[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by snareman

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.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

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.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by snareman

Yea, it's insane. $6700 plus installation. They charged me $400 to swap out my interior trim.

[ChargerHellcat]

Originally Posted by sansri

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.

[CromeBMW]

Originally Posted by snareman

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.
Black 826's

[beachBmmr]

This is the only way to get them clean.

[BMWM4CX]

Originally Posted by ChargerHellcat

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.

[djpapeleta]

Originally Posted by beachBmmr

This is the only way to get them clean.

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.

[rm56well]

Originally Posted by beachBmmr

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.

[beachBmmr]

Originally Posted by rm56well

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

[rm56well]

Originally Posted by beachBmmr

Really easily.- Use the center jack point up front and differential in rear

Is this the front centre ?

[beachBmmr]

Originally Posted by rm56well

Is this the front centre ?

Yep

[rm56well]

Perfect thought is was but didn't want to risk it on its first day 😜

[Team Tonka]

Is the Sonax Wheel Cleaner plus Ceramic coating safe?

[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by Team Tonka

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?

[GixY2K]

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.

[JDUNITNOW]

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.

[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

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?

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by The Nerd

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.

[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

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?

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by The Nerd

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.

[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

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?