Random X5 shot of the day... Add yours - let's make this an ongoing thread!

Dpc2u · 06-05-2022, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destroy26

That looks awesome. As someone who has never used an orbital on a car before, how difficult is it? I'll admit, I'm hesitant to jump into the deep end for fear of totally messing the paint on my X5.

Did you have to do any coating (either wax or ceramic 3-in-1 following the All-in-One?

You don't have to use anything after, just the All-in-One. As long as you have a decent quality orbital and pads (I use a Griots) you really can't screw up. I have used it for 3 step, doing compound, then polish, then sealer and have never had an issue.

There are several good videos with tips for a novice. I try to work a 2 or 3 foot square area using horizontal then vertical passes, slow and steady with light pressure, medium pressure if I have an area with swirls or scratches. Again, with the right machine and quality product it is almost impossible to damage the paint.

BMWofVS · 06-06-2022, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmack123

Rocksolid?

Been 8 months and it’s holding up nicely. Only mistake was being cheap on the chips and ended up not using it all.

jmack123 · 06-06-2022, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmack123

Rocksolid?

Been 8 months and it’s holding up nicely. Only mistake was being cheap on the chips and ended up not using it all.

Sorry - I was asking if you used Rustoleum RockSolid. In any event, looks great!

peanuts88 · 06-07-2022, 12:23 PM

Jakesax · 06-07-2022, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peanuts88

Looks soo good without the front plate

Seattlesquash · 06-08-2022, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakesax

Quote:

Originally Posted by peanuts88

Looks soo good without the front plate

The only way to do it - never had a front plate on my cars!!! And yes i know state requirements…

Jakesax · 06-08-2022, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakesax

Quote:

Originally Posted by peanuts88

Looks soo good without the front plate

The only way to do it - never had a front plate on my cars!!! And yes i know state requirements…

Illegal in the UK. Previous plates have been screwed to the bumper (not by me) just waiting for my guy at the body shop to let me know when he can sort it out. Most mobile speed cameras in the uk are front facing too 😂

skoold2003 · 06-09-2022, 01:37 AM

On our way to the Pacific Northwest…

parthpatel1 · 06-09-2022, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmack123

Rocksolid?

Been 8 months and it’s holding up nicely. Only mistake was being cheap on the chips and ended up not using it all.

What was the total cost for all the supplies?

jero1213 · 06-11-2022, 03:32 PM

Quick weekend wash

Kzang · 06-13-2022, 09:21 AM

2015 still pristine...

M302_imola · 06-13-2022, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

2015 still pristine...

I need to hire you to take some pics of my ride. I'm pretty much the worst picture taker I know.

FCX5 · 06-13-2022, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

2015 still pristine...

Looks beautiful!

X5Guy · 06-14-2022, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

2015 still pristine...

Still reppin…

Kzang · 06-14-2022, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

I need to hire you to take some pics of my ride. I'm pretty much the worst picture taker I know.

Pulled a few more from my portfolio...

blackoutF15 · 06-14-2022, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

I need to hire you to take some pics of my ride. I'm pretty much the worst picture taker I know.

Pulled a few more from my portfolio...

Next photo shoot, count me in! Send the bill to m302_imola

sukhk527 · 06-15-2022, 11:46 AM

slowly adding carbon to the interior, not too shabby.

blackoutF15 · 06-15-2022, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukhk527

slowly adding carbon to the interior, not too shabby.

Nice! That M car steering wheel trim is a direct fit?

sukhk527 · 06-15-2022, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackoutF15

Nice! That M car steering wheel trim is a direct fit?

Yep, the factory M-Sport piece had a piece of foam behind it so just had to yank that out. It's not see through though since I didn't do the rear steering wheel trim.

Xolinlevh · 06-15-2022, 10:54 PM

Where did you get that kit? I want to replace my basic silver…

TheMightyChuck · 06-16-2022, 11:58 AM

X5 meets the redwoods.

