Paint Correcting + Ceramic Coating My BMW M3 at 100k Miles - Filthy Daily Transformed (POV)

The M3 has been a filthy workhorse for years, and now with about 100k miles it's time to revive this paint and protect it. Thanks to Craft Detailing in Dedham, MA the BMW looks better than when I bought it at 35k miles. craftdetailing.com/
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[@TedwardDrives]

How bad is your Daily Driver under a light? Could it use some love? With the Ceramic coating I'm excited to protect the car, but also make washing the car a little easier. Next time we go to Craft Detailing, Lia will teach us proper rinseless hand washing to keep the car looking fresh.

[@ErikTS]

It is bad, a whole Wisconsin winter with no wash. I went on amazon yesterday because the snow is melting and I wanted new detail supplies. I ended up getting over $150 of stuff. I better have one clean Saab after this!

[@TedwardDrives]

Lia wanted to burn my snow brush in front of me 😂

[@jacobjohansen4120]

@@TedwardDrives my daily driver (when i get my license, waiting for a drivers test because of covid) cost me 900 dollars, so i don't really think it would be worth it to put it through something like this :D

[@asmcdon1]

Really enjoying the content recently!

[@IEATU95]

You should get LCI tail-lights bro, trust me it's worth the upgrade. The pre-LCI tail lights look terrible

[@20gravedigger11]

"Turn your headlights, are you kidding me... people are nuts..." -Tedward... the guy doing 85 down I-495 in a winter downpour I literally LOL'd on that one... Love your candidness, car looks awesome!

[@yes8032]

This M3 keeps being gorgeous everyday

[@TobiasRieper047]

The shot of the carbon roof with all the droplets on it is so satisfying to look at. Could be used as an album cover or so. Love the car Ted, always thought the E90-series looked sweet!

[@marco340]

I have anxiety and sometimes it gets pretty bad, but your videos makes me so calm, i love it. Really like the way you film and to hear you talk

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Marco. That’s incredible to hear in the comments

[@jhonbabi3309]

To my future wife : BE LIKE LEAH

[@bigsmoke3277]

🗿

[@liasupahscion795]

🤣😊

[@fatalostriches8618]

YES, this is exactly what I wanted to see! I think you should make videos of you hand washing your car, I know I would love watching them! Get some obsessed garage action in here LOL

[@LiamDrives]

Loved the b roll shots! There’s nothing like a fresh detail. Car looks amazing.

[@j.3854]

You have a new calling! “Narrator of detailing videos” 🤔😂

[@CoderMan]

I was sold on Opticoat from Craft Detailing the second I hand washed after my snow video! That team is amazing and the product is magic. M3 looks brand new!

[@tonylp9265]

Car looks amazing! them water beads. Thanks for sharing your experience at the detailing shop.

[@SubterraneanBruh]

in love with the interior color aaaaargh 🔥🔥❤

[@y4nnickschmitt]

I love it! My daily is 24 years old so I take the DONT LOOK TO CLOSE approach when correcting a panel. However having a regular cleaning routine for the car isn´t just spa for the car. Its also very calming and satisfying for me personally. Getting up close and cleaning all the intricate little details and cracks, door jambs and co is very enjoyable to me personally. Well everything BUT cleaning the wheels is enjoyable. Doing one (BBS multi multi multi spoke😂) is fun´ish. But then I remember that there are 3 more to go... ✌️

[@m3e92ismydreamcar]

Hi Tedward, your car is awesome it's a great value for money you get that roaring V8 with amazing looks and with proper maintenance it's pretty reliable. My favorite BMW. I like it when you make videos on it!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks! It’s been a great car. A little expensive for maintenance but for the performance and character it’s tough to find another car that comes close for the money.

[@Dave-tz9zx]

e92 and e90 are my favorite bmws out there...

[@starsaber2002]

Bmw e38 for me!!

