Hi,
Having seen this store from the last two weeks since I landed back in India and with a new car, it was but natural for me to opt for their services. I have read and heard the awesome experiences of 3M Car care at HSR layout, Bangalore and hence wanted to get my new Fortuner-BOSS in White pampered.
So, I researched the internet and sourced the contact number and called them up. Vinod, who owns the outlet was prompt in picking up the call and answering all my micro/macro queries with patience and knowledge. The first phone call was professional and pure information and less of 'sales' which was a welcome change!
Fixed up the appointment and promptly landed up at their store to meet Vinod right on time. What followed after was a great memory re-enhancer! Upon introductions, I felt that I knew him earlier somewhere and insisted the same with him. Eventually, we both started our career together in the same industry working for two great US MNC's and here we are in two different professions after ~20 years!!
Vinod after having a good career graph opted to pursue his Auto passion and jumped into car detailing services with 3M at Hyderabad 2-3 years back. He and his brother-Vijay, now run two 3M Car care centers in the uptown Hyderabad.
BOSS in White: I have opted for the 3M anti-corrosion treatment(5 year warranty)+Total Exterior package-Large which costed me Rs. 14,800/-
The anti-corrosion treatment was more for the reduction of road noise and smooth glide feeling of the ride than the corrosion protection itself.
The Exterior process they followed is captured below for your information:
The Process starts with dry vacuuming the interiors, carpet and seats, and cleaning the mats with a cleaner. The Car exterior is then washed with unique foaming treatment that eliminates road dust and grime from the body of the Car. The Foam Wash is done with Foam Lance and pressured water using a Neutral PH shampoo of 3M. Then, they remove any organic contaminants, like Tar using a 3M Adhesive cleaner. Later, the inorganic contaminants are removed with a Cleaner Clay. After this process, the entire car is Polished with a Machine Polish liquid using a 3M Buffing Pad. This ensures that minor swirl marks are eliminated and the paint surface is prepared for a high gloss finish. They then clean the powder dust from the body, apply tyre polish to tyres. There is a dressing done on the plastic and vinyl parts. Once the engine dressing is done and the glasses are cleaned with a ammonia based cleaner, the exterior is now ready for a wax application. Here, they apply a high durable synthetic sealant technology wax of 3M. All these steps ensure that the paint finish gets a high gloss and since it's highly durable, the Car gets a UV-Protection for a duration of 8-9 months(depending on the maintenance). For maintenance, It's always a good idea to wax the car regularly.
I have some pictures which will do more talking and Vinod's ride-XUV is also in one of the below. Personally, it was a great feeling to see a very old friend doing great and pursuing his passion.
Overall, I am very happy with the service and the professionalism experienced at their store. Also, the cleanliness and the staff courtesy is worth mentioning. The 'eye for detail' is what impressed me and everybody following it up with each other for Quality check was satisfying for the monies paid.
It was a very re-assuring and confidence inspiring experience!
Note: I do not have any business interest in 3M, except being a Customer.
Mods: Kindly edit the title to " Car Care" instead of "Car car", apologies.