Dealership detailing?

NormE91 · 02-26-2014, 06:22 PM

Just wondering if anyone has had their car detailed at their dealership, and how it went. I know experience will vary by dealer.

I just got mailed an offer from one of my local dealerships offering a full detail, inside and out, including waxing, detailing trim, moldings, windows, clean and polish rims, thorough vacuum, treat leather/vinyl, and "revitalize" rubber including tires(whatever that means).

All this for $159, which doesn't seem too bad. My car is black(bsm) and I'm terrified to wax it myself because I'm not confident I could do it without swirling it all up.

Let the dealer do it or find a local detail shop?

Taran.J · 02-26-2014, 06:25 PM

Find a reputable local shop. Someone who has years of experience and you can see their work. I'm afraid of the dealer when they work on my car no way I'd have them work on my paint work.

StevenY. · 02-26-2014, 06:34 PM

I'd avoid it like the plague, I always decline car wash when I bring my car to the dealership. Your best bet is finding a reputable shop in your area. It's actually really fun detailing cars, there's tons of great videos on YouTube from waxing to polishing.

PINeely · 02-26-2014, 06:39 PM

Absolutely not, your paint will be jackhammered when you get it back. They call it the "dealer-installed swirl option." Its some 18yo kid with a sandy brush back there, you would be better off at a touchless gas station car wash to be honest.

NormE91 · 02-26-2014, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINeely

Absolutely not, your paint will be jackhammered when you get it back. They call it the "dealer-installed swirl option." Its some 18yo kid with a sandy brush back there, you would be better off at a touchless gas station car wash to be honest.

I lol'd! Thanks everyone for your feedback.

liang · 02-26-2014, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINeely

Absolutely not, your paint will be jackhammered when you get it back. They call it the "dealer-installed swirl option." Its some 18yo kid with a sandy brush back there, you would be better off at a touchless gas station car wash to be honest.

This man speaks the truth.

mashimarho · 02-26-2014, 07:27 PM

My dealership has youngins

ssmith96 · 02-26-2014, 07:28 PM

Please don't do it! Find a proper detailer.

CjonesE92 · 02-26-2014, 07:32 PM

I would agree with most comments on here about the dealership being awful with detailing, but its not about the age of the staff they hire, its about the training and experience. I'm 19 and started detailing when I was 15 as a hobby and now its grown into a company when I'm not at college.

ctuna · 02-26-2014, 07:48 PM

Buy some materials and do it your self.
It will build character. Nobody cares about
your car as much as you do if you do.
Waxy on Waxy off.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

e92_enthusiast_1 · 02-26-2014, 08:02 PM

Im going to do this. Idk if anyone else cares for this Novice learning video from Junkman2000 but this series taught me everything i need to know.

How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 1
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 2
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 3
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 4
How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 5

Not a quick series so spare some time for it. If anyone thinks there's anything wrong with his tips let us know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Buy some materials and do it your self.
It will build character. Nobody cares about
your car as much as you do if you do.
Waxy on Waxy off.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

JetBlackBMW3 · 02-26-2014, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Im going to do this. Idk if anyone else cares for this Novice learning video from Junkman2000 but this series taught me everything i need to know.

How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 1
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 2
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 3
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 4
How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 5

Not a quick series so spare some time for it. If anyone thinks there's anything wrong with his tips let us know.

BAHAHA I actually know this guy, He is from Louisville and a excellent guy. I used to be involved with the Corvette Museum here in BG and his car always looked great ! He knows what he is talking about.

e92_enthusiast_1 · 02-26-2014, 08:15 PM

Good to know. Loved his series. Yeah, seems like a cool guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetBlackBMW3

BAHAHA I actually know this guy, He is from Louisville and a excellent guy. I used to be involved with the Corvette Museum here in BG and his car always looked great ! He knows what he is talking about.

Gamboa989 · 02-26-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Good to know. Loved his series. Yeah, seems like a cool guy

I just finished watching his videos and received my new goodies in the mail. I can't wait to fix my swirly assed, black paint.

paprmkr · 02-26-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NormE91

Just wondering if anyone has had their car detailed at their dealership, and how it went. I know experience will vary by dealer.

I just got mailed an offer from one of my local dealerships offering a full detail, inside and out, including waxing, detailing trim, moldings, windows, clean and polish rims, thorough vacuum, treat leather/vinyl, and "revitalize" rubber including tires(whatever that means).

All this for $159, which doesn't seem too bad. My car is black(bsm) and I'm terrified to wax it myself because I'm not confident I could do it without swirling it all up.

