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      10-06-2016, 08:47 PM   #1
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A quick bath for my BMW M2 and some suggested products

who doesn't love clean cars - I know I do, especially your own LOL.

some shots of my clean up on my M2 -

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2 Grit Guard Buckets
Adam's Car Wash Shampoo
Uber Super Duper Foam Cannon
Kranzle Pressure Washer K1122TST
Uber Stubby Trigger
Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover
Nanolex Tire and Rubber Restorer
Wheel Woolies
EZ Detail Brush
Uber Boar's Hair Brush
Adam's Wash Mitt
Nanoskin Autoscrub Fine
Metro Air Force Master Blaster - 8 hp
Kenotek Showroom Shine
Nanolex Glass Cleaner
Nanolex Interior Cleaner

Ugh dirty wheels


Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover on wheels


Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover on paint


The EZ Detail Brush is the best tool to reach behind the brake calipers



Uber Super Duper Foam Cannon produces some amazing foam!




Nanoskin Autoscrub Sponge Fine - a great sub in for the traditional clay bar


A quick wash and back home
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      10-07-2016, 09:51 PM   #2
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How long does it take you to do all this?
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Those wheels look amazing on this car; better than on your F80 IMO.
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Does the iron x have any effect on a coating? Does it wear it down some?
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      10-08-2016, 08:10 AM   #5
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How long does it take you to do all this?
typically it takes me about 30-40 minutes to clean it up, wheels take the most time
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Does the iron x have any effect on a coating? Does it wear it down some?
it doesn't really affect it much but typically I would redo a coating once a year just for my own sake
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      10-08-2016, 08:11 AM   #7
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Those wheels look amazing on this car; better than on your F80 IMO.
I have to agree these look better on the M2 the fitment is much better.
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I assume it's safe to use the Nanolex Glass Cleaner on the interior side of glass surfaces as well?

Sorry for the noob question

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      10-10-2016, 08:56 PM   #9
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yes sir inside and outside glass, Nanolex Glass Cleaner works great!
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Thanks for taking the time to share and list all the products you used on the car!
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not a problem at all.
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Maybe a stupid question, I dunno. When i wash my car I end up with surface rust on the brake rotors. The wheels are clean & purty but when I drive it there is a layer of rusty dust on them. I use an iron dissolving wheel cleaner but the rust shows damn near instantly. Any suggestion?
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it's going to be tough as the rust happens immediately in most cases.

here is a product that can be used to slow it down, it's not a permanent solution but works well.

Hyde's Rustopper
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it's going to be tough as the rust happens immediately in most cases.

here is a product that can be used to slow it down, it's not a permanent solution but works well.

Hyde's Rustopper
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My solution is to wash and dry the car first then clean and dry (w/ blower) the wheels individually. Then spot dry fenders.
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got it if that works then continue doing it.
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Are the wheels specs the same that IND have listed for the f80/f82 fitment?

edit: looks amazing btw.
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yes sir
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Maybe a stupid question, I dunno. When i wash my car I end up with surface rust on the brake rotors. The wheels are clean & purty but when I drive it there is a layer of rusty dust on them. I use an iron dissolving wheel cleaner but the rust shows damn near instantly. Any suggestion?
Same Problen when cleaning my dads m2. I have used some iron x remover but barely cuts the rust on the rotors. I also still happen to also get some iron deposits on the rims. I wonder if using a wheel cleaner would help?
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Great Post Phil!!!

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      04-24-2018, 06:12 AM   #20
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thanks Bruce!
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looks great! Any recommendations on interior leather conditioner besides the Nanolex interior cleaner? Or is the cleaner enough? I want to keep the matt finish.

P.S. Any idea when the wheel Woolies will be back in stock?
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