The Detailing Forum

303 Aerospace Protectant for protection... (pic) - dwightf 2005-05-02 22:13:37 (780 views)
- Re: 303 Aerospace Protectant for protection... - bosoxfan 2005-08-17 20:51:20 (361 views)
- I love your Imola 7...Very Classy - twasmer 2005-07-10 01:08:51 (370 views)
- Re: where did you buy it from? (nt) - mithoowani 2005-05-02 23:30:29 (443 views)
  - Re: where did you buy it from? (url) - dwightf 2005-05-03 00:03:41 (473 views)

Best wax for jet black 740iL (pic) - Bennett 2005-05-18 23:05:08 (777 views)
- Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL - mmaraschky 2005-07-02 17:15:19 (518 views)
- Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL (url) - oh2ball 2005-06-15 04:50:48 (482 views)
- Re: Another vote for Zaino - pdef1949 2005-05-31 13:46:23 (567 views)
- Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL - etds4u 2005-05-19 23:54:04 (654 views)
  - Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL - ger545smg 2005-05-24 08:06:13 (594 views)
  - Zaino will do wonders on Black. You might want to put away Meguiar's... (nt) - johngoga 2005-05-20 22:07:55 (562 views)
- zainostore.com It's better then wax! (nt) - dwightf 2005-05-19 06:39:42 (718 views)

Cleaning alloy wheels? - sami786 2005-05-13 22:05:16 (624 views)
- Agree with Gary's clay suggestion and... - CG 2005-06-02 01:52:08 (529 views)
- Re: Cleaning alloy wheels? - Gary 2005-05-20 16:45:07 (519 views)

Engine compartment cleaning question - kend1606 2005-05-12 09:20:18 (516 views)
- More deatailed questions ... - kend1606 2005-05-25 09:00:42 (644 views)
  - Re: More detailed questions ... - Gary 2005-05-31 15:13:23 (390 views)
- WD-40 (nt) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:45:55 (399 views)

what are good non siicone based products for das and trim - maka1978e23 2005-05-17 10:02:11 (416 views)
- Re: what are good non siicone based products for das and trim - pdef1949 2005-05-31 13:51:42 (478 views)
- I love this 303 Aerospace Protectant for rubber. You can order it online or... - dwightf 2005-05-17 15:28:07 (413 views)

What are your favorite polishing/detail products? - solihull 2005-03-15 23:43:54 (529 views)
- Zaino - JeffC 2005-05-26 21:51:53 (410 views)
  - Subject should say 'Help w/ Zaino vs. wax/carnuba' (nt) - JeffC 2005-05-26 22:02:06 (404 views)
- Zaino is the one - BJames38 2005-03-16 21:54:40 (444 views)
- Can't beat Zaino - yarom 2005-03-16 15:56:09 (422 views)
- Griots for sure, excellent products but more importantly they carry (url) - Gary 2005-03-16 12:56:11 (527 views)
- Zaino is great wax, but its a lot of work. When I'm lazy I use Zymol. - davidc 2005-03-16 00:03:17 (517 views)
  - I'm insaino for Zaino!!! (nt) - jcarey 2005-03-16 12:47:09 (421 views)
    - YES he is!! (nt) - slick7 2005-04-15 15:06:45 (345 views)
  - Only the 1st Zaino application is a lot of work. After that, you can't beat it (nt) - stygian7 2005-03-16 00:11:57 (440 views)
    - Re: Only the 1st Zaino application is a lot of work. After that, you can't beat - beemer7 2005-03-16 10:10:44 (451 views)
- Re: What are your favorite polishing/detail products? (url) - dwightf 2005-03-15 23:48:19 (519 views)
  - Re: What are your favorite polishing/detail products? - beemer7 2005-03-16 22:13:37 (532 views)
  - Re: What are your favorite polishing/detail products? - tiger87 2005-03-16 08:39:05 (404 views)
    - Make sure you get Z2Pro (the newer Z2). From what I've read, - sealbeach740 2005-03-16 12:32:57 (438 views)
      - Zaino products - mithoowani 2005-03-16 21:27:47 (412 views)
        
