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Do you mist the with Detail Spray prior to drying? It might help prevent some scratching and it really helps the shine!

 

Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the pads/towels prior to use. There's always stuff flying around my house. I usually blow dry the car and use the DS/drying towel combo after.

Yes, I use the Detail Spray/towel after

doing the flooding technique.

DS is a great product! I buy it by the gallons.

Great stuff here that I have not thought of before.

I use Adams big drying towel and just like mentioned by fellow member:

I think I miht be putting too much pressure on the pads while washing and

towels while drying.

I tend to try to remove any spec of stubborn dirt stuck to the paint, and

by doing so I might be getting the scratches - My cars are white and it is

easy to spot contaminations. Maybe I should leave them alone and

remove after I dry the cars.

I will look into getting a machine because I want to take care of it now, since

they're still few and far apart.

Thank you all

Thanks for all the replies.

sportmistress:

- I will try to get a picture of the area. They're hard to see unless under

bright sun.

camaro and feets31:

Somewhat relieved to hear that this is a normal occurence - would hate

to think I was doing something completely wrong after all the effort put

into it.

The lines are spreaded out. They're not straight in relation to each other but

straight lines, it brings to mind a sky with a bunch of shooting stars, if you will.

GX:

I rinse my pads against the guard, soak them with high pressure water holding them in the air, then more rinse and finally quick waving them in the

air to dry.

Chobbs: what products/kit do you think for hand polishing?

Thanks again. much appreciated.

Hi all,

Both of my cars are brand new and I have washed them with only Adam's methods and products since day one.

Two bucket wash (actually two, but only the rinse one has the grit

guard).

Now I started to notice some light scratches when looked in the sun at

certain angles. They appear to be very shallow and go in straight lines.

They're all around the car, but not in swirl shapes, only straight lines.

I dont know what I am doing wrong, the only thing I can think of is the

wash mitts/pads are getting old and could be retaining some dirt.

The products I have been using are:

- Adam's car shampoo

- Clay

- Revive car polish

- Quick Sealant

- Americana wax

Any thoughts why I am getting those scratches and best way to remove them?

Thanks

I this your first time doing this?

Yes. But it has been on my crosshairs for a long time.

Just waiting for the right time to get the right car to make it even more special.

Taking wife and 6yo daughter for trip of a lifetime.

There's a huge online community dedicate only for

this program.

You gonna do the BMW driving course while in SC?

In my bucket list for sure

I'm so jealous. Munich is my favorite city, and there are so many nice roads around there to get out and enjoy your new car. Have fun!

Thanks. One of the great things having a car in Europe is enjoying the back roads and exploring little towns that otherwise can be overlooked.

One for the car shine

That's awesome! I would like to do that someday.

Hope you do it someday. Unique experience, not to mention you get the royal treatment by BMW in Munich

How about contacting one of the European dealers and have them ship it to the hotel or factory?

 

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Will look into that. Much appreciated.

How does that whole European delivery thing work, if u dot min explaining it to me

Config your car and place your order through

an authorized BMW center.

Pay for the car a week or two before taking

delivery

Fly to Munich to take delivery at the BMW Welt

Drive it in Europe for up to 14 days (registration,

insurance, plates all provided)

Return the car to one of several locations in Europe

at the end of you tour

Fly back home and go crazy tracking the

cargo ship as it crosses the Atlantic with

you car.

Take re-delivery at your dealership or at

The BMW Performance Center in SC.

Well, that's BMW Euro Delivery in a nutshell.

what kind of car are you taking delivery of?

M3 Coupe

Ok Ok people, I am NOT taking anything on the plane.

Thanks for all the input and pointing me to

the TSA prohibited items.

Cheers

Well, I think that settles it. No intention here on

violating any FAA or TSA regulations

Was just curious why the product

could not be sent via air.

I will look into using other products that have

no transport restrictions.

So, in my case, would be better to apply

some sealant or a coat of wax, or nothing?

I am doing an European Delivery and I was thinking of taking a Quick

Sealant kit with me and apply a coat as soon as take delivery of the car,

straight up onto the paint. I wanted to provide some temporary protection

until I get the car re-delivered to me here in the US.

Other than that, can I take a can in a plane in a checked luggage?

I was wondering about that since Adams does only ground because

FAA regs....

Thanks...