Snyperx Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) So with winter months approaching I only have a short time to get my car prepped for winter. For the folks on here that have a bimmer as a DD what products do you use to prep the finish for Winter?? I plan on washing and claybaring, but am not sure on what polish and wax to use. Any input would be appreciated.Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk Edited September 26, 2011 by Snyperx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Id recommend getting it professionally detailed/buffed. Best thing you can do. Can get it done for about $150 for the entire inside and exterior which is a very good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyperx Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 See my wife had a "prefessional detail" done for like $140 and it sucked. They did a really shitty job. the wax/sealant lasted like maybe a month. I kind of live in the world that no one washes my car except me. Then I know who to blame if it turns out bad:-)I am kind of a Miguiar's guy, but thought about going to Klasse. I need a sealant that will last through the Winter months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyperx Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) UPDATE: After researching on AutoGeek and a couple of other sites it would seem that the Collinite #845 Insulator Wax is a really good wax for us folks in the Snow Belt. I purchased a 16 0z. bottle form ebay for $16 with free shipping. According to what I read it has been around for ages and pro shops of been using it forever. Now on to find a cleaner/polish. Edited September 27, 2011 by Snyperx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 UPDATE: After researching on AutoGeek and a couple of other sites it would seem that the Collinite #845 Insulator Wax is a really good wax for us folks in the Snow Belt. I purchased a 16 0z. bottle form ebay for $16 with free shipping. According to what I read it has been around for ages and pro shops of been using it forever. Now on to find a cleaner/polish. I'll check that wax out. good work on the research! Other waxes I've had good luck with are P21s and Zymol as some higher priced options that last a long time. Otherwise good old Gliptone stays around for awhile. I usually wash, clay bar, light cut, buff, paint seal (Teflon), then wax which has been Zymol lately. Then just spray wax the car on a regular basis if it's just dusty to maintain the wax. If it's really dirty I'll wash it but try not to do that. Then wax it again on a monthly basis. I might be anal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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