What did you do to your car today?

[jca]

Originally Posted by CirrusSR22

Yes, its a great product. But more accurately it just thoroughly cleans the windshield and doesn't really polish it. As in, it doesn't polish-out pits and scratches.

I first read about using it in a BMW service bulletin about chattering wipers. I think of it like using a clay bar on your paint - it gets it cleaner than a wash sponge can. The end results is very smooth glass.

And you have to use the Bon Ami "Cleaning Powder". The label also says "Original 1886 Formula". It contains just Tallow Soap and Feldspar. The correct stuff is hard to find and the ONLY place near me I could find it was at a little independant hardware store. Check Ace Hardware though.

The wrong stuff is called "Powder Cleanser" and is more abrasive (apparently) and also does not say "Original 1886 Formula". This is the stuff that's readily available at most stores. This stuff contains Limestone, Feldspar, Cleaning Agents, Soda Ash and Baking Soda.

Also, don't use an abrasive pad like Scothbrite. I just use a little microfiber polishing pad or even a new disposable shop towel or paper towel. Let the powder do the work.

It also works wonders on stainless steel sinks and many other cleaning jobs. I use it on my tile shower and tub and it leaves it like brand new - it polishes all the hard water stains away. Its basically an ultra-fine polishing powder. The can says for use on glass, but there's a warning on the back about not using it on windshields. I think that's a legal thing though as I've used it on dozens of windshield and there's no hint of a scratch anywhere. Wouldn't hurt to test it in a lower corner of the windshield.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/car...indshield.html
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e30/ext...ll_bonami.html
http://www.bonami.com/index.php/prod...wder_cleanser/

Thanks much for the useful information. I'm going to try to find some.

[geetarspaz]

got my car egged and sunroof tilt filled with trash and my friend's car a nice big kicked in dent on the side at my school

[cooljess76]

Originally Posted by geetarspaz

got my car egged and sunroof tilt filled with trash and my friend's car a nice big kicked in dent on the side at my school

That sucks man. Remember what I said about living in a small town, driving a bright red car and doing childish and inconsiderate things though. Lucky it was your friend's car that got dented. Lucky your cars didn't get keyed or have the tires slashed

[geetarspaz]

yeah, thanks jess. i know what you mean now. im everywhere in my small town all the time, and im the only tiny red bmw the jumps around everywhere, and everyone knows my car which is just as nice and bad sometimes.

[familytruckster]

I'm debating on giving mine to the wife. I just bought her a perfect replacement Protege 5 after she ran my old Protege 5 into an embankment. That was the only car I ever bought new and I I put 250K on it, and she killed it in 34K....

[teen ti]

Originally Posted by geetarspaz

got my car egged and sunroof tilt filled with trash and my friend's car a nice big kicked in dent on the side at my school

damn that blows, if you've got a problem with somebody it should be taken up with them not their car. sorry to hear about for car man

[geetarspaz]

thanks man

that's why i need a second beat up car to take everywhere

[slow_ti]

I'd be so pissed. Go find them and do whatcha gotta do

[geetarspaz]

As much as I'd love to get back it's not worth the risk of having my car actually damaged

[spidertri]

Originally Posted by familytruckster

I'm debating on giving mine to the wife. I just bought her a perfect replacement Protege 5 after she ran my old Protege 5 into an embankment. That was the only car I ever bought new and I I put 250K on it, and she killed it in 34K....

Sounds like you'd be giving the ti a death sentence...

[slow_ti]

Yesterday did valve cover gaskets on my brothers 740. Painted the valve covers too cause they were flaking real bad. the Ti got to relax and watch.

[geetarspaz]

So clean....!

[familytruckster]

Originally Posted by spidertri

Sounds like you'd be giving the ti a death sentence...

Anything she gets receives one. Rather annoying. Need her to have a safe, reliable car to drive...but a POS one...

[Ragnorak]

Fixing the hole in my roof.

[tiFreak]

set up an appointment with the body shop to get my CF Hartge style spoiler put on