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Products that I used on the BMW is at the very bottom of this page:

Products and Equipment that I recommend

Tools of the trade

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Adam's Electric Pressure Washer 2.0 - Powerful 1.8 GPM 2500 PSI Car Wash Pressure Washer Sprayer | Snub Nose & Tip Attachment | Use W/Foam Gun & Car Soap | Patio Boat RV Motorcycle Car Garage Deck - click here for review

Adam's Air Cannon Car Dryer Blower – Powerful Car Detailing Car Wash Dryer | Filtered Car Air Dryers, Blowers & Blades | Safer Than Microfiber Towel Cloth

Swirl Killer Micro - Correct & Polish Tough to Reach Areas, Badge Emblems, Grills, Chrome, Interior Consoles, and More - Versatile, Powerful Nano Polisher For Professional Detailing Results (Polisher)

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Adam’s Standard Foam Gun - Car Wash & Car Cleaning Auto Detailing Tool Supplies | Car Wash Kit Soap Shampoo & Garden Hose for Thick Suds | No Pressure Washer Required | Car Detailing Tool

Adam’s SK Pro 15mm Car Polisher - Professional Buffer Polisher For Car Detailing | Use W/Car Polish, Polishing Compound, or Car Scratch Remover | Car Wash Clay Bar Ceramic Coating

Adam’s SK Pro 12mm Car Polisher (12mm SK Pro Polisher)

Adam's Polisher & Detailing Product Storage Station - Mounts On Any Wall for Easy, Efficient Storage - Stores Polishing Pads, Bottles of Car Polish and Compounds, Polisher, and More

Adam's Detailing Seat - Mobile Rolling Utility Creeper Seat or Chair for Mechanics & Detailers - Organizer W/Extra Storage Trays for Tools During Garage DIY Home Car Wash Wax Polishing Projects

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Adam's Essential Towel Bundle – The Best Collection of Car Cleaning, Washing, Drying & Detailing Microfiber Cloths – Wax, Polish, Wash & Dry Your Vehicle with Adam's Soft Car Towels

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Adam's Borderless Grey Edgeless Microfiber Towel - Premium Quality 480gsm, 16 x 16 inches Plush Microfiber - Delicate Touch for The Most Delicate Surfaces (6 Pack)

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Adam's New Microfiber Car Wash Mitt - Soft, Machine Washable Microfiber That Will Not Introduce New Scratches or Swirls - Holds Tons of Sudsy Water for Effective Washing

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Adam's UV Graphene Ceramic Coating Kit - 10H Ceramic Coating for Cars W/ 7+ Years of Protection & UV Glow Technology | Apply After Car Wash Clay Bar Car Buffer Polisher | Boat RV Motorcycle

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Adam's Car Shampoo Gallon - pH Best Car Wash Soap For Snow Foam Cannon, Foam Gun, Car Soap Wash For Pressure Washer & 5 Gallon Wash Bucket Kit | Powerful Safe Spot Free Car Cleaning Liquid Auto Detergent | Safe On Car Wax & Ceramic Coating

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Adam's Elite 6 Pack - Our Top Selling Car Detailing Products Bundled Together - Clean, Shine & Protect Your Interior, Wheels, Tires & Paint (Elite)

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Adam's Detail Spray - Quick Waterless Detailer Spray for Car Detailing | Polisher Clay Bar & Car Wax Boosting Tech | Add Shine Gloss Depth Paint | Car Wash Kit & Dust Remover (Gallon)

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Adam's Arsenal Builder Car Cleaning Kit (6 Piece) - Our Best Value Car Detailing Kit | Car Shampoo Wheel Cleaner Interior Cleaner Glass Cleaner Tire Shine Spray Car Wax | Car Wash Kit

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Adam's Medium Grade Clay Bar Kit (Combo) - Premium Car Detailing Clay Fallout Remover of Contamination, Water Spot & Grime | Use with Detail Spray Car Wash Kit Car Wax Buffer Polisher Ceramic Coating

Adam's Pro Rolling Stool - Car Detailing Stool Chair | Shop Stool with Wheels, Garage Organizer & Tool Organizer Tray | Adjustable Height for Car Cleaning Buffer Polisher Ceramic Coating Car Wax

My Car Wash technique, along with links to the products that I use:

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Note:  each item highlighted and underlined below will take you to the Amazon link, if you are interested.

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Currently, I use a four bucket method  (Chemical Guys Buckets, Dirt Pro for the bottom of the bucket, with rollers/dolly).  Yes, 4 buckets. I prefer to have two buckets designated for the wheels/tires and two buckets for the car. Here are a list of the products that I am using, with links to where you can find them:

 

  1. Adam's Polishes: Wheel Cleaner and Ultra foam shampoo with a foam gun attached to my pressure washer or you can buy the pressure washer kit.

