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| 11-09-2015, 02:46 AM | #1 |
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How do you protect your BMW paint in the winter?
Hey guys, do you know how to protect the paint of BMW 640xd Gran coupe Individual frozen brilliant white metallic in the winter?
What do you think about putting wax or some kind of polymer on it? |
| 11-09-2015, 03:50 AM | #2 | |
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| 11-09-2015, 03:32 PM | #3 |
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You need to watch the video on Frozen Paint
search for Frozen and click on the following post "BMW Frozen Paint Explained and Care / Maintenance Guide by DRIVE CLEAN " watch the video |
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| 12-18-2015, 12:32 AM | #5 |
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Add some polymer wax so that it protects against the grime and snow. I usually take my car for a pressure wash after a severe storm that keeps it clean. Use a soft brush on the paint instead of the same scraper that you use for the windshield. These simple tips can help protect your paint in winter.
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| 12-30-2015, 12:29 PM | #11 | |
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I just turn on the ignition and let the car run for about 10-15 minutes before I pull off after the car sat all night. After about 10 minutes, the snow usually falls right off if the heat is on with the fan turned up three bars. If I still need to clean snow off, I take an empty cereal box or other piece of cardboard out of the recycling bin to sweep off the excess. I feel confident that wet cardboard will not scratch any surface of the car.
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| 01-03-2016, 06:34 AM | #14 |
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Looking at that video, I wouldn't say that frozen paint isn't suitable for a daily drive. More for a show car. It needs too much tlc. As said above, have it Xpelled.
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| 01-03-2016, 07:12 AM | #15 |
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I used Meguiar's Gold carnauba wax when my car was brand new -- 6 months ago. Decent stuff but it needs to be done again.
A co-worker swears by this German Sonax stuff... I've just ordered some from Amazon. We'll see how it goes. http://www.sonax.com/Products/Xtreme...x-1-Hybrid-NPT .jpg) |
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| 01-03-2016, 09:56 AM | #16 |
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Here is a better link to frozen paint care.
It has BMW produced video and a copy of the frozen paint CARE INSTRUCTIONS further down the postings. http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=677929 I personally would only use the BMW branded detailing products. As long as outside temps are 40-F' or higher ( no wind ) it's fine for car washing. I suggest with your hose or nozzele to wrap any hard ends with duct tape in the off chance you accidentally touch it against car. Also when using the lambs wool wash mitt, have at least another or two additional buckets other then the bucket with car wash soap - so that you can rinse and agitate the mitt after washing each panel. And don't press downward on the paint. |
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