Just purchased a Jet Black 335i yesterday...need advice

bimmertt · 11-30-2008, 09:31 PM

I took a look at the paint this morning with a halogen lamp and there are horrible swirl marks ALL over the car. Would you all recommend taking the car back to the dealership or taking it to a professional detailer? Taking it back to the dealership might be an obvious answer, but I am hesitant since they are the ones that hacked up the paint to begin with. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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Turkishexpress · 11-30-2008, 09:41 PM

Give the dealer a shot. They can't make it worse and at the end of the day it a BRAND FREAKIN' NEW CAR! They better get it right

GL

teej361 · 11-30-2008, 09:54 PM

I'd say find a private detailer. The dealership's detailer will most likely use a lot of fillers just to mask the swirls.

zaxjax · 12-01-2008, 08:15 AM

Jet black has a very soft clearcoat, I would suggest a pro detailer before a dealer. The will more than likely just glaze the car which fills the swirls in order to hide it.

I have a Crimson Red which also has a soft clearcoat, I would be happy to polish it out for you if you need help.

Raja may be closer to you, he can also help you out!

DoNDoN · 12-01-2008, 08:58 AM

Don't give it back to the dealer. They have no idea how to wash cars. Talk to Raja and he will make it look better than when you got it.

BK · 12-01-2008, 10:11 AM

Raja or shimshimhada for a light polish.

Sniz · 12-01-2008, 10:12 AM

this is brand new or used? Regardless, WTF!

detailer should be able to take care of it.

pseto · 12-01-2008, 10:13 AM

or buy your own polisher and DIY. swirls will come back

bimmertt · 12-01-2008, 11:57 AM

yes this is a brand new e90 335i. I have a UDM and some optimum products but I do not feel comfortable tackling a brand new black bmw

. Seeing as most of the car is in this condition, I think it would be easier to just take it to a professional detailer. thanks for the advice guys.

BK · 12-01-2008, 12:57 PM

I didn't realize you had a UDM. Get a couple white pads and orange pads and some Menzerna polish. You can DIY (or go to a detailer for this initial time, then DIY the next time). You won't hurt your car with a UDM. As pseto said, the swirls WILL return, it's inevitable with that color. You'll need to lightly polish the car every six months or so, that's just how it is.

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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Just purchased a Jet Black 335i yesterday...need advice I took a look at the paint this morning with a halogen lamp and there are horrible swirl marks ALL over the car. Would you all recommend taking the car back to the dealership or taking it to a professional detailer? Taking it back to the dealership might be an obvious answer, but I am hesitant since they are the ones that hacked up the paint to begin with. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. EDIT for pics:
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Turkishexpress Gixxer Man 14 Rep 599 Posts Drives: '08 335i E90 / '06 Range HSE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tysons/Sterling, VA iTrader: (2)	Give the dealer a shot. They can't make it worse and at the end of the day it a BRAND FREAKIN' NEW CAR! They better get it right GL __________________ Stable: 2008 E90 335i JB3 etc..., 2006 Range Rover HSE, K7 GSX-R 600 Former Stable: 2008 MB C300, 2007 Chevy Avalanche, 2006 Evo IX (544awhp), 2005 Sti, 2003 Evo...
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teej361 Private First Class 5 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	I'd say find a private detailer. The dealership's detailer will most likely use a lot of fillers just to mask the swirls.
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Jet black has a very soft clearcoat, I would suggest a pro detailer before a dealer. The will more than likely just glaze the car which fills the swirls in order to hide it. I have a Crimson Red which also has a soft clearcoat, I would be happy to polish it out for you if you need help. Raja may be closer to you, he can also help you out!
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DoNDoN Colonel 102 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Don't give it back to the dealer. They have no idea how to wash cars. Talk to Raja and he will make it look better than when you got it.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Raja or shimshimhada for a light polish. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Sniz Lieutenant General 654 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	this is brand new or used? Regardless, WTF! detailer should be able to take care of it. __________________
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	yes this is a brand new e90 335i. I have a UDM and some optimum products but I do not feel comfortable tackling a brand new black bmw . Seeing as most of the car is in this condition, I think it would be easier to just take it to a professional detailer. thanks for the advice guys.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I didn't realize you had a UDM. Get a couple white pads and orange pads and some Menzerna polish. You can DIY (or go to a detailer for this initial time, then DIY the next time). You won't hurt your car with a UDM. As pseto said, the swirls WILL return, it's inevitable with that color. You'll need to lightly polish the car every six months or so, that's just how it is. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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