Swirled out Solstice

[Fishincricket]

So we took this lil gem on trade about 6 months ago, only 35K miles on a 2006 and it was swirled out.. It got the standard "hand glaze" after the production detail and it looked great until the wax wore off.

Now, its covered in dirt from not having a rinse off for a few weeks and sitting out in the weather, and you can still plainly see the swirls under the dirt:

Lovely lil holograms, eh? It's 10 times worse in person.

So here's the discussion going on at the lot....

Current production method:
Regular 1 bucket scrub, chamois, hand glaze, set it on the lot and hope it sells quick, or repeat the process 1-3 months later.
Meantime I end up trying to sell a specialty and/or high end vehicle that looks like:

My suggestion:
Invest in a DA and cut the 2 step (buff then hand glaze) process to 1 step THEN implement the proper washing techniques and your done.



I hypothesize that, in the long run, my suggestion would not only save our detailer time and energy, but would also increase the salability of our "specialty" inventory.



So I'm pulling the Solstice in tonight and getting it started, then I can show our detail man what this is all about.. His exact quote was "feel free to bring it all in, but don't be mad if I hurt your feelings!"

Not sure exactly what he means, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow.. Stay tuned!!

 

[zmcgovern45]

Subscribed... I've tried to show salesmen & women the defects on brand new cars in the showroom while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. most of them claim they can't see what I'm talking about when I say swirl. They just think there is nothing wrong... drives me crazy.

 

[Fishincricket]

Well to good news is that the owner and the managers all recognize the issue, we're just all looking at it from different perspectives when it comes to the "most prudent" (read "most profitable") solution..

Wish me luck!!

 

[FUNX650]

-WHOA!!...For a minute there I thought:
This can't be CEE DOG's (Corey's) Sky Baby!!! Whew.

Good Luck!!...On the clean-up.

-BTW:
Seriously...How much are you guys asking for it?
[Note: I don't want the DISO version ]




Bob

 

[Fishincricket]

-WHOA!!...For a minute there I thought:
This can't be CEE DOG's (Corey's) Sky Baby!!! Whew.

Good Luck!!...On the clean-up.

-BTW:
Seriously...How much are you guys asking for it?
[Note: I don't want the DISO version ]




Bob

But I'll throw in the DISO for free!! : puppy_eyes:

$13,900

 

[FUNX650]

But I'll throw in the DISO for free!! uppy_eyes:

$13,900

Thanks for the 'window-sticker-price'...rops:

The Wife will definitely want to take a look-see when she gets home from work.



Bob

 

[Fishincricket]

-WHOA!!...For a minute there I thought:
This can't be CEE DOG's (Corey's) Sky Baby!!! Whew.

Good Luck!!...On the clean-up.

-BTW:
Seriously...How much are you guys asking for it?
[Note: I don't want the DISO version ]



Bob

Thanks for the 'window-sticker-price'...rops:

The Wife will definitely want to take a look-see when she gets home from work.



Bob

lol, yup... (It's what you asked for! lol)

I made the educated assumption that a sales pitch post when you had asked wouldn't have been appreciated, but I will mention:

It's an asking price..

 

[FUNX650]

It's an asking price..

So noted.

Also: :idea:

The Wife has an Uncle that lives in Blue Eye...
Good summertime vacation spot...
Around an 8-10 hour drive from our house.

And I apologize for the :hijacked:




Bob

 

[Tex Star Detail]

Do you own the dealership? Salesman?

 

[Fishincricket]

Do you own the dealership? Salesman?

Just a salesman, but the senior salesman in a staff of two..

 

[Fishincricket]

So noted.

Also: :idea:

The Wife has an Uncle that lives in Blue Eye...
Good summertime vacation spot...
Around an 8-10 hour drive from our house.

Bob

Blue Eye isn't too far at all from some of my favorite fishin spots! (Buffalo River, Eleven Point River, Lake Taneycomo)

 

[Fishincricket]

Did you know, Bob, that the Solstice has hydroformed frame rails and (certain) body panels? And a 50/50 weight distribution!! I've had the pleasure of taking a ride in a Mallett V-8 conversion, it was awesome!!

A lil personal Solstice history:

I was lucky enough to be one of the few Pontiac Salesmen to sell one of the first 1000 cars! They were specially badged and numbered..

From my "evidence manual"...

 

[zmcgovern45]

Lebanon, huh? I went to school in Rolla, MO.

 

[Fishincricket]

Lebanon, huh? I went to school in Rolla, MO.

Small world indeed!!

 

[JSou]

Yikes! Awaiting the outcome.

 

[Vegas Transplant]

So we took this lil gem on trade about 6 months ago,

That's a long time sitting on the lot.


My suggestion:
Invest in a DA and cut the 2 step (buff then hand glaze) process to 1 step THEN implement the proper washing techniques and your done.

Cyclo For The Win!
Have them test spot an abrasive AIO, preferably sealant. Then break it off proper with Colly


...I hypothesize that, in the long run, my suggestion would not only save our detailer time and energy, but would also increase the salability of our "specialty" inventory.



...So I'm pulling the Solstice in tonight and getting it started, then I can show our detail man what this is all about.. His exact quote was "feel free to bring it all in, but don't be mad if I hurt your feelings!"

Not sure exactly what he means, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow.. Stay tuned!!

I may be able to offer some insight off off thread. Maybe other current/former house men will chime in. Sounds like he's not willing to play fairly.

 

[Fishincricket]

I'll take all the insight I can get, folks...

 

[HellaBroke]

Subscribed... I've tried to show salesmen & women the defects on brand new cars in the showroom while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. most of them claim they can't see what I'm talking about when I say swirl. They just think there is nothing wrong... drives me crazy.

True story!!! X2!!

 

[JonnyB]

So I'm pulling the Solstice in tonight and getting it started, then I can show our detail man what this is all about.. His exact quote was "feel free to bring it all in, but don't be mad if I hurt your feelings!"

Not sure exactly what he means, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow.. Stay tuned!!

The way I am taking that quote is he feels he knows more then you and he going to kick back and enjoy the amateur hour, but I don't know the tone that he used. Don't forget to take pictures of his reaction when your done.

 

[Fishincricket]

The way I am taking that quote is he feels he knows more then you and he going to kick back and enjoy the amateur hour, but I don't know the tone that he used. Don't forget to take pictures of his reaction when your done.

That may be accurate... At least, that's the tone I hear it in.. lol

Lets hope he's standing by with some mineral spirits or IPA, that would certainly lead me to understand the assumptions he's made, and that would be priceless.