  2. Invisible Glass window cleaner (safe to use on tinted windows)

  3. Lucas Slick Mist Tire & Trim Shine - I am about to change this to Adam's Tire Dressing

  4. Sonax Alcantara Cleaner  - for cleaning all Alcantara products

  5. Lexol Leather conditioner cleaner

  6. I ceramic coated the wheels, brake calipers, and hubs using Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating or you can get the complete Graphene Ceramic Coating Kit.

  7. The 911 GTS has Gtechniq ceramic coating and Xpel protective film on it and the Macan GTS has Car Pro Ceramic  install.

  8. The Macan has the Porsche rubber floor mats installed and I usually wash those with the pressure washer first and then use Chemical Guys' Mat ReNew - Rubber and Vinyl floor Mat cleaner.

  9. For the exterior trim, I prefer to use 303's Aerospace protectant. I did apply Gtechniq C4 to all the trim pieces. So far, I love the C4 and highly recommend it. I used it on my 2006 Tahoe as well and it brought the faded trim back to life.

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Note:  I am not a professional detailer and definitely not an expert in this.  I do my research, find the best price, and use what works best for me and my vehicles.  Some products I do not recommend but none of them are listed above.  I would never recommend something that I did not like myself.

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Some other products to consider:

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Adam's Ceramic Black Trim Restorer - Shine & Darken Worn Out Plastic, Vinyl & Rubber Trim Surfaces - Stay Protected W/ 9H Ceramic Protection for Car Boat RV Motorcycle from Rain Salt & Dirt (Combo)

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Adam's Graphene Tire Dressing - Deep Black Finish W/Graphene Non Greasy Car Detailing | Use W/Tire Applicator After Tire Cleaner & Wheel Cleaner | Ceramic Coating Like Tire Protection (Gallon)

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Adam's Ceramic Coating Removal Towel - Ultra Soft, Suede Material Will Not Damage Surfaces - Lint-Free, Tag-Free, Low Absorbent Microfiber Designed for Ceramic Nano Coating Applications (6 Pack)

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GTECHNIQ EXO Ultra Durable Hydrophobic Coating v4 50ml

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GTECHNIQ - EXOv4 50ml, Crystal Serum Light (CSL) Ceramic Composite Coating 50ml, Panel Wipe (250ml) Kit

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GTECHNIQ - C5 Wheel Armour - Long Term Protection for Wheels and Rims (1-2 Years), Repels Brake Dust and Contaminants, Safe on Brake Calipers, Withstands Temperatures up to 1112F 

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Gtechniq EXOv3, Crystal Serum Light Ceramic Composite Coating Paint Protection & Panel Wipe 30ml Bundle

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GTECHNIQ Essential Maintenance Kit - Paint

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GTECHNIQ C2 Liquid Crystal v3 500ml, Smart Surface Technology, Effective Protection, Fast & Easy Application

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GTECHNIQ W6 Iron & General Fallout Remover 250ml - Dissolves Fallout, Brake Dust and Iron Particles Fast, High Cling Formula, Safe for Use with Waxes, Sealants, Coatings - Perfect for Paintwork, Rims

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Gtechniq W1 G Wash 1000ml - High Foam Content, Maximum Gloss Retention, Tough On Dirt and Stains, High Quality Lubrication - Breaks Down Residue, Easy To Wash Off for Crystal Clear Finish

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Gtechniq Ultimate Glass Care Hydrophobic Nano Coating and Cleaning Kit (G1, G2, G4 - 100 mL)

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Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam 5000ml - High Content Foaming Agent, Removes Dirt and Road Grime Effortlessly - 100% Biodegradable Ingredients, Non-Caustic Formula - Maximum Gloss Retention Snow Foam

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GTECHNIQ T1 Tyre n Trim 250ml - Keeps Tyres and Trim Black, Spotless, Pristine Condition - 1 Coat Satin Finish, Multiples Coats for Gloss Finish - Hydro Oleo Nanotechnology Water and Oil Repellency

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GTECHNIQ QD 0.5 Quick Detailer 500ml

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GTECHNIQ G6 Perfect Glass 500ml

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GTECHNIQ - C4 Permanent Trim Restorer - Restores Faded Trim to New Condition; Exceptionally Thin Optically Clear Film, Protective Durable Coating for Up to 2 Years

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Chemical Guys ACC_103 Heavy Duty Detailing Bucket with Chemical Guys Logo, 4.5 Gal

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Chemical Guys ACC1001R Creeper Professional Bucket Dolly, Red

Chemical Guys HOL129 Best Two Bucket Wash and Dry Kit, 16 fl. oz, 11 Pack

Chemical Guys DIRTTRAP01 Cyclone Dirt Trap Car Wash Bucket Insert Car Wash Filter Removes Dirt and Debris While You Wash (Black)

Astro Pneumatic Tool 65SL 650 Lumen Rechargeable LED Slim Light W/Top Flashlight

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MTM Hydro Professional Premium 28 Special Spray Gun and Foam Cannon Kit with Stainless and Brass Fittings

CarPro CQuartz Fabric 500mL

RIDGID VT2534 6-Piece Auto Detailing Vacuum Hose Accessory Kit for 1 1/4 Inch RIDGID Vacuums

