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Titania

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Hi all,



I've been keeping my cars nicely clean using OTC products for many years. But, in doing some researching on winter prep I was referred to you guys by a poster from the VWVortex forums. I'm taking delivery of my first spec'd out just for me new car, and I wanted to make sure she was kept up better than I've kept any of my previous cars. Plus, she's black, so I knew I had to kick up my care a notch. Anyway, I've got a small fortune's worth of Jeff Werkstatt and Poor Boy's products just waiting for the new car. I've been reading everything I can get my hands on, so I hope to do you all proud. :)
 
which JW and PB products do you have?



I'm guessing your new ride is a VW? If so, is it 'Black Magic'..I love all those different metallic flecks in it
 
tom p. said:
Where are pictures of this new rig?
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Not taken yet??? The car is on its way from the Vehicle Preparation Center. It should be at the dealer on Sunday. Then it's another 3 days wait for the Country of Origin Cert. :bawling:
 
sspeer said:
which JW and PB products do you have?



I'm guessing your new ride is a VW? If so, is it 'Black Magic'..I love all those different metallic flecks in it
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Nope...I actually post at The Car Lounge on the VWVortex. Best place I've found to keep up to date on car news. The new car is actually a 2007 328xiT, black on black with aluminum trim and a manual tranny.



I picked up the JW full-size sample pack which includes:

Prime, 500 mL

Acrylic Jett, 500 mL

Carnauba Jett, 500 mL

Acrylic Glos, 500 mL

Carnauba Glos, 500 mL

Satin Prot, 500 mL

Quick Wash, 500 mL

AutoBody Wash, 500 mL



I also got a bunch of microfiber goodies and wash mits, applicators, etc.



From Poorboy's, I've got the Natural Look Dressing and the Wheel Sealant.



I think that'll be enough to get me started, anyway. :) I'm quite anxious to get out and give the non-OTC stuff a try.
 
Very nice..you should be in good shape! JW are top notch products



What led you to choose JW over other options, out of curiosity?
 
Sucks that you're getting a new car right before window. Let alone a RWD BMW (I'm assuming since you mentioned the Spec'd out, prep center, and 3-day after delivery..Typical BMW). You should move to S.Florida.
 
sspeer said:
Very nice..you should be in good shape! JW are top notch products



What led you to choose JW over other options, out of curiosity?
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I didn't want to spend my whole life waiting for some of the other products to dry. I'm not a patient woman. After doing a ton of research, it looked like JW was more user-friendly and easier to apply than Zaino or Klasse. And the people that use it really seem to like the results they get. So, hopefully my experiences will be good.
 
joyriiide1113 said:
Sucks that you're getting a new car right before window. Let alone a RWD BMW (I'm assuming since you mentioned the Spec'd out, prep center, and 3-day after delivery..Typical BMW). You should move to S.Florida.
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Part of the reason I bought my car now was to get out of a RWD before winter. I love my SC300...it's a gorgeous car. But, it's really a handful to drive. It's extremely tailhappy, which even with excellent snow tires, makes it a royal pain in the arse to drive in snow. My new Bimmer is AWD...and a wagon. Big change for this coupe girl. I decided I needed to be a bit more practical now that I've got a house and frequent trips to Home Depot. Besides, I still have my XJS, and there's no reason I can't Auto-X a wagon. :p



I don't know about S. Florida, but I ask myself all the time why I live here...I hate the snow!
 
Titania said:
I didn't want to spend my whole life waiting for some of the other products to dry. I'm not a patient woman. After doing a ton of research, it looked like JW was more user-friendly and easier to apply than Zaino or Klasse. And the people that use it really seem to like the results they get. So, hopefully my experiences will be good.
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All 3 are good choices with similar durabiltiy and JW probably is the most user friendly :2thumbs:



I was pleased with my Prime Strong, but haven't used the Acrylic Jett Trigger yet.
 
Titania said:
No, I went up to Tulley in Nashua. My experience there has been very good, so far.
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What made you go with Tulley? Did you try any of the BMW dealers in MA? I'm thinking of buying a 335i soon. So, I thought I'd ask.
 
Mikeyc said:
What made you go with Tulley? Did you try any of the BMW dealers in MA? I'm thinking of buying a 335i soon. So, I thought I'd ask.
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I have a friend who's has had a lot of experience with most of the dealers in Mass. He warned me to stay away from IRA and Herb Chambers. I've read this on various other Bimmer boards, as well. Peabody is fine, but being so huge they have a bit of a factory feeling to them. Of course, they also have the largest inventory, so if you're looking to buy off the lot, you've got a better chance of them having what you want. My friend bought from FMW in Natick and had a very good experience.



I ended up going with Tulley because they're closest and most convenient to me. Plus, I'd read a lot of good things about them. They do all the normal paperwork for Mass residents, so that was a no-brainer, as well.



There wasn't a a car like what I wanted on the entire eastern seaboard, so ordering was the only way to go.
 
Titania said:
There wasn't a a car like what I wanted on the entire eastern seaboard, so ordering was the only way to go.
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That certainly makes a lot of sense. We ordered a 325CiC from FMW a couple of years ago. I think we had the car in our driveway 7 weeks later. I could not believe how quick it was.



We've been doing business, primarily MBz, with FMW for years. My confidence in them is high. Also, that 3 series turned out to be a fantastic car, from a service/hassle-free perspective. It was 99% flawless and I don't think I've had another car, ever, where I could make the same report.



Enjoy, as there really few things as special as getting a hot car built exactly as you see it!!



Take care.
 
06E90 said:
You need to check out e90post, best 3series forum around
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely check it out. I've been hanging out at Bimmerfest for a while now. Can never have too many forums...I might have to get real work done, then. ;)
 
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