[Dex]

There is an outlet in Noida who does this well and uses Waxoyl. Check them out at Welcome To www.exppresscarwash.in

My 1 year old Linea (BossaNova White) with several dust scratches and lost shine is restored really well through their paint protection. They also offer a 1 year warranty on this.

The issue with clear coat rubbing off will exist anyway, but the paint looks lot better now.

[wildsdi5530]

There is a new Diamond brite franchise in Bangalore. It is on Thindlu main road, Vidyaranyapura. I haven't met the owner though, but the boards promise the original thing.

[walchan99]

Buying a car after 12 years – an XUV-500. Dealer (in Delhi) is offering Waxoyl 100 plus sealant, underbody protection, motor care, engine lacquer, and cavity waxing for Rs. 9999.

The board seems to frown on paint sealants, but so many members seem to swear by them. I'm inclined to say no, but am open to suggestions.

Thank you for your time, attention, and for humouring a newbie.

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by walchan99

Buying a car after 12 years – an XUV-500. Dealer (in Delhi) is offering Waxoyl 100 plus sealant, underbody protection, motor care, engine lacquer, and cavity waxing for Rs. 9999.

The board seems to frown on paint sealants, but so many members seem to swear by them. I'm inclined to say no, but am open to suggestions.

Thank you for your time, attention, and for humouring a newbie.

Waxyol is a Safe product. Doesnt involve using a rubbing compound that cuts a thin layer of the clear coat. it gives a good long lasting shine and seals the paint against vagaries of nature.

underbody protection is basically spraying of a gum like chemical on the underbody. this acts as a noise dampener as well as provides a cushion against stone hits

engine lacquer is basically to keep the engine look Brand new even after several years. this is a spray on and any engine treated with this can be cleaned with a mere water spray, and the engine will look as good as it was on the date of delivery

cavity waxing isnt required as the metal sheets now a days are not prone to corrosion that early

motor care and engine laquer are the same.

[Sridhar K]

Originally Posted by Sunilrj

3M - uses a 3 step technique wherein a mild abrasive is used to clean and polish the surface, then a synthetic resin is used to perapre the surface and lastly the glaze is used to shine the surface. IMHO and as per the information given to me by Paint specialists, results in cutting of the clear coat by about 5-7 microns. factory finished clear coat surfaces are normally about 40-50 microns and the mild fine liquid rubbing compound cuts off a bit of this clear coat which IMHO isnt very desirable. secondly helpless against Bird droppings. had done 3M coating on my sx4 and a bird dropping resulted in a cracked up kind of surface on the clear coat. this is a Good to have product

Apologies for pulling out the old opening post of this thread. While it lays out nicely on why Waxoyl's program for new cars is good, I don't think what you have mentioned is completely true in case of 3M paint protection programs for cars less than 6 months especially if done at 3M stores like the one in Chennai. If you check the tbhp chennai directory, you will find quite a few Bhpians have done paint protection at 3M store and they can correct me. For newer cars (less than 6 months with not much swirlmarks), 3M does not use rubbing compounds/glazes but only a single step sealant. 3M's warranty is for an year.

However, at most dealership/service stations, the various things like simple application of wax to single step sealant to rubbing and polishing gets tagged as 3M paint protection/teflon quoting and one is never sure.

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by Sridhar K

Apologies for pulling out the old opening post of this thread. While it lays out nicely on why Waxoyl's program for new cars is good, I don't think what you have mentioned is completely true in case of 3M paint protection programs for cars less than 6 months especially if done at 3M stores like the one in Chennai. If you check the tbhp chennai directory, you will find quite a few Bhpians have done paint protection at 3M store and they can correct me. For newer cars (less than 6 months with not much swirlmarks), 3M does not use rubbing compounds/glazes but only a single step sealant. 3M's warranty is for an year.

However, at most dealership/service stations, the various things like simple application of wax to single step sealant to rubbing and polishing gets tagged as 3M paint protection/teflon quoting and one is never sure.

