08-23-2017, 06:09 PM | #23 |
Colonel
300
Rep 2,485
Posts
Drives: 340Xi MG 2017
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Quebec, Canada
|
Same here, i am a big fan of Menzerna, but shipping on huge orders was pricey if I remember correctly. My last order was quite some time ago because I bought big bottles of everything, but now I refill with SilverWax; a local company and their products are just stellar, and cheap. Two things you cant combine usually in auto detail products.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-23-2017, 08:18 PM | #24 | |
Banned
669
Rep 2,219
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-25-2017, 10:23 AM | #25 |
Colonel
300
Rep 2,485
Posts
Drives: 340Xi MG 2017
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Quebec, Canada
|
Can you order from Canadian Tire? I think you might have some luck there. Or any Quebec / Canadian based detailing products company.
__________________
|
Appreciate
1
classyfast668.50 |
08-25-2017, 10:26 AM | #26 |
Colonel
300
Rep 2,485
Posts
Drives: 340Xi MG 2017
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Quebec, Canada
|
I dont know what I was thinking. Contact them via Facebook. They will gladly wrap up an order for you.
__________________
|
Appreciate
1
classyfast668.50 |
08-30-2017, 10:46 AM | #27 | |
Banned
669
Rep 2,219
Posts |
Quote:
Thank you for your help |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 06:18 AM | #28 |
Captain
300
Rep 718
Posts |
I believe the directions say you don't need an alcohol wipe down, but you may want to check. If you go to Detailed Image's site, there are plenty of good write-ups in the Ask a Pro Detailer section. You can even contact their many pro detailers for advice.
__________________
Mine: 2019 Mini Cooper S / Moonwalk Grey / Black Interior
Wife's: 2018 X2 XDrive 28i / MSport X / Mediterrean Blue / Mocha Dakota Leather Previous: 2008 E92; 2014 F30; 2016 F30 M Sport; 2011 E82 (Man I miss the 1er!) |
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 07:13 AM | #29 |
Colonel
300
Rep 2,485
Posts
Drives: 340Xi MG 2017
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Quebec, Canada
|
The product I use (Silverwax Nano1) comes with a surface prep bottle. But it does smell like iso; with a bit of a sweet smell (all their products smells like candy-ish). Very nice kit with everything you need!
__________________
|
Appreciate
1
classyfast668.50 |
08-31-2017, 10:22 AM | #30 |
Private
11
Rep 55
Posts |
Another vote for cquartz uk. I would get it from detailed image or carpro-us. Autogeek service has taken a nose dive recently and drove me away for good. Shame as i used them exclusively.
Follow directions! Please! You need to clean, correct, prep, apply. Bork one of these steps and you'll be calling someone like me to fix it. Here are the steps i use. Wash, decon with ironX, clay, wash, dry Paint correction with rupes compound and mf pad followed by polish with foam pad. Finishing polish with fine foam pad for black cars Prep using carpro eraser or gyeon prep. Iso doesn't have the degreasers and surfactants needed to completely remove polish oils. Apply in small sections in crosshatch pattern. Again follow directions. Go back and buff as directed. I found the carpro brand towels to be the best. Very short nap mf should work well. Trash your applicators and mf towels used to apply the product when finished! Apply reload after 1hr of cure time. Do not spray directly on the paint. Use a plush mf towel and lightly spray the reload to the towel then buff. Let it cure. For god sake don't touch it or get it wet. Its a gremlin at this point. Just let it sit there undisturbed and let it sleep for 12hrs but 24hrs is ideal. No washing for 2 wks. Remove sap or droppings right away. Good luck! |
Appreciate
1
flipnkraut135.50 |
10-05-2017, 09:35 AM | #32 |
Lieutenant
180
Rep 466
Posts |
I have my car wrapped all but my roof. Would yal recommend ceramic coating the roof now and the rest when i remove the wrap or all at once?
Also can i ceramic coat my wheels? these M-Sport brakes dust a bunch and id like an easier clean up. Are these bottle enough to cover the car 2 times and wheels? long time listener 1st time caller bill |
Appreciate
0
|
10-05-2017, 10:53 AM | #33 | |
Colonel
974
Rep 2,180
Posts |
Quote:
http://adamspolishes.com/ceramiccoating http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-cera...ml-bottle.html
__________________
____________________________________________
2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-24-2017, 06:59 PM | #35 | |
Brigadier General
3276
Rep 3,254
Posts |
Quote:
Overall, would recommend. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-15-2017, 09:07 PM | #36 |
Private
57
Rep 53
Posts
Drives: BMW 328i, X3 M40i
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Dallas, TX
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]
2003 BMW Z4 [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2008 Acura MDX [0.00] 2013 BMW 328i [0.00] |
With Ceramic coating, how do you polish swirl mark and scratch on the coating?
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2017, 01:12 PM | #37 |
New Member
0
Rep 10
Posts |
Just picked up my F31 MG today, Gyeon all the way looks like the paint is wet, fantastic finish. Can also recommend Polish Angel if you are looking to do it yourself, PA invincible primer goes on very easily & topped off with 2 coats PA Cosmic, leave in garage over night to cure - this has lasted over 12 months on VW Bug Convertible with just monthly top up of Cosmic Spritz
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2017, 01:25 PM | #38 |
Cheapskate
4442
Rep 4,992
Posts |
My understanding is you'll need an experienced detailer to sand it down. That's one of the main reasons i'm sticking with sealants for now. It's harder to scratch, but also harder to remove scratches.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-06-2018, 06:45 PM | #39 | |
First Lieutenant
105
Rep 394
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-21-2018, 12:17 AM | #40 | |
Master Chief
54
Rep 228
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks for the DIY vid. I just finished coating my car will post some pics asafp. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2018, 11:39 AM | #41 |
Colonel
3002
Rep 2,989
Posts
Drives: 2019 M2 Competition
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Maple Valley WA
|
I did the full CarPro kit from Detailed Image and the CQuarts 2.0 UK kit. The car looks amazing and fully worth the time and effort involved. I have a full video up on my channel of the process as well.
__________________
Check out my BMW DIY Channel on YouTube! E, F and G series projects from Active Autowerke, Bimmertech, Kies Motorsports, AvinUSA, Karbonius Composites and more!
** YouTube BMW DIY Guy ** 'Nimona' G87 M2 Build Thread 'Lillith' F87 M2 Competition Build Thread |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|