The Detailing Forum

303 Aerospace Protectant for protection... (pic) - dwightf 2005-05-02 22:13:37 (786 views)
- Re: 303 Aerospace Protectant for protection... - bosoxfan 2005-08-17 20:51:20 (370 views)
- I love your Imola 7...Very Classy - twasmer 2005-07-10 01:08:51 (375 views)
- Re: where did you buy it from? (nt) - mithoowani 2005-05-02 23:30:29 (452 views)
  - Re: where did you buy it from? (url) - dwightf 2005-05-03 00:03:41 (480 views)

I just got done with the claybar and zymol on my wife's red - emaleedward 2005-06-09 04:55:32 (580 views)
- Re: I just got done with the claybar and zymol on my wife's red - pdef1949 2005-06-22 08:39:40 (501 views)
  - Re: I just got done with the claybar and zymol on my wife's red - trevenarj 2005-07-12 20:33:17 (345 views)
- Z5 will help (somewhat) cover minor swirl marks, then - sealbeach740 2005-06-09 13:31:29 (466 views)

Any1 else using Griots, absolutely love their products... (url) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:41:42 (549 views)
- Re: Any1 else using Griots, absolutely love their products... - mmaraschky 2005-07-02 17:23:48 (385 views)
- I do like their Interior Cleaner - CG 2005-05-24 02:33:05 (489 views)
  - Man...does your/our cars look great with the E-65 wheels and tires. Nice job. (nt) - Gary 2005-05-24 18:48:26 (432 views)
    - Thanks! (nt) - CG 2005-06-02 01:03:49 (360 views)

Best wax for jet black 740iL (pic) - Bennett 2005-05-18 23:05:08 (788 views)
- Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL - mmaraschky 2005-07-02 17:15:19 (528 views)
- Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL (url) - oh2ball 2005-06-15 04:50:48 (487 views)
- Re: Another vote for Zaino - pdef1949 2005-05-31 13:46:23 (579 views)
- Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL - etds4u 2005-05-19 23:54:04 (663 views)
  - Re: Best wax for jet black 740iL - ger545smg 2005-05-24 08:06:13 (602 views)
  - Zaino will do wonders on Black. You might want to put away Meguiar's... (nt) - johngoga 2005-05-20 22:07:55 (569 views)
- zainostore.com It's better then wax! (nt) - dwightf 2005-05-19 06:39:42 (743 views)

ANy experience with Perma-finish. http://www.permafinish.com/ - aam740i 2005-06-01 11:54:55 (804 views)
- I'm skeptical.... - pdef1949 2005-06-20 12:59:24 (530 views)

Clay bar on newly painted surface? My car is going in for the bodywork from my - stygian7 2005-06-05 20:18:50 (527 views)
- Every time I have had paintwork done to my cars... - chip h 2005-06-07 23:44:59 (471 views)
- What Sal Zaino had to say... - stygian7 2005-06-07 13:08:42 (843 views)
  - good to know (nt) - zigor911 2005-06-07 18:10:22 (433 views)
  - Very well said, that's what i thought. Keep in mind that paint is baked nowadays - johngoga 2005-06-07 15:28:24 (410 views)
- Wait - BJames38 2005-06-05 22:44:07 (432 views)
  - I would say even 6 months + (nt) - zigor911 2005-06-06 11:38:38 (452 views)
  - Awesome sig picture (nt) - dwightf 2005-06-05 23:50:30 (442 views)
  - How about if they bake the paint? (nt) - johngoga 2005-06-05 23:50:29 (381 views)
    - does not matter... prof. shops don't recommend to detail new car - zigor911 2005-06-06 11:40:06 (425 views)
      - Of course it matters if it's baked or not. Paint has changed so much in - johngoga 2005-06-07 15:29:29 (439 views)
- Re: Clay bar on newly painted surface? My car is going in for the bodywork from my - dwightf 2005-06-05 21:47:45 (539 views)

