3M Clearbra installed at Detailing Dynamics

[ihyln]

I don't want to repost all the images again so please follow this link to see the great job the guys at Detailing Dynamics did.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157315

After doing a lot of research 3M is the absolute best. Ventureshield scratches easily and the glue is not of very good quality. I saw several examples of 3M and Ventureshield before deciding that 3M is the way to go.

[badfish]

Originally Posted by ihyln

After doing a lot of research 3M is the absolute best. Ventureshield scratches easily and the glue is not of very good quality. I saw several examples of 3M and Ventureshield before deciding that 3M is the way to go.

Not sure I agree with this as I am a 3M owner myself on a white car and it has yellowed. Not only that, but it has a lot of orange peel. These are 2 common complaints about 3M that I absolutely concur with because I'm living with it right now. Everyone shop I spoke with that sells both recommends the Venture Shield. But hey, to each his own, glad you are happy with what you got...

[ihyln]

The yellowing depends on the color of the car with white being the worst. For white I'd actually go with VentureShield over 3M but any other color 3M is a better tradeoff. But as far as orange peel goes since it's already part of BMW's paint it doesn't bother me at all. However, I have a warranty with DD so any problems will be fixed by them including yellowing.

[RealSanaii]

Originally Posted by ihyln

The yellowing depends on the color of the car with white being the worst. For white I'd actually go with VentureShield over 3M but any other color 3M is a better tradeoff. But as far as orange peel goes since it's already part of BMW's paint it doesn't bother me at all. However, I have a warranty with DD so any problems will be fixed by them including yellowing.

Maybe it's the angle but the lines are real obvious. Is it better in real life?

[ihyln]

I was told that after a fresh install the lines will be quite obvious for a while and will ultimately blend in. They won't disappear 100% but it won't be as obvious.

[nusevad]

More pics of Ferrari? That kid must be a billionare.

btw time to change Drives: 2002 530i to 2008 E90 M3.

[sayemthree]

had both 3m and VS on my last car- I vote ro the VS.

[lvwirelessguy]

From what I understand 3M just purchased VS

Personally I prefer the VS product as I have had it on both my M3's

[swamp2]

From the few samples I have seen I can not accept the orange peel and lack of gloss in the 3M products. I went with VS.

[booforty]

Is it possible to get this 3M stuff in the UK?

[NYSPEM3]

Did Matt say he did an Interlagos Blue sedan a week ago?

I can see the line when I know where to look, but it's still much more preferable than rock chips. In major urban areas rock chips are simply unavoidable.

[ihyln]

Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

Did Matt say he did a Interlagos Blue sedan a week ago?

I can see the line when I know where to look, but it's still much more preferable than rock chips. In major urban areas rock chips are simply unavoidable.

Yup, he did in fact. Was that you? They will do VS on your car if you ask for it. I saw samples of it where the owner, Matt, had VS on his car (M5, dark color) and it did not really look good. As I've said before, the color of your car makes a big difference. They were completely honest with both the strengths and weaknesses of VS and 3M. If you are still undecided check out the owners car or mine for a comparison.

[NYSPEM3]

si senor!
i do my own detailing but i'd probably take the car to DD for wash & wax during the winter. i'd probably try out their car care product once my zaino supply runs out. i love zaino for its durability but the shine seems very clinical--and it's a LOT of work for the shine.