        Re: Zaino products (url) - beemer7 2005-03-16 22:08:52 (445 views)
        
        Too Much Wine Tonight (url) - beemer7 2005-03-16 22:10:29 (414 views)

What do you protect the dash with for a matte finish? - dwightf 2005-05-03 20:17:35 (517 views)
- I use Formula 303 protectant - imolatony 2005-05-05 15:08:43 (515 views)
  - Yes, good stuff, and seems to repel dust! (nt) - hitdog540 2005-05-07 13:25:15 (465 views)
    - I used it outside and didnt know if it was ok inside. I'll try it out. Thanks! (nt) - dwightf 2005-05-07 14:14:36 (561 views)
      - Re: I used it outside and didnt know if it was ok inside. I'll try it out. Thanks! - hitdog540 2005-05-07 17:28:32 (439 views)
        
        303 v. Meguiar's 40... - JeffC 2005-05-26 21:43:01 (432 views)

How often do you do the whole Zanio process - BJames38 2005-05-19 13:38:27 (604 views)
- I do just Z5 and Z2, plus Z1 once a year - M.Wong 2005-05-22 02:24:54 (542 views)
  - Little trick I use with Z6, might find it useful... - dwightf 2005-05-23 20:58:05 (660 views)
  - Z-6 is my favorite part of the Zanio deal - BJames38 2005-05-23 20:19:41 (578 views)
  - Mark, you'll love the Z6. But, I bet you'd like the Z8 even more! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-05-23 12:56:45 (593 views)
    - There ya go, costing me more money! - M.Wong 2005-05-23 18:17:02 (494 views)
      - HUH? Who's trying to be like whom?? Didn't I just do my - sealbeach740 2005-05-24 19:41:53 (654 views)
        
        You need mud flaps... - M.Wong 2005-05-25 01:17:28 (450 views)
        
        50%, huh? Are you counting once for each mud flap per car? - sealbeach740 2005-05-25 12:22:21 (427 views)
      - C'mon....just one bottle. All the 'cool kids' are trying it! (grin) The proof... (pic) - dwightf 2005-05-23 20:45:52 (503 views)
        
        Dang, that Z6 is sweet! You guys use Z8 as well??? - M.Wong 2005-05-24 00:34:00 (484 views)
        
        If I have the time to put 2 coats of Z2Pro on, I'll do a Z8 instead of - sealbeach740 2005-05-24 19:39:45 (777 views)
- Hmmm. I've got roughly 1.5 years worth of Zaino on my 7. - sealbeach740 2005-05-20 00:44:54 (514 views)
- Re: How often do you do the whole Zanio process - dwightf 2005-05-19 15:01:58 (403 views)

The Absorber first impressions - BJames38 2005-04-29 10:44:32 (533 views)
- Love it , used it for years.. - richw 2005-05-03 23:11:00 (423 views)
- Here's what I use. (url) - Magnum 2005-04-29 17:31:43 (592 views)
  - Re: Here's what I use. - richw 2005-05-03 23:03:12 (419 views)
    - LOL, use whatever you want.............. (nt) - Magnum 2005-05-04 11:27:59 (386 views)
  - I used Meguiars #39 and - ))))nadeem(((( 2005-04-30 06:43:49 (440 views)
- My $.02 on the Absorber: It does hold tons of water - sealbeach740 2005-04-29 13:02:50 (480 views)
  - Re: My $.02 on the Absorber: It does hold tons of water - ger545smg 2005-05-24 08:13:25 (377 views)