Can you just use Z-8 and forget Z-6? (nt) - johngoga 2005-05-27 23:50:58 (449 views)
- On the Zaino site, they say that they are spoiled and use Z-8 all the time. - stygian7 2005-06-05 20:16:13 (474 views)
- Why not? But I think the Z6 is better to 'clean' the dust off before the Z8. (nt) - dwightf 2005-05-27 23:52:03 (506 views)
  - So, if the car has dust on it you can use Z6 to clean it? Won't that - johngoga 2005-05-27 23:57:34 (458 views)
    - Re: So, if the car has dust on it you can use Z6 to clean it? Won't that - dwightf 2005-05-28 00:19:51 (503 views)
      - Thank you... (nt) - johngoga 2005-05-28 09:42:54 (419 views)

Newly Detailed M60 Alusil 4.0 Engine Parts For Sale (pic) - bvuci 2005-06-04 21:04:24 (882 views)
- Re: Newly Detailed M60 Alusil 4.0 Engine Parts For Sale - bvuci 2005-06-04 21:12:00 (431 views)

OT: Detailing Around the House (pic) - CG 2005-06-02 01:41:06 (692 views)
- I love the use of wax! - ED 2005-06-03 16:30:54 (438 views)
- Nice! - M.Wong 2005-06-03 01:55:49 (402 views)
- Why not share how nice your wahser/dryer looks.....(grin) (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-06-02 18:07:40 (402 views)
  - This was meant for Keith: If I wanted to Brag, I'd just point to your car. LOL! (nt) - CG 2005-06-02 23:59:53 (362 views)
    - It would be fine for you to brag! My 7 turned out great after (pic) - sealbeach740 2005-06-03 01:05:48 (561 views)
      - FYI - top pick = Z2Pro + Z8, bottom pic = Z2 + Z6. I can tell the - sealbeach740 2005-06-03 01:07:24 (425 views)
- Looks like the shingles are bleeding black. - Gary 2005-06-02 16:03:21 (404 views)
  - If I wanted to Brag, I'd just point to your car. LOL! (nt) - CG 2005-06-02 23:58:10 (353 views)
- BTW, the rest of the house got a bath too... (nt) - CG 2005-06-02 01:44:48 (398 views)

What do you guys think is the best way to wax? - ED 2005-05-30 17:01:50 (454 views)
- Re: What do you guys think is the best way to wax? - pdef1949 2005-05-31 13:34:12 (591 views)
  - Thanks for the great writeup! - ED 2005-06-03 16:27:59 (385 views)

Cleaning alloy wheels? - sami786 2005-05-13 22:05:16 (633 views)
- Agree with Gary's clay suggestion and... - CG 2005-06-02 01:52:08 (536 views)
- Re: Cleaning alloy wheels? - Gary 2005-05-20 16:45:07 (523 views)

Chrome Window Surrounds? - jake750 2005-05-31 06:31:27 (523 views)
- I ended up replacing my Chrome trim, the black u can fix - CG 2005-06-02 01:15:15 (428 views)

Klasse/Pinnacle wax (pic) - solihull 2005-06-01 15:00:37 (549 views)
- Looks great and nice grass! (nt) - dwightf 2005-06-01 17:16:32 (353 views)

car wash at 7am, then polished and shiny by 10am at work (pic) - bonestock 2005-05-28 16:56:56 (757 views)
- Looks shiny, but it also looks like the front could maybe - sealbeach740 2005-05-31 20:14:33 (421 views)

Engine compartment cleaning question - kend1606 2005-05-12 09:20:18 (520 views)
- More deatailed questions ... - kend1606 2005-05-25 09:00:42 (655 views)
  - Re: More detailed questions ... - Gary 2005-05-31 15:13:23 (395 views)
- WD-40 (nt) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:45:55 (403 views)

what are good non siicone based products for das and trim - maka1978e23 2005-05-17 10:02:11 (424 views)
- Re: what are good non siicone based products for das and trim - pdef1949 2005-05-31 13:51:42 (485 views)
- I love this 303 Aerospace Protectant for rubber. You can order it online or... - dwightf 2005-05-17 15:28:07 (423 views)

TCO on the CR Spotless system - ger545smg 2005-05-25 22:45:12 (476 views)
- Re: TCO on the CR Spotless system - pdef1949 2005-05-31 13:41:13 (439 views)

