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Mike
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Yes true as they can often let the carwashing guys at them, I watch the state the showroom cars get into with their one bucket sponge and chamois swirl method.
Not many car dealers use an outside valet to do the pdi prep let alone a commercial dealer.
Maybe we can both in at the same time if it works out build wise?
Not many car dealers use an outside valet to do the pdi prep let alone a commercial dealer.
Maybe we can both in at the same time if it works out build wise?
Teejay
I'm the type that gets their car washed yearly normally at the service. 
So if I could get something done and only have to rinse it, I'd rather have the free time
A few friends of mine are into detailing and the easily can lose whole weekends and hundreds of pouinds.
We are getting "plain" white so getting it detailed may be overkill but I'll decide nearer the time.
The blackberry will look rather good, what colour you gone for Mike ?
T
So if I could get something done and only have to rinse it, I'd rather have the free time
A few friends of mine are into detailing and the easily can lose whole weekends and hundreds of pouinds.
We are getting "plain" white so getting it detailed may be overkill but I'll decide nearer the time.
The blackberry will look rather good, what colour you gone for Mike ?
T
Teejay
I'm the type that gets their car washed yearly normally at the service.
So if I could get something done and only have to rinse it, I'd rather have the free time
A few friends of mine are into detailing and the easily can lose whole weekends and hundreds of pouinds.
We are getting "plain" white so getting it detailed may be overkill but I'll decide nearer the time.
The blackberry will look rather good, what colour you gone for Mike ?
T
So if I could get something done and only have to rinse it, I'd rather have the free time
A few friends of mine are into detailing and the easily can lose whole weekends and hundreds of pouinds.
We are getting "plain" white so getting it detailed may be overkill but I'll decide nearer the time.
The blackberry will look rather good, what colour you gone for Mike ?
T
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Mike
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Yep it's a hard shout. I haven't got a problem doing it myself other than not the most convenient as I live in a city flat with parking but no drive. Found a place where I can do it nearby that has a lance etc but not ideal.
Quite attractive idea to have it prepped right from the start so tempted as it should then just be a good wash now and again.
I was tempted by the white but SWMBO liked the grey which was my 2nd choice.
So grey it is with some flashy yellow bits inside. Well will be one day
Mike
Quite attractive idea to have it prepped right from the start so tempted as it should then just be a good wash now and again.
I was tempted by the white but SWMBO liked the grey which was my 2nd choice.
So grey it is with some flashy yellow bits inside. Well will be one day
Mike
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As soon as ours is done I'm planning to get a 3M film job on the main panels.
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3M Ventureshield is a transparent protective vinyl cut to fit the panels. http://www.3mventureshield.co.uk/paint-protection-film/
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I would also look at a paint protector / stone chip protector application for the front. (Like the 3M film)
Picked up a stone chip on my front wing within a couple of thousand miles and now one on the bonnet. The PHEV is even worse.
Picked up a stone chip on my front wing within a couple of thousand miles and now one on the bonnet. The PHEV is even worse.
Teejay
Now that I have the California, I'm wondering is it worth getting a Candy White camper detailed? I like the idea of getting a seal on it so it "cleans" it's self in the rain. I cannot be bothered to wash and wax it regularly, rather be out in it, but don't mind taking to a hose down. Last car got 1 wash/year whether it needed it or not
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Mike
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All I can say is that I did a fair bit of research and came down on getting mine done from new.
When I spoke to a number of Detailer's they all stressed that they always advise customers to stop the dealer doing any prep on the vehicle as it will only make there job harder. Having said that all it will mean is a bit more prep time from them so no harm done just a bit more labour.
@Loz has had his done from new and will no doubt tell you how he's getting on.
Due to the logistics I ended up making arrangements for mine to be done at a place in WSM. I was well impressed with him.
When I asked if he'd ever done a Cali he says only two. Both in the same street and both White. One guy had it done and the other was so impressed he just asked for the same to be done to his.
For obvious reasons I did not get the one I have done but the replacement will be.
Mike
When I spoke to a number of Detailer's they all stressed that they always advise customers to stop the dealer doing any prep on the vehicle as it will only make there job harder. Having said that all it will mean is a bit more prep time from them so no harm done just a bit more labour.
@Loz has had his done from new and will no doubt tell you how he's getting on.
Due to the logistics I ended up making arrangements for mine to be done at a place in WSM. I was well impressed with him.
When I asked if he'd ever done a Cali he says only two. Both in the same street and both White. One guy had it done and the other was so impressed he just asked for the same to be done to his.
For obvious reasons I did not get the one I have done but the replacement will be.
Mike
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