Proud owner of a 2008 M3 convertible, dual clutch - just joined and saying hello

[Viracocha]

Hi Everyone,

I just signed up to this site. I love my M3 and was looking for a place to speak with others about their experiences with their car and to get constructive advice.

see you all on teh boards

[witeshark]

Got pics?

[Viracocha]

This is all I have on my computer at the moment, but I will take some nice ones and post them in my profile. This is a picture of the car going through a car wash where they used some funky colors as foam!

[Steve323i99]

to the werkz!

[drz]

Welcome to bimmerwerkz!

Unless it is a lease, I'd recommend against automatic car wash if you care about the long term life of your exterior paint. If you won't have the car for long, it doesn't really matter.

[Viracocha]

I have heard this as well, but aren't some car washes better than others? I also was given an option when I bought the car to put teflon coating on it (i believe this is what it was). Does this protect the paint from car washes?

It's tough to do hand washes, especially in the colder months.

[witeshark]

I'd look for brushless type car wash places. We have them here, and they work well. Although, I suppose our cars don't get as bad a grime layer around here.

[coolvegase34]

congrats. what is a dual clutch? He's right about the car wash. It will ruin the paint. Don't wash it that often, just hose it down. What happens is, the dirt and grime buildup on your wheels gets wiped all over the finish and scratches the paint. That is why you will start to see swirl marks on the finish. Use the bmw wax as well. Diy car washes are good too, you just have to bring your own towels.

[mtccl]

Wilkkommen!

[johnnyBgood]

Welcome to the Werkz...... +1 with staying away from mechanical car washes.......


johnny,

[Teh Prof]

Welcome to Bimmerwerkz. I hope you love your new car.

[Rony_Coupe]

Welcome