What's the difference between these two Z2. One is Pro & the other regular? (pic) - johngoga 2005-05-27 00:06:28 (501 views)
- Re: What's the difference between these two Z2. One is Pro & the other regular? - dwightf 2005-05-27 13:07:08 (443 views)
  - Re: What's the difference between these two Z2. One is Pro & the other regular? - pdef1949 2005-05-30 21:28:23 (462 views)
  - Thank you... (nt) - johngoga 2005-05-27 13:49:53 (371 views)

Zaino application - ger545smg 2005-05-27 15:32:22 (475 views)
- Re: Zaino application - pdef1949 2005-05-30 21:26:08 (478 views)
- Re: Zaino application - dwightf 2005-05-27 17:22:22 (412 views)

What Zaino to use? - jake750 2005-05-29 13:02:04 (564 views)
- Re: What Zaino to use? - dwightf 2005-05-29 13:15:30 (504 views)
  - Re: What Zaino to use? - pdef1949 2005-05-30 21:22:33 (481 views)
  - Thanks, i'll send a pic in a couple of weeks! (nt) - jake750 2005-05-29 14:30:08 (432 views)

What do you protect the dash with for a matte finish? - dwightf 2005-05-03 20:17:35 (520 views)
- I use Formula 303 protectant - imolatony 2005-05-05 15:08:43 (518 views)
  - Yes, good stuff, and seems to repel dust! (nt) - hitdog540 2005-05-07 13:25:15 (476 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 (570 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 (442 views)
        
        303 v. Meguiar's 40... - JeffC 2005-05-26 21:43:01 (438 views)

This is just an FYI. Most powerful cleaner as last resort. - Gary 2005-05-26 15:44:36 (507 views)

How often do you do the whole Zanio process - BJames38 2005-05-19 13:38:27 (614 views)
- I do just Z5 and Z2, plus Z1 once a year - M.Wong 2005-05-22 02:24:54 (551 views)
  - Little trick I use with Z6, might find it useful... - dwightf 2005-05-23 20:58:05 (668 views)
  - Z-6 is my favorite part of the Zanio deal - BJames38 2005-05-23 20:19:41 (588 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 (604 views)
    - There ya go, costing me more money! - M.Wong 2005-05-23 18:17:02 (502 views)
      - HUH? Who's trying to be like whom?? Didn't I just do my - sealbeach740 2005-05-24 19:41:53 (664 views)
        
        You need mud flaps... - M.Wong 2005-05-25 01:17:28 (457 views)
        
        50%, huh? Are you counting once for each mud flap per car? - sealbeach740 2005-05-25 12:22:21 (432 views)
      - C'mon....just one bottle. All the 'cool kids' are trying it! (grin) The proof... (pic) - dwightf 2005-05-23 20:45:52 (508 views)
        
        Dang, that Z6 is sweet! You guys use Z8 as well??? - M.Wong 2005-05-24 00:34:00 (491 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 (789 views)
- Hmmm. I've got roughly 1.5 years worth of Zaino on my 7. - sealbeach740 2005-05-20 00:44:54 (519 views)
- Re: How often do you do the whole Zanio process - dwightf 2005-05-19 15:01:58 (407 views)

The Absorber first impressions - BJames38 2005-04-29 10:44:32 (537 views)
- Love it , used it for years.. - richw 2005-05-03 23:11:00 (430 views)
- Here's what I use. (url) - Magnum 2005-04-29 17:31:43 (600 views)
  - Re: Here's what I use. - richw 2005-05-03 23:03:12 (431 views)
    - LOL, use whatever you want.............. (nt) - Magnum 2005-05-04 11:27:59 (392 views)
  - I used Meguiars #39 and - ))))nadeem(((( 2005-04-30 06:43:49 (444 views)
- My $.02 on the Absorber: It does hold tons of water - sealbeach740 2005-04-29 13:02:50 (486 views)
  - Re: My $.02 on the Absorber: It does hold tons of water - ger545smg 2005-05-24 08:13:25 (385 views)

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - bosoxfan 2005-05-22 17:13:11 (626 views)

Klasse on a red 944 turbo (pic) - solihull 2005-05-21 22:12:59 (646 views)
- Wow! The Porsche looks awesome already! - sealbeach740 2005-05-21 23:12:40 (432 views)

