Interior/Exterior Protection

Canucklehead · 09-27-2006, 11:44 PM

I'm taking delivery of my SG 328i Sport this Friday, and I'm wondering if people can offer some advice on the Total Protection Package (for interior & exterior) offered by the dealership? Am I better off going elsewhere for this protection (i.e. Ziebart, etc...) or is BMW's protection package worth the price (CDN $2,000 with 3M guard or CDN $1,200 without).

Has anyone here used the Ziebart Diamond Gloss?

Also.... tire insurance? Assuming this is a big waste of $$$$

Thanks!

yellowg555 · 09-28-2006, 12:16 AM

I got PermaPlate (www.permaplate.com) done to my car. I have been told by a friend that is worth it, so that's why I got it.

e90pdto · 09-28-2006, 12:21 AM

I have the Ziebart Diamond Gloss on my car for 2 year (applied twice), it surely made cleaning the car easier, but I really don't see how it protected the car.

Asiann · 09-28-2006, 02:06 AM

Do a search in the forum and you will find what products are best for both. Don't buy the stupid paint protection. A good wax and sealant will do just fine as well as a garage. Good luck and enjoy!

meruyailir · 09-28-2006, 09:15 AM

Wax and seal your car every week and clean and condition your leather every week. You'll be fine.

Josh49 · 09-28-2006, 09:20 AM

Absolute load of BS. Get some good wax on there, and you'll be golden. That price is ridiculous - you might as well put the money into the fireplace and get some heat off of it rather than just throwing it directly into the garbage..

inTgr8r · 09-28-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

Wax and seal your car every week and clean and condition your leather every week. You'll be fine.

Ya... right.
With a quallity sealer there is no need for a weekly;
that's anal to the highest degree.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canucklehead

I'm taking delivery of my SG 328i Sport this Friday, and I'm wondering if people can offer some advice on the Total Protection Package

This is just a huge cash grab.

I'm getting a pro detailer (Picus) to do a new car prep & negotiating a reduced PDI.
The dealer won't touch the exterior or interior of my car.
Then I'm getting the clear bra front end wrap independantly.

It'll be a fraction of the TTP cash grab & also be 10x the quallity.

canucklion · 09-28-2006, 09:32 AM

DO NOT go for it! not worth it
go to a qualified detailer like picus, aka Kevin to seal your paint, or do it yourself if you ahve the time and energy

meruyailir · 09-28-2006, 09:37 AM

Well I certainly feel the difference between weekly and monthly seal. With weekly, I'm not scared of any water spot anymore. They just wipe away. Used to do it monthly and some water spots still was hard to wipe. I use EXP. And besides, having the paint silky smooth even on the engine hood turns on

Just me anyway.

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Canucklehead Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Acura Integra Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Interior/Exterior Protection I'm taking delivery of my SG 328i Sport this Friday, and I'm wondering if people can offer some advice on the Total Protection Package (for interior & exterior) offered by the dealership? Am I better off going elsewhere for this protection (i.e. Ziebart, etc...) or is BMW's protection package worth the price (CDN $2,000 with 3M guard or CDN $1,200 without). Has anyone here used the Ziebart Diamond Gloss? Also.... tire insurance? Assuming this is a big waste of $$$$ Thanks!
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yellowg555 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	I got PermaPlate (www.permaplate.com) done to my car. I have been told by a friend that is worth it, so that's why I got it. __________________ 2006 Jet Black 325i, ZPP, ZSP, Steptronic Auto, Navi, Xenon
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e90pdto Private First Class 17 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I have the Ziebart Diamond Gloss on my car for 2 year (applied twice), it surely made cleaning the car easier, but I really don't see how it protected the car.
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09-28-2006, 02:06 AM	#4
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Do a search in the forum and you will find what products are best for both. Don't buy the stupid paint protection. A good wax and sealant will do just fine as well as a garage. Good luck and enjoy! __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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meruyailir Lieutenant 40 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Wax and seal your car every week and clean and condition your leather every week. You'll be fine.
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09-28-2006, 09:20 AM	#6
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Absolute load of BS. Get some good wax on there, and you'll be golden. That price is ridiculous - you might as well put the money into the fireplace and get some heat off of it rather than just throwing it directly into the garbage.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	DO NOT go for it! not worth it go to a qualified detailer like picus, aka Kevin to seal your paint, or do it yourself if you ahve the time and energy __________________
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09-28-2006, 09:37 AM	#9
meruyailir Lieutenant 40 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Well I certainly feel the difference between weekly and monthly seal. With weekly, I'm not scared of any water spot anymore. They just wipe away. Used to do it monthly and some water spots still was hard to wipe. I use EXP. And besides, having the paint silky smooth even on the engine hood turns on Just me anyway.
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