Let the dealer do it or find a local detail shop?

look up Adamspolishes.com and its so easy to apply and leaves no swirls. i been doing detailing for many years and its the best polishes and waxes i have used. Zaino is another good product. Adams is easier to apply especially with my arthritis it make a big difference. and i get a lot of compliments for my cars. especially E38. its like glass. both are black
and DO NOT let dealer wax. as gentleman said look at cars in lots bet full of swirl marks

pramathzey · 02-26-2014, 09:22 PM

I always decline car wash when I bring my car to the dealership.

Osirisman · 02-26-2014, 11:27 PM

Don't do it!!!
I even refused them to detail the car when I bought it lol
I detail private jets for living that cost millions and millions of dollars and there is no way in hell I would have some punk "detail" my 35k car lol
Honestly I would recommend doing it yourself unless you live close to me lol

ny325 · 02-26-2014, 11:40 PM

I'll pass. Nobody touches my car. I wash, wax, and do all the detailing myself. The dealer might do a good job but I won't chance it.

AMG KLR · 02-27-2014, 12:46 AM

Jeez. My dealer is awesome at detailing

AlpineSwift · 02-27-2014, 01:07 AM

I've got a shit ton of swirls I need to correct in my clear coat thanks to the previous owner having the dealership polish the paint. I've only just started to work on them and it's already a massive improvement from what it was when I bought the car.

Avoid the dealership like the plague. There are plenty of reputable detail shops out there that let their customer cars do the talking for roughly the same cost.

DC_Oldboy · 02-27-2014, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINeely

Absolutely not, your paint will be jackhammered when you get it back. They call it the "dealer-installed swirl option." Its some 18yo kid with a sandy brush back there, you would be better off at a touchless gas station car wash to be honest.

I LOL'd.

tmdals0213 · 02-27-2014, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Im going to do this. Idk if anyone else cares for this Novice learning video from Junkman2000 but this series taught me everything i need to know.

How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 1
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 2
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 3
How To for Novices to Machine Polishing - Part 4
How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 5

Not a quick series so spare some time for it. If anyone thinks there's anything wrong with his tips let us know.

the JUNKMANNNNN is the FUHREAKING MANNNN!!

02-26-2014, 06:22 PM	#1
NormE91 Captain 18 Rep 629 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Dealership detailing? Just wondering if anyone has had their car detailed at their dealership, and how it went. I know experience will vary by dealer. I just got mailed an offer from one of my local dealerships offering a full detail, inside and out, including waxing, detailing trim, moldings, windows, clean and polish rims, thorough vacuum, treat leather/vinyl, and "revitalize" rubber including tires(whatever that means). All this for $159, which doesn't seem too bad. My car is black(bsm) and I'm terrified to wax it myself because I'm not confident I could do it without swirling it all up. Let the dealer do it or find a local detail shop?
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Taran.J Major General 1121 Rep 7,062 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Find a reputable local shop. Someone who has years of experience and you can see their work. I'm afraid of the dealer when they work on my car no way I'd have them work on my paint work. __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I'd avoid it like the plague, I always decline car wash when I bring my car to the dealership. Your best bet is finding a reputable shop in your area. It's actually really fun detailing cars, there's tons of great videos on YouTube from waxing to polishing. __________________
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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1089 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	Absolutely not, your paint will be jackhammered when you get it back. They call it the "dealer-installed swirl option." Its some 18yo kid with a sandy brush back there, you would be better off at a touchless gas station car wash to be honest.
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ssmith96 Banned 82 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	Please don't do it! Find a proper detailer.
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CjonesE92 Private First Class 17 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 08 328xi E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328XI Coupe [0.00]	I would agree with most comments on here about the dealership being awful with detailing, but its not about the age of the staff they hire, its about the training and experience. I'm 19 and started detailing when I was 15 as a hobby and now its grown into a company when I'm not at college.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2098 Rep 13,471 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Buy some materials and do it your self Buy some materials and do it your self. It will build character. Nobody cares about your car as much as you do if you do. Waxy on Waxy off. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13
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Osirisman First Lieutenant 395 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 335is, 2017 m2, 2019 m550 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cape Coral, FL iTrader: (0)	Don't do it!!! I even refused them to detail the car when I bought it lol I detail private jets for living that cost millions and millions of dollars and there is no way in hell I would have some punk "detail" my 35k car lol Honestly I would recommend doing it yourself unless you live close to me lol
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ny325 Brigadier General 947 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	I'll pass. Nobody touches my car. I wash, wax, and do all the detailing myself. The dealer might do a good job but I won't chance it.
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AMG KLR Captain 178 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GC Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Jeez. My dealer is awesome at detailing
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AlpineSwift Colonel 79 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	I've got a shit ton of swirls I need to correct in my clear coat thanks to the previous owner having the dealership polish the paint. I've only just started to work on them and it's already a massive improvement from what it was when I bought the car. Avoid the dealership like the plague. There are plenty of reputable detail shops out there that let their customer cars do the talking for roughly the same cost. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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