Away getting pampered new pics added

Craig 1527 · 12-02-2019, 11:30 AM

Getting full new car gteknic ceramic detail

Gritty · 12-02-2019, 12:11 PM

Looks nice!

kzg1969 · 12-02-2019, 03:23 PM

Good job! Makes it super easy to clean. if you have never had it before, you will be impressed!

I have this on the RS, but this time am only planning on doing PPF to the high risk areas in order to keep costs down

MrItaly · 12-02-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

Good job! Makes it super easy to clean. if you have never had it before, you will be impressed!

I have this on the RS, but this time am only planning on doing PPF to the high risk areas in order to keep costs down

I went full 360 ppf and don't regret it!

X3MSteve · 12-02-2019, 04:01 PM

How much was this out of curiosity?

MrItaly · 12-02-2019, 04:27 PM

2600 euro in Italy for llumar certified 360 degree application by a maniacal local installer who managed to do the M mirrors too and even the tail lights. Rooftop and its glass are also protected. Threw in a reflective tint strip too on the upper windshield which matches the donnington body.

cfm56d7b · 12-02-2019, 05:32 PM

Superb job. Ignoring the price for a moment, great decision. Enjoy the results!

MADBMWX5MC · 12-02-2019, 05:52 PM

Nice, thx for sharing.

Tricky401 · 12-02-2019, 07:09 PM

craig can you share details of who, where and cost for this? pm the cost if you prefer thanks

Craig 1527 · 12-02-2019, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tricky401

craig can you share details of who, where and cost for this? pm the cost if you prefer thanks

Tricky no problem cost is £1100 getting done at total detailing international in south shields
Chris also did my m3 comp and my x5 always does a great job he collectors the car and delivers it when finished

Tricky401 · 12-03-2019, 02:29 AM

Nice one thanks Craig. Abit too far for me but good to know

Looking forward to the finished pics

MrItaly · 12-03-2019, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Superb job. Ignoring the price for a moment, great decision. Enjoy the results!

Thanks. I was originally only going to do ceramic but then remembered how many hood chips from highway gravel I had. Not to mention door dings in Italy and bumper rubs from incapable parallel parkers. In the end, I just said screw it and bit the bullet protecting everything. It already began to pay for itself after some idiot tried to door ding me the first week. I just took a heat gun to the scuff and it disappeared to my delight. Money well spent in my opinion.

Craig 1527 · 12-03-2019, 04:42 AM

Just received finished pics

x3mcomp · 12-03-2019, 05:11 AM

Great work, looks fantastic! I would love to get a ceramic coating but I am moving house and I fear I would be battered by my better half.

Adelaide really growing on me. Enjoy!

cfm56d7b · 12-03-2019, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Thanks. I was originally only going to do ceramic but then remembered how many hood chips from highway gravel I had. Not to mention door dings in Italy and bumper rubs from incapable parallel parkers. In the end, I just said screw it and bit the bullet protecting everything. It already began to pay for itself after some idiot tried to door ding me the first week. I just took a heat gun to the scuff and it disappeared to my delight. Money well spent in my opinion.

Money well spent indeed.

spta97 · 12-04-2019, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Thanks. I was originally only going to do ceramic but then remembered how many hood chips from highway gravel I had. Not to mention door dings in Italy and bumper rubs from incapable parallel parkers. In the end, I just said screw it and bit the bullet protecting everything. It already began to pay for itself after some idiot tried to door ding me the first week. I just took a heat gun to the scuff and it disappeared to my delight. Money well spent in my opinion.

How much did that cost you?

I’m in the US (NY) and got a quote of $2k for the front and $5k for the whole car in PPF/XPel. Seems pricey.

MrItaly · 12-04-2019, 08:15 AM

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How much did that cost you?

I’m in the US (NY) and got a quote of $2k for the front and $5k for the whole car in PPF/XPel. Seems pricey.

That is costly. I paid 2600 euro for llumar on every surface except the windshield and side windows.

spta97 · 12-04-2019, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

That is costly. I paid 2600 euro for llumar on every surface except the windshield and side windows.

Doing some research and it appears that is in line for my area.

I’m going to call more shops though

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