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A-Glaze? UK Buyers?
I posted this in cosmetic section but thought I'd post in here too for the UK lot of us on here in case you dont venture away from the regional forum ;-)
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12-13-2012, 10:52 AM | #2 |
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Sorry to be a party pooper. But, I've tried nearly every product on my many, many cars and they've been expensive hog wash, unfortunately.
The only one that 'seems' to have actually worked is Toughseal from Eurochem, even though some of the things they say like, 'Drag efficiency - The high gloss finish reduces drag and increases your vehicle's aerodynamic efficiency!', is total bollocks! http://www.paintprotection.co.uk/what.html
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For the money that BMW dealers charge for A-Glaze (even with a discount), think you'd be better off going to a professional detailer.
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12-13-2012, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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+++++1!
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Effectively all it is a decent sealant right? So if I visit a decent detailer I'll get the same service/effect?
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12-13-2012, 11:13 AM | #6 |
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sealann? - That's what you'll get when you get ripped off by a dealership. There are a couple of good detailers around but I just don't bother anymore. It's only a car and it will rot.
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I had A-Glaze done on my E81 and from what I could tell over the two and a half years I had the car, it made no noticeable difference at all.
There are professional detailers who will do a new car prep for similar or less money. These guys are specialists who know what they're doing, who use quality products and who work to a much higher standard than franchise dealerships. Not saying the A-Glaze product itself is bad, but remember that it's a money spinner for dealers - they buy £30 worth of materials and then get some lackey to spread it over your pride'n'joy, wipe it off and then charge a huge mark-up. I know which I'd rather have
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Anybody know a good detailer in SE London/North Kent?
Your right! I did not take up the BMW Main Dealers offer. I normally apply BMW liquid wax, which is quite good. Not exactly 'detailing' but it's easy to apply and gives a reasonable shine. But what with the weather I feel a bit lazy! |
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Had mine detailed this week using mainly Wolf, G-technic and Zaino products. I would not have believed how good the result is at repelling dirt unless I'd seen it myself, it's amazing.
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Go for a Detailer for sure go onto Detailing World for some local guys G-Technic and CQuartz UK highly rated both companies have interior protectors and C1 on wheels great
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