[@Fordguy1997]

Satisfying indeed. Looks beautiful

[@chlpataLOPticKa]

Oh yes!! its here :) great vid as always

[@quackgarage9551]

1:45 same here. I don't get why some people are so obsessed with aesthetics, I know quite a few folks that can't even stand looking at their car if it's dirty and almost go nuts if they find out a new dent or some small scratch. Meh, i'm definitely not like that. I take good care of my cars and they're mechanically perfect. And yep, sometimes I wash them ;)

[@fraforgt-350r2]

OMG that paintwork looks amazing, and the carbon is literally magnified through the beads 8:33 I wanna ceramic coat my cars someday, but jeez I just can’t justify spending thousands of dollars. For now I don’t mind putting a fresh coat of wax on every few months. It still beads water and looks shiney so it’s fine

[@gregs8685]

What a gorgeous M3. They look best unmodified and on the gunmetal 18” style 219M wheels.

[@bdh821]

Just broke 100k on my E90 N55. I plan on polishing this spring. I enjoy your content!

[@williamlong2682]

First time I treat myself to a detail job for my car, I’m definitely staying and watching lol that was so satisfying!

[@NHBob1959]

I am in Manchester, NH. Looks like tomorrow (Monday) afternoon after the rain showers clear out, or waiting until Wednesday are your best bets this week to wash. :) I am impressed with the depth of shine the ceramic coating gave the car. I have a 2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost with 96K miles, silver. I usually clay bar it and wax it twice a year, but it's not as good as your car looked after they were done. I'll have to check them out.

[@dainamik6352]

nice video man. keep up the great content :)

[@MultiKdizzle]

So weirdly relatable Tedward. I'm about to become a Junior Project Manager, and I'm feeling the burn. I also about to bring my Q60 in for paint correction and ceramic coating!

[@bushmaster9576]

Looks gorgeous

[@dylanpipher7107]

Awsome content!

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the water beading at the end was so satisfying!

[@Cryptiiix]

Its kind of funny living in Northeast, I can tell the exact day you filmed this because I have the same weather too! I enjoyed driving in the fog

[@TurboMusab601]

Most Beatiful M3 color combination I've ever seen.This car should be in BMW Museum.

[@cyrusguest4975]

Another great video

[@fadablayne]

Thanks for sharing! That's down the st from me and I'll Def be checking them out

[@Boostloading]

Can’t wait for the mods to start😱🤩

[@nc.detail]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@fusionflash88]

I'm sure the car thanks you and in true bmw fashion expect a random bs CEL soon. Looks great 👍

[@AX5Z]

Your videos are very pleasing to watch.

[@finnzimmermann8390]

Polished my bmw literally yesterday 🔥

[@TedwardDrives]

Freshhhhh

[@JoshCraver9000]

I wanna do this to my truck sometime!

[@bennypan9634]

Fantastic content! You should upload this video again as an ASMR video with only the detailing noises

[@suprimemiray6285]

your m3 deserves the best

[@Max.44]

E92 just such a sexy car.

[@Gjon777]

Awesome

[@EluciaDeLuteIma]

Looking good. How much should I expect to get a ceramic coat done?

[@Athawolfus]

Sooo... I had ceramic coating applied to my car three years ago and I feel like it has sort of worn off. How long should you wait before doing it again? Is it bad if they sort of add up on top of each other?

[@isserdigan2835]

I just cleaned my Car today. I also live in MA.

[@pilotvanquish3886]

The car is looking nicer then ever. Just wondering, any plans do some suspension work soon?. I recall you mentioning a couple videos back that you had some clunking in the front end.

[@TedwardDrives]

Yes! Scheduled the work for the second week of March. I think it’s just the end links in rear but if control arm bushings are shot we’ll replace it all

[@mass2689]

Your videos are top tier..

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@xile321]

You should have coated your wheels too. I coat mine yearly with gtechniq C5 and it makes cleaning so easy. Basically can host off all of the brake dust and carbon deposits.

[@TedwardDrives]

Wheels were coated yes. Also headlights and glass

[@pr33tu_]

if you have a black car i highly recommend using turtle wax hybrid solutions black spray wax, it's like $20 bucks tops. look at reviews on yt. people snap their necks after i use this stuff car looks like a mirror.

