Receiving new black car in ~2 weeks: Dealership advice

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I already know not to let them wash the new car, but should I let them take the wrap off?

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Not until you are there to watch and inspect the paint from the beginning. :)
 
Tell them this, you wash it, im returning it. Did they try to sell you the crap lsp that's not worth 1,000 dollars
 
Good enough - I will circle like a hawk.

Yah they tried selling me on the sealant. I knew better lol.
 
You will regret it if you don't tell the keep the wrap on! Lol tell them dont touch no wax no touch no wash no touch. Worst comes to worst, just minor minor swirls but damn they can easily be prevented
 
Dont you have to take the wrap off at the dealership? I think it was on another forum where new car delivery came up. The dealership told the buyer they would not be responsible if there is damage under the wrap.

On day of delivery show up at the dealership with 2 buckets, rinseless wash, and tons of MF towels and show them how its done.
 
IMO- Chances are, there's swirls & fallout on it from even before the dealer gets it, so if you're going to be anal about it, you'll probably be correcting either way. I'd let them take off the wrap but insist on washing it yourself.
 
I instructed my salesperson to leave all protection on. No prep other than checking the fluids and tire pressure. I even drove it home with the steering wheel wrapped in plastic. I

had already ordered all my supplies from AG and the weekend I unwrapped the car and detailed it piece by piece is one I want forget! So much fun. I had them put a note on the

car in case the salesperson wasn't around when the car came in. Good luck:xyxthumbs:

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Even though it seems Black is your choice for this vehicle's "color"...

Personally, in order to avoid future: OCD/AR-Anguish...
I'd advise the Dealership (since there is a 2-week build-window),
to have the vehicle 'RPO'd', so to say...an: "Alternative-Hue".

:joking:



Enjoy your new ride!!

:)

Bob
 
Bigbull2984 said:
Dont you have to take the wrap off at the dealership? I think it was on another forum where new car delivery came up. The dealership told the buyer they would not be responsible if there is damage under the wrap.

On day of delivery show up at the dealership with 2 buckets, rinseless wash, and tons of MF towels and show them how its done.
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This, exactly.

I have a "new car delivery system" that's mandated by our manufacturer. It includes inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle for any visible flaws at delivery. The factory will authorize just about any repair to bring just about any flaw back to "new".

This would certainly make it difficult to honor a "do not touch" request, as sometimes these cars and trucks come in off the rail/truck after a 2 week trip and they are absolutely filthy. I would think the agreement above (we'll provide a space for you to detail it then we can both inspect the finish and make sure that if an factory flaws exist, i can have the factory pay for their repair) would be sufficient in most cases, but I'm OCD-tolerant. lol

When the new vehicles get here the semi-driver always wants us to "inspect" them, but how can you tell if there is any flaws in the paint/fit/finish when sometimes the whole truck looks like:
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And this stuff was mostly bonded at this point, not simply rinse-able. No wonder the DISO exists, eh?

Anyway, the point is that small flaws in fit and finish happen on an assembly line and not everything gets caught at the factory or even happens at the factory, especially something as subtle as swirls, I would think.

Yet again I'm rambling.
 
Fishincricket said:
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And this stuff was mostly bonded at this point, not simply rinse-able. No wonder the DISO exists, eh?
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I've been to ports where ship-laden vehicles arrive in better shape than that...:eek:

[Or is this one of 'em?]

Bob
 
Fishincricket said:
This, exactly.

I have a "new car delivery system" that's mandated by our manufacturer. It includes inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle for any visible flaws at delivery. The factory will authorize just about any repair to bring just about any flaw back to "new".

This would certainly make it difficult to honor a "do not touch" request, as sometimes these cars and trucks come in off the rail/truck after a 2 week trip and they are absolutely filthy. I would think the agreement above (we'll provide a space for you to detail it then we can both inspect the finish and make sure that if an factory flaws exist, i can have the factory pay for their repair) would be sufficient in most cases, but I'm OCD-tolerant. lol

When the new vehicles get here the semi-driver always wants us to "inspect" them, but how can you tell if there is any flaws in the paint/fit/finish when sometimes the whole truck looks like:
7D849E01-D60B-4F7A-A70E-A3D4494B933E-5351-000007B91C8329C8.jpg


And this stuff was mostly bonded at this point, not simply rinse-able. No wonder the DISO exists, eh?

Anyway, the point is that small flaws in fit and finish happen on an assembly line and not everything gets caught at the factory or even happens at the factory, especially something as subtle as swirls, I would think.

Yet again I'm rambling.
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Looks like a Chevy or GMC truck. Looks exactly like my old '10 Sierra hood & fender. :dblthumb2:
 
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