Washing suggestions

Jackle23 · 06-03-2025, 12:34 PM

I am getting a x5 blackvermillion it is in frozen black but the previous owner had it ppf. How would y'all suggest me washing it since it has ppf on it? Also first time with a matte car.

TallGibbs · 06-03-2025, 12:37 PM

Watch all the Dr. Beasley's video for Matte car care. I have the Frozen Portimao Blue and love it. Just use Dr. Beasley's for everything. Lots of post already on this topic as well, so do some searching of the forums.

https://www.drbeasleys.com/shop/exte...-car-care.html

mcsquared · 06-03-2025, 01:53 PM

If it already has PPF all over, then, just wash like a regular car. Some use foam cannons, two buckets, whatev’s. If there are parts that are NOT covered in PPF, then follow instructions in previous post!

Zig613 · 06-03-2025, 05:21 PM

If the ppf is Xpel if you wax the film, be sure the product you are using doesn’t contain Naphtha or Kerosene in concentrations over 5%.

swainbmw · 06-06-2025, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackle23

I am getting a x5 blackvermillion it is in frozen black but the previous owner had it ppf. How would y'all suggest me washing it since it has ppf on it? Also first time with a matte car.

I have the same car. I also had matte ppf and I do use Dr Beasley, but when I first washed the car with the foam cannon I just use surface wash from griots garage Then I use Dr Beasley's for matte finish But technically, you can use pretty much what you want because it's got PPF on it

Bald Guy · 06-06-2025, 01:18 AM

I know I will seem ignorant by saying this, but I'm a big fan of the natural rain washing off my cars.

John in VA · 06-06-2025, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bald Guy

I know I will seem ignorant by saying this, but I'm a big fan of the natural rain washing off my cars.

Rain will get it wet, but doesn't clean it!

Bald Guy · 06-06-2025, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Rain will get it wet, but doesn't clean it!

That's okay, I like it wet... and wild.

John in VA · 06-06-2025, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bald Guy

That's okay, I like it wet... and wild.

Those might get it clean without scratching!

Bald Guy · 06-06-2025, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Those might get it clean without scratching!

Might have to visit the store to see if they have any in stock.

Lol.

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mcsquared Captain 883 Rep 629 Posts Drives: '24 SSG G80 6m/t Join Date: May 2023 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	If it already has PPF all over, then, just wash like a regular car. Some use foam cannons, two buckets, whatev’s. If there are parts that are NOT covered in PPF, then follow instructions in previous post!
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Zig613 Private First Class 183 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2025 BMW Z4 30i & 2018 MX5 RF Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Eastern Ontario (Canada) iTrader: (0)	If the ppf is Xpel if you wax the film, be sure the product you are using doesn’t contain Naphtha or Kerosene in concentrations over 5%.
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