What's the best product for leather cleaning and conditioning? - tagmart 2005-04-29 19:10:09 (558 views)
- Re: What's the best product for leather cleaning and conditioning? (url) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:53:22 (529 views)
  - or if it's real bad first (url) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:54:24 (432 views)
- Connolly Hide Food (pic) (url) - davidc 2005-04-30 21:35:43 (663 views)
  - Re: Connolly Hide Food - kjkumar 2005-05-06 16:41:23 (452 views)
- I've gotten good results from Leatherique. Nice looking - sealbeach740 2005-04-29 22:59:27 (537 views)
  - Re: I've gotten good results from Leatherique. Nice looking - tagmart 2005-05-12 14:34:11 (416 views)

best wood polish - ED 2005-04-30 09:38:26 (519 views)
- A good caranuba wax. (nt) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:51:56 (575 views)
- If the wood trim is shiny like it's covered in plastic (as on an e38)... (pic) - davidc 2005-04-30 21:32:22 (656 views)
  - thanks david! (nt) - ED 2005-05-01 22:14:45 (344 views)

I need help getting a scratch of my trunk. I tried - kingdom7 2005-05-10 08:56:55 (499 views)
- Re: I need help getting a scratch of my trunk. I tried - Gary 2005-05-20 16:50:15 (411 views)
- If the scratch isn't through the clearcoat, it should buff out easily. (nt) - davidc 2005-05-13 04:31:07 (436 views)
- Re: I need help getting a scratch of my trunk. I tried - zigor911 2005-05-11 08:56:17 (418 views)

New use for Gummi Pflege - spalding 2005-04-19 17:10:25 (1117 views)
- You can also buy some at bavauto.com (nt) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:23:11 (486 views)
- Nice tip. Thanks. Do the dealers still sell G.P.? (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-20 00:15:59 (532 views)
  - Not when I looked a few months ago (url) - spalding 2005-04-21 17:53:21 (570 views)
    - Anyone want to get together a group buy on this stuff - Martin 2005-04-24 13:15:18 (471 views)
      - I'm in for a couple too. (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-27 06:20:06 (421 views)
      - I'm in for a couple.... (nt) - azildj 2005-04-26 11:47:23 (390 views)
      - I'd like a couple of them (nt) - davidc 2005-04-25 11:15:40 (372 views)
    - Thanks. I used to work in Redondo Beach, right next door - sealbeach740 2005-04-21 23:03:15 (501 views)

Now that's a shine (pic) - solihull 2005-05-05 20:01:04 (893 views)
- Yep, that sure is! What did YOU use to get that shine? - sealbeach740 2005-05-05 23:12:55 (583 views)
  - claybar, 3m swirl mark remover, Klasse AIO, Pinnacle (nt) - solihull 2005-05-07 12:28:11 (558 views)
    - Thanks. All good stuff, from what I've read. Pics are great! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-05-07 20:57:34 (461 views)

Glossy ????? (pic) (url) - paprmkr 2005-05-04 23:53:45 (680 views)
- Hey Andy, looks great! What are you using to get that shine? (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-05-05 12:29:00 (491 views)
  - Re: Hey Andy, looks great! What are you using to get that shine? - kjkumar 2005-05-06 16:38:29 (539 views)
    - Hi Kumar. The only headlight upgrade I've done is the - sealbeach740 2005-05-07 02:59:40 (426 views)

I bought the 3M swirl mark remover and I'm not getting - jgbkab 2005-04-25 22:31:56 (750 views)
- Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-26 18:31:03 (585 views)
  - Re: Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. - jgbkab 2005-05-04 09:10:53 (495 views)
    - Re: Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. - dwightf 2005-05-04 14:39:28 (474 views)
      - Re: Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. - jgbkab 2005-05-06 00:46:34 (538 views)
  - What grit? (nt) - solihull 2005-04-26 21:34:31 (522 views)
    - 2000 (nt) - zigor911 2005-04-27 10:59:21 (478 views)
      - Thats what I used on my '95 (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-27 14:20:40 (452 views)
- Me too - polish and polish and no results. What else to try for the wood? (nt) - solihull 2005-04-26 13:53:11 (458 views)

Anyone else think Zaino Z8 was created for a solution to 3M IHG? (nt) - dwightf 2005-05-03 14:53:33 (400 views)

