My 530d M-Sport (Detail and wheels update pg 11)

[RAArmstrong]

Looks awesome! :inlove:

Thats the perfect wheel choice! :thumbs:

 

[sash]

So after fitting the wheels with some new rubber it was time to do my proper cleaning to match the just detailed car. This was done this past weekend with the detail the weekend before. The initial idea was just to wash the car and apply second layer of wax...., things got away from me... :roflol:

Products used:
Dragons breath wheel cleaner
Glossworx extreme wheel cleaner
Autoglym wheel cleaner
APC
Menzerna 2500
Rim wax

Used various brushes to clean the nooks and crannies and a finger pocket to apply the wax(much easier to apply). I really struggled with the sticky residue from the balancing weights. Each wheel must taken me over an hour of just cleaning residue....


Doesnt look too bad, considering i cleaned it as per my detail post about a week earlier


The lug nut holes.., where the OCD in me hates to see dirt




The insides were not too bad, but again was surprised how much dirt collected after a week




Initial wash with some autoglym wheel cleaner


Then some of the dragons breath wheel cleaner


the back had the most amount of iron to clean




A bit of agitation to loosen stubborn dirt


Pressure washed again


I then got tired of stopping to take pics, so this is after polishing with some menzerna 2500 and 2 applications of rim wax.., with about 15min curing time. I know its less than desirable but its better done with the wheels off.
I tried to capture the metallic flake, but was unsuccessful


Much better view


Even the rear has some metallic, its not just grey






While the wheels were off, its the best time to clean the arches. Not too bad cos i do try to clean them whenever i can.


Sprayed with some APC and left to dwell


Applied some of the dragons breath on the stub axle as the iron deposit were probably stuck there.


Pressure cleaned


Dressing applied






And all done back on the car.

 

[Dewald Basson]

Heavy cleaning on the rims!!

:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[sash]

my fingers said the same thing.., my finger tips were sore for at least 2 days after... :roflol:

 

[Nikhil]

Damn shes looking :rollsmile:

 

[Dewald Basson]

my fingers said the same thing.., my finger tips were sore for at least 2 days after... :roflol:

Soft computer hands hey :tease:

It is always worth it though.

 

[sash]

Thanks Nikhil,

Dewald, Absolutely positively worth it. I love looking through the spokes of a wheel and seeing a perfectly clean inner rim.

 

[Dewald Basson]

Thanks Nikhil,

Dewald, Absolutely positively worth it. I love looking through the spokes of a wheel and seeing a perfectly clean inner rim.

I will come stare at yours cause no near clean :nonono:

:thumbs:

 

[sash]

Some more pics after my second coat of wax.....












My rims after waxing.... and first wash.... just using the pressure cleaner removed about 95% of the dirt, but i still used the daytona brush with some maxi suds


these spokes are wide enough for me to get my hand in and wipe the inside of the rim...:joy:

 

[Prev]

Great work Sash. Your car is a beautiful example of a properly maintained and cared for car :bravo:


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[RAArmstrong]

What a beautiful piece of artwork :inlove::inlove::inlove:

The car is an absolute credit to you Sash! :thumbs:raise:

 

[sash]

Thanks guys, I prefer to work on the looks of the car as i have done whatever i wanted to do in terms of performance and consumption.

I love the sight of a clean beemer in my garage.., actually need to come up with another idea on how to reduce the soot on the rear, without using downturned tips.

 

[sash]

Does anyone have an idea on how much of an effect a heavier wheel would have on the car. I have been reading on it, but i am trying to understand it in simple terms..., a 1kg heavier wheel is equivalent to....? 10kg mass in the car for instance?

I know my new wheel setup is approx 3kg heavier at each axle, i notice the performance decrease but i find the car more stable through the corners with bigger wheels and lower profile which are heavier.

 

[Pravin@crazydetailer]

I decided after more than a year after the last detail Gabby was due for another round. The idea was not so much about correction for me but more about removing contaminants and putting some good wax on that would last a while.

Thanks for sharing Sash. This should have gone into a separate thread in the detailing section. I actually stumbled upon this by chance.

Car looks mint. :inlove:

 

[sash]

Thanks Pravin, was thinking about creating a separate thread but wasnt sure how many actually appreciate detailing on here. Was supposed to create the same thread on Crazydetailer too...

 

[Dewald Basson]

Dammit Sash, now I really need to go get some sunset pics of my car. :argh:

The 5 is looking "BAIE MOOI".

:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[sash]

Thanks Dewald.

i need to find some decent locations around centurion for a good shoot and be able to take my time.

On a side note.., some goodies have been ordered fleabay.., i mean ebay. Wont give away too much, but hope to have them in hand within the next few weeks, depending on Post office.

 

[Sareshan]

raise::inlove: looks over tops Sash, well done... Respect to you for taking such pride and joy in your vehicle, :thumbs::thumbs:

Please PM me details of the guy that did your sound install.

Cheers

 

[frs1]

The 7 June will be perfect

 

[sash]

Thanks Saresh, and

congrats again
will drop you a PM asap.

Yeah 7 June is a once off option, but there is a chance i would not be able to attend.... might ask the wife and 3yr old to attend though if there are other familys attending.