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Katie_K
05-03-2009, 09:24 AM
Not being able to afford a detail just yet, I took to giving it a clean myself

The paint is in very good condition not many scratches and if there are some they are very light. No real serious stone chips. Only 3 small dinks all in the doors

What I used

- Dodo Juice Pre Wax Cleanser
- Dodo Juice Super Natural Wax
- Auto Glym Tyre Dressing
- Auto Glym Vinyl And Rubber Care
- Auto Glym Alloy Wheel Seal
- Mer Alloys Wheel Wax
- Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish

My main concern was to protect the paint and make it a bit easier for me to clean

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06477.jpg

First I washed the dirt off with a jet washer, once the dirt was all gone I used Zymol car shampoo with a mitt and the two bucket method. I then rinsed with the jet washer again and dried with a micro fiber drying cloth.

After this I proceeded to treat the paint with the Dodo juice pre wax cleanser, this was to strip back all the rubbish that previously may have been put on the car . This stuff takes alot of work but is well worth it as it contains Micro Abrasives which helps remove some of the stuck on crap.

I then followed up with Meguiars deep crystal polish, part of the three stage system

After this I applied Dodo juice super natural wax with my fingers, this takes bloody ages to complete. But working it with your fingers lets you make sure every panel is completely covered

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06480.jpg

After buffing off I was rather happy with the result, the car looks spot on and should tie me over till I can get a detail

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06484.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06485.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06486.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06487.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06488.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/Z3%20M%20Roadster/DSC06495.jpg

I also gave the wheels a quick going over after cleaning with Mer Wheel Wax and Auto Glym Alloy wheel seal, this should stop brake dust sticking for a bit.

Im so happy with this car was utterly gutted when I had to sell the GTII, but I really have taken to the Z3 M. Cant wait till I have a job again then the fun can really start :D :cool:
S4J
05-03-2009, 10:09 AM
Nice work.
Moe
05-03-2009, 10:54 AM
Nice work car looks clean.
KeithS
05-03-2009, 11:27 AM
Cars looking great!
Time well spent.:)
m3cslboy
05-03-2009, 11:32 AM
Looks great :cool:

Estoril BLue is my favourite BMW colour, it suits the Z3M so well.
westside
05-03-2009, 11:32 AM
i didnt even know you sold the M3 that was a mint example :-( ohh well at least your busy polishing you new toy ohhh errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Katie_K
05-03-2009, 11:45 AM
i didnt even know you sold the M3 that was a mint example :-( ohh well at least your busy polishing you new toy ohhh errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

That was ages ago, its because you have been in hiding :D


Cheers everyone, I was bloody tired after all that cleaning
westside
05-03-2009, 12:16 PM
lol yes i was playing hide and SIKH
Black Sabbath
05-03-2009, 12:26 PM
Looks beautifully clean Katie :cool: :cool: :cool:
Alym786
05-03-2009, 12:40 PM
That looks great!!! :cool:
Doc Matt
05-03-2009, 01:03 PM
Spot on katie, good work, lovely car. :cool:
uberbmw
05-03-2009, 02:32 PM
Very nice, top work
Mah_c180
05-03-2009, 04:53 PM
Nice work car looking great
gie0320
05-03-2009, 07:09 PM
Nice work Katie, looks awsome :)
SpeedTrap
05-03-2009, 07:16 PM
Great job:) Looks really good.
huzi7
05-03-2009, 07:16 PM
Looking good Katie :cool: Did Paul work on the car? :p LOL
Imola
05-03-2009, 07:34 PM
My main concern was to protect the paint and make it a bit easier for me to clean

Mine would be all the debris the mits and cloths picked up when sat on the ground :eek: ;)
Katie_K
05-03-2009, 08:21 PM
Looking good Katie :cool: Did Paul work on the car? :p LOL

He turned up just in time to point out the bits I missed lol


Mine would be all the debris the mits and cloths picked up when sat on the ground :eek: ;)

No cloths were harmed in the cleaning of this car :p

Well really only one cloth was on the floor as the rest were folded on top and thats my wheel cloth anyway. As for the mitt it was blasted with the jet wash
Black Sabbath
05-03-2009, 09:40 PM
Katie,Paul told me he did it all the cleaning on the car,you just wanted the glory :p :p :) :)
e46Dave
05-03-2009, 10:06 PM
looking good katie
Raj
05-03-2009, 10:18 PM
Looking good.
westside
05-03-2009, 10:27 PM
lol Raj now take note thats how yiur carbon blk e60 should be looking!
///M Sport
05-03-2009, 10:36 PM
Car looks mint Katie! sure you need it detailed now?

I think as you have done such a good job, you should do mine :)

please?! lol
E46 B33MER
09-03-2009, 05:13 PM
car looks mint must have put a smile on your face

great work i did mine last week end
Katie_K
09-03-2009, 05:48 PM
Car looks mint Katie! sure you need it detailed now?

I think as you have done such a good job, you should do mine :)

please?! lol

I think every car needs a detail lol but I am picky :D

Drop yours round, now im a jobless wonder I have plenty of time on my hands
Raj
09-03-2009, 10:19 PM
I think every car needs a detail lol but I am picky :D

Drop yours round, now im a jobless wonder I have plenty of time on my hands

We know where the next meet is gonna be..lol
Raj
09-03-2009, 10:19 PM
lol Raj now take note thats how yiur carbon blk e60 should be looking!

Don't keep reminding me...:o