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      10-22-2020, 09:08 AM   #10
h_bakken
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Drives: 2012 M3 (E93) Convertible
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Originally Posted by em4ef82 View Post
I have been using chemical guys matte wash and detailer the last couple of years, and It works very well for me.
Though like most others said, be consistent with the product of your choice and follow two bucket process while basic car wash do's and don't in mind. And also I wouldn't let any bird stuff, bugs and water spots stay on the car over night. I do have few spots I can no longer get the stain off because I was too lazy to wash.
Some bird crap etc can etch even standard clear coat (acidic or whyIDK).

Difference with matte finish is you can't polish or buff.

Bugs seem less of an issue but if left baking on the paint forever can be tougher to get off.

I soak and spray the car 2-3 times before washing with chenille MF mitt and BMW matte shampoo, no problems so far, wash about every month but I don't daily drive.

For hard water spots I find they wipe right off with a clean microfiber cloth duped in dilute vinegar in warm water followed by dry microfiber wipe (wash or rinse car first to remove grit),

For road tar I use "Goo Gone" on clean MF cloth followed by wipe with damp MF.

Enjoy the car and try not to worry overly.
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