samiam Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I got a detail a couple weeks ago and finally got my first wash after that yesterday. This morning I wiped all the dust off the car and then treated it with chemical guys slick synthetic detailer. It came out really nice. That stuff is really easy to use and it smells great too. $10 on Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Niiiiiice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 This car looks so slick clean. The sparkles in the paint are a trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 It does have a high ... distraction ... factor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looks good. That color just sparkles. If you want to keep it looking detailed, it is pretty easy. Only handwash, use a good mitt, use good drying towels, and follow the correct washing procedure. This will keep the swirls away. Then apply a sealant / wax every few months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 My one accomplishment today.. The Edge is clean once again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugster Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Same color as mine. I love when it is clean like that beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwf78155 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Im biased but I like the looks of the previous Edge Sprt much better then the new one...Yours is beautiful ! Edited April 9, 2016 by rwf78155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill valley Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Nothing quite like black when it is clean. Unfortunately, my better half objected to "another black car". Would have been 4 in a row for me. I won't miss the damn swirl marks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcarl Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 The wheels came out really nicely too. Road grime & brake dust are tough to clean off. Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normcloutier Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I have a13 SEL and luckily don't have swirl marks yet. What causes them? Dirty wash water? I always power wash first then use 2 buckets to hand wash (one soapy and one to rinse mitt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill valley Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I did a lot of online research on various forums over the years with my black cars. Some "experts" say swirls are unavoidable, other swear by the 2 bucket wash. I rarely run my cars through automatic car washes. I use spray wash bays in the winter. I tried my best to prevent, but still swirls would return. My wife bought me a Porter Cable 7424 dual action polisher several years back as a Bday gift. Using that and good product will get your paint looking brand new. My old X5 would take an entire weekend. I would mask off the trim with painter's tape and use the clay bar on Friday night, polish with Menzerna and Klasse AIO in Saturday, and seal with Klasse SG on Sunday. The results were amazing. The BMW Jet Black is NOTORIOUSLY difficult. Swapped out to Sapphire Metallic Black on the next one and did not have near the amount of labor to maintain it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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