[@TedwardDrives]

I’ve tried similar stuff on my m5 which is carbon black. It makes it shiny but the swirls are still very apparent. Not saying it’s bad but there’s no real short cuts when it comes to paint. My tolerance for swirls is pretty high so cheaper solutions aren’t bad for diy stuff

[@coleromani8420]

Very nice 👍

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks cole!

[@scotty88lp]

Omg I need to visit this place for my car ...how long did it take?

[@upshift2690]

Orbital buffers don’t ruin your paint like you say they will. Technique is what will mess something up. Just because someone does not check your clear coat depth does not mean they willl ruin your paint just saying

[@Duy123Nguyen]

Nuts

[@vipermoon_]

How much would that place charge for what you got?

[@device8418]

good morning tedward

[@TedwardDrives]

Good morning!

[@Swagory]

What did they spray on to the paint at 4:40 for the brake dust?

[@MumenRider78]

What buffing pad did they use with the rupes machine?

[@BIRKERBOYZ]

This is kinda carporn! 😍

[@dicklongmire6836]

I wouldn't daily a M3 especially through winter unless I live in CA. Get a beater for winter and let it rust instead.

[@samw]

use sonax PH neutral products for washes and your coating will last much longer.

[@DevinSymone]

I'm going to get a ceramic coating just because you said you had one

[@theclutch19]

Hi Tedward, what did that detail ballpark cost?

[@birddawg1171]

Looks amazing. What’s the pricing for the average Tedward?

[@fraforgt-350r2]

A couple thousand

[@mitchellcontente]

This video gives me hope for my poor Camaro

[@bekiro28]

you are a legend with giant balls mr tedward drive a rear wheel sports car on that climate all day everyday require a passion and giant balls

[@TedwardDrives]

I'll have a doctor take a look at them lol

[@MagicXXMadness]

Now all you need is a leaf blower to dry your car after a rainy day lol

[@frzen]

Did they fill stone chips and stuff? My car is pretty new and gets lots of them maybe our roads just have lots of little rocks

[@TedwardDrives]

They can! I didn’t have them do that this time. I may do it later but since the hood is aluminum and now coated I don’t think there’s much risk of corrosion

[@micraw714]

Great video brotha! I was curious on your opinion of the 981 cayman. I want to add one to the stable to have in addition to my E92 M3. Should I splurge for the S or would I be content with a base since I'll still have my M3 as the "quick" car? Thanks!!

[@TedwardDrives]

981 is incredible. The base is painfully slow but the chassis is great. I’d advise an S and if you can find one with the limited slip diff you’re really in business

[@micraw714]

@@TedwardDrives Awesome, I knew you'd be the one to ask 😁🤟 I appreciate the info!

[@freespace303]

So, how much was the detail?

[@isserdigan2835]

Buy a DIY ceramic spray. Works for at least the whole winter.

[@mcdoob]

It’s a tough life being an obsessed garage person and a tedward person 😪 can’t we all just get along!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol

[@TedwardDrives]

Haha i hope to find the happy medium. If the car has to be PERFECT you’ll never enjoy driving it in the real world

[@mcdoob]

@@TedwardDrives haha indeed. I’ve literally had fights with family when I refuse to drive it in anything other than perfect weather. I’m working on it man!!! It’s not healthy haha... but yeah your car looks great! Keep up the good work- love your videos, perspectives and insights! 🍻

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks!!

[@fliaquat]

I get it that its ur daily but come on dude give her a little make over. Carbon front lip wud look sick and no not one of those like 2 corner pieces. Im talkin full lip plus rear decklid. And possibly mirror cover caps. Perhaps do an exhaust to bring that glorious v8 roar

[@stinkintoad]

Can you divulge how much that whole detail and ceramic coating job costs?

[@TedwardDrives]

Best to call the shop and get an estimate. Every car may need a different level of effort and customer expectations play a big role. Like If you wanted a concours finish it’s going to take much more than what you saw in the video. Plus I’d assume the size and complexity of a car would also factor in.

[@Minecraftrandomvids]

how expensive is paint correction?

[@scaryamg]

How much is that whole job?

[@NOrlando952]

I need a detail bad. I’m in MA. I’m assuming you would recommend craft?

[@TedwardDrives]

100% would recommend. I came here because my pickiest friends (the kind of people who would send back a steak at a restaurant) come here with their cars haha

[@gewglesux]

@@TedwardDrives We obviously dont not know the same type of people.

[@silimarina.]

They didn't use a clay bar after they washed the car? Or it was just not shown in the video?

[@TedwardDrives]

They used the clay pads. You can see them doing it near the decontamination step. Basically like a big square of clay

[@silimarina.]

@@TedwardDrives Aa ok, never heard of clay pads

[@nemanjaceperkovic3676]

You are so lucky you have life

[@emmalab02]

@Tedward a daily driven M3 w/100k miles that’s also tracked? Am thinking about getting one when my Giulia lease is up, but I’ve only heard that M3s were brittle money pits. Will you do a video on the repairs and maintenance items you’ve had to do since buying it along with your maintenance protocols?

[@TedwardDrives]

I will make that video. What you'll learn though is that just about every car is a brittle money pit if you use it hard enough. Every car has a weak link whether its rod bearings, head studs, or timing belts/chains.

[@kaydendaum542]

hi

[@TedwardDrives]

Hey!

[@jazaviahnavarro7737]

I know people hate me for this but sticking around 😂😂😂😂😑

[@McLaffel]

What's the cost on a full coating like this? I'm local and I definitely need a ceramic coating

[@TedwardDrives]

I’d give them a call and let them know what you’re driving and what sort of attention the paint needs before coating.

[@McLaffel]

@@TedwardDrives Shall do, thanks. Also every time I see a grey m3 near westboro I always pull up to see if its you, maybe some day ill show up in a POV

[@kelseymafia]

It's like $1600-2000. Absurdly high prices for ceramic coating.

[@gewglesux]

you get what you pay for..

[@NotAMiata43]

At this point just paint the M5 purple with that much Iron deposit

[@TedwardDrives]

😂

[@28604]

if you think your car is bad you should see mine... after my family members dented it in several spots I pretty much gave up on maintaining the exterior and the black paint is just horrendous

[@TedwardDrives]

Rough. Black paint is the worst

[@adamwoodford7629]

For a professional outfit - surprised they didn't mask up the lights, window seals and other exterior fixings..

[@TedwardDrives]

This was a light correction. More like an extreme polish

[@adamwoodford7629]

@@TedwardDrives should be done regardless of level of correction - it avoids debris pickup if the pad were to run over a crevice not cleaned entirely. Results look good though. My bimmer also ceramic coated.

[@gt3sam193]

I cant even dry a car well, this is just showing me up

[@TedwardDrives]

Oh dude im TERRIBLE at drying cars. I'm the water spot KING. When I go back to Craft for a wash I'm going to have Lia teach us proper techniques. I joked that now I can just rinse the car, but thats definitely not appropriate haha.

[@ryshask]

When are you getting a gt4? :)

[@TedwardDrives]

Need a little more KZbin success for that!

[@ryshask]

@@TedwardDrives I've got a n54 135i.. Even if I could afford the gt4... that's a huge step when my current vehicle is so great.

[@dsteve2214]

Now tint the windows!

[@TedwardDrives]

Tint screws with the GoPro and makes the video look really bad so I’ll probably never tint

[@dsteve2214]

@@TedwardDrives thats a shame, it makes the car look twice as good, and no interior fading

[@TedwardDrives]

I'm actually not a fan of tint. I think it's falling out of style. I prefer glass so clean and clear that it looks like its not there.

[@gewglesux]

@@TedwardDrives here in NY they wont pass the car inspection if u tint.

[@aidenford8077]

The dislikes are people who mis clicked going for the like😂

[@TedwardDrives]

Legend

[@chrisej5987]

It certainly looks nice, but these ceramic coatings do nothing to protect from salt damage in wheel well crevices and where bumper covers meet fenders.

