I’m seriously torn right now because I just picked up a gently used 2021 Autobiography and the previous owner clearly loved their automatic car washes a bit too much – the holograms are everywhere and it’s doing my head in every time the sun hits it at a certain angle. I’ve been scrolling through forums and watching way too many YouTube videos trying to figure out if I should go for PPF or just a decent ceramic coating, but honestly the more I read, the more confused I get about what’s actually necessary for our climate over here. A buddy of mine who owns a detailing shop in Dubai keeps telling me that the prep work is basically everything, and that a rushed job with expensive products will still look terrible after a few months if the painter isn’t meticulous about correction first. I’m leaning towards getting the full works done, but I really don’t want to hand over my car to just anyone with a polisher and a dream, you know? I found a specialist Range Rover detailing center in Musaffah Shabiya that seems to have decent reviews, but I’m always a bit skeptical about Google ratings since half of them could be friends and family hyping the place up. Has anyone here actually used them or know someone who has? I’m mainly concerned about the sand scratches that seem to appear out of nowhere every time I drive to Al Ain or head out for a desert weekend, and I want someone who really understands the nuances of the Santorini black paint because it shows every single imperfection like a mirror. I don’t mind paying a premium if the work is genuinely top notch and they use quality film or coatings, but I’d rather hear from real owners who’ve been through the process rather than trusting a flashy Instagram page with filtered photos. Also, if you’ve had bad experiences anywhere around Abu Dhabi, please share those too because knowing what to avoid is just as helpful as getting a good recommendation. Cheers in advance for any input, I know these topics come up a lot but every shop seems to have different packages and it gets overwhelming fast.