Encendido's 535 M Sport

Encendido3 · 01-16-2020, 08:33 PM

Hi everyone! I meant to make one of these with my 2011 535 last year when I got it but didn't really have the ability to do much to it and was mainly in the learning phase since this was my "first" BMW (had a 95 520 in HS, only mod was a radio). Well, unfortunately it fell victim to a dumb driver and was totaled last month.

Needless to say I jumped back in really quickly and found a nice 2016 535 M sport with 44k miles to replace it. Can't wait to get to started making it mine (after maintenance of course).

And yes, I went Sapphire Black to Jet Black. I know it's a pain to maintain but there's just something about a black on black BMW. Any tips for washing/maintaining/touch up painting i'm all ears!

lsturbointeg · 01-17-2020, 08:43 PM

Congrats! Never take it to a public car wash. Use the 2 bucket method and you should be good to go

BTTW · 01-17-2020, 11:35 PM

two bucket for sure! Oh, and this:
https://www.chemicalguys.com/hydrosu.../CWS21216.html
and the happy ending drying towels will change your life

Encendido3 · 01-18-2020, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Congrats! Never take it to a public car wash. Use the 2 bucket method and you should be good to go

Thanks! Yea, I never take my cars to public car washes. I've seen too many horror stories. And the 2 bucket method is a must! People really don't realize how dirty the water gets after the first pass.

Encendido3 · 01-18-2020, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BTTW

two bucket for sure! Oh, and this:
https://www.chemicalguys.com/hydrosu.../CWS21216.html
and the happy ending drying towels will change your life

I'll have to look into this. Seems it adds a level of care for ceramic coatings. I plan to get some small rock chips fixed and then doing a ceramic coating so this will definitely help with the maintenance.

lsturbointeg · 01-18-2020, 12:35 PM

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I'll have to look into this. Seems it adds a level of care for ceramic coatings. I plan to get some small rock chips fixed and then doing a ceramic coating so this will definitely help with the maintenance.

even with ceramic coating you still have to take care of the precautions of washing the car. i have friends with ceramic coatings on their car...not necessarily BMW but they complain of why they have scratches and swirl marks on their front bumper and hood when they spent a pretty good amount of money on ceramic coating. i asked how do you wash the car? they replied at the car wash of course

Encendido3 · 01-18-2020, 06:01 PM

Yea, I definitely won't be going through a car wash. I plan on getting a foam cannon and pressure washer soon

Ickdeep · 01-22-2020, 12:36 PM

Congratz. Looking good. I personally have the foam canon from Chemical Guys for all my car washes. https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-pr...SABEgKO_PD_BwE

Encendido3 · 01-22-2020, 08:51 PM

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Congratz. Looking good. I personally have the foam canon from Chemical Guys for all my car washes. https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-pr...SABEgKO_PD_BwE

Thanks! I am planning on stepping up my cleaning arsenal with a foam cannon and pressure washer soon.

Btw, where's did you get your headlight covers?

Ickdeep · 01-22-2020, 09:46 PM

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Thanks! I am planning on stepping up my cleaning arsenal with a foam cannon and pressure washer soon.

Btw, where's did you get your headlight covers?

Nice nice.

That was my brother with some left over wrap and knife-less tape. I know there is some eyelid covers on ebay but I havn't used them.

ezaircon4jc · 01-23-2020, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Nice nice.

That was my brother with some left over wrap and knife-less tape. I know there is some eyelid covers on ebay but I havn't used them.

Why cover the lights?

Encendido3 · 01-23-2020, 08:39 AM

@Ickdeep ahh ok. Looks really clean. I like it better than those thick carbon fiber eyelids

Ickdeep · 01-23-2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Nice nice.

That was my brother with some left over wrap and knife-less tape. I know there is some eyelid covers on ebay but I havn't used them.

Why cover the lights?

It's just for the look. The top part on pre lci is useless

lsturbointeg · 01-24-2020, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Nice nice.

That was my brother with some left over wrap and knife-less tape. I know there is some eyelid covers on ebay but I havn't used them.

i'm thinking of getting the CF versions. the white does kinda stand out now that I have everything blacked out

Ickdeep · 01-24-2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Nice nice.

That was my brother with some left over wrap and knife-less tape. I know there is some eyelid covers on ebay but I havn't used them.

i'm thinking of getting the CF versions. the white does kinda stand out now that I have everything blacked out

I had carbon fiber wrap on there before but I took it off as I already had plenty of carbon fiber

mike@x-ph.com · 02-05-2020, 10:20 AM

Congrats!

BTTW · 02-10-2020, 12:18 AM

https://www.chemicalguys.com/carbon-...-detailer.html

They had this on sale the other day so I picked up a couple.
Oh, and their wheel cleaner with the brush is definitely a must.

01-16-2020, 08:33 PM	#1
Encendido3 Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2016 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Encendido's 535 M Sport Hi everyone! I meant to make one of these with my 2011 535 last year when I got it but didn't really have the ability to do much to it and was mainly in the learning phase since this was my "first" BMW (had a 95 520 in HS, only mod was a radio). Well, unfortunately it fell victim to a dumb driver and was totaled last month. Needless to say I jumped back in really quickly and found a nice 2016 535 M sport with 44k miles to replace it. Can't wait to get to started making it mine (after maintenance of course). And yes, I went Sapphire Black to Jet Black. I know it's a pain to maintain but there's just something about a black on black BMW. Any tips for washing/maintaining/touch up painting i'm all ears! Attached Images
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Encendido3 Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2016 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Yea, I definitely won't be going through a car wash. I plan on getting a foam cannon and pressure washer soon
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01-23-2020, 08:39 AM	#12
Encendido3 Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2016 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	@Ickdeep ahh ok. Looks really clean. I like it better than those thick carbon fiber eyelids
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BTTW Enlisted Member 10 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (1)	https://www.chemicalguys.com/carbon-...-detailer.html They had this on sale the other day so I picked up a couple. Oh, and their wheel cleaner with the brush is definitely a must.
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