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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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WOW!

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The shine is a function of the number of coats of clear coat. Plastic pieces aren't going to get as many coats as metal.

Check out the shine on this bad boy..... By the way, I frequently use Honda polish to touch it up......

 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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WOW!

ORIGINAL: kiggy74

The shine is a function of the number of coats of clear coat. Plastic pieces aren't going to get as many coats as metal.

Check out the shine on this bad boy..... By the way, I frequently use Honda polish to touch it up......

+1 on that. Damn nice car and shine. I would definitly agree on the fact that our paint jobs are paint on plastic and they probably don't put as much clear on our bikes as they would as this bad *** BMW.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Thanks. I have strict set of rules when it comes to washing the car:

1. I only use the lambskin mits to clean it, nothing else touches the car.
2. If I accidentally drop the mit on the ground it either gets tossed or demoted to wheel duty.
3. No soft car washes..... EVER!!!!
4. Wax it 3-4 times a year with Zymol. It's great stuff. Touch ups with Honda polish.
5. Lastly, this car is garage kept. It's only seen the snow a handful of times. Not real practical, but damn clean.

This is a 2004 330ci with the performance package. The performance package is a rare find, almost like a limited edition. It includes all the ground effects, matching trim around the windows (as opposed to chrome), M-series wheels, M-Series suspension setup, performance tuned engine. Best of all is the interior: The seats are suede. The steering wheel is wrapped in suede, as are the boots for the short-throw 6-speed shifter and the parking break. I absolutely love my car. I've yet to see an M3 that looks as good. I only have about 235 BHP (as compared to the 333 of the M3), but I haven't seen an M3 that looks this good. Not to mention it's about $20K less than an M3.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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AHHHHH! FOUR WHEELS! MAKE IT GO AWAY!



just kidding man. that is one sweet looking car.
 
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