What have you bought for your Mk8?

[Brocky_]

After washing it I’ve just booked it in for a valet and ceramic coat.

It’s the first time I’ve ever ever paid for anything like this on my cars so I’m hoping it’s worth it 

It will depend on a few things.  The prep done and the products used by your detailer and also how well you maintain it afterwards.

If you're planning to get it done and then take it to the local car wash every week, then you won't see what the fuss is about after a couple of months and I wouldn't bother spending the cash in the first place.  Maintain it properly with good washing technique and the right products and you will one hundred percent see the difference in how clean your car is, and remains, compared to most cars on the road.

Except the top of the rear bumper.  That gets manky real fast, no matter how well you try to keep it clean. 

[SRGTD]

After washing it I’ve just booked it in for a valet and ceramic coat.

It’s the first time I’ve ever ever paid for anything like this on my cars so I’m hoping it’s worth it 

It will depend on a few things.  The prep done and the products used by your detailer and also how well you maintain it afterwards.

If you're planning to get it done and then take it to the local car wash every week, then you won't see what the fuss is about after a couple of months and I wouldn't bother spending the cash in the first place.  Maintain it properly with good washing technique and the right products and you will one hundred percent see the difference in how clean your car is, and remains, compared to most cars on the road.

Except the top of the rear bumper.  That gets manky real fast, no matter how well you try to keep it clean. 

Does a ceramic coating make the car less susceptible to those annoying kamikaze bugs and insects welding themselves to the front bumper, leading edge of the bonnet, door mirror covers etc. at this time of year?

[JoeGTI]

After washing it I’ve just booked it in for a valet and ceramic coat.

It’s the first time I’ve ever ever paid for anything like this on my cars so I’m hoping it’s worth it 

It will depend on a few things.  The prep done and the products used by your detailer and also how well you maintain it afterwards.

If you're planning to get it done and then take it to the local car wash every week, then you won't see what the fuss is about after a couple of months and I wouldn't bother spending the cash in the first place.  Maintain it properly with good washing technique and the right products and you will one hundred percent see the difference in how clean your car is, and remains, compared to most cars on the road.

Except the top of the rear bumper.  That gets manky real fast, no matter how well you try to keep it clean. 

Does a ceramic coating make the car less susceptible to those annoying kamikaze bugs and insects welding themselves to the front bumper, leading edge of the bonnet, door mirror covers etc. at this time of year?

Not really. A coating is not some kind of dirt/debris repellant. What it can do or at least help with is make it easier to clean and possibly make insects/bird droppings less prone to leaving stains in the paint.

[simonwhite2000]

After washing it I’ve just booked it in for a valet and ceramic coat.

It’s the first time I’ve ever ever paid for anything like this on my cars so I’m hoping it’s worth it 

It will depend on a few things.  The prep done and the products used by your detailer and also how well you maintain it afterwards.

If you're planning to get it done and then take it to the local car wash every week, then you won't see what the fuss is about after a couple of months and I wouldn't bother spending the cash in the first place.  Maintain it properly with good washing technique and the right products and you will one hundred percent see the difference in how clean your car is, and remains, compared to most cars on the road.

Except the top of the rear bumper.  That gets manky real fast, no matter how well you try to keep it clean. 

Does a ceramic coating make the car less susceptible to those annoying kamikaze bugs and insects welding themselves to the front bumper, leading edge of the bonnet, door mirror covers etc. at this time of year?

My experience is it makes them easier to get off for sure. Using some pre wash mixed with hot water certainly helps as well. I use valet pro citrus pre wash before snow foam.

[king monkey]

Bought a sample of white vinyl to add a stripe to the interior scuff plate.

[Ceefeesh]

I have bought a set of Borbet Y,  18 x 8, 5 x 112, ET44 alloys, to use over the winter. I need get them coated with Gtechnique C5 before having a set of winter Michelin tyres I have, fitted. I need to  sort out wheel centre caps too.

[SRGTD]

I have bought a set of Borbet Y,  18 x 8, 5 x 112, ET44 alloys, to use over the winter. I need get them coated with Gtechnique C5 before having a set of winter Michelin tyres I have, fitted. I need to  sort out wheel centre caps too.

Very nice! - IMHO far too nice to just have on the car during the winter months. I’d keep them on all year round.

[BillSan]

I have bought a set of Borbet Y,  18 x 8, 5 x 112, ET44 alloys, to use over the winter. I need get them coated with Gtechnique C5 before having a set of winter Michelin tyres I have, fitted. I need to  sort out wheel centre caps too.

Lovely wheels.  Right up my street, if not my bank balance.
I'd keep the standard Richmonds for winter and put these on when the sun comes back as SRGTD says.

Can't wait to see them on your car.

[Ceefeesh]

I ordered the wheels from a shop on eBay UK which provided the wheels to my exact choice, including ET44. The wheels cost considerably less than UK prices. The supplier is based in Germany but sells to the UK. Delivery was included in the price and I had to pay a supplement for delivery to Northern Ireland. Delivery charges to GB should be less. The wheels were well packaged and arrived undamaged. From ordering to delivery was nine days.

[fredgroves]

you didn't get whacked for import duty and VAT?