What did you do to your F3X today?

MmmmmM2 · 06-30-2019, 11:10 PM

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Hit a pothole.

Sucks!

VK335M · 07-01-2019, 08:00 AM

Detailed interior

Wolfus Aurelius · 07-01-2019, 08:49 AM

At the time of the weekly bath, I removed the floor mats and vacuumed out the dirt and bits of leaves on the carpet.

Cleaned the interior of the windshield and back glass with -- I don't know what to call it: I've had it a while. A flat plate covered with a water-sprayed microfiber towel, and the plate is on a long handle so you can reach down to the lowest parts of the glass.

Also I took out the front floor mats, which were getting dirty and stained. I sprayed and rinsed them in the bathtub and let them dry before reinstalling.

Like VK335M, I detailed the interior, using some Meguiar's Natural Shine and some Mother's Back to Black. The texture of the dash always seems a bit dry to me, but I don't want to use silicone-based products. Is there any product which will make the dash, door tops, and horn pad smooth and semi-gloss, or will these products do?

NYOreo23 · 07-01-2019, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cb1492

Did exhaust tips, new plugs and coils today.

Any issues with your coil packs, that you decided to replace both plugs and packs.

VK335M · 07-01-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfus Aurelius

At the time of the weekly bath, I removed the floor mats and vacuumed out the dirt and bits of leaves on the carpet.

Cleaned the interior of the windshield and back glass with -- I don't know what to call it: I've had it a while. A flat plate covered with a water-sprayed microfiber towel, and the plate is on a long handle so you can reach down to the lowest parts of the glass.

Also I took out the front floor mats, which were getting dirty and stained. I sprayed and rinsed them in the bathtub and let them dry before reinstalling.

Like VK335M, I detailed the interior, using some Meguiar's Natural Shine and some Mother's Back to Black. The texture of the dash always seems a bit dry to me, but I don't want to use silicone-based products. Is there any product which will make the dash, door tops, and horn pad smooth and semi-gloss, or will these products do?

I typically use Meguiar's G16216 Ultimate Interior Detailer for my interior surfaces. You can also try Chemical Guys Natural Shine, Satin Shine Dressing for Plastic, Rubber and Vinyl. I am not sure if these are silicone based...

Wolfus Aurelius · 07-01-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VK335M

I typically use Meguiar's G16216 Ultimate Interior Detailer for my interior surfaces. You can also try Chemical Guys Natural Shine, Satin Shine Dressing for Plastic, Rubber and Vinyl. I am not sure if these are silicone based...

Pretty sure I've seen the Meguiar's Interior Detailer at shops around town. I have a cleaner spray from Griot's Garage, but it's a cleaner, not intended to impart any shine or protection. I just don't want the dash to crack in the heat, even though I put up a sunshade when I park the car.

A buddy of mine, the one who never cleans his car, advised me to get one of those velour dash mats like he has on the Sonata. Unlike the rest of the car, it looks kind of cheap. I'd rather invest in protection products and use a little elbow grease now and then.

bimmerluver · 07-01-2019, 12:57 PM

Powder coated my wheels and brake caliper, chrome delete is next.

Solidjake · 07-01-2019, 02:51 PM

Receive my new shocks and mounting parts the other day. Should have them installed this month.

SEA6MT · 07-01-2019, 03:38 PM

Installed a Uniden R3, i wish they made them smaller and inconspicuous though. Probably a good reason to get a Radenso instead. Hrm.

deviantspeed · 07-01-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SEA6MT

Installed a Uniden R3, i wish they made them smaller and inconspicuous though. Probably a good reason to get a Radenso instead. Hrm.

Woah, I just installed a Radenso Pro M! Didn't think a RD was worthy of this thread. I'm sure you know about: https://www.rdforum.org/index.php

CntryClub007 · 07-01-2019, 07:08 PM

Methanol (BMS WMI) with MHD Back End Flash and XHP Stage 3 Trans tune.

CntryClub007 · 07-01-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VK335M

Detailed interior

SICK shot

LongRuf · 07-01-2019, 11:43 PM

Sent in my request for personalized license plate. Hopefully the bureaucracy approves it!

CleanKM · 07-01-2019, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LongRuf

Sent in my request for personalized license plate. Hopefully the bureaucracy approves it!

NE14ABJ?

LongRuf · 07-01-2019, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanKM

NE14ABJ?

- Taken.

CleanKM · 07-01-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LongRuf

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Originally Posted by CleanKM

NE14ABJ?

- Taken.

Well, for anyone in MD: it's up for grabs!

The Kurgan · 07-02-2019, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Yungsta

Put on some IND painted reflectors on my metallic white 435i. I know alot of you guys are not fans of the luxury line but I think it looks unique!

That model is freak'in gorgeous!

bimmerluver · 07-02-2019, 06:27 AM

Changed the grill, cross bar wrap and front chrome delete. Side is next.... luxury package no more

Solidjake · 07-02-2019, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SEA6MT

Installed a Uniden R3, i wish they made them smaller and inconspicuous though. Probably a good reason to get a Radenso instead. Hrm.

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Originally Posted by deviantspeed

Woah, I just installed a Radenso Pro M! Didn't think a RD was worthy of this thread. I'm sure you know about: https://www.rdforum.org/index.php

I'm on that forum as V1Jake. see you there

thakk · 07-02-2019, 07:31 AM

I gave my car the full detailing treatment this weekend.
This was my first time doing something like this. I hadn't had a car worth doing it on.

I started with a really good wash, then moved it into the shop for a claybar treatment, wax, and some sort of a ceramic spray. Took me quite a while.
Then I did the interior and powerwashed the floormats as the kids had a bit of mud on their shoes and got them dirty.

I didn't get any pics of the inside, but the outside looks great I think. The bumber has some scratches on it, and I might consider getting it either repainted or replaced.

Solidjake · 07-02-2019, 07:33 AM

Rinsed the car off at a self car wash at 330am this morning before work. Had it parked under a tree and needed to be cleaned off. So much butter when you have sealant on the car

FastActionJax · 07-02-2019, 02:32 PM

Changed my outside pillars because they were getting a bit faded! So much better, nice and shiny again

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