03-08-2020, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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I had an email from the local BMW agent offering an all surface treatment for my BMW. I could copy the text but have pasted instead the link that they sent with the email.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/169667931 Has anyone tried this, cost £299 but looks good? Thing is, another dealer called me and said that they don’t put Protect X on the i8 because of the thin paint used and the different materials it’s built from. Looking for advice? |
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My i8 has had it done and looks way better than any car in a dealership showroom. Doddle to wash too. |
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03-09-2020, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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It depends on what treatment life you go for in comparison to cost.
Older cars also need more paint correction first so more labour cost. For that cost, it won't be a long lasting treatment and prob 1-2 years. The more expensive ceramic treatments are 9H hardness so need to be done by a professional in clinical conditions (not outside) as done wrongly, it's so durable, can need literally sanding off. This does last 5 yrs thought and as said above 500-1000 for top quality. If you are handy, rather than that cheaper treatment, something like Sonax hydrosilex (£12) is just as good or a good old fashioned wax like Autoglym HD wax (£30) will protect it for up to 6 months at a time. In prep for that, 'clay bar' the whole car first to get the paint smooth to the touch and end with a good polish with a thick microfibre cloth. I don't think there is any problem adding these products to any part of the car. Detailing is a big subject but lots of you tube video's if you fancy having a go yourself! Really does depend on how good it is at the moment. |
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Out of curiosity I wrote to the BMW branch asking if this product can be used on an i8. Received a reply with the following:
I have emailed our contact who deals with Protect X. This is the response. “,if it’s a painted surface then the coating will only enhance and protect it. However the majority of i8 cars are wrapped, I believe it wouldn’t do anything to a wrapped surface. If it’s Individual paint it can be coated as that’s a paint surface.“ Unbelievable! |
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The black detail on the bonnet i think is a sticker i guess but that's about it? |
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...is an example of a 4 layer ceramics coating. I am skeptical that the BMW treatment is anything similar. Lasts about 5 years. Hand washing of course, which is easy, just rinse... |
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