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      08-29-2021, 06:11 PM   #45
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I just swapped out the interior trim for CF after I got the car. Everything is SO MUCH more expensive after the fact. Spent probably close to $2k on a $900 option. If it's the same price as when you originally ordered the car doing it port installed and you have a thought that you'll regret it later definitely do it now.
Exactly. I had already looked at it, before hand. The Mirror caps are like $1,000 each. The Rear Diffuser is like $3,500. The Front bumper intake vents are like $3,500, The Thumbnail Spoiler is like $1,200.
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Exactly. I had already looked at it, before hand. The Mirror caps are like $1,000 each. The Rear Diffuser is like $3,500. The Front bumper intake vents are like $3,500, The Thumbnail Spoiler is like $1,200.
Yea, it's insane. $6700 plus installation. They charged me $400 to swap out my interior trim.
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Yea, it's insane. $6700 plus installation. They charged me $400 to swap out my interior trim.
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Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus works great - usually doesn’t need any agitation to clean the wheel. I would recommend trying that.

Not relive an old thread. I bought a bottle of the sonax wheel cleaner plus. I feel like I used half a 1/3 of the bottle if not a little more. Not costeffective whatsoever.

HOWEVER, it does freaking work. I didn’t touch the wheels at all, and i think for it did a pretty damn good job. If there’s any spots of brake dust. I’m sure it’s because I missed it with the sonax. I did use a pressure washer. The wheels had 350 mile so in since it’s last wash and i have to say I was really impressed. I bought a whole gallon for whenever i don’t feel like scrubbing the wheels lol.

Was curious to try Adam’s wheel cleaner too since it’s a little cheaper. Would love feedback on anyone who has used it.
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Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus works great - usually doesn’t need any agitation to clean the wheel. I would recommend trying that.
Thanks. Put in an order from Amazon. We'll see how it goes.
Plus 1 on Sonax. I wash once a week. Little OCD when it comes to keeping the car clean. I spray down the wheels with Sonax 2 at a time. I wait 3-5 minutes and then hit with my power washer. Cleans off 90% of the break dust including on the barrels and calipers. I then immediately dry them with a microfiber towel wiping up any of the missed spots. I then spray with a spray wax and wash the rest of the car. I have done this 2 weeks in a row and my cleaning time is significantly reduced. Approximately 10 mins per wheel including the wait time. Also, get a garage stool on wheels. Much less painful of a process.
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This is the only way to get them clean.
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Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus works great - usually doesn’t need any agitation to clean the wheel. I would recommend trying that.

Not relive an old thread. I bought a bottle of the sonax wheel cleaner plus. I feel like I used half a 1/3 of the bottle if not a little more. Not costeffective whatsoever.

HOWEVER, it does freaking work. I didn’t touch the wheels at all, and i think for it did a pretty damn good job. If there’s any spots of brake dust. I’m sure it’s because I missed it with the sonax. I did use a pressure washer. The wheels had 350 mile so in since it’s last wash and i have to say I was really impressed. I bought a whole gallon for whenever i don’t feel like scrubbing the wheels lol.

Was curious to try Adam’s wheel cleaner too since it’s a little cheaper. Would love feedback on anyone who has used it.
Not sure how much these products cost in the US, but give Gtechniq W6 a go. It's ceramic coating friendly but awesome for getting the wheels 95% clean without agitation.
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O hell naw. Not wasting all that time cleaning my wheels. I use Americana's wheel cleaner and cleans around 95% of the wheel with no agitation. I only use a power washer.
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This is the only way to get them clean.
How did you get the car onto 4 axel stands? I'd you jack from a different location to the 4 jacking points??

Same here I used Gtechniq C5 coating once a yeah and allows most of the dust to be hosed off, then sonax wheel cleaner gets the final pat's off with a dedicated wash mitt and brush, use a small round detailing brush for the bolts and around the valve. Rise off and apply Gtech C2 liquid crystal.
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This is the only way to get them clean.
How did you get the car onto 4 axel stands? I'd you jack from a different location to the 4 jacking points??

Same here I used Gtechniq C5 coating once a yeah and allows most of the dust to be hosed off, then sonax wheel cleaner gets the final pat's off with a dedicated wash mitt and brush, use a small round detailing brush for the bolts and around the valve. Rise off and apply Gtech C2 liquid crystal.
Really easily.- Use the center jack point up front and differential in rear
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Really easily.- Use the center jack point up front and differential in rear
Is this the front centre ?
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Is this the front centre ?
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Perfect thought is was but didn't want to risk it on its first day 😜
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Is the Sonax Wheel Cleaner plus Ceramic coating safe?
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Is the Sonax Wheel Cleaner plus Ceramic coating safe?
I'd like to know the answer to this too. Anyone know if Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus is safe for ceramic coated wheels?
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Wow, seeing the last few techniques made me feel relieved. I thought I was the only one super anal to pull wheels off to clean them. I did that once the old fashion way, one wheel at a time, even though I have a 2.5T carjack (waiting to get decent carjack adapters for the M4).
However, the dirt that accumulates is so light now, that I just put my hand in the wheel and wash/clean/dry it that way. For the caliper section, I wait 'til I'm done with all four, to move the car a few inches to get that section done.
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I switched my break pads out and I just use P&S Breakbuster. I am getting it down to a science now and spend less time cleaning them.
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I switched my break pads out and I just use P&S Breakbuster. I am getting it down to a science now and spend less time cleaning them.
Which pads did you switch to? And, what was cost (with labor if you had it done)?

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being no dust and 10 being dust from OEM pads)…..where would you related dust accumulation from these new pads?
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Which pads did you switch to? And, what was cost (with labor if you had it done)?

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being no dust and 10 being dust from OEM pads)…..where would you related dust accumulation from these new pads?
When I ordered my pads, there wasn't much selection. I went with DFC3000 pads for front an Centric ceramic pads for rear. I will say the dust level for front pads are about a 5 compared to oem and rear is virtually 0. Stopping power is great, not oem but I don't track my car. I had my friend who is a BMW tech install mine.
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Which pads did you switch to? And, what was cost (with labor if you had it done)?

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being no dust and 10 being dust from OEM pads)…..where would you related dust accumulation from these new pads?
When I ordered my pads, there wasn't much selection. I went with DFC3000 pads for front an Centric ceramic pads for rear. I will say the dust level for front pads are about a 5 compared to oem and rear is virtually 0. Stopping power is great, not oem but I don't track my car. I had my friend who is a BMW tech install mine.
Awesome info….thx! I feel strange about taking a brand new car to put different pads on, but that dust may be so bad that I won't have a choice. I don't track my car either. Would BMW frown upon me doing this while still under warranty?
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Awesome info….thx! I feel strange about taking a brand new car to put different pads on, but that dust may be so bad that I won't have a choice. I don't track my car either. Would BMW frown upon me doing this while still under warranty?
Never had a issue with service on any BMW I've owned. I have 4 cars and all of them have ceramic pads. It's the first thing I do when I purchase a bmw. I can't take the dirty wheels.
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Awesome info….thx! I feel strange about taking a brand new car to put different pads on, but that dust may be so bad that I won't have a choice. I don't track my car either. Would BMW frown upon me doing this while still under warranty?
Never had a issue with service on any BMW I've owned. I have 4 cars and all of them have ceramic pads. It's the first thing I do when I purchase a bmw. I can't take the dirty wheels.
Sorry for all the questions….but, this wasn't as simple as just getting the pads, right? You had to actually get new rotors, sensors, etc?
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