Just picked up my 335i... need a good wax for around $30!!!!

[Elonheater32]

Hello guys, I just picked up my 2008 BMW 335i coupe and I am super excited about it and even more excited about getting it looking sharp!



For my silver CTS-V I used Ultima Paint Guard Plus and while I am not a expert, I was not overly happy with the sealant. That is why I am going back to waxes. I am looking for something around the $30 price range... nothing too crazy! The car is garaged and is a daily driver, but does stay outside at work from 7 until 6 for 4 days a week so I need something that is somewhat durable without sacrificing depth quality etc.



Any good suggestions??? I went to autogeek to browse since that is where I usually get my stuff from and the only thing that I might be interested in is the Pinnacle XMT 180 High Gloss paste wax. Does anyone have a better suggestion. In case it does make a difference the 335i is titanium silver metallic (bright silver).

[Accumulator]

Elonheater32- I don`t know anything about that Pinnacle product so I can`t say this is "better", but I`d consider something from Collinite. Durable and cheap enough that if you don`t love it, no real harm done. 845 is sorta the standard suggestion for silver, but don`t write off the 476S either.

[AZN_C300]

For that price range...AutoGlym HD or Poorboy`s Natty`s blue/red

[Elonheater32]

Isn`t Autogylm a liquid type of wax.... it seems as if the solids are easier for me to work with.

[The Wraith]

Post some pics of the new ride!!!

[trhland]

go for pinnacle signature series 2 . 49.99 its great. leaves a nice glossy shine..

[wascallyrabbit]

fk 1000p but it is a sealant that applies similar to wax or collinite as accumulator suggests.

[Accumulator]

Isn`t Autogylm a liquid type of wax.... it seems as if the solids are easier for me to work with.



The Autoglym HD is a paste.



Whatever you use, watch that you don`t apply it too thickly; most people use a zillion times more product than they need and besides being wasteful and making the job harder, it makes it harder to get good results and more likely that you`ll have issues. If a tin of [most any wax] doesn`t last for years then something is *very* wrong.

[Alexshimshimhae]

I`m sold on my collinites 845 915 476my friend has 885 and told him he was a madman

[Elonheater32]

Thanks a ton for the suggestions... I will either go with Autoglym`s HD Wax or collinite.



I will post pics of the 335i once I get it all cleaned up. Too bad that all the cool stuff will not be visible such as the meth injection, JB3 tune, and dual cone intake!!

[Dan]

Grab the Autoglym HD from Wal-Mart, it should look great on white. If you don`t like it, take it back, but I doubt you`ll have issues with it. I too was let down with UPGP, without the use of something underneath like DWG, it lacks depth and is only reflective at extreme angles.

[TLMitchell]

Thanks a ton for the suggestions... I will either go with Autoglym`s HD Wax or collinite.



If you really want to spend 30 bucks you`ll have to buy 2 bottles of 845IW. Best bang for the buck around, IMO.



TL

[2005GTPinMD]

Another vote for Autoglym HD. It will make your paint sparkle. BTW what color is your 335i? I have a space grey 535 xi.

[Elonheater32]

My 335i is titanium silver metallic. I loved the space gray and the montego blue, but could not find exactly what I was looking for in those colors. I love the titanium silver metallic especially with the tinted windows. This is my daily driver so I wanted to stay away from the darker colors.



http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/Elonheater32/TiAG335i.jpg

[2005GTPinMD]

Great choice of color - silver hides dirt well. Is it a 2011 with the N55? Autoglym HD should look awesome. If you want to order some stuff - given the color try the optimum line :).