Detailing Recommendations

When I picked up the 330d it was nice and clean but the passing of a week has revealed that some wax or protection wouldn't kill it.

I'm considering getting it detailed in the hope that it'll stay clean for longer than an hour after being washed. It turns out black cars are actually more difficult to look after.

Does anyone have a recommendation of a detailer they've used?

The list I know of is
- Spirit (wasn't happy last time so unlikely)
- Elite
- Flawless Drogheda
- Detailing by Dave (he seems to post from M&G a lot)
- Any others???

The question is: Who should I use?

There is another one in that list I would not choose.

There is Kingpin also, he looks after an F430 for a guy I know.

Also interested on peoples feedback - Keen to get a full detail and protective coating.

Used Brian in spirit about 5 years ago for the E39 and it still looks great.

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Originally Posted by Andy

There is another one in that list I would not choose.

There is Kingpin also, he looks after an F430 for a guy I know.

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I had forgotten that experience. I had forgotten about Kingpin too

elite would get my vote as I've seen some there work

Elite for me too.

There is a guy called Trevor Keogh too. I used Spirit many years ago and was happy at the time. As usual different people have different experiences. I wouldn't let Elite near my lawnmower.

You'll probably hear good and bad for all of them. Everyone has a bad day, where things don't work out, or you run into issues with equipment or delays, etc.
The measure of a good detailer is one who will admit they've done a poor job or if you raise an issue that they are willing to listen to you and rectify.

All the big hitters have been mentioned!

John,

As this is such a new car, have you considered doing it yourself and saving quite a few quid.

When I got my car, one of the first things I did was clay bar it and put a good coat of wax on it to protect it. You don't need much detailing skill to do a clay bar treatment and apply wax.

Unless you car has significant swirl marks which it shouldn't with the low miles, I would save a fortune and do it myself and re-do every 6 months.

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Originally Posted by Bayerische

John,

As this is such a new car, have you considered doing it yourself and saving quite a few quid.

When I got my car, one of the first things I did was clay bar it and put a good coat of wax on it to protect it. You don't need much detailing skill to do a clay bar treatment and apply wax.

Unless you car has significant swirl marks which it shouldn't with the low miles, I would save a fortune and do it myself and re-do every 6 months.

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That thought occured to me last night. The car appears to be swirl free (to my eye anyway) so I might just crack open the detailing box at home and use what I have.

Sorry for going off topic lads but i was in a Mercedes garage the last day and a unregistered Black C Class sitting in the showroom was covered in swirl marks i have never seen anything like it.

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Originally Posted by JohnH

That thought occured to me last night. The car appears to be swirl free (to my eye anyway) so I might just crack open the detailing box at home and use what I have.

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Definitely, if there are no visible swirls at the moment, give it a bash yourself. The paintwork probably has some minor swirling (nothing needing correction), but whatever you apply in terms of a wax or sealant will mask them.

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Originally Posted by Gavin46

Sorry for going off topic lads but i was in a Mercedes garage the last day and a unregistered Black C Class sitting in the showroom was covered in swirl marks i have never seen anything like it.

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It is shocking how some brand new cars are presented - shouldnt expect it in any dealership, but in a Mercedes garage, its disappointing. The thing is, they'll continue to use the prep and wash methods, as the majority of folk are uneducated in the matter, or assume that its a fact of life that cars are supposed to look that way. So if they continue to sell cars looking like that, they have no need to change their ways! :(

So who's the recommended detailer? - Elite?

Looking to get the F11 paint corrected and some protection on it.

Cheers,

Sean

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Originally Posted by JohnH

That thought occured to me last night. The car appears to be swirl free (to my eye anyway) so I might just crack open the detailing box at home and use what I have.

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A good clay bar and coat of wax goes a long way. Not beyond anyone's capabilities aswel.

There is also East Coast Detailing and Mac Led both on Facebook and from what I've seen both excellent. East Coast seems to have relocated to Kilkenny though so may not make sense. Mac Led is in a business park near the airport.

Detailing By Dave is great too but he tends to do brand new cars from M&G along with a few customer cars, my own included a few times.

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Originally Posted by IRISHD M3

There is also East Coast Detailing and Mac Led both on Facebook and from what I've seen both excellent. East Coast seems to have relocated to Kilkenny though so may not make sense. Mac Led is in a business park near the airport.

Detailing By Dave is great too but he tends to do brand new cars from M&G along with a few customer cars, my own included a few times.

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I'm from Kilkenny didnt even know that we have place like East Coast , will give a try with my tt as 1 series is daily bus and daily washed :)


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Can't recommend Elite enough. They seriously know what they're doing, they use the best products, they're really nice guys, and most importantly they're car enthusiasts so it's not "just a job" for them. Try em out and you won't go anywhere else again!