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Post by adam1985 » Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:16 pm

NickDE wrote: Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:03 am
markalp wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:55 pm That picture pre cleaning wont give any of the purists hope, you need at least two buckets :) (at leasts that what i have been told)
I do own two buckets. Maybe I'll look into the technique once I've fixed the hose pipe so that it sprays water all over the car rather than the kitchen
Lots has been written on various websites like this for example http://www.detailingspot.com/?page_id=15
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NickDE wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:29 pmThanks. They are the 17" parallel winters. Can't wait to get the 18" staggered summer Style 32's back on...

I'm a bit worried that the rear door seems to drain through the exhaust pipes
You learn something every day - I didn't realise 32s came in 2 sizes. :roll:
According to this site [url]http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/32[/url] they came in 15", 16", 17", 18" and 20"
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I think the water is probably running along the side of the tailgate, out beside the light and down the bumper.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:49 am

The problem with Sterling Grey, is that it actually hides the dirt REALLY well.. This is just now, after about 2,200 miles over the last 7 or 8 weeks, which is when I last (had time to) washed it.. Not really that bad, compared to some..
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- Stands back and waits for the onslaught from the OCD cleaners :D

On a good note, she is now completely free of the annoying little dents after a freebie once over from my tame dentman :)

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Post by Phoenixboy » Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:00 am

Ducklakeview wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:49 amThe problem with Sterling Grey, is that it actually hides the dirt REALLY well.. This is just now, after about 2,200 miles over the last 7 or 8 weeks, which is when I last (had time to) washed it.. Not really that bad, compared to some..

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- Stands back and waits for the onslaught from the OCD cleaners :D

On a good note, she is now completely free of the annoying little dents after a freebie once over from my tame dentman :)

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Post by Ducklakeview » Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:04 am

Phoenixboy wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:00 am
Ducklakeview wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:49 amThe problem with Sterling Grey, is that it actually hides the dirt REALLY well.. This is just now, after about 2,200 miles over the last 7 or 8 weeks, which is when I last (had time to) washed it.. Not really that bad, compared to some..

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- Stands back and waits for the onslaught from the OCD cleaners :D

On a good note, she is now completely free of the annoying little dents after a freebie once over from my tame dentman :)

Mike
Looks fine to me Mike😀
Wheels would definitely look better on mine😃
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Post by Phoenixboy » Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:09 am

Can but try!
A nice set will find there way to me eventually,
They would go well with my shiny new mm tips.
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Post by TR4man » Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:46 pm

The little Coupe has done well this week, unlikely to get washed anytime soon either.

The interior, however, is immaculate 8)
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Post by NickDE » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:24 pm

My Zed was a bit dirty after The Beast From The East. I was pleased with how it performed on the snow though.
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Post by philbo909 » Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:41 pm

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Post by NickDE » Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:46 pm

It does seeme like the coupes are out there roughing it more than the roadsters. I thought the roadsters always gave us a hard time about being a much better year round car than the coupe.... :P
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Post by Wyldie85 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:04 pm

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An oldie but remember having to drive the Z4 into a wet and muddy field at a trade show. It was caked.
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Post by NickDE » Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:24 pm

Apologies to the gentle souls out there.

It's that time of year again.

Mine got in this state only 2 days after being washed and pristine.
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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:03 pm

Been driving accross the Moors again. :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by NickDE » Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:54 pm

This was less than 24 hours after washing him. I have washed him again in the meantime, honest
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:47 pm

Had a 230 mile round trip to Leicestershire yesterday to look at a car and this is how it looked this morning! :(
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Post by buzyg » Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:55 pm

NickDE wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:46 pm It does seeme like the coupes are out there roughing it more than the roadsters. I thought the roadsters always gave us a hard time about being a much better year round car than the coupe.... :P
Don't be daft. The hatchback is the one for the daily drudge. The roadster is for fun. :driving: :D :thumbsup:
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