SetH
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Finally took the plunge and hired a pro detailer to carry out paint correction on my 330ci
As you know I usually detail my own cars but was not brave (read foolish) enough to dive in and attempt proper correction.
So after some research I decided to hire Stu from Vehicle Detailing services based in Norwich
http://www.vdservices.co.uk/
Stu was fairly shocked at the condition of the paint once it had been stripped back. I was surprised myself how bad it was when he sent me a couple of 50/50 shots. The poorboys blackhole and been doing a excellent job of masking most of the defects as I have always had comments on how good the paint is 
Anyway on with the Pics
As dropped off :
Compulsory snow foam shots :
Had not really done anything with it for a while so some contamination :
Paint depth readings just to annoy the haters :
So this panel has had a bit of paint then at some point!
50/50 on bootlid
Before shot of drivers door
After shot of drivers door
This was not meant to included as part of the detail but being the dude he is Stu gave the bay a quick go over
work in progress shot
A few arty after shots 
Highly reccomend Stu for anyone in the Norfolk/Suffolk area
Parts have started arriving for the suspension refresh, just waiting on coilovers and the Style 32 E38 wheels to arrive and they will be off for powder coating.
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Doug
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Looks like some cracking results there!
I am in two minds what to do with mine. I bought the polisher etc but tempted to sell it and put the money towards a proper detail with the mindset of keeping on top of it!
I assume this cost about £250?
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Doug
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Oh, and what products were used? The paint has a nice depth and shine!
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James
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Looks good - have you done something aftermarket to the grille? Looks a bit weird.
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SetH
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Originally posted by James
Looks good - have you done something aftermarket to the grille? Looks a bit weird.
It's a genuine BMW part.
It exactly matches the shadowline trim on the side of the car and mirrors.the old one was the only 'chrome' part on the car and has never looked right to me, looks ok on an SE imo.
[Edited on 20-06-2012 by SetH]
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Ben G
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 really nice results there. looks immaculate now.
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SetH
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
really nice results there. looks immaculate now.
Front bumper, lower bonnet is stone chipped to buggery but it has done 128k
Only problem with paint correction is that it reveals EVERYTHING and takes off any areas that had a pikey touch up pen application.
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Jon_C
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My passat needs some major attention. How much does a job like that cost ???
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SetH
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Originally posted by Doug
Oh, and what products were used? The paint has a nice depth and shine!
Polish and pads were 3M fast cut, Menzerna 203, 3M & lake country pads.
Wax was Valentine & Co Concours.
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SetH
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Originally posted by Jon_C
My passat needs some major attention. How much does a job like that cost ???
Have a look at his site, link in first post.
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Rich H
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Much more lively now, nice work.
It is surprising just how much a glaze or filler based polish can mask tbh - yours was a prime example by the looks of it
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SetH
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LOL yes it was and it was wet when I got there. I think the poor bloke had a shock once he started. I have a lot more pics that shows how shocking the swirls were in places. Lifetime of retard washing, you know the drill I guess
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C2RL R
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Your fuel flap looks wonky! How old are you? I nearly bought a 330 ci 3 years ago when I was 27 but the insurance was expensive. Group 17 iirc. I had a clean license and 9 years no claims at the time. Put me off for life.
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SetH
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Originally posted by C2RL R
Your fuel flap looks wonky! How old are you? I nearly bought a 330 ci 3 years ago when I was 27 but the insurance was expensive. Group 17 iirc. I had a clean license and 9 years no claims at the time. Put me off for life.
It's the angle of the pic, flap is ok when looking side on.
I am 34 so Cheeeeeaaaaappp for me especially when I have had a line of 4 imprezas with ass rape insurance.
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LeeM
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looks nice but did they do a wheel upgrade on the 330? either yours look a bit small or most people upgrade to another model
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SetH
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That is the standard 18" MV2 alloy wheel for a facelift M Sport.
19`s only available as a manufacturer upgrade on the M3
Detailing thread and comments on wonky fuel flaps and OEM M Sport wheels being too small 
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timmsy21
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Lovely 330! probably one of the best colours it comes in too!
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Originally posted by C2RL R
Your fuel flap looks wonky! How old are you? I nearly bought a 330 ci 3 years ago when I was 27 but the insurance was expensive. Group 17 iirc. I had a clean license and 9 years no claims at the time. Put me off for life.
I got a quote on one of these the other day after borrowing my brothers 330 M sport for the weekend, im 26 with 3 years ncb and clean licence, only £800, didn't think it was all that bad tbh, what put me off was the stupid amount fo fuel i used. did a fair few miles so cant really complain but that was enough.
[Edited on 20-06-2012 by timmsy21]
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
That is the standard 18" MV2 alloy wheel for a facelift M Sport.
19`s only available as a manufacturer upgrade on the M3
Detailing thread and comments on wonky fuel flaps and OEM M Sport wheels being too small
well yeah its clean like, but that goes without saying really...
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C2RL R
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Pretty sure the quote I got was £1100 ish. If it had been the same as yours I would have gone for it.
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LeeM
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before i got banned i got a quote for a 330 of £1k that was 23 with 3ncd and a clean licence id had for5 years
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C2RL R
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Detailing thread. With poor attention to detail. You've sorted many wonky flaps out before so crack on mate.
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SetH
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
quote:
Originally posted by SetH
That is the standard 18" MV2 alloy wheel for a facelift M Sport.
19`s only available as a manufacturer upgrade on the M3
Detailing thread and comments on wonky fuel flaps and OEM M Sport wheels being too small
well yeah its clean like, but that goes without saying really...
Fair enough, check my stance, scene, stretch thread a couple pages back shows the wheels I am going for.
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SetH
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Originally posted by C2RL R
Detailing thread. With poor attention to detail. You've sorted many wonky flaps out before so crack on mate.
PMSL
I have also ruined a few 'permanently'
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C2RL R
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awesome
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SetH
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Have also been swallowed and got lost in some marsupial pouch versions but we digress...
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