Hi all - so, my 2026 m240i only has 1400 miles on it thus far. I am scheduled to have a $1,000 correction/prep/ceramic/ job done in a few weeks at a local shop. Ive always enjoyed washing and detailing my own cars but figured as this car is still very new now would be the time to do this. here is my use case which needs to be considered:
- Not a daily driver, weekend/toy only.
- Will be garaged quite often. Will see about 5,000-6,000 miles a year or so.
- Stored in garage during winter and "off the road" until spring.
- Limited use as a commuter if at all.
So, part of me still says that $1000 bucks isnt a bad investment in my car. I plan on keeping it for a while and like the idea of easier washing, etc.
However, due to the car being somewhat pampered(
) one could surmise that Im overdoing it and would be just as well served doing my own washes with a detail spray sealant applied afterwards. I do this now and the car shines quite nicely & remains quite hydrophobic too.
For the record, this shop uses Car Pro CQuartz professional coating and then a layer of car pro Gliss on top of that. Proper decon wash, light polish & whatever else ahead of time.