What's the best product for leather cleaning and conditioning? - tagmart 2005-04-29 19:10:09 (564 views)
- Re: What's the best product for leather cleaning and conditioning? (url) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:53:22 (535 views)
  - or if it's real bad first (url) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:54:24 (438 views)
- Connolly Hide Food (pic) (url) - davidc 2005-04-30 21:35:43 (671 views)
  - Re: Connolly Hide Food - kjkumar 2005-05-06 16:41:23 (459 views)
- I've gotten good results from Leatherique. Nice looking - sealbeach740 2005-04-29 22:59:27 (545 views)
  - Re: I've gotten good results from Leatherique. Nice looking - tagmart 2005-05-12 14:34:11 (419 views)

best wood polish - ED 2005-04-30 09:38:26 (522 views)
- A good caranuba wax. (nt) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:51:56 (585 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 (662 views)
  - thanks david! (nt) - ED 2005-05-01 22:14:45 (350 views)

I need help getting a scratch of my trunk. I tried - kingdom7 2005-05-10 08:56:55 (505 views)
- Re: I need help getting a scratch of my trunk. I tried - Gary 2005-05-20 16:50:15 (416 views)
- If the scratch isn't through the clearcoat, it should buff out easily. (nt) - davidc 2005-05-13 04:31:07 (440 views)
- Re: I need help getting a scratch of my trunk. I tried - zigor911 2005-05-11 08:56:17 (422 views)

New use for Gummi Pflege - spalding 2005-04-19 17:10:25 (1119 views)
- You can also buy some at bavauto.com (nt) - Gary 2005-05-20 16:23:11 (490 views)
- Nice tip. Thanks. Do the dealers still sell G.P.? (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-20 00:15:59 (538 views)
  - Not when I looked a few months ago (url) - spalding 2005-04-21 17:53:21 (575 views)
    - Anyone want to get together a group buy on this stuff - Martin 2005-04-24 13:15:18 (475 views)
      - I'm in for a couple too. (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-27 06:20:06 (426 views)
      - I'm in for a couple.... (nt) - azildj 2005-04-26 11:47:23 (396 views)
      - I'd like a couple of them (nt) - davidc 2005-04-25 11:15:40 (376 views)
    - Thanks. I used to work in Redondo Beach, right next door - sealbeach740 2005-04-21 23:03:15 (507 views)

debadging . . . - slick7 2005-05-20 09:53:36 (457 views)
- Use dental floss flowed up with Goo Gone - Gary 2005-05-20 16:21:43 (615 views)

Donations welcomed and the new donations forum. (pic) (url) - davidc 2005-05-19 14:12:00 (446 views)

Now that's a shine (pic) - solihull 2005-05-05 20:01:04 (898 views)
- Yep, that sure is! What did YOU use to get that shine? - sealbeach740 2005-05-05 23:12:55 (591 views)
  - claybar, 3m swirl mark remover, Klasse AIO, Pinnacle (nt) - solihull 2005-05-07 12:28:11 (567 views)
    - Thanks. All good stuff, from what I've read. Pics are great! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-05-07 20:57:34 (470 views)

Glossy ????? (pic) (url) - paprmkr 2005-05-04 23:53:45 (687 views)
- Hey Andy, looks great! What are you using to get that shine? (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-05-05 12:29:00 (499 views)
  - Re: Hey Andy, looks great! What are you using to get that shine? - kjkumar 2005-05-06 16:38:29 (547 views)
    - Hi Kumar. The only headlight upgrade I've done is the - sealbeach740 2005-05-07 02:59:40 (436 views)

I bought the 3M swirl mark remover and I'm not getting - jgbkab 2005-04-25 22:31:56 (757 views)
- Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-26 18:31:03 (593 views)
  - Re: Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. - jgbkab 2005-05-04 09:10:53 (502 views)
    - Re: Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. - dwightf 2005-05-04 14:39:28 (481 views)
      - Re: Are you doing it by hand? Is it wood? If so, try wet sanding first. - jgbkab 2005-05-06 00:46:34 (544 views)
  - What grit? (nt) - solihull 2005-04-26 21:34:31 (529 views)
    - 2000 (nt) - zigor911 2005-04-27 10:59:21 (485 views)
      - Thats what I used on my '95 (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-27 14:20:40 (457 views)
- Me too - polish and polish and no results. What else to try for the wood? (nt) - solihull 2005-04-26 13:53:11 (464 views)

