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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
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- Lifer
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
I’ve just put a deposit down on a Sterling Grey 3.0i....
Don’t think I’ll be able to get as good a depth of shine as on my previous Montego Blue E86... but I’ll get the DAS6 Pro out and have a Damn good try
Don’t think I’ll be able to get as good a depth of shine as on my previous Montego Blue E86... but I’ll get the DAS6 Pro out and have a Damn good try
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Pics when you get it!
Current E82 125i M Sport
SOLD 04 Sterling Grey E85 3.0i Manual.
SOLD 04 Sterling Grey E85 3.0i Manual.
- jock156
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- Mr Tidy
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Your car looks great. Especially the wheels.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- jock156
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- jock156
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Very nice! Luckily my M came on 19" CSL reps, or I might have been kicking myself now.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
OK I have managed to go to town on the car with G3 "scratch remover" compound! I am much happier with how the car looks.
Which is good because it took me over 6 hours to do.
- Rinse
- Wash with Autoglym Ultimate Shampoo
- Rinse
- Clay
- Rinse
- Compound by hand entire car
- rinse followed by quick wash again wanting to be sure that it is all off.
- Super Resin Polish.
- Extra Gloss Protection sealant (2 hrs wait)
Off to take some pictures!
Which is good because it took me over 6 hours to do.
- Rinse
- Wash with Autoglym Ultimate Shampoo
- Rinse
- Clay
- Rinse
- Compound by hand entire car
- rinse followed by quick wash again wanting to be sure that it is all off.
- Super Resin Polish.
- Extra Gloss Protection sealant (2 hrs wait)
Off to take some pictures!
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Current E82 125i M Sport
SOLD 04 Sterling Grey E85 3.0i Manual.
SOLD 04 Sterling Grey E85 3.0i Manual.
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Full day on Z yesterday , hard work but amazing results
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Preparing my motor for the summer - clay, light polish and this time Gtech CSL & EXO for protection. After 15 years (using AG srp and egp mostly) the laquer inevitably has minor swirls but unlike dark or coloured paint, in sterling grey they’re really not that visible. So no need for heavy polishing.
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2005 Z4 3.0i Sterling grey
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Loving the sterling Greys guys!!
Mine isn't looking quite so pretty at the moment, only washed it a couple of days ago and it's dusty as heck again
Mine isn't looking quite so pretty at the moment, only washed it a couple of days ago and it's dusty as heck again
Current E82 125i M Sport
SOLD 04 Sterling Grey E85 3.0i Manual.
SOLD 04 Sterling Grey E85 3.0i Manual.
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Can certainly look different under certain light
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How glossy should Sterling Grey be?
Clay bar, polish and seal done today