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Old 01-11-2008, 12:50 PM
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First Bmw!

Just got my FIRST BmW! and i want to take care of it. can you guys help? first thing is, there are 2 spots on the hood that have paint chips. i dont want it to rust or chip more.. is there a way to fix it?

also, i want to make sure i dont take it to a car wash place and have them scratch everything up so id like to buy some things to clean her up good. the rims also. int is also a plus. i went to the detailers domain but my eyes go crazy searching.. any tips?


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For paint chips, based on the research I did, I purchased a "paint pen" from AutoVisuals.com I have not used it yet but it looks like a better solution that the typical touch-up paint.

As far as cleaning, waxing, etc. goes, you said you'd been to DetailersDomain.com Phil has a lot of stuff there and good prices; I can understand that you might find it difficult to know where to start. As mentioned, Phil might be able to recommend a couple of starter products.

Another option, because you're in the area, is to attend one of Phil's "detailing days" and get your car detailed. He might have one coming up this month; check his forum.

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Detailers domain has a couple of starter kits. I can tell you first hand that Phil is first rate and I always receive my order the next day.You will also receive 10% off by using the X5 as the prono code when checking out.

As far as touch up, my only advice is to not try and over do it. Unless your chip is showing bare metal it should not rust.

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really!? oh man ill LOVE to go and see how the products work. wheres his forum? on the site? il go ooooO! =)

thanks guys, i feel like im home!
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OT but when do we see your new avatar?
Your right, this weekend I'll take some pics!
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Old 01-11-2008, 07:33 PM
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[quote=lobsterlu]really!? oh man ill LOVE to go and see how the products work. wheres his forum? on the site? il go ooooO! =)

Your in it.

Scroll through the threads in this forum. Theres a lot of good information here.
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really!? oh man ill LOVE to go and see how the products work. wheres his forum? on the site? il go ooooO! =)

thanks guys, i feel like im home!
Let me know what you might need I can put a kit together no problem.

As for a detail day I'm not sure we can do everything you need during that time.

I would probably need the car for one of those Michelle deals
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