Hey Jerez Owners....

midwest 340xi 6sp · 07-19-2011, 10:41 AM

Tell me it isn't as tough to keep clean and swirl-marks off of as say Jet Black...I'm about to pull the trigger on Jerez E92 and I swore years ago, I'd never own a black car again

Richbot · 07-19-2011, 10:46 AM

Not as bad as Jet Black. Still have to be very careful, but my Jet car was on another level of pain

Chrisb1231 · 07-19-2011, 10:47 AM

That's the reason I didn't get Jerez

Gkap · 07-19-2011, 10:49 AM

she will be swirled.

Nine · 07-19-2011, 10:52 AM

It's fairly straight forward on a black car, if you don't want to see swirls...don't look for them.

Raz335 · 07-19-2011, 10:58 AM

It's definitely better than Jet Black. But like any black car, it is going to be tough to keep it swirl free. Just be careful to wash it properly and you'll be fine. I've been handwashing my Jerez using the two bucket method and have very few swirl marks.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 07-19-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Raz335

It's definitely better than Jet Black. But like any black car, it is going to be tough to keep it swirl free. Just be careful to wash it properly and you'll be fine. I've been handwashing my Jerez using the two bucket method and have very few swirl marks.

I'm a Zaino guy....

Buschy · 07-19-2011, 11:29 AM

I hope so I been on the white side for a long time and I am about to close on a Jerez also. yikes.

k5ng · 07-19-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine

It's fairly straight forward on a black car, if you don't want to see swirls...don't look for them.

+1

Still...swirls or no swirls, JZB still rules for me.

ES_TRADER · 07-19-2011, 11:41 AM

sometimes is not about the swirls...its the fine scratches that go across side panels or the trunk...

onnex · 07-19-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raz335

It's definitely better than Jet Black. But like any black car, it is going to be tough to keep it swirl free. Just be careful to wash it properly and you'll be fine. I've been handwashing my Jerez using the two bucket method and have very few swirl marks.

+1 on this. I swear my car is getting more blue on me tho

mdosu · 07-19-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gkap

she will be swirled.

and I quote Seinfeld:

Jerry: You must have done *something* wrong. You probably screwed up the

order. Did you close with the swirl?

George: Supposed to close with the swirl?

Jerry: Oh my god. Yes, you close with the swirl. There's a progression

taylorcoleman · 07-19-2011, 12:01 PM

It's a phenomenal color and worth the extra $ and or effort to maintain a good finish. Had a 2008 JB e90 M3 and loved the color.

Straight Dave · 07-19-2011, 12:07 PM

I got le mans blue and i've decided when i see a swirl, look the other way, its just gonna hurt more if you dwell over it.

sameh · 07-19-2011, 12:11 PM

Not sure how much difference between Jerez black and my Jet black but mine is a BITCH. Very hard to keep clean for more than 45 minutes and impossible to keep it swirl free.

sameh · 07-19-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gkap

she will be swirled.

and I quote Seinfeld:

Jerry: You must have done *something* wrong. You probably screwed up the

order. Did you close with the swirl?

George: Supposed to close with the swirl?

Jerry: Oh my god. Yes, you close with the swirl. There's a progression

Can I close with a pinch?

mazing · 07-19-2011, 01:09 PM

For Dark Color Cars in general is a pain to keep the swirls off. A must have for Jet Black, and I suspect for Jerez Black also is a foam gun. That way you get the soap on the car which will lift the dirt off a bit and minimize the swirls. Then use two buckets, high quality microfiber towels and invest in a porter cable. Also, recommend Swirl and Haze remover (for when it gets too bad) just remember to apply wax once you polish it off.

I haven't had a black car in 15 yrs (do now) and I remember why I stayed away for a while (although deep blue was just as bad). Take care in prep and choose the right products and you will be ok. I suspect you will still get them and need to work to keep them off, but it is a nice color and like they say nothing looks as sweet when clean (although it usually only is for about 10 minutes)

OC3 · 07-19-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gkap

she will be swirled.

+1

JohnnyRoaster · 07-19-2011, 01:30 PM

Two buckets and two grout sponges. One sponge for the hood and anything above the waist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onnex

+1 on this. I swear my car is getting more blue on me tho

It only looks more blue when you have more sun. She will change back on the fall.

JohnnyRoaster · 07-19-2011, 01:32 PM

And don't let the dealership run her through the auto-scratcher.

theriz · 07-19-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gkap

she will be swirled.

+100. there is no way of stopping it.

mazing · 07-19-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

And don't let the dealership run her through the auto-scratcher.

+1

07-19-2011, 10:41 AM	#1
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07-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#2
Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Not as bad as Jet Black. Still have to be very careful, but my Jet car was on another level of pain __________________
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	It's fairly straight forward on a black car, if you don't want to see swirls...don't look for them.
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Raz335 Major 53 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI,NY iTrader: (2)	It's definitely better than Jet Black. But like any black car, it is going to be tough to keep it swirl free. Just be careful to wash it properly and you'll be fine. I've been handwashing my Jerez using the two bucket method and have very few swirl marks. __________________ Jerez Black/Fox E93 M3 - Prem 2/Cold/Conv/DCT/EDC/19's/Ext Lthr/Crbn Trim/Enhanced Sound/Sat Mods- 20" BBS LM's DBK/Challenge Catback/Eibachs/Trim wrapped black/Lux Angel eyes/35% Tint
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07-19-2011, 11:29 AM	#8
Buschy Colonel 289 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	I hope so I been on the white side for a long time and I am about to close on a Jerez also. yikes. __________________
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	sometimes is not about the swirls...its the fine scratches that go across side panels or the trunk...
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taylorcoleman Private First Class 7 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	It's a phenomenal color and worth the extra $ and or effort to maintain a good finish. Had a 2008 JB e90 M3 and loved the color.
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07-19-2011, 12:07 PM	#14
Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I got le mans blue and i've decided when i see a swirl, look the other way, its just gonna hurt more if you dwell over it.
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07-19-2011, 12:11 PM	#15
sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Not sure how much difference between Jerez black and my Jet black but mine is a BITCH. Very hard to keep clean for more than 45 minutes and impossible to keep it swirl free. __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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07-19-2011, 01:09 PM	#17
mazing Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2011.5 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	For Dark Color Cars in general is a pain to keep the swirls off. A must have for Jet Black, and I suspect for Jerez Black also is a foam gun. That way you get the soap on the car which will lift the dirt off a bit and minimize the swirls. Then use two buckets, high quality microfiber towels and invest in a porter cable. Also, recommend Swirl and Haze remover (for when it gets too bad) just remember to apply wax once you polish it off. I haven't had a black car in 15 yrs (do now) and I remember why I stayed away for a while (although deep blue was just as bad). Take care in prep and choose the right products and you will be ok. I suspect you will still get them and need to work to keep them off, but it is a nice color and like they say nothing looks as sweet when clean (although it usually only is for about 10 minutes) __________________ 2011 Jet Black Bamboo Novillo/DCT/Gloss Black Grills/Gloss Black Reflectors/Gloss Black Side Gills w/Light Tinted Lenses/Black Vinyl Window Trim
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	And don't let the dealership run her through the auto-scratcher. __________________
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