Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

Yep. Nothing like washing the vehicle and saying WTH? How did that happen? And washing it is kind of a true inspection. When i first got my truck home and washed it, i found a few WTH moments. They fixed them all under warranty.
 
Years ago I got rear ended by an off duty state trooper. The paint on the new trunk lid and bumper cover never looked good and started to flake off after two years or so. It was a shame but I practiced with my rotary on it so at least I got some learning in from it.
 
MisterSnoop said:
Yeah, huge pet peeve of mine as well. Strangely enough, the cart was from a grocery store 1/4 mi away from where I was parked. The lower dent definitely needs to be repainted so I went thru insurance. I'm out the $500 deductible, which still sucks.
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A few years ago, when shopping at a nearby Whole Foods, the cashier had to ask each customer, "Did you find everything you were looking for?" expecting the usual "yes I did, thanks."
So, that day I was a bit twisted and replied "Well, since you are asking, no, I did not find everything I was looking for. I didn't see the sign."
"What sign sir?" "The sign to tell all of the lazy, obnoxious, entitled, self-important, oblivious, Upper Montclair soccer moms and dads to put the carts back where they belong."

She looked a bit puzzled. The guy in back of me said "Why don't you say how you really feel." I replied that I would have if ladies were not present.
 
Desertnate said:
Agree, but then is it really a car or just a piece or art. If I have a fun car, I'm going to drive it because it's fun. That's the whole reason it was built. If I have a more utilitarian car, like the family hauler, I'm going to drive the wheels off it in order to meet my needs. I'm a firm believer in having a vehicle and actually using it/driving it.

I believe the simple act of driving and enjoying a vehicle means you'll subject it to the environment and damage might occur. That's OK. Fix the best you can, and keep driving.

Like most here, I'll keep mine in the best shape I can. However, I'll fully admit there are times it isn't perfect...like right now. Between spring rains, pollen, a brutal work load, and family responsibilities, my car is pretty dirty inside and out. I think I have some snow removal swirls I'll need to polish out too. It happens and that's life. In a week or two I'll give it a little TLC and everything will be fine again.
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Agree entirely. As mentioned, I have PPF put on my cars and I just may buy that rear hitch for added protection. That's about all you can do (beside the obvious detailing which most of us readily enjoy.
But living and driving in the NE/NJ/NYC area, when I buy (not lease) a new car, it simply has to get the PPF applied - at least on the front end. There's simply too much loose "debris" flyin' around for my (and my car's) comfort.
 
Boy I don't miss living in Jersey one bit. Rock chips were nightmares!
 
bob m said:
Bob,

I wasn't referring to pristine in the true,
literal meaning of the word, but the term
was used to denote that the paint was free
of scratches not easily removed and pings
and dings.

It is simply an inevitable fact of owning a
car that these will appear in time. I guess
I was a might miffed as the car is only 4
months old with only 1700 miles driven.
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Thanks...
I was kinda struggling with sorting that out.


Bob
 
Well one thing's for sure, when you're an Autogeek and you want to keep your car as defect free as possible, you tend to know all the "good" parking spots in your town.

I just discovered two more near the new Aldi around by me
 
Bill D said:
Well one thing's for sure, when you're an Autogeek and you want to keep your car as defect free as possible, you tend to know all the "good" parking spots in your town.

I just discovered two more near the new Aldi around by me
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A few things. I don't ever park near a minivan; chances are good that kids can come jumping out with who knows what - book bags, sports stuff - hockey sticks. Same goes for old, poorly maintained pickups - chances are good, these guys are workers looking to get to a job, so when loading up, they just can be a bit "sloppy". If I have to look for a spot in a crowded lot and there ain't many out of the way spots available, I'll try to park next to a nicer car than mine.
 
The ‘Vette and Mustang I saw that could’ve been Autogeek cars were parked close together probably for the reason you stated.

I’ve noticed nice cars parked closer to me at times as well. I’m certain they think I’d never be one to scratch or ding them.
 
