What to do?

Aprilia101 · 02-23-2009, 12:20 PM

picking up the car tomorrow - and its going to be washed and waxed by bmw - is it then too late to clay the car?? if not - how do i clay it in 30 degrees weather (no Garage) - should i clay it even if has been waxed by these idiots?

BavarianBeastTamer · 02-23-2009, 01:46 PM

best bet, Ask them not to clean the car. More likely than not, they will mar the paint up, especially if you got JB. I feel you about the cold. To be honest take it to a professional detailer especially without a garage. Clay needs a temp over 30 degrees to work well. If a detailer is not an option for you. Get a bucket of warm water and ONR. Then warm the clay up by rolling it around in your hands. then wax or seal. It will be brutal, but I would rather suffer a day in the cold than have swirls all over my car.

zaxjax · 02-24-2009, 08:14 AM

Never let the dealer wash or wax your car

In 30 degree weather, it's best to let it warm up a bit, at least let it get into the 40's

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Aprilia101 Private First Class 25 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 328i or 335i? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	What to do? picking up the car tomorrow - and its going to be washed and waxed by bmw - is it then too late to clay the car?? if not - how do i clay it in 30 degrees weather (no Garage) - should i clay it even if has been waxed by these idiots?
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BavarianBeastTamer Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 550i m4 vert on order Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hoboken iTrader: (0)	best bet, Ask them not to clean the car. More likely than not, they will mar the paint up, especially if you got JB. I feel you about the cold. To be honest take it to a professional detailer especially without a garage. Clay needs a temp over 30 degrees to work well. If a detailer is not an option for you. Get a bucket of warm water and ONR. Then warm the clay up by rolling it around in your hands. then wax or seal. It will be brutal, but I would rather suffer a day in the cold than have swirls all over my car.
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Never let the dealer wash or wax your car In 30 degree weather, it's best to let it warm up a bit, at least let it get into the 40's __________________ Detailed Image
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