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      06-27-2005, 12:14 PM   #1
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Car maintanence tips for a new owner

My 330i gets here in about 2 weeks, being this is my first car and i really want to take good care of it, what are the recommended must haves for cleaning the interior/exterior. I am just out of college and kind of would like cleaning products that arent too highly priced. I dont mind washing my cars by hand and actually enjoy it, so any and all comments would be appreciated.

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Zaino. Check out the website:

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      06-27-2005, 01:04 PM   #3
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Could also try Klasse AIO/SG. Cheaper than Zaino, less effort to apply, not as durable as Zaino but more durable than almost anything else out there.
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One word... ZAINO!!!!
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I have herd only good things about Kasse products.
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Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-8 - Will look like you put a sheet of glass on the paint.
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Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-8 - Will look like you put a sheet of glass on the paint.
Your preachin' to the the converted man! People are floored at how *wet* my car always looks, even after a rainstorm or 3 weeks without washing. They are amazed when I tell them I don't wax my car on the weekends and that it's been almost 2 years since I applied any Zaino. Zaino for life!

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Zaino, but I do prefer Lexol for the leather.
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Originally Posted by phi2134
My 330i gets here in about 2 weeks, being this is my first car and i really want to take good care of it, what are the recommended must haves for cleaning the interior/exterior. I am just out of college and kind of would like cleaning products that arent too highly priced. I dont mind washing my cars by hand and actually enjoy it, so any and all comments would be appreciated.

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Never forget that when it comes to car care products, as with most things, you get what you pay for. Zaino and Zymol may cost a little more than rival brands but they earned thier rep through results.
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Check out www.griotsgarage.com Better than Zaino and EASIER too!!
I have used Zaino before and didn't like it!!
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      07-05-2005, 04:02 PM   #11
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i know your supposed to wash/wax in the shade, unfortunately my driveway has absolutly no shade. So.. do i wash at night with a light haha? Also, when i had my jetta, i wasnt too anal about the cleaness of the car. Now with my E90 i want to make sure im washing/waxing right, but ive never done it on my own. Whats the easiest and less $$ way to achieve great results?
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Here you go Bellas, this is a very good write up that I found very helpfull:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=158378


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