[@TedwardDrives]

Yup still gotta do plenty of washes through the winter. Luckily most Of this car is aluminum, carbon fiber and composite plastic

[@leffler2]

What should one expect to pay for a similar detailing?

[@tobiasdanielsen6110]

Expect to pay around 300-500 dollars depending on how much correction you want. Good detailing doesn't come cheap

[@RaresEnache]

@@tobiasdanielsen6110 That's cheap ! Where I live it's 1100€ (1200-1300 USD) for a complete washing, decontamination process, polishing, wax application (ceramic is even more expensive).

[@tobiasdanielsen6110]

@@RaresEnache Just talking out of my own experience. Of course prices differ, but it sounds like you are looking at the top 2% of detailing shops

[@mrmackee123]

MIA and NYC want $1500 for my E93 . Decon, stage 1 paint correction with wheel removal.

[@danielparisi5572]

Need to ceramic coat the wheels next

[@TedwardDrives]

Already done. They did the wheels, glass and lights as well

[@danielparisi5572]

@@TedwardDrives amazing, can't wait to see how much that helps with the brake dust

[@robertadrianwayne]

5:36 please tell me they blew the pads every once in a while, cuz that looks VERY dirty and the fact that he adds more compound... YIKES.

[@TedwardDrives]

they blew the pads constantly...you're watching 4 minutes of MANY hours of work.

[@robertadrianwayne]

@@TedwardDrives Pfew, good stuff there!

[@TedwardDrives]

It took me years to trust anyone to touch the paint. My most obsessive friends bring their cars here and I’ve also seen them fix botch jobs from other shops.

[@robertadrianwayne]

@@TedwardDrives Well, personally I crashed my E39 last tuesdays and I will have to repair atleast the panels if not the whole car, I gotta do it even if I want it or not, and hence is the infamous Toledoblue Metallic, that's going to hurt if the paint isn't going to be the right one, so.. yeah I know how you feel.

[@kelseymafia]

The cost of that opti-coat pro application is ridiculous. I don't think it's even close to worth the crazy price those people are asking for that ceramic coating.

[@gewglesux]

ya get what you pay for it would seem.

[@kelseymafia]

@@gewglesux let's just say I have my doubts.

[@gewglesux]

@@kelseymafia Dont know where your at.. the prices vary.. it must be a new technique it's new to me. I spent a good part of today looking at Car detailing/ Pain correcting videos.. I had no idea how advanced they are these days.

[@kelseymafia]

@@gewglesux I'm referring to the shop in the video. Go look at the prices on their website. They're ridiculously high.

[@gewglesux]

@@kelseymafia I see what you mean. I'll have to check other places.. i'm curious now.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

"Turn your headlights on," (zooms past 20mph faster in the rain)

[@TedwardDrives]

Good tires and well below limits of grip 🤷‍♂️

[@MrSachasan]

Please use gloves when applying ceramic coating, it’s not healthy, also the oil on our skin should not touch the paint, or the applicator pad. With some coatings I would even wear a respirator. Stay safe. Use protection. 😂

[@TedwardDrives]

Yes! When they applied to my car they used protection. This was a tiny test spot that I used to reshoot for the video so that’s my bad!

[@MrLalasd]

0:44 oh god ... my car is fucked.

[@babyyoda8195]

I'm tryna look at the M3 but keep staring at Leah...

[@24s157]

Wait till you see my M6 paint

[@TedwardDrives]

Is it incredibly good or incredibly bad haha. I cannot tell

[@24s157]

previous owner repainted the whole car, after one year the sun did its own thing, but what worries me the most is the carbon fiber roof, the coating is all dry up and yellowish and torn up. Basically I need to re do the whole thing. Poor M6

[@Mike-dd8bd]

So your one of those people driving a DCT transmission thinking you need to pull the e brake when parking huh?

[@TedwardDrives]

Why would I rely on the parking pawl and put unnecessary stress on it? That would be dumb.

[@Mike-dd8bd]

@@TedwardDrives Should not be a problem unless your on a hill. But I understand you want to take proper car of a 100k mile plus out of warranty M3.