Fading Dashboard - slug 2005-04-28 14:41:44 (544 views)
- Black = Mothers Back to Black. - Magnum 2005-04-30 10:15:41 (400 views)

fluorescent lights are the devils work - solihull 2005-04-22 22:09:46 (496 views)
- Wait I make Fluorescent lights for a living (nt) - BJames38 2005-04-29 10:27:22 (416 views)
- Yep, those fluorescent lights show EVERYTHING! (url) - sealbeach740 2005-04-22 22:35:02 (466 views)

Alpine White Detail - Zuma36 2005-04-18 16:31:04 (441 views)
- Re: Alpine White Detail - solihull 2005-04-26 16:42:56 (438 views)

Flawless - at least for now (pic) - solihull 2005-04-19 19:09:26 (859 views)
- Beautiful. You can drive it, just don't use the brakes ;) (nt) - dpinsb 2005-04-25 10:22:05 (399 views)
- Nice, I can see that the paint is original, what did u use? - CG 2005-04-23 13:03:18 (430 views)
  - I used..... - solihull 2005-04-26 16:42:03 (497 views)
- Don't drive it! It's perfect!........j/k - looks great! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-20 00:14:34 (419 views)

center console polishing... - shaunhaywood 2005-04-24 18:05:11 (484 views)
- answers (or my 2 cents) - zigor911 2005-04-26 14:12:47 (417 views)
- I can answer #s 1 & 2. #1 - those buttons pop out pretty (url) - sealbeach740 2005-04-24 23:58:42 (442 views)

My seatbelts in the back seat (at least the shoulder harness belts) - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 00:11:22 (530 views)
- Griots make a great interior cleaner, or try Resolve - CG 2005-04-17 01:34:54 (518 views)
  - I tried the Resolve yesterday, and so far so good. - sealbeach740 2005-04-19 13:10:41 (443 views)
    - Try rinsing out the Resolve with a damp sponge... (nt) - CG 2005-04-23 12:59:50 (408 views)
      - Yep, thanks. That's what I've been doing. Looks pretty darn good now. Thanks! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-24 01:32:56 (390 views)
  - Thanks, Craig. I'll try the Resolve first (easier to get ahold of) - sealbeach740 2005-04-17 03:09:16 (439 views)
- I've heard that Febreeze works (nt) - davidc 2005-04-16 12:21:12 (430 views)
  - Thanks, David. Is that for cleaning or a fresher smell? (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 18:12:31 (486 views)
    - I dunno. My wife uses it for both and seems to like it. (nt) - davidc 2005-04-17 23:43:48 (395 views)

I just finished giving my 7 two coats of Z2Pro today. - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 18:15:28 (603 views)
- I'm addicted - duke740is 2005-04-17 17:09:26 (514 views)
  - Gotta love the smell of Zaino! (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-18 00:41:29 (481 views)
    - The Z2Pro has it all over the Z2, aroma & shine wise! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-20 00:17:02 (482 views)
  - Z-crack! LOL! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-18 00:32:18 (432 views)
  - Forgot Pic (pic) - duke740is 2005-04-17 17:16:50 (647 views)
- 2 coats for me too, but Z-5 - duke740is 2005-04-17 00:14:55 (584 views)
  - Yeah, you're first day is the hardest. All the next applications - sealbeach740 2005-04-17 03:07:24 (452 views)
- Did you use any Z5? (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-16 22:02:54 (378 views)
  - Yep. Right after we did the paint prep, not every small - sealbeach740 2005-04-17 03:05:23 (451 views)

A new Zaino product... (url) - eric 2005-04-05 21:19:02 (683 views)
- Re: A new Zaino product... - bgspiece 2005-04-18 14:28:21 (588 views)
- Re: A new Zaino product... - dwightf 2005-04-05 22:46:23 (531 views)
  - Yep, they're not worth it if you don't drive 'em! (nt) - Magnum 2005-04-05 23:05:57 (476 views)

