First proper clean of 2023

[Paul Rice]

With fine weather fast approaching decided to risk the rain and give the Z4 the full works.
No before pictures but it was pretty clean to say it sits outside, although frequent washes over the winter keeps a lot of the grime away

First job the roof: Using diluted Sterilisor (Milton equivelant) removed all the moss and algae then as part of the wash cleaned the roof and body with my prefered shampoo
Maguires Gold class.

Now the Paintwork full clay bar using diluted Auto finesse quick detailer as a lube rubbed down the paintwork with Bilt Hammer Clay till silky smooth to the touch.

Polish time. Auto finesse Triple all in one polish next. On with a applicater pad panel by panel left to cure for a few minutes then buffed off with a micro fibre cloth, making sure not to leave on too long panel at a time.

Sealant: Using Auto finesse Ultra glaze similar to applying polish but leave to cure a little longer i do 2 panels before returning to buff the first one. Its easy to use and covers light swirl marks (not that i have any!)

Finally for double protection and a deeper shine i use DoDo blue velvet hard wax, this needs to be left to cure, with the cool weather i left for 30 minutes enough time for a cuppa then as the polish and glaze buffed off by micro fibre cloth.

I do have a DA polisher but find these products so user friendley its as easy to do by hand. Very pleased with results, time spent now really does make the weekley clean so much easier






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[andyglym]

With fine weather fast approaching decided to risk the rain and give the Z4 the full works.
No before pictures but it was pretty clean to say it sits outside, although frequent washes over the winter keeps a lot of the grime away

First job the roof: Using diluted Sterilisor (Milton equivelant) removed all the moss and algae then as part of the wash cleaned the roof and body with my prefered shampoo
Maguires Gold class.

Now the Paintwork full clay bar using diluted Auto finesse quick detailer as a lube rubbed down the paintwork with Bilt Hammer Clay till silky smooth to the touch.

Polish time. Auto finesse Triple all in one polish next. On with a applicater pad panel by panel left to cure for a few minutes then buffed off with a micro fibre cloth, making sure not to leave on too long panel at a time.

Sealant: Using Auto finesse Ultra glaze similar to applying polish but leave to cure a little longer i do 2 panels before returning to buff the first one. Its easy to use and covers light swirl marks (not that i have any!)

Finally for double protection and a deeper shine i use DoDo blue velvet hard wax, this needs to be left to cure, with the cool weather i left for 30 minutes enough time for a cuppa then as the polish and glaze buffed off by micro fibre cloth.

I do have a DA polisher but find these products so user friendley its as easy to do by hand. Very pleased with results, time spent now really does make the weekley clean so much easier






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Superb Paul

 

[AntStark]

Tip top

 

[petecossie]

Is that your preferred mug in the background for your cuppa whilst doing cleaning operation?

 

[t-tony]

Top tips too! Looking good

Tony.

 

[Paul Rice]

Is that your preferred mug in the background for your cuppa whilst doing cleaning operation?

No Pete its a BMW Mug for me

 

[Mint]

Good job Paul, looks excellent

 

[Z Victor 1]

Looking superb mate! That's going to show me up.

 

[Paul Rice]

Looking superb mate! That's going to show me up.

Never mate, always look a good duo when together

 

[David mayron]

Tip top Good job.
Ride looks amazing.

 

[Oddly Godly]

 

[Paul Rice]

Replacement bonnet (good colour match and fit) along with a few other bits so no stripes, Took this photo along with others for guaranteed value on the Insurence.