Anyone else think Zaino Z8 was created for a solution to 3M IHG? (nt) - dwightf 2005-05-03 14:53:33 (408 views)

Fading Dashboard - slug 2005-04-28 14:41:44 (554 views)
- Black = Mothers Back to Black. - Magnum 2005-04-30 10:15:41 (404 views)

fluorescent lights are the devils work - solihull 2005-04-22 22:09:46 (506 views)
- Wait I make Fluorescent lights for a living (nt) - BJames38 2005-04-29 10:27:22 (420 views)
- Yep, those fluorescent lights show EVERYTHING! (url) - sealbeach740 2005-04-22 22:35:02 (472 views)

Alpine White Detail - Zuma36 2005-04-18 16:31:04 (452 views)
- Re: Alpine White Detail - solihull 2005-04-26 16:42:56 (445 views)

Flawless - at least for now (pic) - solihull 2005-04-19 19:09:26 (869 views)
- Beautiful. You can drive it, just don't use the brakes ;) (nt) - dpinsb 2005-04-25 10:22:05 (407 views)
- Nice, I can see that the paint is original, what did u use? - CG 2005-04-23 13:03:18 (435 views)
  - I used..... - solihull 2005-04-26 16:42:03 (504 views)
- Don't drive it! It's perfect!........j/k - looks great! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-20 00:14:34 (427 views)

center console polishing... - shaunhaywood 2005-04-24 18:05:11 (492 views)
- answers (or my 2 cents) - zigor911 2005-04-26 14:12:47 (422 views)
- I can answer #s 1 & 2. #1 - those buttons pop out pretty (url) - sealbeach740 2005-04-24 23:58:42 (447 views)

My seatbelts in the back seat (at least the shoulder harness belts) - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 00:11:22 (537 views)
- Griots make a great interior cleaner, or try Resolve - CG 2005-04-17 01:34:54 (528 views)
  - I tried the Resolve yesterday, and so far so good. - sealbeach740 2005-04-19 13:10:41 (449 views)
    - Try rinsing out the Resolve with a damp sponge... (nt) - CG 2005-04-23 12:59:50 (415 views)
      - Yep, thanks. That's what I've been doing. Looks pretty darn good now. Thanks! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-24 01:32:56 (397 views)
  - Thanks, Craig. I'll try the Resolve first (easier to get ahold of) - sealbeach740 2005-04-17 03:09:16 (447 views)
- I've heard that Febreeze works (nt) - davidc 2005-04-16 12:21:12 (436 views)
  - Thanks, David. Is that for cleaning or a fresher smell? (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 18:12:31 (494 views)
    - I dunno. My wife uses it for both and seems to like it. (nt) - davidc 2005-04-17 23:43:48 (401 views)

I just finished giving my 7 two coats of Z2Pro today. - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 18:15:28 (615 views)
- I'm addicted - duke740is 2005-04-17 17:09:26 (520 views)
  - Gotta love the smell of Zaino! (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-18 00:41:29 (485 views)
    - The Z2Pro has it all over the Z2, aroma & shine wise! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-20 00:17:02 (492 views)
  - Z-crack! LOL! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-18 00:32:18 (436 views)
  - Forgot Pic (pic) - duke740is 2005-04-17 17:16:50 (652 views)
- 2 coats for me too, but Z-5 - duke740is 2005-04-17 00:14:55 (593 views)
  - Yeah, you're first day is the hardest. All the next applications - sealbeach740 2005-04-17 03:07:24 (459 views)
- Did you use any Z5? (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-16 22:02:54 (382 views)
  - Yep. Right after we did the paint prep, not every small - sealbeach740 2005-04-17 03:05:23 (463 views)

A new Zaino product... (url) - eric 2005-04-05 21:19:02 (691 views)
- Re: A new Zaino product... - bgspiece 2005-04-18 14:28:21 (595 views)
- Re: A new Zaino product... - dwightf 2005-04-05 22:46:23 (539 views)
  - Yep, they're not worth it if you don't drive 'em! (nt) - Magnum 2005-04-05 23:05:57 (483 views)

SF Bay Area E38s are holding a 'go insaino for Zaino' day - jcarey 2005-04-16 20:27:26 (379 views)

Process of my detail and Zaino job on Imola Red. (pic) - dwightf 2005-04-14 22:46:29 (891 views)
- How long did the entire process take? (nt) - Socal7s Erik 2005-04-15 10:51:18 (438 views)
- Re: Process of my detail and Zaino job on Imola Red. - fabby 2005-04-15 07:49:26 (481 views)
  - Took a weekend for a 100% detail... - dwightf 2005-04-15 19:29:19 (539 views)
    - Underbody? You're more of a man than me! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 00:10:05 (448 views)
      - Solid block ramp, skate board and e-brake. All there is to it! (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-16 00:16:18 (453 views)
        
        Well, let me honest here, it's not so much how, but I just don't - sealbeach740 2005-04-16 11:37:08 (439 views)
- Don't ya love that 'porcelain' feel of Zaino? Looks sharp, Dwight. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-15 01:10:25 (448 views)

Two simple things to make life easier . - pastmaster 2005-03-28 21:01:28 (522 views)
- I've been pretty happy with Stoners Invisible Glass. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-15 12:49:15 (417 views)
- Yep thanks but what a shame they're not awailable here :-/ (nt) - afshin 2005-03-29 00:33:02 (395 views)
- Thanks for the tip. (nt) - kff 2005-03-28 21:13:23 (373 views)

Latest & Greatest from Zaino - BJames38 2005-04-05 21:01:28 (646 views)
- The Detailing forum over on 'cough, cough' RF, the - sealbeach740 2005-04-06 01:17:16 (456 views)
  - Keith, you up for some detailing this weekend? - CG 2005-04-06 04:41:04 (404 views)
    - Saturday sounds good. OK with you? - sealbeach740 2005-04-06 12:39:42 (428 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 (416 views)
        
        Sean, you know you are ALWAYS welcomed!! Anytime. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-04-15 12:43:23 (507 views)
- Should I pop my Zaino cherry? - Sarasota-Realtor 2005-04-05 21:25:22 (589 views)
  - Bring teh Oakley's boys! imola and Zaino coming to Sebring tomorrow. (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-05 22:39:13 (428 views)
  - YES! You will be very pleased with the results. (nt) - stygian7 2005-04-05 22:04:53 (449 views)
- Great Minds! (nt) - eric 2005-04-05 21:20:15 (502 views)
- Cool! Sure is expensive though. Maybe I'll wait until someone here decides to - stygian7 2005-04-05 21:19:06 (548 views)

It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console (pic) - stygian7 2005-03-20 01:16:02 (21180 views)
- I tried it with this stuff too! WORKS GREAT!!! (nt) - tornnight 2005-04-14 22:21:16 (1835 views)
- Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - Rich 2005-03-21 08:27:42 (1551 views)
  - 3M Swirl Mark Remover and Hand Glaze (pic) - Rich 2005-03-21 08:59:54 (3039 views)
- Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - beemer7 2005-03-20 19:01:36 (1155 views)
- BTW, avoid paper towels and windex on your wood trim - imolatony 2005-03-20 14:52:24 (1167 views)
- Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - olson 2005-03-20 13:15:30 (913 views)
  - e38.org link to disassembly (url) - stygian7 2005-03-20 22:42:56 (1034 views)
- I wax mine about once every 2 months or so. You don't have to remove - Gary 2005-03-20 12:01:16 (1706 views)
- Where did you buy the 3M products at? (nt) - dwightf 2005-03-20 09:15:30 (1092 views)
  - PepBoys has them (nt) - zigor911 2005-03-20 13:23:45 (965 views)
- There is no danger you will fade off all the protective coat ? (nt) - brosen 2005-03-20 08:47:00 (1015 views)
  - I bought the 3M at the local Murray's Auto. Any auto parts store should have - stygian7 2005-03-20 13:01:08 (917 views)
- That looks great! Follow up question on the 3M product (pic) - M.Wong 2005-03-20 01:38:17 (1673 views)
  - 3M products are the raw material of other name wax and polishes (nt) - Claudio 2005-03-20 19:52:27 (1052 views)
  - Thanks for the feedback Kevin and David! (nt) - M.Wong 2005-03-20 15:11:49 (701 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 (1131 views)
  - The Swirl Mark remove is inbetween FCut and IHG - CG 2005-03-20 02:10:16 (1075 views)
    - Hey CG, we need to talk, My car is in need of some - itsstock 2005-03-20 02:14:50 (762 views)
      - Excellent job! The before & after pics really show how - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 11:06:53 (774 views)
        
