Paint Correction worth it for AW car?

frankzlin79 · 07-01-2010, 03:00 PM

Is it worth spending the extra money for paint correction process on an alpine white car? I've had my car for almost 2 yrs and haven't gotten a detail yet. Just wondering if I should get paint correction while I'm at it.

Tam@SupremePower · 07-01-2010, 04:40 PM

Polishing a car is considered 90% of the detail. When you just wash,clay and wax the car you're only enhancing the condition of the paint while when you polish a car and than apply the wax, it has a clean fresh new surface for the wax to adhere and bond to. So when you wash,clay, polish and wax a car you'll be more than stunned with the results and condition of the paint.

CSanto · 07-01-2010, 05:02 PM

I'm considering the same process. I have developed some swirls from 20 months of ownership. I take care of the car well, but it definitely needs a polish.

Envious Eric · 07-01-2010, 05:18 PM

simply put yes!!!

your car no doubt has built up some oxidation over the time, is dirtier than you think, and lacks overall gloss!

there is no down side to getting the car detailed!

EJ_92606 · 07-01-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

simply put yes!!!

your car no doubt has built up some oxidation over the time, is dirtier than you think, and lacks overall gloss!

there is no down side to getting the car detailed!

Eric, my Euro Delivery M3 should be here in a month, how much would you charge for a new car prep job? I'm in Irvine, thanks.

Envious Eric · 07-02-2010, 12:41 AM

it really depends on what it needs...could be simple like wash/clay/polish/seal or complex with wash/clay/compound/polish/polish/seal

never know until I see it in person. its usually 250-300

WillC310 · 07-02-2010, 01:21 AM

Yes. If you want a sealant/wax to last you should do it.

EJ_92606 · 07-02-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

it really depends on what it needs...could be simple like wash/clay/polish/seal or complex with wash/clay/compound/polish/polish/seal

never know until I see it in person. its usually 250-300

compound a new car, really?

M3_LIN · 07-02-2010, 01:39 AM

YES!

It makes ur car look brand brand new. Not kidding!

Just me tho. I usually take it to my guy once a year! No matter how careful i am, there's bound to be swirls, scratches and etc.

Ed Lin

FruitCake · 07-02-2010, 10:09 AM

Yep, even on AW cars, it makes a big difference. Although my car only has 5k miles, I've already detailed it right after delivery, and it shows.

frankzlin79 · 07-02-2010, 01:14 PM

Well, I've got 18,000 miles now and my paint still looks pretty good to me. But it's time to go and do the works, including paint correction. I'm interested to see how much of an improvement I'll see on a AW car.

Darkstar752 · 07-02-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ_92606

compound a new car, really?

Yea man. You'd be surprised by the condition new cars come in. There's a guy on Autopia who works on a lot on Ferrari's coming in from the factory to the dealership, they're in TERRIBLE shape. Brand new cars can range from near perfect to absolutely wrecked.

Envious Eric · 07-03-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkstar752

Yea man. You'd be surprised by the condition new cars come in. There's a guy on Autopia who works on a lot on Ferrari's coming in from the factory to the dealership, they're in TERRIBLE shape. Brand new cars can range from near perfect to absolutely wrecked.

I was going to link to a couple of "apollo auto" threads as reference.

There was a member on here whose brand new M3 I did a new car prep on...had to compound 7 scratches out on a NEW car, then polish the whole thing, then paintwork cleaner, then sealant...7 hours later it looked a lot better, more gloss, more clarity!

eclipsisNA · 07-03-2010, 05:13 PM

White is one of the few colors you can get away with not detailing right away. If my car was AW, I wouldn't spend big $ on a detail until it accumulated serious swirling. A few big scratches at delivery isn't enough IMO to do a full detail. I've done around 10 AW E9x M3's and the results are nice but not mind-blowing like a black or gray car.

A black car is a different story altogether.

Jean-Claude · 07-04-2010, 08:36 PM

In my opinion, you should go ahead and get it done right. Have her polished as required.

AW cleans up rrrrrreally good.

quality_sound · 07-06-2010, 02:47 AM

White, done correctly, can look AMAZING.

frankzlin79 · 07-06-2010, 10:45 PM

Okay, I think I will have the full works done soon.

07-01-2010, 03:00 PM	#1
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Paint Correction worth it for AW car? Is it worth spending the extra money for paint correction process on an alpine white car? I've had my car for almost 2 yrs and haven't gotten a detail yet. Just wondering if I should get paint correction while I'm at it.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-01-2010, 04:40 PM	#2
Tam@SupremePower 165 Rep 2,184 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [7.00]	Polishing a car is considered 90% of the detail. When you just wash,clay and wax the car you're only enhancing the condition of the paint while when you polish a car and than apply the wax, it has a clean fresh new surface for the wax to adhere and bond to. So when you wash,clay, polish and wax a car you'll be more than stunned with the results and condition of the paint.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-01-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	I'm considering the same process. I have developed some swirls from 20 months of ownership. I take care of the car well, but it definitely needs a polish.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-01-2010, 05:18 PM	#4
Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	simply put yes!!! your car no doubt has built up some oxidation over the time, is dirtier than you think, and lacks overall gloss! there is no down side to getting the car detailed!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2010, 12:41 AM	#6
Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	it really depends on what it needs...could be simple like wash/clay/polish/seal or complex with wash/clay/compound/polish/polish/seal never know until I see it in person. its usually 250-300
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2010, 01:21 AM	#7
WillC310 Lieutenant 44 Rep 506 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	Yes. If you want a sealant/wax to last you should do it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2010, 01:39 AM	#9
M3_LIN LM-R Whore. 125 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	YES! It makes ur car look brand brand new. Not kidding! Just me tho. I usually take it to my guy once a year! No matter how careful i am, there's bound to be swirls, scratches and etc. Ed Lin __________________ 09AWE90M: Light headlight tint, Full front end clear bra wrap(Harris@InstyleGraphics), Ceramic tint(40%), Piaa GTX H3 bulb, HID 8k AE, 6k Low, INT Luxer1 lights, RD springs, LMR 20X9 +8, 20X10 +18 (Dave @ Status), Vertice CF hood Ducts(Dat @ VertexUSA), Tecnocraft FULL Envy Intake system+plenum(KEVLAR)+cabin filter covers, Meister GTC exhaust, Arkym F LIP.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2010, 10:09 AM	#10
FruitCake Banned 88 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	Yep, even on AW cars, it makes a big difference. Although my car only has 5k miles, I've already detailed it right after delivery, and it shows.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2010, 01:14 PM	#11
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Well, I've got 18,000 miles now and my paint still looks pretty good to me. But it's time to go and do the works, including paint correction. I'm interested to see how much of an improvement I'll see on a AW car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-03-2010, 05:13 PM	#14
eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	White is one of the few colors you can get away with not detailing right away. If my car was AW, I wouldn't spend big $ on a detail until it accumulated serious swirling. A few big scratches at delivery isn't enough IMO to do a full detail. I've done around 10 AW E9x M3's and the results are nice but not mind-blowing like a black or gray car. A black car is a different story altogether.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-04-2010, 08:36 PM	#15
Jean-Claude Banned 1 Rep 168 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	In my opinion, you should go ahead and get it done right. Have her polished as required. AW cleans up rrrrrreally good.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-06-2010, 02:47 AM	#16
quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	White, done correctly, can look AMAZING.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-06-2010, 10:45 PM	#17
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Okay, I think I will have the full works done soon.
	Appreciate 0 Quote