Soldato
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I absolutely hate the BMW department who came up with this name. What stupid name
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Nice, I won't need an adaptor anyway as the above one comes with all the accessories already.
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I absolutely hate the BMW department who came up with this name. What stupid name
Stupid it may be, but its a lovely looking car none-the-less. It just sits and looks 'right'. Very comfortable to drive and has the performance to boot too.
Shawrey
Which model is it exactly you have?
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Which model is it exactly you have?
118d - MPG was the top priority but it does go when you put your foot down. Certainly more 'oomphy' than the GT86 it replaced which suffered awful torque dip in the mid range and had to be screaming up to the red line to want to go anywhere. GT86, faster yes but quicker - no.
Shawrey
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Anyone else use a spray wax?
I've had some Meguiars spray wax around for a while. It doesn't last very long but its so quick and easy to apply I'm wondering what the point is in properly waxing - doing this once a fortnight takes 10 minutes and seems to keep the car looking fantastic? Whats the catch?
I've got a tub of Fuso Light waiting for the Spring but I'm wondering what the point is..
I've had some Meguiars spray wax around for a while. It doesn't last very long but its so quick and easy to apply I'm wondering what the point is in properly waxing - doing this once a fortnight takes 10 minutes and seems to keep the car looking fantastic? Whats the catch?
I've got a tub of Fuso Light waiting for the Spring but I'm wondering what the point is..
Caporegime
Cost really. Spray wax works out as being fairly expensive because if the frequency of application.
I've had this one since Christmas 2016 - I've ramped up the usage lately but it still must do at least 2-3 months for a tenner?
Caporegime
So let's say 40 quid a year? I have a tub of paste wax that cost 20 and each application lasts about 6 months. Ill probably get 5 years out of the tub!
But yeah 40 quid a year isn't a huge amount!
Caporegime
MIL hasn't cleaned her car for months, brake dust on front wheels wont come off with regular cleaning, what should I use?
What entails regular cleaning?
Get a good brush and try bilt hamber auto wheel.
Might take a few attempts but you'll get there.
I've had Sonax BSD for a similar amount of time , must have used it at least 30 times and there's still some remaining. If that's not value for money then I don't know what is
Soldato
I don’t use spray wax, but sonax BSD when I’m drying the car, for 6 quid it does a cracking job of keeping the wax topped up, paintwork still beads lovely 4/5 months after waxing.
I tried the BH auto wheel this weekend, fantastic stuff, don't think the wheels have been this clean since they were new
Caporegime
Bilberry wheel cleaner and a wash mitt.What entails regular cleaning?
Get a good brush and try bilt hamber auto wheel.
Might take a few attempts but you'll get there.
I've had Sonax BSD for a similar amount of time , must have used it at least 30 times and there's still some remaining. If that's not value for money then I don't know what is
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Wash with a 3rd bucket and different mitt/brush, dry off and then apply your preferred choice of Tyre shine. AG Tyre Dressing gives a clean/natural matt look and Meguires Endurance Gel gives a deep glossy wet look. Buff with Sponge or Micro fibre to bring out the best in the dressing.
Shawrey
Caporegime
Actually a really good summary!
Soldato
I picked up some of the Car Plan Super No1 Gloss stuff and tried it on my car on Friday, it wasn't as good as Bouncers Done and Dusted, then I tried mixing it with Sonax BSD, still didn't seem great, however BSD mixed with Bouncers was amazing, I've never seen my car look so slick before, incredible beading.
On Sunday I washed my mums white Subaru Forester, on this the Car Plan stuff actually seemed to work better, maybe because on my car it was over wax, where the Forester had no protection before, I also ran the clay mitt over it, the paintwork is pretty poor, swirl marks all over.
On Sunday I washed my mums white Subaru Forester, on this the Car Plan stuff actually seemed to work better, maybe because on my car it was over wax, where the Forester had no protection before, I also ran the clay mitt over it, the paintwork is pretty poor, swirl marks all over.
Soldato
40 quid a year to keep the car looking that good, sign me up
Same, I bought This 3 years ago, just coming to the end of the bottle now. I do a wax twice a year and every few weeks make up a spray bottle with this stuff after washing the car to give it a bit of extra protection.
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