Kamry XSE impressions and further updates

[CorvetteWaxer]

CQuartz I believe, I was able to use some polishing compound to get 95% of it out. Given the weather we had so far I haven’t seen any heat just yet.

I wouldn't polish it anymore as you don't want to remove the coating.

Let it sit in the sun, there should be enough heat in the sun today... It's clear here, anyway.

[max225]

CQuartz I believe, I was able to use some polishing compound to get 95% of it out. Given the weather we had so far I haven’t seen any heat just yet.

I wouldn't polish it anymore as you don't want to remove the coating.

Let it sit in the sun, there should be enough heat in the sun today... It's clear here, anyway.

Yea, just did a light “hand” polish after those pics can’t pick up the etching on a camera. We shall see what happens, given the current state of the paint I don’t have high hopes.

Somehow my 335i had amazing paint that same shit happened to (pun intended ) and it just wiped it right off
With detailer. This m3 however has shit paint as I pointed out a few times earlier. Similar to my 370z which also had shit paint and would etch and get chipped super easily

[CorvetteWaxer]

The clear that the car mfgs use over exposed carbon is shit, from my experience. I'm never going with exposed again for that reason.

The clear is thinly applied, soft when cured and EXPENSIVE for the material. You have to be extremely careful polishing it so you don't burn it off.

[max225]

The clear that the car mfgs use over exposed carbon is shit, from my experience. I'm never going with exposed again for that reason.

The clear is thinly applied, soft when cured and EXPENSIVE for the material. You have to be extremely careful polishing it so you don't burn it off.

I remember that whole $10000 a gallon or whatever GM claimed it cost

[CorvetteWaxer]

The clear that the car mfgs use over exposed carbon is shit, from my experience. I'm never going with exposed again for that reason.

The clear is thinly applied, soft when cured and EXPENSIVE for the material. You have to be extremely careful polishing it so you don't burn it off.

I remember that whole $10000 a gallon or whatever GM claimed it cost

Yep, and the same stuff is used on all the cars. My friend had a loooong job hand polishing the thrashed CF on the McLaren cars and said they are more stressful than when he did the LaFerrari.

[max225]

I remember that whole $10000 a gallon or whatever GM claimed it cost

Yep, and the same stuff is used on all the cars. My friend had a loooong job hand polishing the thrashed CF on the McLaren cars and said they are more stressful than when he did the LaFerrari.

You can’t really polish CF once it’s exposed unless I’m missing something

[CorvetteWaxer]

Yep, and the same stuff is used on all the cars. My friend had a loooong job hand polishing the thrashed CF on the McLaren cars and said they are more stressful than when he did the LaFerrari.

You can’t really polish CF once it’s exposed unless I’m missing something

As long as it isn't dry carbon, it has clear on it and you're polishing that to remove the surface scratches.

[max225]

You can’t really polish CF once it’s exposed unless I’m missing something

As long as it isn't dry carbon, it has clear on it and you're polishing that to remove the surface scratches.

Makes more sense just a thin ass clear/paint. The most notorious one is the F40.

[max225]

And the marks are still there. No "self healing" magic cure in my M3. at the end of the day. It is a daily. Shit happens.

[max225]

One thing that’s really cool about then m3 is how good of a dd it is. This a Costco sized toilet paper thing that was bigger than the azn. Oh and fire wood. Cuz reasons ... all fit in the trunk nicely. It was pissing like crazy last night


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[Davestr]

One thing that’s really cool about then m3 is how good of a dd it is. This a Costco sized toilet paper thing that was bigger than the azn. Oh and fire wood. Cuz reasons ... all fit in the trunk nicely. It was pissing like crazy last night


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[max225]

Should have bought a

[max225]

Under 40F on summers, with oxygen fill. I have no idea how i survived... well I did but the school children didn’t :-/






In all seriousness, no issues driving on them at this temp....


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[wap]

Under 40F on summers, with oxygen fill. I have no idea how i survived... well I did but the school children didn’t :-/






In all seriousness, no issues driving on them at this temp....


