If we had one....hehehehe.....

What would you all like to see be done or discussed? A basic "how to" on properly washing a car will be a major topic and will be broken down into sub categories. What other issues should we cover? Your input will be greatly appreciated. ;)

Propper clay'ing, types of washing/drying materials to use (micro fiber, foam, terry cloth, wash mits, ect..), good buffer systems and techniques.

Lots of E30s here with paint that is either destroyed, or begining to fade and oxidize. How about ways to revive or somewhat bring back a little shine to a few faded spots.

Lots of E30s here with paint that is either destroyed, or begining to fade and oxidize. How about ways to revive or somewhat bring back a little shine to a few faded spots.
That's what was happening to my car...on the hood, roof, and trunk lid.
I fount the best way to bring the shine back was to get a paint job...a cheap one! :D

Propper clay'ing, types of washing/drying materials to use (micro fiber, foam, terry cloth, wash mits, ect..), good buffer systems and techniques.

I will second the request on proper claying techniques.

Given time, a complete detail would be good. That would include proper care of seats and other interior parts as well as exterior. Guess that is more than a one day clinic can handle.

That's what was happening to my car...on the hood, roof, and trunk lid.
I fount the best way to bring the shine back was to get a paint job...a cheap one! :D


Mines really not bad, but the roof and the top of the front bumper are starting to get the white spots...luckily the car is "Sterling Silber" so it doesnt really show that bad.

3rd proper claybar technique... water spot removal, and proper wax/polishing techniques...

physical therapy techniques, for quelling the pain resulting from many years of "wax on, wax off"...

physical therapy techniques, for quelling the pain resulting from many years of "wax on, wax off"...

I thought they covered that at the AARP meetings.

physical therapy techniques, for quelling the pain resulting from many years of "wax on, wax off"...
Drink 1 bottle and call me in the morning.

http://www.realbeer.com/library/images/samadams_utopiasmm.jpg

man that would be great you can see every damn thing on a black car!!!

Took this picture at work on Sat. Reflection off the hood.

Drink 1 bottle and call me in the morning.

http://www.realbeer.com/library/images/samadams_utopiasmm.jpg
Utopias......where can we get some around here???

Proper claying added to future detail clinic.

So we have:
1) washing
2) clay bar procedures/techniques

Took this picture at work on Sat. Reflection off the hood.


Very nice!

i say you cover everything from start to finish on how to rejuvenate a finish that's been neglected...
























and you can use my blazer free of charge to demonstrate on :D

i say you cover everything from start to finish on how to rejuvenate a finish that's been neglected...



and you can use my blazer free of charge to demonstrate on :DWhat about Jeff's P car?

What about Jeff's P car?

i think the finish on that is better than on the blazer...

my mom was using it for a while (read as: no wash/wax), and it got parked out in the sun, and was exposed to sprinkler water :(

i know you feel my pain for when other family members take the cars and just neglect them...

i think the finish on that is better than on the blazer...

my mom was using it for a while (read as: no wash/wax), and it got parked out in the sun, and was exposed to sprinkler water :(

i know you feel my pain for when other family members take the cars and just neglect them...

I think I need a tetanus shot everytime I look at Jeff's doors. :eek: Btw, that's your mom so it's okay. Sisters on the other hand deserve a slap. :mad

add in: how about proper rim care. ive heard of people claying rims so i would like to know that. keep negative comments to yourself purvurts

add in: how about proper rim care. ive heard of people claying rims so i would like to know that. keep negative comments to yourself purvurtsPaint it flat black and don't worry. :D

hey i like that one. im thinking of changing them but i like that look on it for now.
p.s how bout chrome lips.

add in: how about proper rim care. ive heard of people claying rims so i would like to know that. keep negative comments to yourself purvurts

ah yes- the intricate rim job...an activity i always find rewarding :D
































i dont see any difference in claying the regular paint vs. the rims...i clayed my rims each time i did the paint, but i had a separate claybar just for the rims, since they seemed to pick up more contaminants...

and no purvurts here, just perverts...

p.s how bout chrome lips.

BUWAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA...sometimes you guys just make it too easy...:D

thanks for the edit. on a serious note how often do you clay your car?

i'm not as meticulous as some guys here when it comes to detailing cars, but i usually do it twice a year on my cars that i care about...

i used to wax my cars monthly, but now i use rejex for wax, and i usually apply that every 3 months or so...even on the rims...

As for the demo car I'll probably bring moms 97' M3 to keep things mutual. It wouldn't be time efficient to do a full car detail of mentioned stages. So I'll be demonstrating on the hood and answer questions in between.

As for the demo car I'll probably bring moms 97' M3 to keep things mutual. It wouldn't be time efficient to do a full car detail of mentioned stages. So I'll be demonstrating on the hood and answer questions in between.

That sounds like a good plan. I am sure some of the guys would like you to make suggestions about what needs to be done on their cars.

I am sure some of the guys would like you to make suggestions about what needs to be done on their cars.


+1

i would love some help...

I'm usually pretty good at detailing and I've done several car shows too.
However, the one thing I never do is machine buffing.
Not because I think a better buff can be had with hand waxing and buffing... but because I'm scared I may screw up and mess up the paint.
I'm sure that there are several others out there that don't machine buff for the same reasons.
So... I say... "properly using a machine buffer" should be added to that list. :)

I'm usually pretty good at detailing and I've done several car shows too.
However, the one thing I never do is machine buffing.
Not because I think a better buff can be had with hand waxing and buffing... but because I'm scared I may screw up and mess up the paint.
I'm sure that there are several others out there that don't machine buff for the same reasons.
So... I say... "properly using a machine buffer" should be added to that list. :)


+1 I know people who have horror stories about burning the paint on their car, from using a electric buffer.:eyecrazy

when is the projected date or date for this?

April 6. It will be officially announced in the club newsletter I believe and here thereafter.

This is a BMW CCH event. If your not a member, get signed up. You can go to http://stage.bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=join-renew to sign up. You will first register for the site and then you will have an option to join BMW CCA. If you decide to join and take advantage of the benefits of membership, when you get to the section Were you recommended by a BMW CCA member? If so, please indicate who: you can enter Edward Billingsley and my numbere is 380545.

I always wondered... what's the benefit of who recommended you?

No benefit to you. I get a month added onto my membership. After you join, if you get someone to put you up as being refered by, you would get a month added onto yours. That is just part of the membership drive incentive.

I wont be here. I will be on the big island at that time

I'll take some pictures.

I'll take some pictures.

thanks Ed :buttrock

No benefit to you. I get a month added onto my membership. After you join, if you get someone to put you up as being refered by, you would get a month added onto yours. That is just part of the membership drive incentive.

Ohhhh... I didn't know that.

DO YOU NEED TO BE A BMW CCA MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT ?

DO YOU NEED TO BE A BMW CCA MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT ?

Are you?

I think so since its a BMW CCA event.........

Please keep me informed - love to see this happen. However there is no sign up or even an announcement on the BMWCCA - Hawaii web site...
Just let me know were to sign up...
Mahalo ...

I think the final arrangements are being worked out and it should be set soon, I hope.

Intro to machine buffing added! The times will be finalized soon. Stay tuned.