SF Bay Area E38s are holding a 'go insaino for Zaino' day - jcarey 2005-04-16 20:27:26 (373 views)

Process of my detail and Zaino job on Imola Red. (pic) - dwightf 2005-04-14 22:46:29 (887 views)
- How long did the entire process take? (nt) - Socal7s Erik 2005-04-15 10:51:18 (431 views)
- Re: Process of my detail and Zaino job on Imola Red. - fabby 2005-04-15 07:49:26 (471 views)
  - Took a weekend for a 100% detail... - dwightf 2005-04-15 19:29:19 (532 views)
    - Underbody? You're more of a man than me! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 00:10:05 (438 views)
      - Solid block ramp, skate board and e-brake. All there is to it! (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-16 00:16:18 (442 views)
        
        Well, let me honest here, it's not so much how, but I just don't - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 11:37:08 (433 views)
- Don't ya love that 'porcelain' feel of Zaino? Looks sharp, Dwight. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-15 01:10:25 (438 views)

Two simple things to make life easier . - pastmaster 2005-03-28 21:01:28 (516 views)
- I've been pretty happy with Stoners Invisible Glass. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-15 12:49:15 (407 views)
- Yep thanks but what a shame they're not awailable here :-/ (nt) - afshin 2005-03-29 00:33:02 (390 views)
- Thanks for the tip. (nt) - kff 2005-03-28 21:13:23 (367 views)

Latest & Greatest from Zaino - BJames38 2005-04-05 21:01:28 (638 views)
- The Detailing forum over on 'cough, cough' RF, the - sealbeach740 2005-04-06 01:17:16 (450 views)
  - Keith, you up for some detailing this weekend? - CG 2005-04-06 04:41:04 (399 views)
    - Saturday sounds good. OK with you? - sealbeach740 2005-04-06 12:39:42 (421 views)
      - at your place Keith? I hate to invite myself but it's hard to resist :-D (nt) - LA-Sean 2005-04-14 22:07:54 (411 views)
        
        Sean, you know you are ALWAYS welcomed!! Anytime. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-15 12:43:23 (499 views)
- Should I pop my Zaino cherry? - Sarasota-Realtor 2005-04-05 21:25:22 (577 views)
  - Bring teh Oakley's boys! imola and Zaino coming to Sebring tomorrow. (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-05 22:39:13 (420 views)
  - YES! You will be very pleased with the results. (nt) - stygian7 2005-04-05 22:04:53 (442 views)
- Great Minds! (nt) - eric 2005-04-05 21:20:15 (491 views)
- Cool! Sure is expensive though. Maybe I'll wait until someone here decides to - stygian7 2005-04-05 21:19:06 (538 views)

It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console (pic) - stygian7 2005-03-20 01:16:02 (20316 views)
- I tried it with this stuff too! WORKS GREAT!!! (nt) - tornnight 2005-04-14 22:21:16 (1764 views)
- Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - Rich 2005-03-21 08:27:42 (1490 views)
  - 3M Swirl Mark Remover and Hand Glaze (pic) - Rich 2005-03-21 08:59:54 (2941 views)
- Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - beemer7 2005-03-20 19:01:36 (1103 views)
- BTW, avoid paper towels and windex on your wood trim - imolatony 2005-03-20 14:52:24 (1111 views)
- Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - olson 2005-03-20 13:15:30 (866 views)
  - e38.org link to disassembly (url) - stygian7 2005-03-20 22:42:56 (985 views)
- I wax mine about once every 2 months or so. You don't have to remove - Gary 2005-03-20 12:01:16 (1639 views)
- Where did you buy the 3M products at? (nt) - dwightf 2005-03-20 09:15:30 (1043 views)
  - PepBoys has them (nt) - zigor911 2005-03-20 13:23:45 (919 views)
- There is no danger you will fade off all the protective coat ? (nt) - brosen 2005-03-20 08:47:00 (970 views)
  - I bought the 3M at the local Murray's Auto. Any auto parts store should have - stygian7 2005-03-20 13:01:08 (867 views)
- That looks great! Follow up question on the 3M product (pic) - M.Wong 2005-03-20 01:38:17 (1613 views)
  - 3M products are the raw material of other name wax and polishes (nt) - Claudio 2005-03-20 19:52:27 (1011 views)
  - Thanks for the feedback Kevin and David! (nt) - M.Wong 2005-03-20 15:11:49 (659 views)
  - I've used the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze on the wood trim and it works very well - davidc 2005-03-20 14:14:03 (1075 views)
  - The Swirl Mark remove is inbetween FCut and IHG - CG 2005-03-20 02:10:16 (1038 views)
    - Hey CG, we need to talk, My car is in need of some - itsstock 2005-03-20 02:14:50 (719 views)
      - Excellent job! The before & after pics really show how - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 11:06:53 (735 views)
        
