another Beautiful day here!

lsturbointeg · 06-12-2016, 10:06 AM

so had a few hours to kill at work so i decided to whip out my wash bucket and wax and play with the car lol!

i'm the only one at my station today so...why not!

just in case some of you didn't know how deep the lip is!

i really got to get around to painting those calipers, hubs and heat shield

.BMW. · 06-12-2016, 11:25 AM

Nice shots!

StreetCruiser · 06-12-2016, 11:26 AM

Hi turbo!

Your F10 is as reflective as a mirror!

The rear tyres (295/25/21) look very wide! What tyres are they? Conti Sport Contact?

lsturbointeg · 06-12-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StreetCruiser

Hi turbo!

Your F10 is as reflective as a mirror!

The rear tyres (295/25/21) look very wide! What tyres are they? Conti Sport Contact?

they are actually Accerla Phi2's. they came with the wheels when i custom ordered them. they actually handle pretty damn good! 295's are pretty wide! from the back they just look SWEET!

Jet in Oz · 06-13-2016, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

so had a few hours to kill at work so i decided to whip out my wash bucket and wax and play with the car lol!

i'm the only one at my station today so...why not!

i really got to get around to painting those calipers, hubs and heat shield

Ferkin awesum Gene. Beautiful ride and definitely one of my favourites. Looking after your baby is a nice way to pass the time. That Clay Bar you did a couple of weeks ago is still holding strong.

What colour are you thinking of doing the calipers and shields?

ALPWhite · 06-13-2016, 07:04 AM

Paint looks deep and wet, no pun intended... and how do have "A few hours to kill at work" to detail your car? I'm in the wrong line of work

lsturbointeg · 06-13-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jet in Oz

Ferkin awesum Gene. Beautiful ride and definitely one of my favourites. Looking after your baby is a nice way to pass the time. That Clay Bar you did a couple of weeks ago is still holding strong.

What colour are you thinking of doing the calipers and shields?

this guy from the M5 board has his gold/bronze and i kinda like it! orginally i was gonna do matte/satin black. i'm thinking of still painting the hub and shield black and just the caliper bronze?

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Originally Posted by ALPWhite

Paint looks deep and wet, no pun intended... and how do have "A few hours to kill at work" to detail your car? I'm in the wrong line of work

haha! normally on the Weekends i'm by myself and during the week if i'm on 2nd and 3rd shift i'm by myself as well...i work shift work and it only requires one of us to be here!

Ahmad310 · 06-14-2016, 09:48 AM

Looking good!

remmib · 06-14-2016, 10:51 AM

That rear fitment.

lsturbointeg · 06-14-2016, 12:02 PM

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That rear fitment.

thanks remmib!

xxpanipuri · 06-14-2016, 12:21 PM

nice! looks good. reminds me i need to get my f10 detailed. going to get the ceramic coating as well. buddy of mine just got it done on his s4 he loves it. bugs simply wipe off (or spray off) without any scrubbing!!

PARTS@STBMW · 06-14-2016, 01:41 PM

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

Jet in Oz · 06-15-2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

this guy from the M5 board has his gold/bronze and i kinda like it! orginally i was gonna do matte/satin black. i'm thinking of still painting the hub and shield black and just the caliper bronze?

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I like the look of the gold/bronze caliper colour so that's a good choice but whatever you do with the shield and hub they gotta be neutral as the hero needs to be wheel and the caliper is a little bit of jewellery.

lsturbointeg · 06-15-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jet in Oz

I like the look of the gold/bronze caliper colour so that's a good choice but whatever you do with the shield and hub they gotta be neutral as the hero needs to be wheel and the caliper is a little bit of jewellery.

i agree...i think the matte/satin black wil be fine...right now it's just the silver it's a nice solid silver...it looks old with spots and stains. if anything the black should make the bronze calipers be more pronounced...well see!

007F10 · 06-15-2016, 10:46 AM

Looking GREAT!

EYC.M3 · 06-15-2016, 03:58 PM

Looks Sick!! Love it

dadysev · 06-15-2016, 07:23 PM

arty0030 :

lsturbointeg · 06-15-2016, 07:25 PM

I think we should post a "just wash and wax thread" and add your pictures to it throughout the summer or til whenever what do you guys think?

Jet in Oz · 06-16-2016, 06:12 AM

Gene, how do you clean properly between the dish and the floating spokes without scratching them - and what do you use? I've asked one other member this before and got a naff answer. I know I'll get an honest response from you.

lsturbointeg · 06-16-2016, 02:54 PM

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Gene, how do you clean properly between the dish and the floating spokes without scratching them - and what do you use? I've asked one other member this before and got a naff answer. I know I'll get an honest response from you.

Hey Brother, I use a separate wash mit for the wheels. I talked to Jason from GetYourWheels.com and he said it's high grade automotive paint so treat it like the paint on your car. The mit I use I can get into the crevices and what not. It does take more time washing them as well as waxing and detailing them. I go through micro fiber towels like crazy. But I think because they're 21's and huge its easy to get your hands between the spokes. Ive got a pattern...first the spokes...the face....the black rivets and than the lip. I have an old mit for the inner barrels since its not painted. Still feels smooth but if I start to feel grime I'll use a clay bar

BTW I'm in Canada vacationing lol! What do French people look like cause everyone looks normal! I'm looking for handle bar mustaches

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