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[BMPHIL]

Hello All,

Found this site after using Bimmerfest.

Now playing the detective, as I'm at 9000 and it looks like Willneus ship out next from Charleston is on 19th arriving at Southampton on 28th of this month. Can't wait.

[MarkG_M3CP]

Hi, welcome...

I've come over from F30Post and am awaiting my M50d..

Wait a minute, collection is in 2 hours!!!!

Good luck with your wait 

[mogsyman]

Welcome 

Mine is currently being valeted and being prep'd for collection 10am tomorrow.

The wait seems to go on........and on..........and on...........and on  ::)

[BMPHIL]

Have you looked at detailing? I have looked into this and it's all about the bodywork prep work. I am investing in Crystal Serum Black as this is the one that all the 'experts' are advising :yes:

[MarkG_M3CP]

[quote="BMPHIL"]
Have you looked at detailing? I have looked into this and it's all about the bodywork prep work. I am investing in Crystal Serum Black as this is the one that all the 'experts' are advising :yes:
[/quote]

Mine was supposed to be done pre-collection however the uncertainly of arrival date meant it wasn't possible.

Booked in for 8/9 October for paint correction and all over ceramic sealant. It will new new all over again!

[allforus]

Enjoy the new cars mine is 30 moths old love it the debate is too keep a while longer or go for quick look at the dealers

[mogsyman]

[quote="MarkG_M50d"]
[quote="BMPHIL"]
Have you looked at detailing? I have looked into this and it's all about the bodywork prep work. I am investing in Crystal Serum Black as this is the one that all the 'experts' are advising :yes:
[/quote]

Mine was supposed to be done pre-collection however the uncertainly of arrival date meant it wasn't possible.

Booked in for 8/9 October for paint correction and all over ceramic sealant. It will new new all over again!
[/quote]

What does this do and if you don't mind.....what's the cost?

[BMPHIL]

Essentially.........a dealer will offer Supaguard or similar or a ceramic coating that provides protection to the paintwork and reduces the cleaning required. Dealers make a % on selling this along with GAP, Tyre insurance. however, when you receive a new car, there will always be slight imperfections, marks, swirls, uneven paint that needs a polishing/prep in order to take the coating effectively. Professional retailers do this for their living and you can search on-line about all of this. Prices vary but have a look at something like G-Techniq for likely costs.

[MarkG_M3CP]

Well I've just collected and....

Covered in swirls and one 'high spot' on the osf wing. Not great.

BUT

What an immense car - love it already - I'll get some pics on the other thread.

I expect ceramic seal will be circa £5-600

[BMPHIL]

Glad you like the car. I looked extensively at the F-Pace (lots of issues)and the Macan and Cayenne but the M50D ticked all the boxes. Full in and out detail, glas and insides plus alloys will be £800-1100 ish

[allforus]

Had mine detailed and ceramic coated looks as good as new

[mogsyman]

My M5 went back today.

33000 miles, most hard to be fair. I've always washed it with a good mit, always foamed first and I have a used a water filter to rinse which eliminates the requirement to chamois even in hot weather.

Never been detailed, not a swirl in site and paintwork like glass.

Could looking after a car and consistently nice paintwork be down to good washing rather than detailing?

[graemeX5]

Hi and welcome to the forum,

Look forward to the pics at the end of the month
Graeme

[MarkG_M3CP]

[quote="mogsyman"]
My M5 went back today.

33000 miles, most hard to be fair. I've always washed it with a good mit, always foamed first and I have a used a water filter to rinse which eliminates the requirement to chamois even in hot weather.

Never been detailed, not a swirl in site and paintwork like glass.

Could looking after a car and consistently nice paintwork be down to good washing rather than detailing?
[/quote]

Firstly - good luck with collection the morning, enjoy and remember photos!

Proper care is essential but with some colours it just won't replace a paint correction and detail. Eg. Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Tanzanite.... they all show the tiny scratches out on by the dealer and roads.

Interested in the water filter you use - I was looking an an RO filter but that may be overkill...

[MarkG_M3CP]

[quote="BMPHIL"]
Glad you like the car. I looked extensively at the F-Pace (lots of issues)and the Macan and Cayenne but the M50D ticked all the boxes. Full in and out detail, glas and insides plus alloys will be £800-1100 ish
[/quote]

I looked at the F-Pace at a car show and was unimpressed with the tech - didn't seem to have moved on from my 2008 XF.

Took a Macan out (Diesel S) and it wasn't quick enough. Add to that it was tiny inside an the dash felt aged, I ruled it out. The Cayenne was just a bit long in the tooth and had the same problem when it came to pace.

I was comparing against the 40d X5 and still chose BMW! Didn't drive a 50s until after I'd ordered.