        This, of course, belongs under stygian's original post...! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 18:43:42 (652 views)
        
        It's funny to hear someone call me Stygian...that's my childhood cat's name. He - stygian7 2005-03-20 22:46:34 (527 views)
        
        22 years! He (she) must have been a well cared for indoor cat. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 23:13:11 (597 views)
        
        Ironically, he ate cat chow and came & went as he pleased. Loved to decapitate - stygian7 2005-03-21 02:41:14 (588 views)
      - Sounds good, as I need some help with brakes - CG 2005-03-20 02:24:59 (564 views)
        
        Craig, Noubar - count me in if I can help! I love the DIY stuff!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 23:14:04 (531 views)
  - Sorry, I don't know how the different products compare. I just put my faith in - stygian7 2005-03-20 02:01:32 (625 views)
- Very nice results! (nt) - davidc 2005-03-20 01:32:59 (600 views)
- How aggressive is the 3m compound you used? I have scratch's - itsstock 2005-03-20 01:23:04 (887 views)
  - It's pretty light. I just did the 3M and then the zymol. The zymol didn't - stygian7 2005-03-20 02:04:59 (939 views)
    - Re: It's pretty light. I just did the 3M and then the zymol. The zymol didn't (nt) - pdef1949 2005-04-15 05:07:13 (839 views)
- forgot to mention that I used a sharpie to fill in the black on the ashtray - stygian7 2005-03-20 01:18:24 (886 views)

FIRST POST (nt) - tornnight 2005-04-14 21:45:13 (415 views)
- You beat me to it! Lets get this party started! (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-14 21:50:26 (353 views)

Well I think I got it licked! Everybody has their own methods, but thought I'd (pic) - Magnum 2005-04-03 22:54:38 (751 views)
- I just use WD-40 and a rag works great. (nt) - Gary 2005-04-04 15:57:57 (304 views)
- It looks good Magnum...I don't have that patience. I have pressured mine at .. - txdarth 2005-04-04 07:02:29 (323 views)
- so you brushed the dirt with the brush? - ED 2005-04-03 23:01:20 (319 views)
  - No solvents on the brush. Just agitated the dirt and grease - Magnum 2005-04-04 11:41:07 (307 views)
    - very cool! i plan to do this procedure asap. thanks again! (nt) - ED 2005-04-04 20:35:57 (276 views)

Center console wood trim (pic) - zigor911 2005-04-01 16:04:49 (1064 views)
- Re: Center console wood trim - semtex 2005-04-02 16:53:06 (517 views)
- Fantastic job! What type of sand paper did you use? (nt) - silber98 2005-04-01 21:40:56 (446 views)
  - All work was done by hand. Used 2000 grit 3M Imperial Wetordry sand paper (nt) - zigor911 2005-04-03 20:48:01 (435 views)
- Looks great! (nt) - davidc 2005-04-01 16:57:38 (441 views)
- Ha! I have a following :) And I'm immortalized on e38.org! Looks Great. (nt) - stygian7 2005-04-01 16:25:39 (446 views)
  - On My Short List - Brian 2005-04-02 17:35:10 (386 views)
  - Actually I went a bit further and did wet sanding in some spots (nt) - zigor911 2005-04-01 17:07:02 (521 views)