Well, Please see my Signature Line for the Number of Cars that i have owned. Except for the SX4 that was done up by 3M all the others were done by Waxoyl.

i have gone through their entire process by standing right next to them and testing all the chemicals used. 3M does use a Mild Rubbing Compound which is in the nature of a coarse liquid.. if you are unsure as to what Chemicals are used, there is a online ordering facility, where you will recieve the entire kit in Home Use Containers which i have purchased to confirm my Analysis.

Ofcourse at dealerships, the job is normally a liquid wax polish or Instant Shiners which are tagged as Teflon etc.

There is no Single Step Paint Sealant. its normally a 3 Stage and above.

[Sridhar K]

Originally Posted by Sunilrj

Well, Please see my Signature Line for the Number of Cars that i have owned. Except for the SX4 that was done up by 3M all the others were done by Waxoyl.

i have gone through their entire process by standing right next to them and testing all the chemicals used. 3M does use a Mild Rubbing Compound which is in the nature of a coarse liquid.. if you are unsure as to what Chemicals are used, there is a online ordering facility, where you will recieve the entire kit in Home Use Containers which i have purchased to confirm my Analysis.

Ofcourse at dealerships, the job is normally a liquid wax polish or Instant Shiners which are tagged as Teflon etc.

There is no Single Step Paint Sealant. its normally a 3 Stage and above.

Your thread was an eye opener for me and many others. Considering that 3M agents at different service stations don't necessarily follow the right step, I would be vary of doing 3M paint protection at any dealership other than their very own professional car car centers.I also don't contest your experience with waxoyl being better and safer to do it anywhere .

My only point is that at least at 3M's own car center (which have opened recently), they don't seem to use rubbing compounds on new cars. Please refer to the below thread where Bhpians like MutantX and others have done the 3M paint protection at 3M owned Car center in Chennai and explained the step by step process. I have also spoken to MutantX and confirmed that it was indeed a single step after washing and claying.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/chenna...ml#post2619212

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by Sridhar K

Your thread was an eye opener for me and many others. Considering that 3M agents at different service stations don't necessarily follow the right step, I would be vary of doing 3M paint protection at any dealership other than their very own professional car car centers.I also don't contest your experience with waxoyl being better and safer to do it anywhere .

My only point is that at least at 3M's own car center (which have opened recently), they don't seem to use rubbing compounds on new cars. Please refer to the below thread where Bhpians like MutantX and others have done the 3M paint protection at 3M owned Car center in Chennai and explained the step by step process. I have also spoken to MutantX and confirmed that it was indeed a single step after washing and claying.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/chenna...ml#post2619212

Sridhar. No hard feelings about contesting or not contesting my experiences. i have not experienced 3M's Own Car Care Centre, but have quite a lot of experiences with Franchisees who have technicians trained by 3M.

again claybar is not to be used on New Cars. its strips the paintwork of the factory polish according to the Paint refinishing experts at BASF which is the OE Paint supplier to quite a few Auto Companies in India.

Single Step ? as in No Gloss- Finisher along with Orbital Polisher with new Cotton Pads was used ?

[Sridhar K]

Originally Posted by Sunilrj

Single Step ? as in No Gloss- Finisher along with Orbital Polisher with new Cotton Pads was used ?

Yes. after claying, this is what they seem to do. If the new car has many swirl marks, which most show room cars seems to have these days, or more than 6 months they suggest their full fledged treatment that matches with your opening posts.

As regards to claying, the same was mentioned to me by a technicians at Privilege carz spa in Chennai while regular claying is recommended in tbhps car detailing thread as a mechanism to remove bonded contaminants. Are there two different schools of thought?

[rishi_kapoor]

Can anyone advice on a complete detailing and wash-wax 3M place around Noida/South Delhi? I just received a 3 application a year quote from BMW for 12k! I feel this is steep Nd would rather look outside for wash-wax.

Unfortunately I live in a high rise apartment so can't wash and wax myself due to non availability of any such facility in basement. Many thanks in advance for your help.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by Sridhar K

Apologies for pulling out the old opening post of this thread. While it lays out nicely on why Waxoyl's program for new cars is good, I don't think what you have mentioned is completely true in case of 3M paint protection programs for cars less than 6 months especially if done at 3M stores like the one in Chennai.

