2002 BMW M5 Refinement Detail

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riotejas

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Just picked up some Bon Ami from the grocery store.. in a yellow/gold cylindrical can filled with powder. I bought it in hopes of cleaning my windshield finally of these weird streaks I"m getting.



I noticed however, that the can specifically says "do not use on glass or mirrors"!!



What gives?
 
About the time Bon Ami was mentioned on MotorWeek as a windshield cleaner, this message appeared on the Bon Ami can. Essentially, no guts, no glory. I posted a recipe a couple of days ago about how to use this stuff but I won't warranty it



If you search using "Bon Ami" within the last week, you'll find the two threads you started on the subject and another by JohnN - read the JohnN thread
 
There are 2 different kinds of Bon Ami. <span class='bbc_underline'>The gold and red can should NOT be used on glass.

<strong class='bbc'>Here is a pic of the Bon Ami that you should be using for glass[/b] :up
 
OK - color me stupid - but I used the gold and red can - which does NOT have any warning about use on glass.



Go figure - I read it again just to be sure.



What I can say is that I was very careful - applied it to a piece of glass I didn't care for first, and looked for scratches. Didn't see any. Then, applied to the windshield corner, and looked for scratches. Didn't see any. Then went about applying to the entire windshield.



Still don't see any scratches - but YMMV. Either way - I only applied because the windshield was in poor shape to begin with (wife's car, long story). Would I use this on my car? Nah - but then again, it doesn't need an abrasive to get it clean.



(Should also note the can has a small duck on it - because 'BonAmi won't scratch surfaces, like a small duck won't scratch for food for 2-3 days after being born' (or something like that - can's in the garage).
 
well I have the red and gold can, that's for sure. I can't find the can that ShowRoomLincoln is referring to...



What makes the yellow can different from the gold+red can?
 
The yellow can does not have bleach in it. The gold can may be more abrasive well. Never used it. I have used the yellow can and got it from the Sears Hardware store in their cleaning items section. It works well. I've heard good things about fine steel wool on windshileds as well. I believe the principal behing using feldspar (bon ami) is that feldspar is softer than glass so it wont scratch. Good luck. I usually do it right after soaking the car then run plenty of water on the windshield to get rid of all the abrasive before washing the car.
 
shoot, looks liek I gotta return the can I bought to Fred Meyer and hit Sears up!



Anywhere else known to carry this in Seattle, WA area?
 
As the title states, this car did not require massive correction but only in a few places did I break out the "Wool edge pad" to get some deep RIDS.

This vehicle was by far the nicest maintained E-39 M5 I have worked on since these model were new back earlier in 2000-2007, I still really like the set up and lines of this model compared to the current 5 series BMW's.

Here is the beginning with the wash/decon, beading shows LSP to be stripped.

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LSP stripped away.

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Good readings on most of the car, for the exception of parts of the trunklid.

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Car was in good shape, sans the occasional RID as seen here.


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After compounding.

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Client requested that I touch up the chips on the frontof the car, all in total I would touch up over 45.

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A few 50/50 pics of the trunklid.

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B pillars were marred pretty good and needed some attention.

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After initial compounding & polishing.

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Driver side B pillars before.

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After.

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Pre-LSP pics.

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Tailights cleared up.

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Engine bay was the area which required the most effort on this job.

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Safely cleaning the engine with steam.

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While the dressing sprayed in the engine bay was left to set, I attented to the fine details like removing prior LSP out of tight crevices.

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After engine bay pics.

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Dinan carbon air intake = Tightness.

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Plastic parts and cowl area dressed with matte finish.

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Finished product.

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Of course we had tule fog.........= no sun pics.

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More in shop pics.

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Looks great Bob.
I have got to get a steamer like the one you used on the engine bay. It seems like it would be a great and safe way to clean the engine.
Awesome work as usual.:thumbup:
 
nice job on the M bob. i prefer that style 5series myself..... on using the steamer, did you spray anything in the engine compartment before using the steamer. if so what and how long did you allow it to sit. i have a steamer and think this would be an easier and safer way to do engines... wont you enlighten us....
 
glfahlc said:
nice job on the M bob. i prefer that style 5series myself..... on using the steamer, did you spray anything in the engine compartment before using the steamer. if so what and how long did you allow it to sit. i have a steamer and think this would be an easier and safer way to do engines... wont you enlighten us....
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P&S makes a "Eco" de-greaser/cleaner that works great that I carefully spray then agitate, the steamer is then used as the "Rinse step" which allows me to avoid any electrical parts and pinpoint a focused jet of steam into the smallest of areas.

This particular engine was pretty bad in relation to the condition of the rest of the car(Time spent close to two hours just for the cleaning part) then dressed accordingly and final wiped.
 
Another homerun for the former ball playa.. How long did you spend in total (or did I miss that part?)

Looks great, love the attention to detail!
 
Incredible work Bob, I love that body style, so clean looking. What brand is your steamer? I would like to get one, just unsure of what to look for in a unit. Thanks!

-Kody-
 
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