Need advice QUICK from Toronto area owners: Detailing suggestions
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2012 C63 w/APX
Need advice QUICK from Toronto area owners: Detailing suggestions
Hey guys,
Just got word my 2012 C63 is ready for pickup within 2 days. Very excited! The dealership has offered me a couple services at what I think are expensive prices.
I should start by saying that I normally wash and wax cars myself. Never really applies sealants or other protective product (exception of wax), so I don't have much experience with it, nor do I have ANY time (wife had twins 11 months ago).
They are offering:
Exterior Protection (paint sealant): $800 (5 yr warranty)
Interior Protection: $500 (5 yr warranty)
Combo of both $900
3M tape across nose (8mm) : $600
I think I should definitely look at some kind of exterior protection and the 3M across the nose, but am looking for detailing shops in the Mississauga/GTA area which offer these services. Only suggest places you've dealt with personally please. I am looking for a place who uses high quality products and take the extra precaution and care we would use on our own cars.
I really want to protect my newest baby, but not at stealership prices...
Any feedback would be appreciated
Just got word my 2012 C63 is ready for pickup within 2 days. Very excited! The dealership has offered me a couple services at what I think are expensive prices.
I should start by saying that I normally wash and wax cars myself. Never really applies sealants or other protective product (exception of wax), so I don't have much experience with it, nor do I have ANY time (wife had twins 11 months ago).
They are offering:
Exterior Protection (paint sealant): $800 (5 yr warranty)
Interior Protection: $500 (5 yr warranty)
Combo of both $900
3M tape across nose (8mm) : $600
I think I should definitely look at some kind of exterior protection and the 3M across the nose, but am looking for detailing shops in the Mississauga/GTA area which offer these services. Only suggest places you've dealt with personally please. I am looking for a place who uses high quality products and take the extra precaution and care we would use on our own cars.
I really want to protect my newest baby, but not at stealership prices...
Any feedback would be appreciated
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Don't let the dealership do this. Inferior products and inferior talent. Go to gtaindetail.com. This guy is VERY well known on detailing forums and his work, based on what I have seen, is stunning. He does new car preps all the time.
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Exterior protection and interior protection is a load of expensive crap that dealers love to push to boost their already tight margins on new cars.
Exterior protection = careful washing, prompt attention to bird droppings and your favourite wax once or twice a year.
Interior protection = your favourite leather care product for seats and some form of UV protection product for dash and non leather trim.
The protective tape sounds a good idea, particularly if you will be doing a lot of motorway miles where stone chips are a problem. However i would cut out the middle man and not use the dealer.
Exterior protection = careful washing, prompt attention to bird droppings and your favourite wax once or twice a year.
Interior protection = your favourite leather care product for seats and some form of UV protection product for dash and non leather trim.
The protective tape sounds a good idea, particularly if you will be doing a lot of motorway miles where stone chips are a problem. However i would cut out the middle man and not use the dealer.
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09 C63, 11 Cayenne S
I wouldn't do just the 3m nose bra. Do the whole front....i say this because i just took mine off of my car and it is now two colors from sun damage to the exposed parts. There is a faint line across the front of the car. So if you are thinking of doing it, do the whole front
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Gtaindetail and advanced mobile group go hand in hand.
Kevin can do a new car prep and marco can follow up with
Any size clear bra of your choice.
Had them both do 3 of my cars. Great experience everytime.
One stop shopping.
Kevin can do a new car prep and marco can follow up with
Any size clear bra of your choice.
Had them both do 3 of my cars. Great experience everytime.
One stop shopping.
