armoredsaint
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Just got this last week, it's a Titanium Silver color which is harder to bring out the shine than my black Audi TT. I used AIOx1 and SG x 3, looks better in person because my photo skills are the suxors :chuckle:
My new '06 BMW 330i with Klasse Twins on Silver!
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dneedsmuscles
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Very nice ride!:bigups
imported_Picus
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I have to admit, I am really really starting to like the e90s. Very nice job, SG looks awesome on metallic silver!
DETAILKING
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Congrats on the car! SWEET RIDE!
Having owned a few silver cars, I feel your pain in the shine catagory. Here are a few tips for silver.
1. I would stick with the synthetic sealants. They offer more reflection than the carnuba blends and that is what you are after with silver. If you like the added depth with carnuba stick with that....bottom line, don't be afraid to experiment.
2. Your wheels are the same exact color as the paint, so polish and wax them too.
3. Keep the black trim dressed. The blacker it is the better contrast you will have with the paint and the silver will "pop" out more. Don't be afraid to go a little more glossy on the tires too with silver. If you use Matte style products, use 2 coats.
4. Apply your sealant to the windows, yes this wil add reflectivity and add to the overall detailed look of the car.
5. Keep any Chrome Trim sparkling - use a QD on it after washing and routinely.
A silver car done right will appear very BRIGHT in direct sunlight, look reflective at dusk, and glow at night.
Here is my 330i (a measly 05 though!)
Having owned a few silver cars, I feel your pain in the shine catagory. Here are a few tips for silver.
1. I would stick with the synthetic sealants. They offer more reflection than the carnuba blends and that is what you are after with silver. If you like the added depth with carnuba stick with that....bottom line, don't be afraid to experiment.
2. Your wheels are the same exact color as the paint, so polish and wax them too.
3. Keep the black trim dressed. The blacker it is the better contrast you will have with the paint and the silver will "pop" out more. Don't be afraid to go a little more glossy on the tires too with silver. If you use Matte style products, use 2 coats.
4. Apply your sealant to the windows, yes this wil add reflectivity and add to the overall detailed look of the car.
5. Keep any Chrome Trim sparkling - use a QD on it after washing and routinely.
A silver car done right will appear very BRIGHT in direct sunlight, look reflective at dusk, and glow at night.
Here is my 330i (a measly 05 though!)
armoredsaint
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DETAILKING said:Congrats on the car! SWEET RIDE!
Having owned a few silver cars, I feel your pain in the shine catagory. Here are a few tips for silver.
1. I would stick with the synthetic sealants. They offer more reflection than the carnuba blends and that is what you are after with silver. If you like the added depth with carnuba stick with that....bottom line, don't be afraid to experiment.
2. Your wheels are the same exact color as the paint, so polish and wax them too.
3. Keep the black trim dressed. The blacker it is the better contrast you will have with the paint and the silver will "pop" out more. Don't be afraid to go a little more glossy on the tires too with silver. If you use Matte style products, use 2 coats.
4. Apply your sealant to the windows, yes this wil add reflectivity and add to the overall detailed look of the car.
5. Keep any Chrome Trim sparkling - use a QD on it after washing and routinely.
A silver car done right will appear very BRIGHT in direct sunlight, look reflective at dusk, and glow at night.
Here is my 330i (a measly 05 though!)
i see we both have good taste in cars! are those M5 wheels on the e46??? it's funny you mention sealants, because at first i figured using something that gives a more plasticy look on silver will help it out more than using a carnuba. i did use aio and sg on the wheels and aio on the windows! great minds think alike :waxing:
detail king, you recommend sonus acrylic spritz or menzerna high gloss acrylic spray as a QD since i have both?
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GSRstilez said:Good luck with the car and taking pics of light colors
Maybe we should form a club? :nixweiss
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:drool: The paint looks pretty good and I am positive it looks better in person than it does in the pics--btw, I'll take the more detailer friendly silver over black anyday after having my own black car.
DETAILKING
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Those are the stock BMW Type M135 wheels that come on a 330i ZHP, 18"
My favorite sonus QD (best shine and best durability) is not the acrylic spritz.....it is the new Sonus Detailing Spritz (Spray Sealant) by far.
My favorite sonus QD (best shine and best durability) is not the acrylic spritz.....it is the new Sonus Detailing Spritz (Spray Sealant) by far.