IMO/ARC car wash
Discussion
So I’ve been reading up and I’ve heard bad things about car washes as they’re really bad for your paint work apparently.
Was thinking of getting the PRO-SHIELD wash which is there top premium wash with a polymer sealant.
Anyone had an experience with this and should I use it? It’s just I’ve got a brand new M1 so it’s not some stty banger I wanna ruin lol.
Was thinking of getting the PRO-SHIELD wash which is there top premium wash with a polymer sealant.
Anyone had an experience with this and should I use it? It’s just I’ve got a brand new M1 so it’s not some stty banger I wanna ruin lol.
Stevey101 said:
SidewaysSi said:
What's a new M1?
Just take it to a proper detailer rather than messing about?
The New BMW M135i F40Just take it to a proper detailer rather than messing about?
Calling it an M1 is a bit of a stretch.
This is a real M1.
As others have said, an automated wash will just mash the clearcoat up. If you want it washed properly, have it detailed.
Automated washes collect grit and stuff from the people who use them and don't care (eg. 4x4 users) onto the rollers/washing surfaces. They then scrape the crap out of everything that follows.
Cleaning it with a two bucket method yourself (or by a trusted person who is using new/clean materials such as sponges) is probably the best happy medium.
Automated washes collect grit and stuff from the people who use them and don't care (eg. 4x4 users) onto the rollers/washing surfaces. They then scrape the crap out of everything that follows.
Cleaning it with a two bucket method yourself (or by a trusted person who is using new/clean materials such as sponges) is probably the best happy medium.
CraigyMc said:
As others have said, an automated wash will just mash the clearcoat up. If you want it washed properly, have it detailed.
Automated washes collect grit and stuff from the people who use them and don't care (eg. 4x4 users) onto the rollers/washing surfaces. They then scrape the crap out of everything that follows.
Cleaning it with a two bucket method yourself (or by a trusted person who is using new/clean materials such as sponges) is probably the best happy medium.
This is spot on.Automated washes collect grit and stuff from the people who use them and don't care (eg. 4x4 users) onto the rollers/washing surfaces. They then scrape the crap out of everything that follows.
Cleaning it with a two bucket method yourself (or by a trusted person who is using new/clean materials such as sponges) is probably the best happy medium.
If you even vaguely care about your care, avoid all automatic carwashes. I also would never use a hand car wash that are so prevalent now, but I enjoy a) having decent paintwork and b) doing it myself.
You don't have to go mad, but a two bucket wash with a microfibre mitt, then a hand polish with Autoglym Super Resin Polish then a coat of their Extra Gloss Protection will be much better than any automatic "polymer sealant".
The buckets, mitt and Autoglym products are in Halfords and are fine for normal use. Take you an afternoon.
CraigyMc said:
It's a 300hp, 2 litre 4-pot with xDrive (the other models are all fwd), for this who like me had never heard of this.
Calling it an M1 is a bit of a stretch.
This is a real M1.
I’m new to the whole car world and only just recently got into cars. My mistake I just thought as this is the only actual M 1 series you can get it’d be an M1.Calling it an M1 is a bit of a stretch.
This is a real M1.
Also interested what car do you have?
Stevey101 said:
I’m new to the whole car world and only just recently got into cars. My mistake I just thought as this is the only actual M 1 series you can get it’d be an M1.
BMW's proper M cars are designated by the letter M followed by a single number.Your car is very nice, but it is not a proper M car.
The smallest M car BMW currently produce is the M2.
Stevey101 said:
So I’ve been reading up and I’ve heard bad things about car washes as they’re really bad for your paint work apparently.
Was thinking of getting the PRO-SHIELD wash which is there top premium wash with a polymer sealant.
Anyone had an experience with this and should I use it? It’s just I’ve got a brand new M1 so it’s not some stty banger I wanna ruin lol.
It’ll be fine and while not a banger it’s neither a M1 nor a 1M - so while it’s nice to keep it nice it certainly doesn’t need babying Was thinking of getting the PRO-SHIELD wash which is there top premium wash with a polymer sealant.
Anyone had an experience with this and should I use it? It’s just I’ve got a brand new M1 so it’s not some stty banger I wanna ruin lol.
Stevey101 said:
So I’ve been reading up and I’ve heard bad things about car washes as they’re really bad for your paint work apparently.
Was thinking of getting the PRO-SHIELD wash which is there top premium wash with a polymer sealant.
Anyone had an experience with this and should I use it? It’s just I’ve got a brand new M1 so it’s not some stty banger I wanna ruin lol.
Using the (slightly) wrong model name?Was thinking of getting the PRO-SHIELD wash which is there top premium wash with a polymer sealant.
Anyone had an experience with this and should I use it? It’s just I’ve got a brand new M1 so it’s not some stty banger I wanna ruin lol.
Asking about auto car washes?
That was only ever going to result in a massive pedant-off, try not to let it discourage you. Maybe ask about some new tyres for it and stand well back.
Stevey101 said:
CraigyMc said:
It's a 300hp, 2 litre 4-pot with xDrive (the other models are all fwd), for this who like me had never heard of this.
Calling it an M1 is a bit of a stretch.
This is a real M1.
I’m new to the whole car world and only just recently got into cars. My mistake I just thought as this is the only actual M 1 series you can get it’d be an M1.Calling it an M1 is a bit of a stretch.
This is a real M1.
Also interested what car do you have?
Right before I bought the Exige I was looking at an M2 CS, but the Exige was just a much better car for the money. Turns out the Exige has appreciated in value since I bought it.
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