Car detailed by Midlands Car Care.

JoshB25 · 12-12-2014, 04:09 PM

So after BMW kindly washed my car with what can only be described as a brillo pad I got them to pay for a complete professional detail to rectify the marks. I chose Midlands Car Care is Walsall. I went for the Swissvax Enhancement package. The car is finished with 2 coats of Swissvax Shield. Over the moon with results! So much so that I thought I would share some pictures. Please excuse my winter mode.

Addinuff · 12-12-2014, 04:13 PM

Looks better than new

how much was it?

DTP1980 · 12-12-2014, 04:22 PM

A brilliant result after an appalling blunder by BMW. Fine choice of protection. Looks fantastic. Hope it stays that way!

MarkG_M5Comp · 12-12-2014, 04:25 PM

That looks amazing - very impressive at a time when my black car looks like it's spent a night at the bottom of a river. Any idea on cost?

pdk42 · 12-12-2014, 04:42 PM

A full "detail" seems to run to about £300 I think. I'm persuaded to get myself a Dual Action polisher and do it myself once a year. It's probably a nice job on a good summer's day.

JoshB25 · 12-12-2014, 04:58 PM

This detail cost £299. I didn't see the point in having the new steel rims and hub caps decontaminated and protected with Swissvax autobahn so if you want wheels doing its £349.

I have a DA and all the gear but I have never achieved a finish like this. Really does show off the pro's advantages!! MCC do a training day now and again so hoping to attend to learn the tricks.

Chris Peacock · 12-13-2014, 02:36 AM

That looks fantastic, don't see many black M-Sports either so nice to see something different

Proftinkerpot · 12-13-2014, 03:32 AM

A brilliant looking finish. Glad you got it sorted Josh. I would have been close to tears or manslaughter if I got my car back like you did - especially when you take such good care of your car. If dealers can't have the job done right they shouldn't touch the car as this proves exactly how much damage can be done by carelessness.

matk · 12-13-2014, 04:40 AM

Lovely looking car. I let the local hand car wash at mine last weekend and eventho paintwork was not perfect they have ruined it all little marks showing up in the sun. I will be looking for a place to do mine in the new year.

Nick the Greek · 12-13-2014, 11:03 AM

Amazing.

I love that look when the paint still looks wet!!

Dave_3 · 12-13-2014, 12:27 PM

Looks better than the BWW effort!

I've been using Swissvax for years now. Applied a winter coating today, shield wax. Lasts very well. Finish is absolutely excellent, and a cracking smell when applying.

I'm lucky the Swissol factory is only 25 miles from me. Buy direct from source.

D.

Nick the Greek · 12-13-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_3

Looks better than the BWW effort!

I've been using Swissvax for years now. Applied a winter coating today, shield wax. Lasts very well. Finish is absolutely excellent, and a cracking smell when applying.

I'm lucky the Swissol factory is only 25 miles from me. Buy direct from source.

D.

I've heard of glue sniffing, but car wax sniffing!?

Rich9600 · 12-13-2014, 12:43 PM

That looks fantastic! Excellent results.

Dave_3 · 12-13-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

I've heard of glue sniffing, but car wax sniffing!?

'Tis the least of my vices.....

One gentle waft and you would understand.

D.

JoshB25 · 12-13-2014, 01:26 PM

Swissvax smells divine!!! Best smell in the world! I am definitely sold on the stuff. Just bought the leather care kit!

Rich9600 · 12-13-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

I've heard of glue sniffing, but car wax sniffing!?

'Tis the least of my vices.....

One gentle waft and you would understand.

D.

DoDo Juice Purple Haze Pro is my vice... Just a shame it stains your nose if you get over eager...

JoshB25 · 12-14-2014, 02:46 AM

I had some of the purple haze when it first came out. Really good stuff but the soft version felt gritty so stopped using it.

12-12-2014, 04:09 PM	#1
JoshB25 Captain 131 Rep 693 Posts Drives: F30 318d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	Car detailed by Midlands Car Care. So after BMW kindly washed my car with what can only be described as a brillo pad I got them to pay for a complete professional detail to rectify the marks. I chose Midlands Car Care is Walsall. I went for the Swissvax Enhancement package. The car is finished with 2 coats of Swissvax Shield. Over the moon with results! So much so that I thought I would share some pictures. Please excuse my winter mode.
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12-12-2014, 04:13 PM	#2
Addinuff Private 8 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport + Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Looks better than new how much was it? __________________ F30 320d M Sport, Alpine White, Business Nav, M Sport+ STORMTROOPER
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12-12-2014, 04:22 PM	#3
DTP1980 Lieutenant 83 Rep 418 Posts Drives: M5 F10 LCI Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Worcestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	A brilliant result after an appalling blunder by BMW. Fine choice of protection. Looks fantastic. Hope it stays that way!
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1806 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	That looks amazing - very impressive at a time when my black car looks like it's spent a night at the bottom of a river. Any idea on cost? __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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pdk42 Eh? Team member 514 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: F31 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leamington Spa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Audi TT Roadst ... [0.00] 2014 f31 335i M Sport [9.50]	A full "detail" seems to run to about £300 I think. I'm persuaded to get myself a Dual Action polisher and do it myself once a year. It's probably a nice job on a good summer's day.
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12-12-2014, 04:58 PM	#6
JoshB25 Captain 131 Rep 693 Posts Drives: F30 318d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	This detail cost £299. I didn't see the point in having the new steel rims and hub caps decontaminated and protected with Swissvax autobahn so if you want wheels doing its £349. I have a DA and all the gear but I have never achieved a finish like this. Really does show off the pro's advantages!! MCC do a training day now and again so hoping to attend to learn the tricks.
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12-13-2014, 02:36 AM	#7
Chris Peacock Captain 167 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2020 330e M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere. iTrader: (0)	That looks fantastic, don't see many black M-Sports either so nice to see something different
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12-13-2014, 03:32 AM	#8
Proftinkerpot Major 219 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport -Superman Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	A brilliant looking finish. Glad you got it sorted Josh. I would have been close to tears or manslaughter if I got my car back like you did - especially when you take such good care of your car. If dealers can't have the job done right they shouldn't touch the car as this proves exactly how much damage can be done by carelessness.
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12-13-2014, 04:40 AM	#9
matk Captain 32 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 330d F31 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Lovely looking car. I let the local hand car wash at mine last weekend and eventho paintwork was not perfect they have ruined it all little marks showing up in the sun. I will be looking for a place to do mine in the new year.
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12-13-2014, 11:03 AM	#10
Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Amazing. I love that look when the paint still looks wet!!
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12-13-2014, 12:27 PM	#11
Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Looks better than the BWW effort! I've been using Swissvax for years now. Applied a winter coating today, shield wax. Lasts very well. Finish is absolutely excellent, and a cracking smell when applying. I'm lucky the Swissol factory is only 25 miles from me. Buy direct from source. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That looks fantastic! Excellent results. __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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12-13-2014, 01:26 PM	#15
JoshB25 Captain 131 Rep 693 Posts Drives: F30 318d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	Swissvax smells divine!!! Best smell in the world! I am definitely sold on the stuff. Just bought the leather care kit!
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12-14-2014, 02:46 AM	#17
JoshB25 Captain 131 Rep 693 Posts Drives: F30 318d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	I had some of the purple haze when it first came out. Really good stuff but the soft version felt gritty so stopped using it.
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