Detailed: 2002 BMW 330Ci

[illirep]

Great job

[Washburn]

TiAg is one of those colors that doesn't typically show the beauty of a great detail as the darker colors do....

AW is even worse at showing details of a good .. err.. detailing. probably worst.

[Washburn]

FK = Finish Kare. They are a niche brand that have been around awhile, make great products. I have pretty much their full lineup and still haven't found a better tire dressing, quick detailer or glass cleaner. They went a bit nuts with "anti-static" additives which promote slick surfaces that dust doesn't stick to, water beads off of, and lasts a long time.

You can order their stuff on autogeek. 108 = Top Kote.

I apply 108 via a grout sponge. I spray onto a corner of the sponge, wipe on each tire, back the car up to rotate tires, then using a light second coating apply once more and flip the sponge to dry side to dry wipe it clean and remove the excess for a smooth finish that becomes dry to the touch (no greasy!), water beads off of and dirt simply doesn't stick...lasts for 1-2 months with regular cleanings.

Thanks! did you hose off and spray the engine with the 1z W99 or apply by hand? an how did you apply the FK to the engine?

[scooby24]

Thanks! did you spray the engine with the 1z W99? an how did you apply the FK to the engine?

For the engine bay I first checked all visible connections and hoses, made sure they were tight...an important first step because right before I started I found his oil filter cap was barely on...I tightened and it looks like he'd stopped turning by hand as soon as the oring bit. I snugged it all the way down and then hosed down the bay and underside of the hood with the pressure washer. the W99 was a 5:1 dilution that I sprayed liberally in sections at a time. It's quite alkaline, so it does have the ability to cause corrosion on exposed aluminum if you let it dwell too long...so I made sure to keep it wet, sprayed a section, agitated, then rinsed clean. Followed up with drying with a leaf blower afterwards to avoid unnecessary extended water exposure.

For the 108 application I simply sprayed a MF towel and wiped on all plastics and visible rubber hoses.

[danewilson77]

We'll done. Mad respect and thanks for the contribution.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[zhpnsnv]

AW is even worse at showing details of a good .. err.. detailing. probably worst.

Agreed. I'm taking care of an AW 335d for a while, and whenever I wash it, I tell myself over and over that I'll never get an AW car.

[danewilson77]

Agreed. I'm taking care of an AW 335d for a while, and whenever I wash it, I tell myself over and over that I'll never get an AW car.

Pics please.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[zhpnsnv]

Pics please.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

Will do in the am. It's a beast and a smooooooth commuter. Over 30 mpg in ridiculous rte 9 stop and go traffic (jersey folk know the horror of rte 9).

[Stigissimo]

Well done mate. Your engine bay looks fantastic! Then again so does the rest of the car..

[fredo]

Congrats for a job WELL done !