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Full count of your infanticidal episode?

[max225]

Pre wash



5 min of zonax plus rinse




5 min scrubbing with a rag ... per wheel. Zonax just doesn’t make anything easier, and it lasts me 3 car washes only .... per bottle. I’m ing out


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[SAWCE]

Pre wash



5 min of zonax plus rinse




5 min scrubbing with a rag ... per wheel. Zonax just doesn’t make anything easier, and it lasts me 3 car washes only .... per bottle. I’m ing out


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Cover every surface in those clear lens protectors that dirtbike riders wear, and when too much shit builds up, just rip off the top layer like they do when they get caked with mud.

:genius:

[max225]

Pre wash



5 min of zonax plus rinse




5 min scrubbing with a rag ... per wheel. Zonax just doesn’t make anything easier, and it lasts me 3 car washes only .... per bottle. I’m ing out


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Cover every surface in those clear lens protectors that dirtbike riders wear, and when too much shit builds up, just rip off the top layer like they do when they get caked with mud.

:genius:

advice

[D Griff]

Pre wash



5 min of zonax plus rinse




5 min scrubbing with a rag ... per wheel. Zonax just doesn’t make anything easier, and it lasts me 3 car washes only .... per bottle. I’m ing out


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A rag/wash bucket is the only thing that works on wheels, sadly. I've tried it all and you're either doing labor or they're staying dirty.

[max225]

Pre wash



5 min of zonax plus rinse




5 min scrubbing with a rag ... per wheel. Zonax just doesn’t make anything easier, and it lasts me 3 car washes only .... per bottle. I’m ing out


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A rag/wash bucket is the only thing that works on wheels, sadly. I've tried it all and you're either doing labor or they're staying dirty.

man these wheels are pretty annoying to clean car is finally looking the way it deserves to look

[Johnny_P]

Under 40F on summers, with oxygen fill. I have no idea how i survived... well I did but the school children didn’t :-/






In all seriousness, no issues driving on them at this temp....


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[Desertbreh]

A rag/wash bucket is the only thing that works on wheels, sadly. I've tried it all and you're either doing labor or they're staying dirty.

man these wheels are pretty annoying to clean car is finally looking the way it deserves to look

Sonax does not remove all the dirt. It DOES attack nasty stains and helps keep your wheels newish looking. The Pentagram Ramz are absurd in design=absurd to clean. Those things were filthy, nice Johnny P car care habits.

[Desertbreh]

Under 40F on summers, with oxygen fill. I have no idea how i survived... well I did but the school children didn’t :-/






In all seriousness, no issues driving on them at this temp....


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I have driven on the PSS on the C6 in the low 40's. They don't crack or anything extreme like that but at cold temperatures at WOT in second the car will start to get out of shape, which does not occur at 80+

[max225]

man these wheels are pretty annoying to clean car is finally looking the way it deserves to look

Sonax does not remove all the dirt. It DOES attack nasty stains and helps keep your wheels newish looking. The Pentagram Ramz are absurd in design=absurd to clean. Those things were filthy, nice Johnny P car care habits.

That was just 6-8 weeks of non-washing.

[max225]

Under 40F on summers, with oxygen fill. I have no idea how i survived... well I did but the school children didn’t :-/






In all seriousness, no issues driving on them at this temp....


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I have driven on the PSS on the C6 in the low 40's. They don't crack or anything extreme like that but at cold temperatures at WOT in second the car will start to get out of shape, which does not occur at 80+

Low 30s for me, I can't floor the car, 0-30, but I mean that's common sense. Just like in the rain you can't floor it... or in an ice storm... floring is just or "fun" if done right.

[Desertbreh]

Sonax does not remove all the dirt. It DOES attack nasty stains and helps keep your wheels newish looking. The Pentagram Ramz are absurd in design=absurd to clean. Those things were filthy, nice Johnny P car care habits.

That was just 6-8 weeks of non-washing.

Along with not having a Rolex that coordinates with your M car, that's another reason you can never join Bimmerpost.