Dull metal on intake runners on my e-38 V-12 - anyone tried to polish the metal? (nt) - solihull 2005-04-01 13:45:32 (398 views)
- Recently saw a detailer use 0000 steel wool with great results on an engine - CG 2005-04-02 02:52:44 (462 views)
  - That fix works great on smooth aluminum... polishes it right up, but lotsa work. (nt) - ChicagoE38 2005-04-02 22:32:13 (397 views)
    - Unfortunately, the runners on the V12 are not a smooth finish. I've been trying - stygian7 2005-04-03 06:27:55 (381 views)

So is Klasse AIO and Sovereign wax the ultimate shine for dark colored bimmers? - solihull 2005-03-29 20:03:17 (595 views)
- Re: So is Klasse AIO and Sovereign wax the ultimate shine for dark colored bimmers? - dwightf 2005-03-29 21:06:58 (521 views)
  - I'm insaino for Zaino.. It's the best look on Bettie (nt) - jcarey 2005-03-30 12:27:08 (453 views)
  - Dwight - how do you like the Z2Pro? I've used Zaino - sealbeach740 2005-03-29 22:29:28 (448 views)
    - I never used the original, but the Z2Pro is great. Use it with ZFX, not Z-1. (nt) - dwightf 2005-03-29 22:34:00 (416 views)

Leather Seat Maintenance - 740m 2005-03-13 00:14:59 (638 views)
- Lexol is the WORST. Never use products that contain - ifixm 2005-03-14 18:08:07 (599 views)
  - My local Rolls Royce dealer? Ha ha! Good one!... (url) - davidc 2005-03-14 21:08:21 (521 views)
    - Re: My local Rolls Royce dealer? Ha ha! Good one!... - ifixm 2005-03-15 07:42:14 (487 views)
- Lexol and/or the BMW Leather Care Kit (url) - davidc 2005-03-13 00:55:00 (729 views)
  - I second the Lexol Kit. (nt) - stygian7 2005-03-13 01:12:01 (445 views)

How to get rid of the Gloss in the Power Steering Wheel Leather - brosen 2005-02-28 08:09:49 (499 views)
- I use Leatherique & Griots Garage Stuff - HighLine740iL 2005-02-28 12:30:29 (630 views)
  - Re: I use Leatherique & Griots Garage Stuff - brosen 2005-02-28 13:58:53 (498 views)
  - Re: I use Leatherique & Griots Garage Stuff - brosen 2005-02-28 13:05:58 (458 views)
    - Steering wheels buttons are a PITA to replace and can’t be restored. (nt) - dwightf 2005-02-28 15:31:54 (393 views)
      - Re: Steering wheels buttons are a PITA to replace and cant be restored. - brosen 2005-02-28 15:36:30 (468 views)
        
        PITA = Pain in the ass. You have to remove much of the wheel and airbag (more)-> (url) - dwightf 2005-02-28 15:39:39 (420 views)
        
        Re: PITA = Pain in the ass. You have to remove much of the wheel and airbag (more)-> - brosen 2005-02-28 16:52:16 (383 views)
        
        They are very easy to remove with the right torx driver with the steering at 90 - silber98 2005-02-28 21:08:30 (431 views)
        
        Good to know! (nt) - dwightf 2005-02-28 21:12:37 (465 views)

Leather restoration - Is it feasible to ... - deltron 2005-02-25 16:53:05 (499 views)
- You can also get replacement leather at pbleathers.com - davidc 2005-02-26 20:58:25 (693 views)
- Re: Leather restoration - Is it feasible to ... - fred 2005-02-25 22:17:35 (490 views)
- Yes, you can do it yourself but .... (url) - davidc 2005-02-25 19:58:56 (747 views)
  - Re: Yes, you can do it yourself but .... - deltron 2005-02-26 03:18:45 (437 views)

