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      04-15-2008, 05:19 PM   #1
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New car detailing - your thoughts please!

I have been thinking about the detailing/finish/protection of the paintwork on the new M3 Convertible I'm going to be receiving - basically I'm a complete newbie! I would like to get your thoughts on the following please:

-Prep/Detailing done by the dealer before delivery day. Should I let them do what they usually do? Another member I spoke to in this forum is going to get their dealer to just jet-wash the car.

- Prep/detailing carried out by a specialist dealer. Do you recommend that I do this? What materials/services should I look out for? How can I distinguish between good detailers and bad detailers as there seems to be lots of them around. What work should I make sure gets done on the first detail. Any particular products that you recommend?

- Also what are your thoughts on 3M Clear Bra vs. Virtual Shield (I think that's what it's called)? Covering a car in this way to avoid stone chips etc. doesn't seem common here in the UK but it has indeed started to come up. Can you notice the film over the car? What areas are usually covered? How much does it cost? Is it worth it? Does it affect the colour of the car? Can you wash it properly afterwards or in a particular way? How does this fit in with prep/detailing for the first time? HOw many days after the first prep/detail or after delivery do you recommend this to be done.

Any thoughts very much appreciated.

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