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Hey There,

Long time lurker (2009), finally joining in.

After always settling for what's on the lot, I just ordered my first car direct from the factory. A 2017 VW GTI SE in carbon steel gray metallic. I also just did something that seemed pretty weird to me, I emailed the dealer and told them not to wash or detail the car when it arrives and that I want to be there when the plastic is removed. After reading for the past 2 weeks, it makes sense. I definitely want to start this car off correctly.

Lots of excellent info here as always.

Thanks!

Eric
 
Welcome to the forum, Great choice by telling the dealer to stay away! I wouldnt even let them remove the plastic!

Look forward to seeing your new car, Drive it in good health!
 
Mer2112 said:
Hey There,

Long time lurker (2009), finally joining in.
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Hi Eric,

Wow!

Been a member since 2009 and just now posting in 2017!


Welcome to the forum... :welcome:


Mer2112 said:
After always settling for what's on the lot, I just ordered my first car direct from the factory. A 2017 VW GTI SE in carbon steel gray metallic.

I also just did something that seemed pretty weird to me,



I emailed the dealer and told them not to wash or detail the car when it arrives and that I want to be there when the plastic is removed.



After reading for the past 2 weeks, it makes sense. I definitely want to start this car off correctly.

Lots of excellent info here as always.

Thanks!

Eric
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That's the right thing to do.

For everyone that will read this thread into the future. If you're going to PLUNK down the money for a brand new car the read the below two articles and keep in mind. The factory paint is THIN. If the dealership puts swirls and scratches into the paint simply because they don't know how to correctly wash a car then removing the swirls and scratches will REQUIRE REMOVING SOME OF THE ALREADY THIN PAINT.

So read the below two articles and like Eric in this thread, DEMAND that the dealership does not TOUCH your car.

Clearcoats are thin by Mike Phillips

DON'T WASH CAR! by Mike Phillips



Enjoy your new car Eric!


:)
 
Welcome Mer2112...I admit I too was a lurker.

I took advantage of the forum to learn and have confidence to join in threads.

Like they say "Good things come to those that wait"
 
Sweet ride Mer2112!!! VW has some awesome rides and you have a lot of performance in that hatch........
 
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