I Used to Have a Problem With My BMW

[tjcin]

There have been two trouble spots on my BMW when it came to detailing. One, the trim around the windows is black anodized aluminum and the water spots were horrible. Second, the sunroof is very large and it also was loaded with water spots. On the sunroof I did try the vinegar and newspaper trick, but with no success. Well today I broke out my PC with my new Adams 4" pads. Two passes of S&H Remover with the orange pad and one pass with FMP on the white pad made the sunroof look unbelieveable. It is perfectly crystal clear and absolutely water spot free. On the trim, it only took one pass of each and the reflection is awesome. I used to attack the trim with a 3M compound and wax in one, by hand. It took 4X as long and the results were mediocre at best. BMW recommends that you don't put Caranuba on the trim. What should I put on it to help preserve the shine? Also, what can I put on the sunroof to preserve it's water spot free condition? Thanks ahead of time.

[whiterp199]

I would try the BSG on the sunroof. It works like rain-x, I am not to sure about the metal, my guess would wither be a wax like americana, or the BSG again.

[tjcin]

Thanks for the input. I like the BSG on the glass, but Americana does contain caranuba I believe. Anyone know if Americana does contain caranuba, and if it does how much? Thanks

[dabigbratj]

:worth:

[Chris@Adams]

Thanks for the input. I like the BSG on the glass, but Americana does contain caranuba I believe. Anyone know if Americana does contain caranuba, and if it does how much? Thanks

 

 

Yes Americana contains caranuba! Don't know the % !

[tjcin]

I have a few more things I want to do to the car today, and then I will post some pictures dabigbratj. I might enter it in the November Contest.

[tjcin]

Here is a picture.

[jjwvette]

:)Use the BSG on the glass..

[dabigbratj]

looks good

[coolth]

awesome job looks great

[tjcin]

Thanks, it's in the November contest. If you think it is the nicest entry, please vote for it. If you don't think it's the nicest entry then you must be out of your mind. Just commit yourself. I doubt my opinion is biased, so your only choice is my car. Thanks

[BabyCAP]

Thanks for posting about the BMW shadow line trim. I actually joined this forum today looking for help on that exact subject. I have a BMW X5 with the shadow line trim and it is not looking so hot. I have tried hand polishing w/o much luck. Looks like it is time to step it up to a machine. I am not a pro - just an enthusiast. Maybe santa will be nice and bring me a polisher!!

 

Thanks for posting:loser:

[tjcin]

You won't regret it, those trim pieces on my X5 look like glass.