Best 3 step process?~

[Bijibo23]

Hey guys,

As I anxiously await my 09 335xi Sedan (Space Grey) MANUAL, I wanted to get your opinion. What is the best overall 3 step approach for an exterior detail, doing it twice a year? I regularly wash my car and use PB SG. I have a PC and experience in using it. I was thinking clay, _, and then _. What would work best with Space Grey?

Many thanks!

 

[Poorboy]

Hey guys,

As I anxiously await my 09 335xi Sedan (Space Grey) MANUAL, I wanted to get your opinion. What is the best overall 3 step approach for an exterior detail, doing it twice a year? I regularly wash my car and use PB SG. I have a PC and experience in using it. I was thinking clay, _, and then _. What would work best with Space Grey?

Many thanks!

very nice :smt023

after claying, I would use either Pro Polish or Polish w/ Sealant

then you can use EX-P and or Natty's Blue or Red

you could also add in some Black Hole or White Diamond if you are looking for some serious pop 8)

 

[Bijibo23]

Thanks :smt003

Since i'm horrible at making decisions what would be your ideal choice?? Too many 'ors'! I haven't used PP, PwS, or EX-P. Pop is good

 

[Poorboy]

Thanks :smt003

Since i'm horrible at making decisions what would be your ideal choice?? Too many 'ors'! I haven't used PP, PwS, or EX-P. Pop is good

lol ... my new truck I did PP on the hood and PwS on the sides and roof, then Black Hole and then Natty's Red

 

[Bijibo23]

Very nice....it really shines! So why use both the PP and PwS and not one for the entire car? I'm still looking for a definitive answer on my prior post! Please :smt003

 

[Poorboy]

Very nice....it really shines! So why use both the PP and PwS and not one for the entire car? I'm still looking for a definitive answer on my prior post! Please :smt003

I was planning on more coats of Natty's Red on the hood so I want the utmost clarity on the rest of the vehicle I just wanted more protection.

For you:
PwS
Black Hole
Natty's Blue or Red (Blue Deeper, Red Brighter)

 

[Bijibo23]

Quick question...what is the shelf life on Natty's Blue? I've had mine for like 3 years now :smt102

 

[Poorboy]

Quick question...what is the shelf life on Natty's Blue? I've had mine for like 3 years now :smt102

I have some older than that and it's fine .I do see a little shrinkage though as some of the oils evaporate :wink:

 

[Bijibo23]

That's exactly what happened to mine...it shrank a bit. Hopefully all those essential oils aren't lost. Hmmm this could give me an excuse to try Natty's Red Also, is there a cure time if i wanted to do 2 coats of nattys?

Another question...what do u recommend for BMW oem rubber floormats? Will natural look dressing be too slippery??

 

[Poorboy]

That's exactly what happened to mine...it shrank a bit. Hopefully all those essential oils aren't lost. Hmmm this could give me an excuse to try Natty's Red Also, is there a cure time if i wanted to do 2 coats of nattys?

Another question...what do u recommend for BMW oem rubber floormats? Will natural look dressing be too slippery??

I use some of the older waxes and they work just fine, but Red is always nice to use too ..about an hour is good between coats ... by the time you finish applying and removing the first coat it should be time for the second ... matt's should be cleaned with soap and water, some people do the matts, but don't do the driver's :wink: