As others have all points covered I'll just say a bit about the paint.
BMW paint is very hard, and swirls/scratches are normally caused by the washing and drying technique.
Have a look on the Polished Bliss website for tutorials on how to wash and dry.
Essentially though, use two buckets; one for wash and one to rinse your mitt.
Never use a sponge, a lambswool or noodle mitt is key.
Dry in straight lines with a waffle weave towel.
Before all this however you'll need to remove the swirls by claying the car and then mopping them out. The PB website will show you how to do this.
Good Luck!
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New car is this normal???
Re: New car is this normal???
Currently :
2013 BMW E70 X5 40D MSport
Previously :
2008 BMW E92 335D MSport
2004 BMW E46 M3
2005 BMW E60 535D MSport
2002 BMW E39 530D Sport
The list goes on...
2013 BMW E70 X5 40D MSport
Previously :
2008 BMW E92 335D MSport
2004 BMW E46 M3
2005 BMW E60 535D MSport
2002 BMW E39 530D Sport
The list goes on...
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ImaginativeTruth
Re: New car is this normal???
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Had my e70 m50d for 6 weeks now
1) usb charge points - very weak both glove box and arm rest phone will show it's charging but typically gain a few % over an hour.
2) seat belt innertia lock not happening till very fast an no pre locking on use of breaks
3) gear box if you select manual gear it then can get locked in manual and does not shift up
4) side view cameras missing front of the car feels like they should be angled forwards a few more degrees to catch the front corner.
5) condensation in rear lights after a wash.
6) sapphire black paint work picking up scratches very easily.
7) comfort seat side bolster I am normal build and like them fully inflated they deflate an re inflate getting gout and back in but they are always a few clicks off fully inflated
thanks
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Replies based on 12 plate 40d..
1. Not normal. Are you using OEM phone lead... Phone charge from USB port - just under an hour to 100% - iPhone 6. I use a 2 amp adaptor in arm rest 12v socket to charge iPad (Air2), which takes ages on USB.
2. Not normal. Full acceleration burst will see belts strongly tighten on my body, (more than my e46 coupe did) as will first sharp turn on roundabout. Braking I honestly can't comment on as I am usually thinking of other things - that the belt is not holding me is never one of them!
3. Normal. I hate this.
4. Don't have them.
5. Not normal
6. Normal. I have carbon black. My detailer calls it 'high maintenance colour' and it bloody is. One wash will show scratches and A-glaze is sh1t at preventing it..
7. Don't have them.
Had my e70 m50d for 6 weeks now
1) usb charge points - very weak both glove box and arm rest phone will show it's charging but typically gain a few % over an hour.
2) seat belt innertia lock not happening till very fast an no pre locking on use of breaks
3) gear box if you select manual gear it then can get locked in manual and does not shift up
4) side view cameras missing front of the car feels like they should be angled forwards a few more degrees to catch the front corner.
5) condensation in rear lights after a wash.
6) sapphire black paint work picking up scratches very easily.
7) comfort seat side bolster I am normal build and like them fully inflated they deflate an re inflate getting gout and back in but they are always a few clicks off fully inflated
thanks
[/quote]
Replies based on 12 plate 40d..
1. Not normal. Are you using OEM phone lead... Phone charge from USB port - just under an hour to 100% - iPhone 6. I use a 2 amp adaptor in arm rest 12v socket to charge iPad (Air2), which takes ages on USB.
2. Not normal. Full acceleration burst will see belts strongly tighten on my body, (more than my e46 coupe did) as will first sharp turn on roundabout. Braking I honestly can't comment on as I am usually thinking of other things - that the belt is not holding me is never one of them!
3. Normal. I hate this.
4. Don't have them.
5. Not normal
6. Normal. I have carbon black. My detailer calls it 'high maintenance colour' and it bloody is. One wash will show scratches and A-glaze is sh1t at preventing it..
7. Don't have them.