Dealer Prep/Detailing or DIY

ddtully@ · 09-08-2011, 07:11 AM

Took delivery on 9/2 at 6:30 PM and there was no time for a true detailing from the dealer. I'm debating whether its best to do this myself (clay bar, hand wash and wax, etc.) or trust the dealer.

There is some overspray on the rockers so clay bar is necessary.

Also, its finally a pleasure to have wheels that can be easily cleaned.

roadkillrob · 09-08-2011, 07:16 AM

Any dealer I have experienced will do more damage than good with their so called detailing unless they outsource it to a decent detail shop. Typically they just have some kid swirl up the paint for you with dirty rags and hand it over - I would definitely do it myself and when my car goes into the dealer, I always take it in clean and request no wash.

Ridonculous · 09-08-2011, 10:53 AM

You're better off doing it yourself if you know how or taking the money you would have spent at the dealer and paying a real professional detailer to work on your car. When it comes to quality detailing it's definitely true when people say "you get what you pay for".

09-08-2011, 07:11 AM	#1
ddtully@ Private First Class 14 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 335is Titanium Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Dealer Prep/Detailing or DIY Took delivery on 9/2 at 6:30 PM and there was no time for a true detailing from the dealer. I'm debating whether its best to do this myself (clay bar, hand wash and wax, etc.) or trust the dealer. There is some overspray on the rockers so clay bar is necessary. Also, its finally a pleasure to have wheels that can be easily cleaned. __________________ 2011 335is Coupe 7AT, Titanium Silver, Grey - taking delivery 9/2/11 Past vehicles include: 2009 Z4 S drive 30, Space Grey, Black 2007 335i Coupe 6MT, Space Grey, Coral Red
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roadkillrob Major General 860 Rep 5,447 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Any dealer I have experienced will do more damage than good with their so called detailing unless they outsource it to a decent detail shop. Typically they just have some kid swirl up the paint for you with dirty rags and hand it over - I would definitely do it myself and when my car goes into the dealer, I always take it in clean and request no wash. __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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Ridonculous 1 Addict 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	You're better off doing it yourself if you know how or taking the money you would have spent at the dealer and paying a real professional detailer to work on your car. When it comes to quality detailing it's definitely true when people say "you get what you pay for".
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