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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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Had some spare time and some nice weather today so thought I'd try the new Meguiars clay bar out....also popped the AEs on and debadged cos the old badge was in the wrong place and peeling off!
Bonnet and boot were clay barred after being washed and dried then polished using old faithfull colour magic then zymol'ed, buffed-off then wet and dried off. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() John |
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PaulS ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516 |
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Looking nice John!! Keep up the good work! Paul |
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chazzer ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() V8 Baby !!! Joined: 25-April-2005 Location: south bristol Status: Offline Points: 383 |
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Current : 1995 BMW E34 540I Auto 98K Fully Loaded, Leather, Sat Nav & Dvd. Previous: 1991 BMW E34 520I Manual(non-vanos) 185K with full leather. 1990 BMW E34 525I Auto 113k in sterling silver
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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Bring 'em round, sadly enough I enjoy doing it......not so good trying to do it on roadside though.
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PaulS ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516 |
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John, You may end up living to regret saying that - you may get a long line of cars needing polishing, mine does now the bonnet has been done Paul |
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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u gotta find me first....and trust me thats easier said than done round here!!!
I'll set a stand up at Stoneleigh or Gaydon or Don this year!!! |
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AndyS ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() The Last of the Few Joined: 21-August-2003 Location: 55 � North Status: Offline Points: 1365 |
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Got the Meguiars clay bar but I'm not sure if it's any better or different to using the Meguiars Body Scrub or Paint Cleaner.
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martin528 ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27-September-2005 Location: Hinckley Status: Offline Points: 67 |
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Is that clay bar the stuff you use to get paint and tar spots off your car?
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Triumph Speed Triple 2006, and E39 528i SE...not bad for a 26 year old!
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brybusa ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() Joined: 02-December-2004 Status: Offline Points: 676 |
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Proper job John, even the standard wheels look nice that being that clean.. You keeping the towing hitch on?.. |
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Mick525i ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 29-November-2005 Location: Dublin Ireland. Status: Offline Points: 1823 |
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Car looks great but you badly need a detachable tow bar. Mick |
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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No I don't......reversings never been easier and nobody parks near my rear end anymore for fear of the scud-like protrusion from the rear end.
Oh I havent got round to zymoling the towbar yet!!! ![]() Clay bar is meant ot remove 'bonded contaminants'. Not sure what they are but it got rid of all the swirls and the paintwork felt as smooth as glass. easy enough to do too. |
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jamie (e39)528i ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: chafford hundred essex Status: Offline Points: 1093 |
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John car looks great!!! Angel eyes bring it bang up to date! Nice work! |
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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Thanks Jamie.....still not convinced around the back lights though......and would keep the wheels too only they arent in the best of health....................though I might be tempted to 'charcoal' the wheels up!!!!!
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steven.seed ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 24-June-2005 Location: Sale, Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 1507 |
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Hi John, the cars looking really sound,about time we saw some decent pics. Hope you've learn't to control that right foot, gently,gently |
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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Hmmmm, you'll be wanting an engine shot next.
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martin528 ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27-September-2005 Location: Hinckley Status: Offline Points: 67 |
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Where can I get one of these clay bars from? I have little white paint
spots all over my otherwise mint E39 528..god knows where they came
from!
It seems this stuff might be the thinh I've heard rumours of that supposedly removes contaminant paint! How much was it?? Thanks in addvance Martin |
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Triumph Speed Triple 2006, and E39 528i SE...not bad for a 26 year old!
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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Try Halfords bug & tar remover first-this gets rid of loads of stuff though you do need to use your thumb nail too!!
The stuff I got was Meguiars Quick Clay and cost about £12 IIRC again from Halfords. John |
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martin528 ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27-September-2005 Location: Hinckley Status: Offline Points: 67 |
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Thanks John. I'll pop to Halfords this weekend and sort some of this
Meguiars Quick Clay out. Gotta be wortha a try to get rid of the little
white spots all over my car!
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Triumph Speed Triple 2006, and E39 528i SE...not bad for a 26 year old!
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Stone-IslandV8 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
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Martin,I'd def try Halfords bug n tar remover 1st, for the sake of £4 its good stuff.
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FloridaBMW ![]() Senior Member I ![]() ![]() Joined: 02-May-2006 Location: The Colonies Status: Offline Points: 127 |
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Your car looks amazing! I agree. Try the bug and tar or use a spray lubricant. Whatever you do, you might want to follow up with wax. I am in the process of claying my black E46. From all the research I have done the claying is the first step. In addition to that I am using 2 polishes (in sequence), a molecular agent (FMJ), a finishing glaze and then wax. It is a real time consumer. Thus far the results are great. BUT, the over-spray from aircraft painting (white specks all over my car) are not coming off. I am using a very fine clay at the moment. The Meguiars did a great job but on the dark paint it was a little rough. Make sure to keep the surface wet & wet. I mixed a solution of P21S car shampoo (3 drops) and alot of water in a spray bottle. Works well as a clay lubricant. I bought all the products from a company in New York and they have a great site full of instructions. http://www.detailedimage.com/howto.html Additionally there is the DIY section here http://www.bimmerdiy.com/diy/detailing I found both of these helpful and as soon as the fires die down here I plan to finish the car. One more thing. Don't drink beir while you are doing this Edited by FloridaBMW |
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