Are you so anal, you've done this...?

thkfast · 08-04-2009, 06:04 AM

I own the red sedan, the spotless white coupe belongs to "snareman" and gave me the idea to get under there and start shining.

SpmnE9zero · 08-04-2009, 06:27 AM

If you have the time, more power to ya!

Perfectus · 08-04-2009, 02:46 PM

wow! looks good but i'm too lazy after a wash/wax.

MMAJNKE · 08-04-2009, 03:21 PM

damn thats nuts I guess I gotta polish mine some day

Marcumac · 08-05-2009, 06:31 PM

lol that's nuts, I had dinner with him and some other E90posters at Olive Garden last week, also saw his car all shined up at the last meet, but never thought to look underneath.

Hedges · 08-05-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RipsE92

Really?? Don't waste away your life .... I know a ton of charities that could use your time in a more constructive way. And it would be much more rewarding.

tirana · 08-07-2009, 05:03 PM

I take the wheels off mid-summer and wash them and around the wells (suspension pieces). I have summer and winters so there are two other times the wheels are washed off the car (but I don't do a mid-winter wheel swap....).

My wheels are 197s and the only way to clean inside effectively is to remove them. Some of the 5 spoke styles are probably washable on axle.

I also spotted a little rust mark on the hub of the rear wheel (on a car we bought only a month ago) so I cleaned and silver sprayed that (couldn't be bothered to go back to the dealership).

328i · 08-07-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tirana

I take the wheels off mid-summer and wash them and around the wells (suspension pieces). I have summer and winters so there are two other times the wheels are washed off the car (but I don't do a mid-winter wheel swap....).

My wheels are 197s and the only way to clean inside effectively is to remove them. Some of the 5 spoke styles are probably washable on axle.

I also spotted a little rust mark on the hub of the rear wheel (on a car we bought only a month ago) so I cleaned and silver sprayed that (couldn't be bothered to go back to the dealership).

Put some anti seize on the hubs when putting on your winter wheels, they rust like mofos in the winter, and I had a hard time taking one of my winter wheels off in the spring.

Delta0311 · 08-07-2009, 07:59 PM

Wow you must have a massive amounts of free time on your hands.. It does look nice though.

lonestar22 · 08-09-2009, 09:48 PM

looks good but texas is waay to dusty for that to work more than a day

tirana · 08-10-2009, 05:39 PM

Yes, I do that every time I change the wheels over, makes it much easier. Some people even strip and paint the actual axle ends.

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Originally Posted by 328i

Put some anti seize on the hubs when putting on your winter wheels, they rust like mofos in the winter, and I had a hard time taking one of my winter wheels off in the spring.

Lowcruzr · 08-10-2009, 07:16 PM

My wife just pissed me off in a major way. This will be the ultimate waste of time to get even. LMAO!! It looks great and I can't wait to see it on my ride.

TTG · 08-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Nice work..... I do this all the time on my cars :-) It is good to know that there are others out there..... :-)

chrisE92 · 08-16-2009, 04:04 PM

I've never given much thought to doing that, mainly because I don't have a jack or car ramps to use at home. However, my car was on a lift the other day and MAN! it's dirty down there!

mcacciola · 09-19-2009, 08:14 PM

After I found this thread I feel less crazy now.

I washed my car today and I was telling my wife what I did. And she told me that I'm nuts.

On my case I do not polish. But I water sprayed and sponge with soap as far as my arms can reach. Not only from behind, but from sides and front. And every 3 months I clean the engine bay too.

My view is that the entire car deserves care. So... why not!!

:-)

shark330i · 09-24-2009, 02:08 PM

I clean and polish the undercarriage at least two times a year! Mufflers and suspension parts are sparkling and clean. Kinda looks good when viewing from the rear. I live in Florida, so it's relatively clean under there anyway. Engine bay is another area I take pride in....you can eat off of it!

orionredwing · 09-24-2009, 10:26 PM

+1 Your paint needs some loving attention!

But seriously, it looks awesome. You definitely get a WOW and A for effort from me

Now go correct that paint!

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Originally Posted by Sniz

DITTO

you should spend your time next time buffing your paint, looks like you have some pretty bad swirls there.

08-04-2009, 06:04 AM	#23
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Marcumac Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	lol that's nuts, I had dinner with him and some other E90posters at Olive Garden last week, also saw his car all shined up at the last meet, but never thought to look underneath.
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08-07-2009, 05:03 PM	#29
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	I take the wheels off mid-summer and wash them and around the wells (suspension pieces). I have summer and winters so there are two other times the wheels are washed off the car (but I don't do a mid-winter wheel swap....). My wheels are 197s and the only way to clean inside effectively is to remove them. Some of the 5 spoke styles are probably washable on axle. I also spotted a little rust mark on the hub of the rear wheel (on a car we bought only a month ago) so I cleaned and silver sprayed that (couldn't be bothered to go back to the dealership).
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Wow you must have a massive amounts of free time on your hands.. It does look nice though.
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08-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#32
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08-10-2009, 07:16 PM	#34
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08-16-2009, 04:04 PM	#36
chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	I've never given much thought to doing that, mainly because I don't have a jack or car ramps to use at home. However, my car was on a lift the other day and MAN! it's dirty down there! __________________ photos
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09-19-2009, 08:14 PM	#37
mcacciola Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 09 335i, Silver - M Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: miami, fl usa iTrader: (0)	After I found this thread I feel less crazy now. I washed my car today and I was telling my wife what I did. And she told me that I'm nuts. On my case I do not polish. But I water sprayed and sponge with soap as far as my arms can reach. Not only from behind, but from sides and front. And every 3 months I clean the engine bay too. My view is that the entire car deserves care. So... why not!! :-)
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09-24-2009, 02:08 PM	#38
shark330i Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2008 335i; Jet Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bradenton, fl iTrader: (1)	I clean and polish the undercarriage at least two times a year! Mufflers and suspension parts are sparkling and clean. Kinda looks good when viewing from the rear. I live in Florida, so it's relatively clean under there anyway. Engine bay is another area I take pride in....you can eat off of it!
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