FUNX650 said:
•I realize there may be different interpretations
for the definitive definition of ”pristine”;

-But, IMO:
If a person would actually take the time to look
close enough, they’d discover that not even brand
new vehicles, straight from the factory, are ever in
what I consider to be “pristine” condition.

At least I’ve never come across any.



Bob
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That could not be more true, Bob.

In fact, by the time cars arrive at the dealer I work for, they are in pretty bad shape. (Covered in dirt, rail dust, rust spots from moisture or rain dripping off the carrier frame, bird droppings from sitting in the holding yards, and road salt in the winter.)

And then........... you have the "detail guys" clean it up. Makes me shudder just thinking about it. :(
 
So how about the interior of everyone's car?

Its gotta be easier to keep pristine than the exterior

Aside from a stubborn stain on my sunvisor, I'd say my interior still looks like how it did when it was new ten years ago. I, after all, am the only one who goes in my car.
 
LSNAutoDetailing said:
Daily driver = road warrior!

Wear your battle scars proudly and don’t look back.


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Paul,

I appreciate the sentiment and perhaps it's a better way to think about it, but that's just not my nature. If it were my "work truck" I would feel differently - perhaps. But it's my daily driver that I don't drive daily. Again, pings and scratches are inevitable on anything other than a garage queen, so I/we have to accept that. But I certainly don't like it. I would not necessarily be proud of my perfectly coated and maintained car if it were scraped, pinged and bumped.
 
But guys, what about the interior?

Certainly it can be closer to perfect than the exterior or is that just me?
 
Bill D said:
So how about the interior of everyone's car?

Its gotta be easier to keep pristine than the exterior

Bill D said:
But guys, what about the interior?

Certainly it can be closer to perfect
than the exterior or is that just me?
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•According to “The Good Wife”:
It’s getting to that point in my life where
my vehicles’ interiors are starting to be
stricken with “that old man smell”...

To which I vehemently deny having any
symptoms thereof—(all the while remem-
bering to adhere to her latest social
distancing requirements, of course.)


Bob
 
Uh oh! Time for one of those air freshener tree hanger things for the mirror. LOL!
 
Bill D said:
But guys, what about the interior?

Certainly it can be closer to perfect than the exterior or is that just me?
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Now that my kids are grown it sure is! Once I no longer hauled around small children, keeping the interior pristine is much easier. I love my children dearly, but kids are just messy even when they try not to be. These days the interior of my 5 year old car looks like it did when it arrived in the showroom at the dealer.

I think it depends on the amount of use the car gets too. My wife's job has her driving all day long and racking up serious miles. The constant use causes some areas like the carpet and the driver's seat to show much more wear than most cars should. Hauling our Great Dane in the back seat has it's challenges too when trying to keep the interior as nice as possible.
 
A friend of mine has to clean the interior glass of his vehicle daily to rid it of dog slobber. He's now a master at glass. Wish I was.
 
Bill D said:
So how about the interior of everyone's car?

Its gotta be easier to keep pristine than the exterior

Aside from a stubborn stain on my sunvisor, I'd say my interior still looks like how it did when it was new ten years ago. I, after all, am the only one who goes in my car.
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Being i am the sole driver, the interior stays clean for the most part. This is the part of the vehicle you spend the most time in and see the most. Leather gets BLACKFIRE leather complete. Vinyl/plastics get McKess 37 Interior surface protectant. Floor liners cleaned with McKess 37 Floor liner cleaner& rejuvenator. Carpet gets Stoners carpet cleaner. Glass is a toss up between the ZAP CLOTH and Duragloss glass cleaner with Speedmaster glass towels. IP & NAVI screen gets ULTIMA screen cleaner & protector.
 
My new Camry that my wife bought me for our 20th anniversary isn't pristine. The driver's side door jambs have permanent scuffs from my work boots. I had another detailer apply PPF to the front and I ceramic coated it. It looks mostly pristine, but I own the car and I'm going to drive it. If it's supposed to be pristine, I should have left it on the dealership lot. LOL. :D
 
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