Thanks DavidC! - sphinxman 2005-02-18 16:45:46 (425 views)
- I'm glad it worked out well. Did you have a lot of scratches? (nt) - davidc 2005-02-18 23:45:26 (387 views)
  - Body scratches - sphinxman 2005-02-19 12:56:41 (427 views)

Q Ive searched and cant find the Kohr Polish, I checked online but no luck? - itsstock 2005-02-15 01:35:15 (477 views)
- here is a link of other polish's - itsstock 2005-02-15 01:36:26 (451 views)
  - Here's a link to the company we get Kohr Polish from... we buy by the gallon.. (pic) (url) - Q 2005-02-15 08:39:41 (674 views)
    - WARNING: large image size. Here's info from catalog about Kohr Polish (pic) - Q 2005-02-15 09:47:29 (592 views)

Detailing the interior. - shaunhaywood 2005-02-10 22:19:03 (620 views)
- and Kohr Polish is great for wood trim...... (pic) - Q 2005-02-12 09:26:34 (1229 views)
  - Q you made my day, I am going to buy and try this stuff on my dull console - itsstock 2005-02-12 23:49:42 (420 views)
  - Re: and Kohr Polish is great for wood trim...... - jneer750 2005-02-12 12:00:56 (562 views)
    - Old English looks good & leaves a great shine...but - Q 2005-02-12 12:35:52 (469 views)
- Re: Detailing the interior. - jneer750 2005-02-11 11:09:30 (538 views)
- For Leather items... (url) - ljbimmers 2005-02-10 22:48:21 (527 views)
  - Prestine Clean & Leatherique Rejuv Oil is worth every penny!!! (url) - Q 2005-02-11 09:39:26 (512 views)
    - Leatherique helped make my neglected 95 525i - sealbeach740 2005-02-11 13:22:59 (487 views)
- My suggestion would be this stuff. (pic) - Magnum 2005-02-10 22:31:06 (784 views)
  - Mequiars #40 is good for black rubber like the door seals - davidc 2005-02-12 11:47:19 (651 views)
  - Back to Black - sphinxman 2005-02-11 07:21:15 (533 views)
  - Back to Black - pdef1949 2005-02-11 06:48:18 (510 views)
    - I wouldn't use it on leather, BUT I do use it on the dash, airbag, door trim, - Magnum 2005-02-11 09:33:57 (454 views)

LEATHER REDONE BEFOR AND AFTER PICS (pic) - cleanride740il 2005-02-03 11:07:56 (980 views)
- Wow Looks GREAT! (url) - ljbimmers 2005-02-03 13:47:45 (664 views)
- Re: LEATHER REDONE BEFOR AND AFTER PICS - brosen 2005-02-03 11:33:27 (530 views)
  - he already did - read the entire thread. (nt) - Al 2005-02-03 13:57:24 (446 views)
- Where did you get the leather from? (nt) - johngoga 2005-02-03 11:18:57 (495 views)
  - Re: Where did you get the leather from? - cleanride740il 2005-02-03 11:45:25 (657 views)
    - Slip Covers - pdef1949 2005-02-03 16:18:17 (452 views)
    - Are you saying the total bill (leather&labor) was $1k OR - nyseven 2005-02-03 13:19:03 (479 views)
      - Re: Are you saying the total bill (leather&labor) was $1k OR - cleanride740il 2005-02-03 13:23:49 (479 views)
        
        So total was $1680.00??? (nt) - johngoga 2005-02-03 16:24:55 (454 views)
    - That looks fantastic and is 1/4 the cost of replacement leather from BMW. - davidc 2005-02-03 12:54:27 (511 views)
      - Re: That looks fantastic and is 1/4 the cost of replacement leather from BMW. - cleanride740il 2005-02-03 13:10:51 (494 views)
        
        Re: That looks fantastic and is 1/4 the cost of replacement leather from BMW. - cleanride740il 2005-02-03 13:28:14 (439 views)