Indeed, they have different programs for new and older cars. New paintwork is not abraded in any way, just cleaned and sealed. The result is a deep gloss and a smooth feel that actually does improve the look of a brand-new car.

As I may well have already posted in this thread, I have no time for the teflon treatments. If effective at all, all they do is make the car a bit easier to clean --- like a nonstick saucepan!

New kid on this block is the 3m body film. This can even give some protection against very minor scratches and chips. I read it was going to be available in India. Any information?

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by Sridhar K

Yes. after claying, this is what they seem to do. If the new car has many swirl marks, which most show room cars seems to have these days, or more than 6 months they suggest their full fledged treatment that matches with your opening posts.

As regards to claying, the same was mentioned to me by a technicians at Privilege carz spa in Chennai while regular claying is recommended in tbhps car detailing thread as a mechanism to remove bonded contaminants. Are there two different schools of thought?

Showroom Cars have swirl marks because of 2 factors - the Housekeeping Staff are lazy to use a damp microfibre cloth to clean the cars of the dust. they normally use these cheap yellow polishing cloths that are available in fuel stations at 15/- and they dont even wet them.

factor two is the visitors to the showroom, who touch and feel the cars, and any dust on the vehicles contributes to these swirl marks

Claying is recomended to those cars that have seen the road for atleast 6 months. Bonded contaminants normally are tar, diesel exhaust particles, insects, bird droppings etc, which wont be on a car that has left the plant in a closed container with protective plastic covering on the bonnets, roof etc. Plus bear in mind that a glazing solution is used in the plant before the car leaves the factory. claying is recomended only after the car has spent quite some time on the road and has been exposed to the elements mentioned above. in the intervening period if waxing, washing etc has been done without proper eye to detail, the contaminants would have gotten bonded and these need to be stripped with a clay bar.

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Indeed, they have different programs for new and older cars. New paintwork is not abraded in any way, just cleaned and sealed. The result is a deep gloss and a smooth feel that actually does improve the look of a brand-new car.

As I may well have already posted in this thread, I have no time for the teflon treatments. If effective at all, all they do is make the car a bit easier to clean --- like a nonstick saucepan!

New kid on this block is the 3m body film. This can even give some protection against very minor scratches and chips. I read it was going to be available in India. Any information?

3M body film, ive heard about it. considering the Indian heat, hope it doesnt yellow like the plastic sticker (on the rear fender/ door sill) on most swifts.

[joslicx]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

New kid on this block is the 3m body film. This can even give some protection against very minor scratches and chips. I read it was going to be available in India. Any information?

It is available in India now. I was given a demo and offered it when I went to 3M HSR Layout for paint protection done on my car. The price is on signifiantly higher side though. It costs 500 rupees per sq. feet (plus taxes). For an entire mid-size car it comes to about 50000 rupees. They recommeded to get it done on places like door handles, bumper corners etc. I didnt go for it though.

[Thad E Ginathom]

I wonder how it will look and feel after a few years? It is hard to imagine a plastic film being as hard as the paint surface. Well, I guess that the vast 3m company probably has the world's best materials scientists. I wouldn't like to be an early adopter --- although early here only, it has been around in USA for a while.

considering the Indian heat, hope it doesnt yellow like the plastic sticker (on the rear fender/ door sill) on most swifts.

Never been to USA, but they tell me it's big and, like India, has a huge range of climates including intense desert heat. My Chicago friend tells me that it gets as hot there, in the summer, as Chennai, but with winter temperatures dropping to minus double figures. A Chicago car has to withstand more extremes than a Chennai car!

[joslicx]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I wonder how it will look and feel after a few years? It is hard to imagine a plastic film being as hard as the paint surface. Well, I guess that the vast 3m company probably has the world's best materials scientists. I wouldn't like to be an early adopter --- although early here only, it has been around in USA for a while.

Heres a pic of such a film that got yellowed. Source is vwfansclub forum (actual source is ACI forum probably)


I am not sure if it is the 3m film that we are talking about here. But it does look bad really!