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    New member here. I've been into detailing for about 4 years now. I have always worked on modern cars. My usual treatment is wash, claybar, cleaner wax, NXT wax. I recently purchased an 88' BMW 635CSi and it is in amazing condition. With an older car, should I use a different technique than previously mentioned?


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    Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

    Welcome to MOL looks like you got a good technique down, keep on doing it.
    2008 Mazda CX-9 (WIFE'S)
    1995 Ford F150 XLT (MINE)
    1995 Honda Accord LX (TOTALED)
    1962 Lincoln Continental (SOLD)
    1965 Ford Mustang (NEW PROJECT)

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      Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

      Welcome to MOL beautiful shark you have, technique is all the same
      Wash, clay, polish, protect

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        Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

        Great. Thanks for the response. I should have the car in my driveway on Monday. I can't wait! It was too good of a deal to pass.

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          Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

          Its a good looking car congrats on the new purchase
          2008 Mazda CX-9 (WIFE'S)
          1995 Ford F150 XLT (MINE)
          1995 Honda Accord LX (TOTALED)
          1962 Lincoln Continental (SOLD)
          1965 Ford Mustang (NEW PROJECT)

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            Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

            Ok, so my usual routine needs something added to it. There are some scratches and dings that Scratch X will not remove. The paint on this old bimmer is hard. So, should I use Ultimate Compound followed by wax? I've also read that you can use cleaner wax, then polish, and top with NXT - does this work well?

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              Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

              That's a nice ride!! Don't ever sell it!

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                Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

                Originally posted by dgaplin View Post
                Ok, so my usual routine needs something added to it. There are some scratches and dings that Scratch X will not remove. The paint on this old bimmer is hard. So, should I use Ultimate Compound followed by wax? I've also read that you can use cleaner wax, then polish, and top with NXT - does this work well?
                Try Ultimate Compound followed by wax.

                If ScratchX is not cutting it, I doubt cleaner wax, then polish, then wax will do anything to remove the scratches.

                Nice car!
                Originally posted by Blueline
                I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                  Re: 88' BMW 635CSi

                  If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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