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Originally Posted by tracer bullet
I'd still consider DIY 
I was able to do a (IMO) fairly surprising job on my 12 year old X3 with this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Auto-Spa-...ssType=REGULAR
And this: https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...h&_ss=e&_v=1.0
The polisher is small, cheap, and worked. And not a total waste of $ since in a few years you might want to do it again. It's not pro quality but it's DA and cheap and does the job.
For the coating itself you'll get quite close to a pro job for about $150 or so from a variety of brands. Or even less: https://gyeonusa.com/collections/pai.../q-one-evo-kit
Just one of 100 examples. Your very first time going slowly and carefully would take about 2 hours. Next time about 1 hour. It'd last at least a year for you and potentially be part of a "spring cleaning" routine.
If cost or interest is a factor. Otherwise it seems like you're on the right track to hand it off as well which seems to be your preference and is fine of course. |
I hear ya - I have done my own detailing since forever but I'll admit this one time does feel like the right time to hand it off.
It will be a once and done. Eventually, all coatings wear out and from there on out I'll handle it myself.
Glad your effort paid off with your car.