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- Lifer
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Fresh from the detailers
There are a number of ‘ceramic-lite’ consumer level products available that do a very good job. The key with most of them is being able to keep the car dry long enough after application to get a decent cure.
Also, stating the obvious, but the shine is 99% down to the preparation and machine polishing, not the coating.
Also, the lights used in these studios maximise the shine. The car below is my new company wagon, treated with a simple ceramic-lite product and not looking as shiny as the others here because… no lights.
Not knocking the pro’s, clearly an excellent job done there in all three cases.
Also, stating the obvious, but the shine is 99% down to the preparation and machine polishing, not the coating.
Also, the lights used in these studios maximise the shine. The car below is my new company wagon, treated with a simple ceramic-lite product and not looking as shiny as the others here because… no lights.
Not knocking the pro’s, clearly an excellent job done there in all three cases.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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- Lifer
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Fresh from the detailers
Just to add, Golf does look epic. I understand they are very quick with a remap, complete cross country weapon
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
- pvr
- Legend
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And it is white
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- Phoenixboy
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Pretty quick without a remap
300bhp
0-60 4.6 seconds
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- Boyo
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Looks absolutely superbPhoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:06 am IMG_4399.jpegIMG_4398.jpegIMG_4397.jpegIMG_4396.jpegIMG_4395.jpegIMG_4394.jpeg
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
- Phoenixboy
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Thanks mate, I’m happy with the result.Boyo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:42 pmLooks absolutely superbPhoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:06 am IMG_4399.jpegIMG_4398.jpegIMG_4397.jpegIMG_4396.jpegIMG_4395.jpegIMG_4394.jpeg
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- Boyo
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- Location: Caerdydd
Fresh from the detailers
Looks great - which ceramic-lite product did you use?True-Blue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:32 pm There are a number of ‘ceramic-lite’ consumer level products available that do a very good job. The key with most of them is being able to keep the car dry long enough after application to get a decent cure.
Also, stating the obvious, but the shine is 99% down to the preparation and machine polishing, not the coating.
Also, the lights used in these studios maximise the shine. The car below is my new company wagon, treated with a simple ceramic-lite product and not looking as shiny as the others here because… no lights.
Not knocking the pro’s, clearly an excellent job done there in all three cases.
IMG_2986.jpeg
IMG_2983.jpeg
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
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- Lifer
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I’m using:- SiRamik Lustrous Plus Graphene Spray SealantBoyo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:59 pmLooks great - which ceramic-lite product did you use?True-Blue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:32 pm There are a number of ‘ceramic-lite’ consumer level products available that do a very good job. The key with most of them is being able to keep the car dry long enough after application to get a decent cure.
Also, stating the obvious, but the shine is 99% down to the preparation and machine polishing, not the coating.
Also, the lights used in these studios maximise the shine. The car below is my new company wagon, treated with a simple ceramic-lite product and not looking as shiny as the others here because… no lights.
Not knocking the pro’s, clearly an excellent job done there in all three cases.
IMG_2986.jpeg
IMG_2983.jpeg
It’s expensive compared to some mainstream products, but I’m very impressed with it so far. Applied on 30th October and didn’t wash the car again until last weekend over 3k miles later. It was a very easy wash with almost all the dirt coming of with a pressure washer rinse pre shampooing with carpro Reset.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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- Lifer
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- Joined: Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:10 pm
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Fresh from the detailers
Yep, really need lights for deep reflections with white paint. On the plus side, can look super sharp and is good at hiding marring and stone chips
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
- Boyo
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True-Blue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:24 pmI’m using:- SiRamik Lustrous Plus Graphene Spray SealantBoyo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:59 pmLooks great - which ceramic-lite product did you use?True-Blue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:32 pm There are a number of ‘ceramic-lite’ consumer level products available that do a very good job. The key with most of them is being able to keep the car dry long enough after application to get a decent cure.
Also, stating the obvious, but the shine is 99% down to the preparation and machine polishing, not the coating.
Also, the lights used in these studios maximise the shine. The car below is my new company wagon, treated with a simple ceramic-lite product and not looking as shiny as the others here because… no lights.
Not knocking the pro’s, clearly an excellent job done there in all three cases.
IMG_2986.jpeg
IMG_2983.jpeg
It’s expensive compared to some mainstream products, but I’m very impressed with it so far. Applied on 30th October and didn’t wash the car again until last weekend over 3k miles later. It was a very easy wash with almost all the dirt coming of with a pressure washer rinse pre shampooing with carpro Reset.
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster