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11-04-2013, 12:01 PM
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 Drives: 2014 AGM 1LE/2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
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Dealer Car Wash?
I decided that I'm going to bring in my 2014 1LE for it's first oil change my local dealer (probably Capital Chevrolet, for those here in San Jose, CA) and I'm scheduled to have her cleaned and have Opti-Coat 2.0 applied early next week.
However, since I've been booked for my Opti-coat, I haven't washed my car and it's DUSTY. So, since I'm going to have it at the dealer, they're offering a free wash with oil change. Any tips on whether or not I should have them wash it in the meantime before next week? |
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11-04-2013, 12:05 PM
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Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: US
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Personally I would NEVER let a dealer wash my car. Typically it's done by some kid with dirty towels. Scratch and swirl city.
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11-04-2013, 12:05 PM
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Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013
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NO!
I always put even at BMW: no wash, no vacuum, no one authorized to drive car off lot. Just did it Saturday again. Drain oil, tighten bolt to spec, fill up. Get your car out of there fast! |
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11-04-2013, 12:09 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008
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11-04-2013, 12:18 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012
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I learned my lesson the hard way by letting other people wash my car. I now have to get the swirls out of my paint. No one washes my car except me.
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11-04-2013, 01:03 PM
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Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012
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11-04-2013, 01:19 PM
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Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011
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You should be the only one washing it. If not you, then a professional detailing shop or guy that you trust. Last resort, automatic TOUCHLESS car wash.
Outside of those options, just let it be dirty.
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11-04-2013, 01:24 PM
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Nope. No way in hell. I used to work in the PDI department at a Ford dealer, so I know the evil that goes on with those washes.
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11-04-2013, 01:27 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
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11-04-2013, 01:32 PM
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11-04-2013, 02:25 PM
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Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013
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Not one person said yes. Lol.
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11-04-2013, 02:30 PM
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Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013
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11-04-2013, 02:48 PM
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Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Wisconsin
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I let my dealer wash mine all the time, there are a lot of swirls, but the dealer said it's in the paint and the brushes didn't cause it. The swirling must be coming from when I wash it.
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11-04-2013, 03:09 PM
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