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Edit: mods, feel free to delete this post. I searched for Oahu ceramic coating, and didn’t get a hit, but later came across another related thread...
Considering ceramic coating for my M3, but torn between spending $1399+ for Auto Concierge Hawaii (outside Neiman Marcus), who I think (based on reviews and email exchanges with Sergio, the owner) will probably do the best paint prep, and $750 for Premier Island Auto Detail, who might not spend as much time, nor have as much experience/skill as Auto Concierge, but still gets solid 5 star reviews on Yelp.
While the Premier Island quote is tempting, because I really have a hard time swallowing the cost of paint protection (I already added full front ppf), I’m hesitant for a few reasons. Greg, the owner of Premier, offers a “lifetime warranty” for his System X coating, which sounds great, but most serious detailers will tell you that warranties are a gimmick, and you should run away from vendors that offer them. Also, to maintain the warranty, you have to take your car back for annual “service”, which costs $200. If this includes detailing and a top coat, it might be worth it, but otherwise, I would probably just forego the service and sacrifice the lifetime warranty. If it lasts 4 or 5 years, for $750, I might be satisfied.
Auto Concierge offers no warranties, and uses Max Protect UNC-R, which I’ve never heard of. They are offering a new car special for $1399, although I may not qualify for it, as the car is supposed to be brand new. Otherwise, it will probably be $1599 or more, depending on how much coverage I want (the new car special includes the body and glass).
Anyone have experience with these vendors, or recommend others? I know ceramic coatings can also be self-applied, but I don’t want to invest time or money in the equipment that would be needed to properly prep the paint. Thanks!
Considering ceramic coating for my M3, but torn between spending $1399+ for Auto Concierge Hawaii (outside Neiman Marcus), who I think (based on reviews and email exchanges with Sergio, the owner) will probably do the best paint prep, and $750 for Premier Island Auto Detail, who might not spend as much time, nor have as much experience/skill as Auto Concierge, but still gets solid 5 star reviews on Yelp.
While the Premier Island quote is tempting, because I really have a hard time swallowing the cost of paint protection (I already added full front ppf), I’m hesitant for a few reasons. Greg, the owner of Premier, offers a “lifetime warranty” for his System X coating, which sounds great, but most serious detailers will tell you that warranties are a gimmick, and you should run away from vendors that offer them. Also, to maintain the warranty, you have to take your car back for annual “service”, which costs $200. If this includes detailing and a top coat, it might be worth it, but otherwise, I would probably just forego the service and sacrifice the lifetime warranty. If it lasts 4 or 5 years, for $750, I might be satisfied.
Auto Concierge offers no warranties, and uses Max Protect UNC-R, which I’ve never heard of. They are offering a new car special for $1399, although I may not qualify for it, as the car is supposed to be brand new. Otherwise, it will probably be $1599 or more, depending on how much coverage I want (the new car special includes the body and glass).
Anyone have experience with these vendors, or recommend others? I know ceramic coatings can also be self-applied, but I don’t want to invest time or money in the equipment that would be needed to properly prep the paint. Thanks!