Detailing

NYC_340i · 07-25-2011, 08:35 AM

Hey guys, I want to have my Alpine White detailed and I was wondering if you can help me. I'm not experienced in detailing and never done it before.

1. Do you have to wait 6 months after delivery to wax? My X3 is a month old.
2. Anyone know a good detailing place in Staten Island? Or around the NYC area.
3. How much will it cost and what should I ask for.

Thanks.

Todd35i · 07-25-2011, 08:49 AM

hey, I am on Staten Island as well, My Space Grey 35i is a month old. I am holding off waxing until Sept.

jaybert · 07-25-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajgavoury

Hey guys, I want to have my Alpine White detailed and I was wondering if you can help me. I'm not experienced in detailing and never done it before.

1. Do you have to wait 6 months after delivery to wax? My X3 is a month old.
2. Anyone know a good detailing place in Staten Island? Or around the NYC area.
3. How much will it cost and what should I ask for.

Thanks.

i'm in CT and got a full exterior detail for $125 (normal price is $145 but they discounted it $20 since it was a new car).

Marketor · 07-25-2011, 12:47 PM

Wax is not only for the look. It is also for protection. I wouldn't wait a sec. to protect it.

I' would go for a polymer-based wax (2 layers for 100% protection) + Carnauba-based (1 layer for the look).

If you want to do it yourself, I recommend the following online retailler:
http://www.autogeek.net/

Waxing the car extends the pleasure you'll have with your car to your driveway.

Beyu · 07-25-2011, 01:18 PM

You can wax a car as much/soon as you want, polishing is another story. Not only does waxing make you car look nice and shiny but it protects it from dirt meaning you don't have to clean as often and when you do clean the dirt and grime comes off much easier.

Since your X3 is so new there's no reason to pay +$100 to get your car detailed, it's very easy to DIY all you need is time.

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NYC_340i Lieutenant 207 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Detailing Hey guys, I want to have my Alpine White detailed and I was wondering if you can help me. I'm not experienced in detailing and never done it before. 1. Do you have to wait 6 months after delivery to wax? My X3 is a month old. 2. Anyone know a good detailing place in Staten Island? Or around the NYC area. 3. How much will it cost and what should I ask for. Thanks.
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Todd35i New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	hey, I am on Staten Island as well, My Space Grey 35i is a month old. I am holding off waxing until Sept.
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Marketor New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Wax is not only for the look. It is also for protection. I wouldn't wait a sec. to protect it. I' would go for a polymer-based wax (2 layers for 100% protection) + Carnauba-based (1 layer for the look). If you want to do it yourself, I recommend the following online retailler: http://www.autogeek.net/ Waxing the car extends the pleasure you'll have with your car to your driveway.
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Beyu Lieutenant 13 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	You can wax a car as much/soon as you want, polishing is another story. Not only does waxing make you car look nice and shiny but it protects it from dirt meaning you don't have to clean as often and when you do clean the dirt and grime comes off much easier. Since your X3 is so new there's no reason to pay +$100 to get your car detailed, it's very easy to DIY all you need is time.
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