Heading CarPro Multi X All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate - 500ml - Clean Your Interior, Exterior, Engine Bay, Tires and More

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MTM Hydro PF22.2 Auto Detailing Foam Kit

Adam's Arsenal Builder Car Detailing Kit (17 Piece) - Our Best Value Gift Car Wash Kit Complete With Bucket Foam Gun Car Wash Soap Spray Car Wax Wheel Cleaner Interior Cleaner Towels & More

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CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0_50ml Kit w/Reload - Ceramic Coating Finish, Quartz Based Nanotechnology, Bonds to Paint, Glass, Metal and Plastic

CarPro Reset Intensive Car Shampoo 4 Liter

Adam's UV Leather & Vinyl Interior Ceramic Coating - Ceramic Nano Glass Coating for Hard Interior Surfaces | Ultimate Protection for Your Leather, Vinyl, Plastics, Dashboard, More (UV Complete Kit)

Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner: High Power Corded Handheld Vacuum w/ 16 foot cable - 12V - Best Car & Auto Accessories Kit for Detailing and Cleaning Car Interior

Griot's Garage 67255CSTBUC Ultimate Car Wash Bucket

CR Spotless DIC-20 1 Pack Simplest RV & Car Wash Kit, Spotless Rinse Works for All Vehicles,  Deionized Water System, Towel Drying Eliminated

Chemical Guys MIC_506_12 Professional Grade Premium Microfiber Towels, Gold (16 Inch x 16 Inch) (Pack of 12)

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Microfiber Wash is a specialty detergent that cleans and restores microfiber. The advanced cleaning formula releases dirt, grease, and residue, leaving microfiber feeling and performing like new.
$7.99 - click to buy

The Waffle Weave SUV Microfiber 35" x 26" Towel is an ultra-soft silk-edged towel made of 70/30 microfiber and unique waffle grooves to trap liquids and dirt the same way waffles trap syrup and butter, quickly drying the surface for perfect streak-free on any size SUV!
$14.99 - click on image to buy/30 microfiber and unique waffle grooves to trap liquids and dirt the same way waffles trap syrup and butter, quickly drying the surface for perfect streak-free on any size SUV!

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Max Coat is an advanced wheel coating sealant that protects by repelling brake dust, dirt, and road grime that cause corrosion and damage and enhances a high gloss shine.
$19.99 - click to buy

Chemical Guys El Gordo Extra Thick Supra Green Microfiber Towels are fine quality towels for waterless washes and general-purpose detailing. Green El Gordo Extra Thick Supra Towels are versatile enough for all interior and exterior detailing applications because they are soft, durable, and scratch-free.
$5.99 - click to buy

How to care for Alcantara and Suede

How To Care For Suede & Alcantara Upholstery! - Chemical Guys

How To Clean Suede and Alcantara | Autoblog Details

Cleaning Alcantara and Suede Interiors | Adam's Polishes

Cleaning the interior of your Porsche

Porsche 991.1 GT3 RS Interior Cleaning

Interior Detail On A Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS! Alcantara, Leather, Carbon Fiber!

Car leather cleaning: New auto leather cleaning- Porsche Turbo S

Effective car cleaning in 15 minutes or less.

Trick to cleaning perforated leather car seats

DEEP CLEANING - High End Porsche Detail *satisfying

How To: 2 Bucket Car Wash Method - Chemical Guys Detailing Car Care

Best Carwash Technique: 15 Steps + Tools

Washing My GT3 RS in 20 Minutes

DIY Videos

Products that I use:

The following is a list of the products that I currently use, along with a link to Amazon:

  1.   Adam's Pressure Washer

  2.   Rupes LHR 15 Mark III, Big Foot

  3.   Rupes LHR 75E

  4.   Adam's Micro Polisher

  5.   Sonax Cutmax, Perfect Finish, Ex04-06 Kit 250ml - I bought all three 

  6.   Adam's Multi Use Foaming Cleaner

  7.   Invisible Glass Cleaner

  8.   MTM Foam Canon 

  9.   Adam's Ultra Foam Shampoo

  10.   Griot's Micro Fiber wash Mit

  11.   Rupes' Cutting pad, medium pad and fine pad

  12.   Chemical Guys Microfiber towels

  13.   Adam's Graphene Tire Dressing

  14.   Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating

  15.   Chemical Guys Nonsense Invisible Cleaner

  16.   GTechniq C4 - Trim Restorer

  17.   GTechniq Ultimate Glass care

  18.   Adam's Wheel Cleaner

  19.   Lexol Leather conditioner (Step 1 & 2)

  20.   Adam's Wheel Brush Kit

  21.   Adam's Interior Brushes (large and small)

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For the BMW that I rebuilt:

  1.   BMW Replacement Door handles

  2.   BMW Glossy Black front Grill

  3.   BMW Front Bumper

  4.   Automotive Touchup Paint - for the scratch (I Recommend ordering the paint at least two-weeks in advance).  

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