Detailed and Ceramic Coatings Applied

allachie9 · 07-06-2018, 08:41 AM

My X3 20i xLine in Sophisto Grey and Oyster interior has now had a new car detail and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + EXO coatings applied.

bmtespar · 07-06-2018, 10:00 AM

Looks great. Great photo.

sinbad4 · 07-06-2018, 10:48 AM

very pretty!

j1980mac · 07-06-2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by allachie9

My X3 20i xLine in Sophisto Grey and Oyster interior has now had a new car detail and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + EXO coatings applied.

Nice! How long did it take to apply? I'm a noob at ceramic and I don't want to botch it up.

allachie9 · 07-06-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by j1980mac

Nice! How long did it take to apply? I'm a noob at ceramic and I don't want to botch it up.

Here in the UK Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light can only be applied by accredited professional detailers.

My local detailer, who I have used before, had the car for 4 days for prepping and detailing, then applying the Crystal Serum, followed by 2 coats of Gtechniq EXOv2.
The finish is stunning and guaranteed for 5 years.

Ragnarkov · 07-06-2018, 12:25 PM

Nice looking vehicle.

I actually like those 20" rims on the xline trim. gives it a beefier look.

j1980mac · 07-06-2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by allachie9

Here in the UK Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light can only be applied by accredited professional detailers.

My local detailer, who I have used before, had the car for 4 days for prepping and detailing, then applying the Crystal Serum, followed by 2 coats of Gtechniq EXOv2.
The finish is stunning and guaranteed for 5 years.

Wow that takes entirely too long.

allachie9 · 07-06-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by j1980mac

Wow that takes entirely too long.

But it's worth waiting for.

Here it is ready to leave the Detailers -

j1980mac · 07-06-2018, 02:27 PM

Yeah, she sure is purdy.

JamesWWIII · 07-06-2018, 02:28 PM

Wow, that guy has a nice detailing studio.

ando · 07-06-2018, 03:00 PM

Looks awesome. You have the best version to me as yours looks like the x line launch car in the press kit. I tried to get close but we can't get those wheels in the US. Congrats

pcmike · 07-09-2018, 11:35 AM

Curious.. what did this sort of job run you price wise? Looks beautiful!

Max Well · 07-09-2018, 12:11 PM

Beautiful G01, Alan, and thanks for sharing your images. Color, lighting, and contrast are stunning in each one. Suspect you don't use a cell phone camera when capturing them!

allachie9 · 07-09-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

Beautiful G01, Alan, and thanks for sharing your images. Color, lighting, and contrast are stunning in each one. Suspect you don't use a cell phone camera when capturing them!

Thanks for your kind comments Max.
As a keen amateur photographer I like to try and get some decent shots.
Shot on a Canon 5DIII with a Canon 24-105 L lens.

TxHornX3M40iGuy · 07-09-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by allachie9

But it's worth waiting for.

Here it is ready to leave the Detailers -

Beautiful!

07-06-2018, 08:41 AM	#1
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Detailed and Ceramic Coatings Applied My X3 20i xLine in Sophisto Grey and Oyster interior has now had a new car detail and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + EXO coatings applied. __________________ Alan
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