Kits for BMW (Ceramic Paint?)

[Morgan.530I]

Sorry if this is a redundant question, but I saw on another forum that some BMW's may have ceramic paint.

So first how do you find this out?

Second, what products do you reccomend if it is ceramic paint? I'm looking to Clay, polish, and wax.

Thanks for the tips!

[Morgan.530I]

Additionally, I've been looking at the following but haven't seen it in a kit.

Meguiars Detail Clay Kit.
Meguiars #9 Mirror Glaze Swirl Remover
Meguiars #82 Mirror Glaze Swirl Free Polish
Meguiars Ultimate Past Wax.

[swanicyouth]

What year and model? I was told no BMW made at the NA assembly plant (Z4 +\- M, X3, X6) have ceramic paint. Also, I was told its only 5 series and up for the others (not 1 and 3 Series). I was also told, if it's ceramic, there will be a "C" in the VIN. I know Z4s / M Roadsters have regular paint. Of course, BMW may have changed this recently. This is what I was told, never seen it in a factory bulletin or dealer print.

[swanicyouth]

Menzerna I believe has polishes just for ceramics. If its a 530i, depending on year, it probably has it. I believe they started using ceramic around the mid 2000s. If I had a ceramic car, I would tread lightly with Menzerna polish and than OptiCoat it

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

Originally Posted by Morgan.530I

Additionally, I've been looking at the following but haven't seen it in a kit.

Meguiars Detail Clay Kit.
Meguiars #9 Mirror Glaze Swirl Remover
Meguiars #82 Mirror Glaze Swirl Free Polish
Meguiars Ultimate Past Wax.

The #9 and #82 are very similar products. At one time, #2 and #9 in the Mirror Glaze line were very popular for working on any basecoat/clearcoat system.

Instead, look at the Wolfgang Twins or the Menzerna SI 1500 followed by the the SF 4000 then seal the paint.

Regardless of the type of paint you still want to,

"Use the least aggressive product to get the job done"

Because following the above sage wisdom will get you the results you want while leaving the most paint on the car to last over the service life of the car.


The Wolfgang Twins

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[swanicyouth]

I used Wolfgang twins on my non ceramic BMW with excellent results. They are great polishes if your new to buffing, also at a great price

[Morgan.530I]

@swanicyouth,
Its an 07 530I Midnight Blue paint.

@Mike,
Thanks for the advice, I'm definitely new to this. I was thinking the #82 was supposed to be used as a finishing polish after the swirl remover so thanks for helping me avoid that waste. I'll definitely look into those other products.

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

Originally Posted by Morgan.530I

@swanicyouth,
Its an 07 530I Midnight Blue paint.

@Mike,
Thanks for the advice, I'm definitely new to this. I was thinking the #82 was supposed to be used as a finishing polish after the swirl remover so thanks for helping me avoid that waste. I'll definitely look into those other products.

Not sure what kind of tool you're using but if it's a PC or PC style tool then check these out...


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[Morgan.530I]

I'll definitely check those out. I've actually only got a Turtle Wax brand orbital that was given to me for christmas. Bad Idea?

So if there is just some light swirling and no deep scratches which products do you reccomend from Wolfgang and Menzerna? I'm wanting to clay as I dont think it's ever been done as well.

[Morgan.530I]

I actually just read the Wolfgang Post so my mistake for asking a question you've previously answered.