Breakmywalletf15 · 06-16-2022, 03:03 PM

Threw these on today

06-07-2022, 12:23 PM	#13006
peanuts88 Registered 17 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Random shot...
	Appreciate 11 Jakesax19.00 Seattlesquash915.50 classic_erik2811.50 M302_imola844.50 CT335xi684.00 PnP206.50 scotty339147.00 Dpc2u11503.00 S1nner126.00 P111593.00 OFFWHITEX5325.50 Quote

06-09-2022, 01:37 AM	#13010
skoold2003 Major 791 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 50i M Sport, M3(sold) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 X5 50i [7.50]	On our way to the Pacific Northwest… Attached Images
	Appreciate 13 Surgx572.50 Seattlesquash915.50 blue dragon1193.00 sukhk5272207.00 crystalworks521.50 jmack1231302.00 Jakesax19.00 lht5059121.50 Violator4587.50 PnP206.50 S1nner126.00 M302_imola844.50 P111593.00 Quote

06-11-2022, 03:32 PM	#13012
jero1213 Private First Class 95 Rep 101 Posts Drives: F15 MSport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Quick weekend wash Attached Images __________________ Current: 2015 F15 X5 35i MSport - BSM/Black - RC RS - BMS CP Past: 2002 E53 X5 3.0i Sports Pkg - Titanium Silver/Black
	Appreciate 8 Seattlesquash915.50 FCX52413.50 Jessethebody117.00 Surgx572.50 Dpc2u11503.00 PnP206.50 OFFWHITEX5325.50 Hop7464.50 Quote

06-13-2022, 09:21 AM	#13013
Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	2015 still pristine... Attached Images __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
	Appreciate 16 parthpatel1556.50 Surgx572.50 findo1636.50 jiggz2155.00 M302_imola844.50 blackoutF15350.50 FCX52413.50 Seattlesquash915.50 Dpc2u11503.00 PnP206.50 Lighting.Grey74.00 classic_erik2811.50 ggunn9160.00 P111593.00 OFFWHITEX5325.50 Blikmetwiele37.50 Quote

06-15-2022, 11:46 AM	#13019
sukhk527 Captain 2207 Rep 818 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	slowly adding carbon to the interior, not too shabby. Attached Images __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
	Appreciate 6 blackoutF15350.50 Seattlesquash915.50 PnP206.50 jmack1231302.00 classic_erik2811.50 OFFWHITEX5325.50 Quote

		BMW X5 and X6 Forum (F15/F16) > BMW X5 (F15) and BMW X6 (F16) Forum > BMW X5 and X6 (F15/F16) Forum
Random X5 shot of the day... Add yours - let's make this an ongoing thread!

06-15-2022, 10:54 PM	#13022
Xolinlevh First Lieutenant 184 Rep 308 Posts Drives: F15 35d Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Twin Cities, MN iTrader: (0)	Where did you get that kit? I want to replace my basic silver…
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2022, 11:58 AM	#13023
TheMightyChuck New Member 9 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 \| 2018 BMW X5 Join Date: May 2017 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	X5 meets the redwoods. Attached Images
	Appreciate 6 Dpc2u11503.00 Seattlesquash915.50 P111593.00 PnP206.50 Kzang3243.00 M302_imola844.50 Quote

06-16-2022, 03:03 PM	#13024
Breakmywalletf15 Private First Class 369 Rep 164 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Valencia iTrader: (0)	Threw these on today Attached Images
	Appreciate 16 blackoutF15350.50 lht5059121.50 Chriscrosstnt10.50 Surgx572.50 jmack1231302.00 PnP206.50 Seattlesquash915.50 HJ478.00 OFFWHITEX5325.50 Hop7464.50 Kzang3243.00 M302_imola844.50 daytonaviolet1254.50 ///d1837.50 skoold2003791.00 maDjzo872.00 Quote