Hi Guys,
I would like to polish my car, but I have deco set on my D3.
Do I have to cover all off the stripes and letters? Or how do I approach tight spots between the stripes and letters?
thank you
How to polish car with deco set
Re: How to polish car with deco set
Never done this personally but I would approach it by protecting the stripes and lettering with Some 3M detailing tape...if you are going to machine polish then more so. I only say this because I would imagine any polising compound getting g stuck on the deco stripe edges.....
I'm sure someone has done this...
I'm sure someone has done this...
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2004 BMW B3S #156 (Keeper)
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2004 BMW B3S #156 (Keeper)
2015 BMW 320d F30 ED Sport (70mpg)
Previous
2011, 2016, 2018 - Kia Sportage (Rolls Royce customer care)
2011 BMW Mini Cooper (Great fun, Solid)
2007 BMW Z4M E86 Coupe (Animal)
2006 Audi A4 B7 2.0T (Good car)
2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Rare fun car)
1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
1984 Ford Fiesta 1.1L (Audio more expensive then car)
Re: How to polish car with deco set
On all of other BMW I am doing machine polishing on my own. And I would like to do so also on Alpina. I was thinking to do the same with 3m tape.
But if any body else have an experience, let me please know.
Thank you
But if any body else have an experience, let me please know.
Thank you
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Re: How to polish car with deco set
I have personally machined polished my B3 S now 3 times since fitting the genuine strip kit 2 years ago. I was initially worried about this but I don't cover the strips up and have had no issues with damaging them and no residue left over.
E46 B3 S
Aston Martin Vantage
F31 D3 Biturbo
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F31 D3 Biturbo
Re: How to polish car with deco set
Sorry for late reply.
So you are polishing it over stickers as well.
I think I will wait for new stickers to fully stick and I then try it to run over on front fender.
So you are polishing it over stickers as well.
I think I will wait for new stickers to fully stick and I then try it to run over on front fender.
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Re: How to polish car with deco set
I have just finished a 2 stage paint correction on my D3 E90. It has the decal set on it. I didn't cover it up with tape but instead just stayed away from it. You can always get a microfibre towel and put some compound on by hand in those areas between the decals.
I did however wax over the decals just ensure a proper even coverage on the protection.
I did however wax over the decals just ensure a proper even coverage on the protection.