehicle with almost 20,000 miles on it. Unforunately, the previous owner didn't take good care of it, which was evident when I found cheerios, coffee stains, etc throughout the...

Hi guys, I'm polishing our silver X5 out today, and I plan on using JW Prime (White PC polishing pad) after final polishing with Menz 106FF (White PC polishing pad). Do you think I will lose any gloss/shine by doing so? Or should I skip the Prime and go straight to Caranuba Jett? Thanks!

Coupe, I am looking for somebody with rotary experience to help me on my friend's recently repainted BMW. Could you please PM me as soon as possible. Thanks Silvergray

Hi guys, Do you have any recommendations on a good brush for delicate leather cleaning?? I want something that has no risk of dye removal?? Thanks!

Hi guys, I just completed a full detail on my BMW over the course of 3 days. I learned a whole lot more by working with new products like 106FF, Meg's QID, and Natty's Blue. A little background on the issue: I found my certified pre-owned 325i on a dealer's lot last fall on a Sunday...

Hi guys, Should I finish my BMW with the LC white or green (their German polishing/finishing pad) with my 106FF? I'll be using a PC. Thanks!