Originally Posted by Kimchiguy (Post 8482765)

Thanks for the tip!! I often see that film that is left behind but never really gave it much thought until now. I'll pick up some of that detailer. I live in a condo with a parking garage so no hand washing is allowed. Plus, most coin operated washes around here don't allow bucket washing. Makes it difficult to give your car the attention it deserves!

Originally Posted by smardav (Post 8482806)

I feel you. But try to find a coin car wash at less popular neighborhood. I found one in a slightly ghetto area. Its not packed and I can handwash my car there. Tho I always have to be on the lookout and only wash my car in bright daylight. And bring no cash, just driver license. Lol. Its worth the extra troubles

Originally Posted by smardav (Post 8482806)

I feel you. But try to find a coin car wash at less popular neighborhood. I found one in a slightly ghetto area. Its not packed and I can handwash my car there. Tho I always have to be on the lookout and only wash my car in bright daylight. And bring no cash, just driver license. Lol. Its worth the extra troubles

Originally Posted by Kimchiguy (Post 8482400)

Thanks!! Hopefully the next few weeks go by quickly! Then you can enjoy your new IS for the summer! :) I always manually fold in my mirrors when parked so it's become second nature. But I agree, power folding mirrors are something that the Japanese seem to neglect - yet Germans consistently offer.

Originally Posted by corradoMR2 (Post 8482423)

^^^Elaine, NJ to Quebec or Ontario is only an 8hr drive. I do it every year going to Wildwood, Ocean City, Cape May... Love the Jersey shore! :) Aeromotive. I've had not issues with my USB paint so far other than not being able to be stealthy. People know who you are, where you are, and so on in this car. :D I've cleaned my car 4-5 times this winter with highly controversial waterless car wash for both my F-Sports and USB (and Nebula Gray) have negligible hairline swirls and scratches. You have to look really close (< 1 ft) to see the odd set here and there. I've been using waterless products over the last three winters without issue. So if you can't wash your car at home because of water availability, this is a good option, BUT, you need several microfiber cloths to do it right without scratching your paint. :thumbup: One quick additional comment. I see you're coming from a white 3-series. Since white barely ever shows swirls and fine scratches, relative to this, you will need to be a little more careful with USB.

Originally Posted by corradoMR2 (Post 8482423)

One quick additional comment. I see you're coming from a white 3-series. Since white barely ever shows swirls and fine scratches, relative to this, you will need to be a little more careful with USB.

Originally Posted by wednesday (Post 8482729)

It really is an amazing color and I am hoping there is a way for me to get a '15 model in USB when my lease ends in late July.

Originally Posted by Aeromotive (Post 8494578)

Thanks everyone for the comments!! Do we have a USB picture thread? If not, we definitely need one.:) I'd love to see more pics from Kimchiguy and corradoMR2!



Yeah white is the best color for that, but that's my wife's car... it's not going anywhere! She's in love with the 335 :)



wednesday, I understand your love for the USB, but wouldn't you want a change? I know I would after a couple of years having a car!

Originally Posted by SonyHome (Post 8496168)

Does this have the same sparkle metallic stuff (Mica?) as Metador Red Mica? I saw this red over the weekend at local Lexus dealer on IS Convertible and it looked gorgeous, "Mica" that is. :thumbup: