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      07-07-2020, 08:53 PM   #397
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the coating will change it a little by adding a sheen to it but it will still stay matte. it's going to darken it not add gloss.
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      07-08-2020, 11:07 AM   #398
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the coating will change it a little by adding a sheen to it but it will still stay matte. it's going to darken it not add gloss.
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      07-09-2020, 10:13 AM   #399
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no problem at all.
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Any recommendations on wax that really brings out the best of LBB? Currently use polish angle paint sealer and high gloss spray.
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Any recommendations on wax that really brings out the best of LBB? Currently use polish angle paint sealer and high gloss spray.
I would use Nanolex SiSplash. I recently tried this and it worked great over my coated M2C. You can apply wet or dry. Very easy to wipe off as well.

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Hey Phil, I have an issue with some of the black plastics in the engine bay. Specifically, after using a detailer I normally don't go to there is what appears to be hard water stains(white splotches) on some of the rigid plastic fittings that come off the radiator and a few other misc area's. Is there any product in particular you recommend I try to remove this residue?
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Hey Phil, I have an issue with some of the black plastics in the engine bay. Specifically, after using a detailer I normally don't go to there is what appears to be hard water stains(white splotches) on some of the rigid plastic fittings that come off the radiator and a few other misc area's. Is there any product in particular you recommend I try to remove this residue?
sorry to hear that can you post some photos? also have you used anything to remove them yet?
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Hey Phil, I have an issue with some of the black plastics in the engine bay. Specifically, after using a detailer I normally don't go to there is what appears to be hard water stains(white splotches) on some of the rigid plastic fittings that come off the radiator and a few other misc area's. Is there any product in particular you recommend I try to remove this residue?
sorry to hear that can you post some photos? also have you used anything to remove them yet?
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Hey Phil, I have an issue with some of the black plastics in the engine bay. Specifically, after using a detailer I normally don't go to there is what appears to be hard water stains(white splotches) on some of the rigid plastic fittings that come off the radiator and a few other misc area's. Is there any product in particular you recommend I try to remove this residue?
sorry to hear that can you post some photos? also have you used anything to remove them yet?
Car is at the shop atm but I'll get a photo for you ASAP. It's been like this for almost a year, other than trying to hit it with something like quick detailer I haven't really attempted much of anything. The car has been detailed at least half a dozen times since it developed and it hasn't even worn away which makes me think it's there to stay
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I would use Nanolex SiSplash. I recently tried this and it worked great over my coated M2C. You can apply wet or dry. Very easy to wipe off as well.

https://www.detailersdomain.com/coll...olex-si-splash

I can vouch for Nanolex SiSplash, I really like it a lot. However, lately I've been having a bit of streaking when applying it to my car after drying it off - car is 100% covered in XPEL Ultimate plus. I'm thinking it could be due to using a sub-par quality microfiber, but unsure as they are new towels and weren't cheap... or I'm using a little too much of the spray. In either case, it provides excellent gloss and is very hydrophobic.
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...car is 100% covered in XPEL Ultimate plus.
More than any other mod, this is what I wished for my car. It's too late now, but once the rockers and front bumper cover gets repainted they will be covered for sure.
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More than any other mod, this is what I wished for my car. It's too late now, but once the rockers and front bumper cover gets repainted they will be covered for sure.
Not sure if it's feasible in your case, but depending on how big your chips and other paint damages are, you may want to look into Dr. Colorchip instead of a full repaint job (I know not quite the same, but it may save you some $$ towards the PPF job). I bought my '19 M2C pre-owned, so it did have numerous paint chips here and there, especially on the bonnet, front bumper and rocker panels (nothing major like a gash or something). Nevertheless, I decided to do a full body SunTek Ultra within 1 week of picking it up (it was quite a financial stretch since I just purchased the car, down-payment and all - but WELL WORTH it for my piece of mind).

But before the PPF install, I had the PPF shop touch up all of the visible scuffs w/ Dr Colorchip kit - it turned out almost new, and certainly looked exponentially better than when I picked it up (BMW in their infinite wisdom doesn't offer Hockenheim Silver touch up paint )

EDIT: BIG SHOUT-OUT to DetailersDomain who recommended a local PPF shop. Talk about selfless move...you are a great addition and benefit to this forum!
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      08-18-2020, 06:18 PM   #408
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Not sure if it's feasible in your case, but depending on how big your chips and other paint damages are, you may want to look into Dr. Colorchip instead of a full repaint job (I know not quite the same, but it may save you some $$ towards the PPF job). I bought my '19 M2C pre-owned, so it did have numerous paint chips here and there, especially on the bonnet, front bumper and rocker panels (nothing major like a gash or something). Nevertheless, I decided to do a full body SunTek Ultra within 1 week of picking it up (it was quite a financial stretch since I just purchased the car, down-payment and all - but WELL WORTH it for my piece of mind).

But before the PPF install, I had the PPF shop touch up all of the visible scuffs w/ Dr Colorchip kit - it turned out almost new, and certainly looked exponentially better than when I picked it up (BMW in their infinite wisdom doesn't offer Hockenheim Silver touch up paint )

EDIT: BIG SHOUT-OUT to DetailersDomain who recommended a local PPF shop. Talk about selfless move...you are a great addition and benefit to this forum!
Mine looks good as-is, but I'm a perfectionist, so it'll have to be fully redone. Not the paint, that'll be touched up (properly), but the clear. The hardest part, other than affording all the PPF, will be waiting for the paint and clear to fully outgas before PPF install.

On a side note, PPF prices are nothing short of rape these last few years. Everyone has finally gotten wind of how good it works, and the prices are reflecting that. About 7 years ago I had some paintwork done to my Exige, then had Xpel PPF applied to the entire front, rockers, and rear behind the tires. All custom cut. It was $1200 out the door. Same thing these days with the same film would cost as much a decent used car.
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Not sure if it's feasible in your case, but depending on how big your chips and other paint damages are, you may want to look into Dr. Colorchip instead of a full repaint job (I know not quite the same, but it may save you some $$ towards the PPF job). I bought my '19 M2C pre-owned, so it did have numerous paint chips here and there, especially on the bonnet, front bumper and rocker panels (nothing major like a gash or something). Nevertheless, I decided to do a full body SunTek Ultra within 1 week of picking it up (it was quite a financial stretch since I just purchased the car, down-payment and all - but WELL WORTH it for my piece of mind).

But before the PPF install, I had the PPF shop touch up all of the visible scuffs w/ Dr Colorchip kit - it turned out almost new, and certainly looked exponentially better than when I picked it up (BMW in their infinite wisdom doesn't offer Hockenheim Silver touch up paint )

EDIT: BIG SHOUT-OUT to DetailersDomain who recommended a local PPF shop. Talk about selfless move...you are a great addition and benefit to this forum!
Mine looks good as-is, but I'm a perfectionist, so it'll have to be fully redone. Not the paint, that'll be touched up (properly), but the clear. The hardest part, other than affording all the PPF, will be waiting for the paint and clear to fully outgas before PPF install.

On a side note, PPF prices are nothing short of rape these last few years. Everyone has finally gotten wind of how good it works, and the prices are reflecting that. About 7 years ago I had some paintwork done to my Exige, then had Xpel PPF applied to the entire front, rockers, and rear behind the tires. All custom cut. It was $1200 out the door. Same thing these days with the same film would cost as much a decent used car.
10-4!

Part of that price increase is type of car: you relate anything to Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, etc it results in big $$$. Same Remus exhaust is on average twice the price for essentially same muffler as for a bimmer.

Bring a pristine looking Chrysler Le Baron for a PPF job and you get it dirt cheap by comparison.
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