[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by hdahman

45min is quite an accomplishment!!!, takes me 2hr easy

I agree.
Even though I don't let the wheels get real dirty, they are still a major PITA to clean properly.
Ugh, I hate both wheel types offered on the competition model. I know they are an old M wheel, but I wish BMW kept the simple design
M wheel they used on prior generation X5M's and even the non competition F95 wheel.
WHY make it so complicated with all the spokes? KISS applies to the wheel design.
It's the one big complaint I have with the new X5MC.

[BobsM3Coupe]

You guys that also list a link to the products you use are great. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Makes it so much easier to see what you are referring to.

[Mo2002]

I have my car and wheels coated with CQuartz Professional and use mostly carpro products.
Soap: Carpro Reset
Wheel cleaner: IronX
Tire Shine: Aenso Orbit Tire Dressing
Wash Mitts: Carpro Merino Wool Mitts https://www.carpro-us.com/wash-mitts...ool-wash-mitt/
Wheel Brushes and Mitts: Microfiber Madness Incrediflair https://www.carpro-us.com/wash-mitts...-incrediflair/
EZ Detail Brush: https://www.carpro-us.com/brushes-bo...sh-little-red/
Boar's Hair Detail Brush: https://www.carpro-us.com/brushes-bo...l-brush-1-dia/
Microfiber Madness Incredibrush Flat: https://www.carpro-us.com/wheels-tri...edibrush-flat/
Drying Aids: Carpro Microfiber: https://www.carpro-us.com/microfiber...towel-28-x-40/
Metro Master Industrial Blower: https://www.chemicalguys.com/metro-m...er/MB-3CD.html
Pressure Washer: Sunjoe 2300 PSI, 1.48 gallon SPX3501https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sun-Joe-230...her/1000888988

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by hdahman

There are many products out there, try checking detailers on YouTube. Obsessed garage, pan the organizer and Apex detail are few to name.
You'll get better idea what/how to use and when.

Hey did you see Pan just got a new Porsche 911 turbo S?

[hdahman]

Originally Posted by themnmd

Hey did you see Pan just got a new Porsche 911 turbo S?

Yes I did and the other video he ceramic coated using this new brand called roar. Has to be something, to pick for his new car!

[AwesomeM3]

Great thread, lots of good information, especially the links for the products!

Originally Posted by hdahman

I personally use chemical guys the honeydew one to wash and spray foam. In winter when gets very cold I spray foam outside, rinse and then close my garage and use ONR as a substitute for 2 bucket and rinse.

I also use Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam with their TORQ foam cannon and a 2000 psi electric pressure washer, then I use the two bucket method. If it's cold outside I spray the foam cannon outside and rinse, then use Chemical Guys Rinse Free Wash & Shine in my garage. When drying, I use Chemical Guys After Wash with microfiber towels.

[Alan l.]

You guys should give that Koch chemie GSF soap a try. Love how slippery it feels and how even if it dries on the car a quick blast of water washes it off without leaving any residue. Fact is we can’t always wash in the shade sometimes and there is no way to do the whole car without some of the soap drying on it. Curious to see what you guys think. I am about to order the big jug of that soap.

Alan

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by hdahman

Yes I did and the other video he ceramic coated using this new brand called roar. Has to be something, to pick for his new car!

Haven't had a chance to look does Bmw have that Porsche color?

[hdahman]

Originally Posted by themnmd

Haven't had a chance to look does BMW have that Porsche color?

not sure, it looks grey/green. I would say closest maybe Manhattan grey

[Ibiza]

My detailing is the local car wash, as I'll towel dry myself afterwards 🤣 As I'm a serial leaser, no point to ceramic coat or xpel, etc. Any swirl marks are gone in 3 years when I get a factory new X5M via PCD and the new owner has to deal with my turned in lease.

[155ND]

A bit random ... but i do love a "wheels off" detail

[155ND]

And ... all clean