Lowyat detailing thread huh... ok will go and check things out. V5 and active, people are crazy about taking care of their cars I see

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3888490/+8240#bottom

yeap, this is what I plan on doing. I guess I got it all figured out, for now at least. Say no to coating haha. I hate the "maintenance" part of it. With waxing I can do it anywhere, anytime

You’d be surprised, it's considered as hobby to a lot.

Anyway congratulations on your new ride.

Question to all, if I plan on waxing (i think the dealer would already polish the car) the car, and then applying FRONT PPF... and I want to install M-performance parts on my car (but I will go for cheaper options because who the guck has RM27k for accessories? hahaha), which one should I do first? Btw, I found a few shops that have these (imitation) lists for less than RM5k not sure if they would be recommended, but I would not spend RM27k no matter what for accessories

1. install the M-performance parts then wax + PPF or
2. wax + PPF then install the M-performance parts

Exterior M-Performance parts list
Front ornamental grille in high gloss black
Exterior mirror cap carbon fibre
Front splitter pro carbon fibre
Front splitter in high gloss black
Side skirt attachments
Side skirt films in Frozen Black
Side decals in Frozen Black
Rear spoiler in matte black
Rear diffuser in high gloss black
Rear bumper trim in high gloss black

BMW G20 M-performance parts list

yes, add me to the list I guess. but I am doing this just to protect my investment and to stand out: the sunset orange plus M-performance (imitation) parts hahaha

Thank you

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Jan 19 2020, 02:28 PM

No amount of coating can help u against stone chips... get a laminate protection jer la

Check out Sierra Glow Blue Flame treatment.

Sierra Glow had been around for like a decade i think, so they're pretty reputable.

Their flagship coating treatment is Blue Flame package, seems highly rated.

I'd say most flagship coating package out there maybe negligible difference with each other, but the people running the business can make the difference. Given how long SG established themselves, I'd have confidence with them.

For my 330, the car coating person don’t recommend ppf because of the color discoloration. Mine is white. So if you are getting white I don’t think can be done

question to all, if I plan to install M performance parts (spoilers, diffusers, side skirts, splitters, etc) should I do it before or after wax? Or does it not matter since the installer will know what to do...

i am getting orange. The car coating person of yours, does he offer PPF or just coating? if just coating maybe he was being biased? hehehe

in any case, I will not go for coating, but will do wax at fixed intervals. PPF i will consider if the prices are OK.

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Jan 19 2020, 11:20 PM

Wax least painful on asshole

Wax is just easy job nowadays with spray on wax
No need to buff
Go search utube for turtle wax seal n shine.. buy in sg more worth than in Malaysia.. Malaysia selling 100+ per bottle meanwhile sg only 60+ after converted

how many applications can this waxing last? and how much time to complete a wax? Sorry what is "buff"? You mean I just spray and let it sit, no need to wipe?

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Jan 20 2020, 12:11 AM

I had done it for my family red color car for ppf. Sort of like every vehicle we get we go there? But yeah a few of the people don’t recommend ppf for white. But you are going with orange definitely can. Find a good one, else you will see bad workmanship

I opted for Ceramic Pro as I got a damn good CNY deal years ago (exterior + interior coat with 5 years warranty on the exterior for just over RM3k). Coming up on 4 years this Feb and I have to say it’s holding up well. Just go for a free touch up once a year and it’s like brand new. Saves me the hassle of worrying about stuff like bird droppings etc. damaging the paintwork. Even washing is irregular, sometimes up to a month between washes.

Hard to recommend them these days as the cost has rocketed (my friend was quoted almost RM7k for his Passat), but quality-wise I’d vouch for them.

Buff - letting the wax 'cure' on the paint after application, then proceed to 'buff' off with a towel to bring out the shine.

No buffing means wipe on, wipe off immediately, walk away.

I'm one of the few active ones on the detailing thread as well, and didn't go down the coating route as I'm more of a DIY person.

Anyways, any factory fresh car will have minor paint blemishes such as orange peel etc. You'll likely notice it when you receive your car, as is some tiny swirl marks/RIDs that's usually only very visible under bright sunlight.

Hope you're able to decide on the best option to give the best TLC to your new ride bro!

PS: Nice colour on your Bimmer. Rare colour!

This post has been edited by woodentiger86: Jan 20 2020, 07:43 AM

Thanks for the input. How difficult was it to get the maintenance done? Did they give you any trouble? If i were paying RM7k which is way above my 5k budget, I do not want to worry about the shop holding me hostage with their exclusions and what not

Ah that is what buff means. Yes that would be convenient. If it is just spray and wipe I can do that myself too although nothing wrong if i feel like having the shops do it I guess. Perhaps I'll see how they do it then do it myself later

Im leaning towards periodical waxing plus PPF in the front. I just think that coating is not for me given the hassle that comes with it. I understand the pros and cons, already balanced it against other options

And thanks, i purposely took that color to be unique on the road. There were other color options, but they were all "safe" colors

For long lasting wax have a look at Soft99 Fusso. Claimed to perform up to 12 months and super hydrophobic. Very popular in Europe.

During testing on my other uncoated car I managed to get around 7-8 months in Malaysian weather, considered not bad lah. Cheap too, just that the application process can get a bit tricky.

PPF you're doing entire front (i.e. bonnet, front bumper, front quarter panel)?

This post has been edited by takr: Jan 20 2020, 08:56 AM

So far no issues la. I once had an accident where my front bonnet was replaced and they helped re-coat that section for free also.

forget it

some itchy hands gonna want to decorate your nice car when they see it in the parking lot



This post has been edited by Elgore: Jan 20 2020, 09:49 AM

Just get a Ceramic Pro coating and PPF it done.

why waste on this so called protection....maybe it's new car excitement syndrome
just abuse ur daily ride...after 2-3 years...get a new paint or wrap.
u get a new car again.