2002 BMW 325i- very pleased with results

[WordOfMouth]

I know you guys aren't big fans of Griot's products, but I have to say it did a fantastic job on this Bimmer. He had a few scratches, some deeper than others and some I didn't think would come out. I was surprised, and he was pleased with the results. I used the Griot's version of the PC buffer, their orange polishing pad, and then Best-of-Show with their Red waxing pad. The first 3 are before, the next 3 are after.

 

[tom p.]

Griot's has some very fine products. BoS isn't one of them. The car looks good.



Maintain it with their wheel cleaner and car wash - - those are two to be found on the preferred list.



Enjoy.

 

[RyanDe680]

I still see some hologramming on the front fender....



Any better pics with a light?

 

[WordOfMouth]

I will say the BOS kind of dulled the finish after the polish. I used MP2 and had very good depth, and lost some of that with the wax. They also have a Carnuba- is that better than BOS?

 

[imported_bigfoot1]

A lot of people like Griot's products, just that some consider them overpriced. Keep working with them, as I'm sure you'll get the learning curve for them, and the car will come like a showpiece!

 

[WordOfMouth]

No other pics- It has lightly rained and spoiled my finish. I wondered about those holograms ( just behind the turn signal, right?)- I'll have to search and figure out how to get rid of them for the next one.

 

[tom p.]

Word, I might suggest other product lines unless you're getting the Griot's stuff for free. There are far easier solutions that can compliment the products you already own.

 

[WordOfMouth]

I'm open to suggestions, since I don't own the Griot's company. no freebies for me

 

[tom p.]

well, it would be ideal for you to say what you already own, and either myself or one of the many kind members, can make a few recommendations that will sync up with your products.

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

That hologramming looks like BOS that wasn't wiped off completely... Oily waxes "false hologram" a lot if you don't use a good enough MF or wipe off thoroughly. I don't think those are real holograms, it would take a weird pass with a rotary to create something like that.



Try Collinite 845IW instead of BOS... I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

[WordOfMouth]

well, it would be ideal for you to say what you already own, and either myself or one of the many kind members, can make a few recommendations that will sync up with your products.

Well- my grand idea was to use Griot's exclusively. Fell into it hook, line and sinker. I have all the Griots MP1-4, and BOS wax. I use the Griot's version of the PC buffer. I use the Griot's orange and red pads, as well as their MF orange and white removal cloths. I kind of like the cloths, but find I go thru a cloth per 1/3 of the car; that may be expected though. I use their clay and QD spray.



So there- My name is Geoff and I fell onto the Griot's sword for close to $500.

 

[tom p.]

well put! However, not much to apologize for apart from the BoS. Trust me, I've left lots of $$$ at Richie's place. BoS has been my only true disappointment...ever.



I just don't know their wax other products at all and I don't see them discussed much. There are SO many other products to choose from, I'm not quite sure where to start. I suspect you could successfully use just about anything based on what you've accumulated so far. Klasse twins comes to mind...always a winner duo.



How 'bout this: Take a peek in the trading post area and maybe scoop up one of or two of the popular products and save yourself a boatload of $$$. Detailing is a very personal experience; I think it's best if you have the chance to sample a few products and figure out what you're comfortable with. Establish a base of products and fine tune from there. Does that make sense?

 

[WordOfMouth]

sure- I've seen Klasse metioned a lot here, as well as Menzerna & Pinnacle Soverign (sp). I do have some Meguiars Pro- wax and finecut #2. I'm going to have to use this until I get rid of it, unless some else wants to buy me out. The problem is I bought this as my working inventory for detailing and don't want to dump out more $$ just yet.