[1stM]

DIY front grill using AggAuto ABS Plastic Universal Car Grill Mesh from Amazon.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by sacowich

I got the udder painted black. Helps a lot.

Originally Posted by 1stM

DIY front grill using AggAuto ABS Plastic Universal Car Grill Mesh from Amazon.

Which one did you get? Link?

[1stM]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Which one did you get? Link?

It's Honeycomb Hole 11x30mm Hex Grids.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B28636PY...t_details&th=1

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by 1stM

It's Honeycomb Hole 11x30mm Hex Grids.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B28636PY...t_details&th=1

Thanks. Did you cover the two sides also?

[izzyM2]

Originally Posted by 1stM

DIY front grill using AggAuto ABS Plastic Universal Car Grill Mesh from Amazon.

How did you mount with no zip ties?

[1stM]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Thanks. Did you cover the two sides also?

No, I did the front center only.

[1stM]

Originally Posted by izzyM2

How did you mount with no zip ties?

I did use the zip ties on the ACC bracket.

[Mr.McNutty]

Spent a few hours doing a deep clean of the front wheels and calipers then coated them with the Geyon Q2 rim coating. Ran out of steam before getting to the rears, so I will see if this coating makes any difference with the brake dust on the fronts before I spend the energy on the rears.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

Spent a few hours doing a deep clean of the front wheels and calipers then coated them with the Geyon Q2 rim coating. Ran out of steam before getting to the rears, so I will see if this coating makes any difference with the brake dust on the fronts before I spend the energy on the rears.

If you have the oem pads, the only thing that will help with the dust is to swap the pads. The first thing I did on my M2 & wife's X3MC.

[DriveWithDray]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

If you have the oem pads, the only thing that will help with the dust is to swap the pads. The first thing I did on my M2 & wife's X3MC.

Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

Spent a few hours doing a deep clean of the front wheels and calipers then coated them with the Geyon Q2 rim coating. Ran out of steam before getting to the rears, so I will see if this coating makes any difference with the brake dust on the fronts before I spend the energy on the rears.

Yeah ceramic coating won’t help much with preventing dust. It just makes it easier to clean/pressure wash!

Swap out your pads with ceramic ones. It’s a miracle cure

[RootsTootsMagoots]

Finally got my car yesterday after over a year of dealer shenanigans.

The paint was less than stellar. Dealer ran it through the auto wash and their detailers missed a lot. They also scratched my rocker panels. I did paint correction all day. Wash, compound, IPA wash to get the compound oils off, then finished with Griots all in one ceramic wax and polish. Looks a lot better now.

Installed these Chinese puddle lights which are really vivid. Loving them (addcarlights.com). PPF is next.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

Spent a few hours doing a deep clean of the front wheels and calipers then coated them with the Geyon Q2 rim coating. Ran out of steam before getting to the rears, so I will see if this coating makes any difference with the brake dust on the fronts before I spend the energy on the rears.

I’m in the same boat. I spent a good 5 hours last week ceramic coating the wheels. Pulled them all off and cleaned them, then coated them with Gtech C5, CSL, and EXOv5. Cleaning them took the most time. The coating only took about 1.5 hours in total and was the easiest part of the job. We’ll see how the weekly cleaning goes next week. Really hoping it’s more of a spray and go.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Praying for you, but keep your expectations low. I’ve done it, and you still have to scrub to wash them. And it’s still the most time consuming part of the wash…

Oh Damn! I was hoping it would help a little bit. These wheels suck to clean!

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Me too. I did both my sets of wheels and the pressure washer was never enough to get them clean. Maybe it helps, but not as much as I’d hoped…

Happy new year guys!!!

A little wheel cleaner and a pressure washer? Maybe I need to get a little mitt.

Happy New Year to you!

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by M2siast

I bought a couple of brushes the other day. Will try them on tomorrow. The mitt was hard to use

I have a fairly narrow soft brush, also hard to use. Somehow I managed to micro-scratch the shit out of the black paint by cleaning with it. Of course I waited 2.5 months to ceramic coat them. Mistake! I should have done it on day one.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

Oh Damn! I was hoping it would help a little bit. These wheels suck to clean!

Just be glad you don't have an X3MC, those wheels really suck to clean!

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Just be glad you don't have an X3MC, those wheels really suck to clean!

Man! These actually look worse.

[Searay55555]

Pulled these pesky carbon filters out tonight. My 10 minute mod of the day.

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by rons e92

20/21 or 19/20? Looks incredible.

You could not have posted this at a worse time. I've been obsessing over the idea of a set of FI-R Evos recently for my G87 as the "forever" wheels. I really like this look.

20 inch Front
20 inch Rear

[Mr.McNutty]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

I’m in the same boat. I spent a good 5 hours last week ceramic coating the wheels. Pulled them all off and cleaned them, then coated them with Gtech C5, CSL, and EXOv5. Cleaning them took the most time. The coating only took about 1.5 hours in total and was the easiest part of the job. We’ll see how the weekly cleaning goes next week. Really hoping it’s more of a spray and go.

Sadly, I don't think this will solve our issues, as DriveWithDray and JABCAT have mentioned. If it makes even a small difference I won't consider it time wasted.

Originally Posted by M2siast

I bought a couple of brushes the other day. Will try them on tomorrow. The mitt was hard to use

Originally Posted by Searay55555

Oh Damn! I was hoping it would help a little bit. These wheels suck to clean!

I have had the best luck using a microfiber rag dunked in a bucket of soap water. You can quickly hit most of the wheel with minimal effort then if you put the rag over just one finger you can get in between the grooves very well. I also use a wand to get the barrels.

Happy New Year! The weather is beautiful here today and its time for a drive.

[mtoosexy]

[QUOTE=JustinHEMI;30165281]I know getting in right at 1200 doesn't really matter, but I'm a little proud of this.

[/QUOTE

u should have taken it around the block one more time

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

I have had the best luck using a microfiber rag dunked in a bucket of soap water. You can quickly hit most of the wheel with minimal effort then if you put the rag over just one finger you can get in between the grooves very well. I also use a wand to get the barrels.

Happy New Year! The weather is beautiful here today and its time for a drive.

I’m going to give these a try.

The Rag Company – The Cyclone Ultra Wheel Mitt – Perfect for Wheels, Grills, and Tight Areas; Proprietary Microfiber Blend; Easily Releases Contaminates Upon Rinsing, 6in x 7in, Black/Grey (2-Pack) https://a.co/d/a0HQzVY

I’ve had pretty good luck with towels from this company.