Horseman's Wash Routine (BMW Z4 M40i [G29])

So I've been asked more than a few times about my wash routine. All in all, I'm out there for about 3 hours making sure that everything gets nice and clean. If there are any questions about the contents of this vid, please post it in the comment section below.
Products:
Brushes - WHEEL WORKS MEDIUM DUTY WHEEL & BODY BRUSH,
Blue Tire Brush (Honestly, it's very old, I don't rememeber where I got it),
ProElite Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaning Wand
Chemical Guys - Swift Wipe Waterless Car Wash
Chemical Guys - Hydro View
Chemical Guys - Hydro Leather
Chemical Guys - Nonsense Invisible Super Cleaner
Chemical Guys - Total Interior Cleaner & Protectant
Chemical Guys - Rubber + Vinyl Mat Renewal
Chemical Guys -Incite Foaming Color Changing Wheel Cleaner
Griot's Garage - Black Shine XL
NXTZEN - Foam Decon
Chemical Guys - TORQ SNUBBY PRESSURE WASHER GUN
Chemical Guys - BIG MOUTH MAX RELEASE FOAM CANNON
Chemical Guys - Red Bucket
Random Blue Bucket for wheel cleaning
Greenworks Electric Pressure Washer
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[@SyhnSeer]

I love my Z4 so much that I'll watch someone else wash theirs.

[@kerstinklemm6209]

me too;-)

[@britishagent]

PPF is self healing for fine scratches so i never worry like you do as the sun heat removes them.

[@SoA-Horseman]

Exactly! It’s a peace of mind!

[@27After2]

Hey Horseman…nice work and nice spec on your Z4! I also own a G29 series Z4 in mineral white - albeit the 4-cylinder. This is my 3rd Z4…had E89 before it and owned an E85 many years before that one (had other cars in between). Just love BMW roadsters I guess. Anyway, I clean my car every week and your video has inspired me to start cleaning inside my engine bay 🤭. And similar to you, wheels can take as long as the car itself…but it’s worth it in the end (IMHO). By chance have you considered cleaning your glass and mirrors with cleaning vinegar? Everyone has their preferred products etc. to clean….just thought I’d pass the suggestion along if you’re open to trying it. I’ve used chemical brothers and other brands over the years and honestly for cleaning glass and other reflective interior trim on the car (i.e. piano black trim)….it works wonders with a soft terry cloth….just my $0.02….looking forward to other videos you post..

[@SoA-Horseman]

Hey! As you may be able to see with my other videos, I actually had an alpine white with magma red interior on my 30i. Just recently upgraded to the M40i. I have not even HEARD of cleaning vinegar. Windows (specifically the windshield) are the absolute worst. Especially inside the cabin. I'll have to take a look at this, but if it has a smell to it, maybe the inside wouldn't be a good idea lol.

[@27After2]

Yes…nice upgrade for sure to the M40i…gotta love that B58! And for the vinegar…there’s no residual smell is left in the vehicle also 100% no streaky glass with a terry cloth. I find other glass cleaners to leave streaks even though they claim to be streak-free. I recommend you try the cleaning vinegar on a small area and see what you think. You just might be a convert 😉

[@SoA-Horseman]

Will do ill try it out

[@genetraficante4200]

Nice video

[@nicks3454]

Horseman, I am ordering my Z4 M40i soon and still tweaking the spec. I am wondering in the short time you've had yours, what's your feeling on the moonlight top vs. standard black? Thanks.

[@SoA-Horseman]

So I’ve had both. The standard black top was good, however the moonlight looks much nicer especially when it hits the light just right. There are times that the top just looks gray though. (Again, depending on the light). If I had to do it all over again I would stick with moonlight. Looks higher quality, the shiny black in the sunlight is incredible, and it doesn’t seem to carry the creases quite as much. I drive almost exclusively top down.

[@SoA-Horseman]

I also talk about this in another video on my channel where I discuss differences between the 30i and M40i. ;) I’m not monetized, so I just put info out there for folks. I just want people to make a little more informed decisions.

[@nicks3454]

@@SoA-Horseman I did see that so thought to ask your opinion now that you’ve had it for a while. Thanks for the info.

[@highsiderider]

​@SoA-Horseman I have the moonlight top, and it does show the creases, and it really bugs me. I'm thinking of dyeing it black down the road. I'm not sure if that's a good idea though.

[@larryhoudini3331]

When I see a moonlight top, It looks like a black top that has been out in the sun too long. I'm glad both are offered, so those with a differing esthetic are happy too.

[@eduardocardososuarez7257]

What about the soft top? You did not wash it in this video.

[@SoA-Horseman]

@@eduardocardososuarez7257 correct I talked about that in the video. Soft top do not really need to be washed. Unless you’ve got some stuff on there that you need to wash off then honestly it’s not really necessary. I get it wet, but if I don’t have to I don’t. it’s not recommended to wash a soft top with soap. It is OK to get some collateral splash from soap and then I rinse it off, but I don’t ever directly put soap on the top. I said something to that effect as well.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

How long does it take the top to dry? Can you put it down wet?

[@SoA-Horseman]

@@chuckcribbs3398 definitely do not recommend putting down the top while wet! Top dries very quickly. Even more so in the sun (obviously) usually completely dry before I even finish with the rest of the car.

[@rikwynnwynn6143]

Why would we listen to a man who sticks little fake M badges on his car?

[@SoA-Horseman]

@@rikwynnwynn6143 Cool! Glad you asked. So.. outside of the US those “little fake M badges” are sold with the car so long as you have the M Sport package. This includes the 20i and 30i alike. Of course the M40i comes with them…. And that’s what this car is. M40i. Otherwise known as M-Lite. It’s entry level M whether you like it or not, but we all agree the Z4 is not a True M. But if BMW wants to put the badges on the car’s brake vents from the factory everywhere else except the US, then there’s literally no harm in doing it myself here in the US. I liked how it looked and did wish that they would also sell it like that from factory in the US. So if anything I just “Europeanized” the car. That’s it. Also.. the ///M badge is literally on my trunk, on my steering wheel, on my dash, on each of the wheels and my kick plates from factory. What’s two more? Better question…. Why does offend you, and what does it have to do with car care?