Recent content by sam-sack

LOL ! well I got to my 15 eh?

Happy New Year all! I'm super frustrated trying to get my aftermarket TPMS set up. Here's the skinny: Got mounted Falken AT3W's on Lonestar rims with TPMS (VDO 7002A TQ70 BLUE 315 REDI) Take it to local corner garage for install - Nice guys but there is a language barrier - after some...

Meguiars Ultimate Fast Finish

call a pro detailer have them do your ride, and teach you a bit. Oh, and stay out of the local car wash, scratch/swirl city. FWIW I'm a pro detailer

I'd go with a dual-action polisher. Harbor Freight has an affordable one. Generally speaking start with the least aggressive approach and step up from there. Try an AIO compound/polish/wax with a foam polish pad (blue) or step up to an orange medium cut pad if the paint is hard. There's a lot of...

looks great!

I have a Midnight Blue '18, and am a pro detailer - I consider the paint on mine to be on the harder side, but not like say the stereotypical black BMW. That said, each car is different ... I've done black BMW's that had soft clear coat.

I'm a pro detailer, and would suggest you go to a pro detailer - they can explain the process of what's needed to remove, and then protect your clear coat. BTW dish soap is not something you want to be using to wash your ride.

There are literally hundreds of products people are willing to sell you. I'm a pro detailer and keep things very streamlined. Generally speaking, one solid product will take care of 3 or 4 steps that certain product lines will try and sell you on. i.e. - cleaners. 1 good APC is fine - you...

Oof. I'm a pro detailer - If you're comfortable using a DA polisher - try Meguars M205 with a medium cutting pad, then finish with a polishing pad and HD Speed. If you went all out with the compound you might want to get hold of a pro detailer who can asses how much of the clear coat is left. If...

As a pro detailer, I rinse after claying and use an Isopropyl alcohol solution to prep the paint for the wax. Surface prep is 90% of the key to success in auto detailing.

Sounds like the clear coat has been compromised - I'm a pro detailer, and would advise you to a body shop for repainting. After that, regular washing, waxing and a durable sealant use will keep your clear coat working for years.

As a pro detailer I use Super Clean Foaming Aerosol -- a light coat ( on a cool engine ) all the way around should be fine. Let it dwell for a couple minutes - if it's really grubby use a soft detailing brush and gently agitate. I rinse with free flowing water (not high pressure) and stay...

I rinse the undercarriage with Salt-Away frequently during salt/winter season - it keeps it at bay, and will slow down any already occurring rust.

I'm a professional detailer - I use Citrol 266 for water spots - get to 'em before they etch in. If that happens then it need to be corrected with a compound or wet sanding.