        This, of course, belongs under stygian's original post...! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 18:43:42 (695 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 (568 views)
        
        22 years! He (she) must have been a well cared for indoor cat. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 23:13:11 (639 views)
        
        Ironically, he ate cat chow and came & went as he pleased. Loved to decapitate - stygian7 2005-03-21 02:41:14 (639 views)
      - Sounds good, as I need some help with brakes - CG 2005-03-20 02:24:59 (607 views)
        
        Craig, Noubar - count me in if I can help! I love the DIY stuff!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 23:14:04 (571 views)
  - Sorry, I don't know how the different products compare. I just put my faith in - stygian7 2005-03-20 02:01:32 (665 views)
- Very nice results! (nt) - davidc 2005-03-20 01:32:59 (640 views)
- How aggressive is the 3m compound you used? I have scratch's - itsstock 2005-03-20 01:23:04 (931 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 (977 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 (887 views)
- forgot to mention that I used a sharpie to fill in the black on the ashtray - stygian7 2005-03-20 01:18:24 (925 views)

FIRST POST (nt) - tornnight 2005-04-14 21:45:13 (423 views)
- You beat me to it! Lets get this party started! (nt) - dwightf 2005-04-14 21:50:26 (359 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 (757 views)
- I just use WD-40 and a rag works great. (nt) - Gary 2005-04-04 15:57:57 (308 views)
- It looks good Magnum...I don't have that patience. I have pressured mine at .. - txdarth 2005-04-04 07:02:29 (329 views)
- so you brushed the dirt with the brush? - ED 2005-04-03 23:01:20 (324 views)
  - No solvents on the brush. Just agitated the dirt and grease - Magnum 2005-04-04 11:41:07 (317 views)
    - very cool! i plan to do this procedure asap. thanks again! (nt) - ED 2005-04-04 20:35:57 (284 views)

Center console wood trim (pic) - zigor911 2005-04-01 16:04:49 (1076 views)
- Re: Center console wood trim - semtex 2005-04-02 16:53:06 (522 views)
- Fantastic job! What type of sand paper did you use? (nt) - silber98 2005-04-01 21:40:56 (450 views)
  - All work was done by hand. Used 2000 grit 3M Imperial Wetordry sand paper (nt) - zigor911 2005-04-03 20:48:01 (441 views)
- Looks great! (nt) - davidc 2005-04-01 16:57:38 (446 views)
- Ha! I have a following :) And I'm immortalized on e38.org! Looks Great. (nt) - stygian7 2005-04-01 16:25:39 (453 views)
  - On My Short List - Brian 2005-04-02 17:35:10 (392 views)
  - Actually I went a bit further and did wet sanding in some spots (nt) - zigor911 2005-04-01 17:07:02 (528 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 (406 views)
- Recently saw a detailer use 0000 steel wool with great results on an engine - CG 2005-04-02 02:52:44 (476 views)
  - That fix works great on smooth aluminum... polishes it right up, but lotsa work. (nt) - ChicagoE38 2005-04-02 22:32:13 (405 views)
    - Unfortunately, the runners on the V12 are not a smooth finish. I've been trying - stygian7 2005-04-03 06:27:55 (389 views)

So is Klasse AIO and Sovereign wax the ultimate shine for dark colored bimmers? - solihull 2005-03-29 20:03:17 (648 views)
- Re: So is Klasse AIO and Sovereign wax the ultimate shine for dark colored bimmers? - dwightf 2005-03-29 21:06:58 (541 views)
  - I'm insaino for Zaino.. It's the best look on Bettie (nt) - jcarey 2005-03-30 12:27:08 (463 views)
  - Dwight - how do you like the Z2Pro? I've used Zaino - sealbeach740 2005-03-29 22:29:28 (461 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 (429 views)