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defense1510 · 05-06-2011, 10:41 AM

Hey C5 so my Camaro just came in today and I wanted to know if the vehicle comes already waxed from the factory? If not, is it worth it to have the dealership put the wax on? I would do it myself but I will be on travel for the rest of May and then I leave for San Diego for the summer and not sure when I would get around to doing it myself.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Iwantone2 · 05-06-2011, 11:17 AM

Most likely, the only thing that the dealer will do is install swirl marks into your paint for no charge. My service advisor told me, "To be honest, I would take your car somewhere else to have it detailed because these guys do more bad than good."

True story, bro

The Stig · 05-06-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Most likely, the only thing that the dealer will do is install swirl marks into your paint for no charge. My service advisor told me, "To be honest, I would take your car somewhere else to have it detailed because these guys do more bad than good."

True story, bro

+1

BAD DAB · 05-06-2011, 11:55 AM

Do not let the dealer touch your car! Take it to a detail shop.

Adam's Polishes · 05-06-2011, 12:01 PM

Agreed! There are a certain number of things the dealer is required to do before allowing you take delivery.

Safety checks.
Install things that are left off for shipping purposes.
Inspect the car for any issues, usually by taking it on a short drive.

Outside of those things I'd not let them touch the car in any other way unless you want some free swirl marks.

Take the car straight home, remove the shipping wraps and tape yourself, and get ready to spend a few hours cleaning and protecting the paint yourself. Theres no one whos going to care for your car as well as you are! Especially the HS kid making $7 an hour in the back of the dealership with a dirty rag.

lets_go_bills · 05-06-2011, 01:41 PM

Do not let them touch you paint. In fact, explicitly instruct your dealer to not touch your car under any circumstance. And as soon as you get her home, wash her with Dawn and then layer on some polish.

Nvincent4708 · 05-06-2011, 03:14 PM

either do it yourself or take it to a specialist. The kid at the dealership doesn't care..it's just another car to him. if its yours. you will take pride and patience in it and do it right.

defense1510 · 05-06-2011, 03:20 PM

Wow, thanks guys. I seriously appreciate the help! I love this forum!

Iwantone2 · 05-06-2011, 04:36 PM

I'd recommend you look into Adam's Polishes for detailing products. They have great and easy to use detailing supplies that will leave your paint looking great! If you ever have any questions, contact Dylan@Adams directly at his house number during dinner time!

But seriously, Dylan knows what he's talking about and is a great guy.

defense1510 · 05-06-2011, 05:20 PM

Sounds great!!! Thanks for the tip!! Another question was what if the dealer wants to spray it off with water and clean it up and remove the white travel plastic covers?

The Stig · 05-06-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defense1510

Sounds great!!! Thanks for the tip!! Another question was what if the dealer wants to spray it off with water and clean it up and remove the white travel plastic covers?

No. Just tell him that you will do it yourself.

defense1510 · 05-06-2011, 05:52 PM

Thanks everybody!

its a syn · 05-06-2011, 05:57 PM

watch the junkman videos,worth the 30 mins to watch.

=Stephens= · 05-06-2011, 07:16 PM

+1 on Junkman....and then go spend about a grand on Adams products and you will be solid.

05-06-2011, 10:41 AM	#1
defense1510 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VB/VA Posts: 43 View My Garage	new camaro - dealership wax? Hey C5 so my Camaro just came in today and I wanted to know if the vehicle comes already waxed from the factory? If not, is it worth it to have the dealership put the wax on? I would do it myself but I will be on travel for the rest of May and then I leave for San Diego for the summer and not sure when I would get around to doing it myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! __________________ 03/17/2011 - (1100) Order placed at dealership. Order passed GM edit tables but dealer has not received allocation to place order. 04/02/2011 - (3300) 04/12/2011 - (3400) 04/19/2011 - Birth Given VIN:2G1FS1EW7B9186001 05/09/2011 Delivery Taken!

05-06-2011, 11:17 AM	#2
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Most likely, the only thing that the dealer will do is install swirl marks into your paint for no charge. My service advisor told me, "To be honest, I would take your car somewhere else to have it detailed because these guys do more bad than good." True story, bro __________________

05-06-2011, 11:55 AM	#4
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Do not let the dealer touch your car! Take it to a detail shop. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-06-2011, 01:41 PM	#6
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Do not let them touch you paint. In fact, explicitly instruct your dealer to not touch your car under any circumstance. And as soon as you get her home, wash her with Dawn and then layer on some polish. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

05-06-2011, 03:20 PM	#8
defense1510 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VB/VA Posts: 43 View My Garage	Wow, thanks guys. I seriously appreciate the help! I love this forum! __________________ 03/17/2011 - (1100) Order placed at dealership. Order passed GM edit tables but dealer has not received allocation to place order. 04/02/2011 - (3300) 04/12/2011 - (3400) 04/19/2011 - Birth Given VIN:2G1FS1EW7B9186001 05/09/2011 Delivery Taken!

05-06-2011, 12:01 PM	#5
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Agreed! There are a certain number of things the dealer is required to do before allowing you take delivery. Safety checks. Install things that are left off for shipping purposes. Inspect the car for any issues, usually by taking it on a short drive. Outside of those things I'd not let them touch the car in any other way unless you want some free swirl marks. Take the car straight home, remove the shipping wraps and tape yourself, and get ready to spend a few hours cleaning and protecting the paint yourself. Theres no one whos going to care for your car as well as you are! Especially the HS kid making $7 an hour in the back of the dealership with a dirty rag.

05-06-2011, 03:14 PM	#7
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	either do it yourself or take it to a specialist. The kid at the dealership doesn't care..it's just another car to him. if its yours. you will take pride and patience in it and do it right.

05-06-2011, 04:36 PM	#9
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	I'd recommend you look into Adam's Polishes for detailing products. They have great and easy to use detailing supplies that will leave your paint looking great! If you ever have any questions, contact Dylan@Adams directly at his house number during dinner time! But seriously, Dylan knows what he's talking about and is a great guy. __________________

05-06-2011, 05:20 PM	#10
defense1510 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VB/VA Posts: 43 View My Garage	Sounds great!!! Thanks for the tip!! Another question was what if the dealer wants to spray it off with water and clean it up and remove the white travel plastic covers? __________________ 03/17/2011 - (1100) Order placed at dealership. Order passed GM edit tables but dealer has not received allocation to place order. 04/02/2011 - (3300) 04/12/2011 - (3400) 04/19/2011 - Birth Given VIN:2G1FS1EW7B9186001 05/09/2011 Delivery Taken!

05-06-2011, 05:52 PM	#12
defense1510 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VB/VA Posts: 43 View My Garage	Thanks everybody! __________________ 03/17/2011 - (1100) Order placed at dealership. Order passed GM edit tables but dealer has not received allocation to place order. 04/02/2011 - (3300) 04/12/2011 - (3400) 04/19/2011 - Birth Given VIN:2G1FS1EW7B9186001 05/09/2011 Delivery Taken!

05-06-2011, 05:57 PM	#13
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	watch the junkman videos,worth the 30 mins to watch. __________________

05-06-2011, 07:16 PM	#14
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	+1 on Junkman....and then go spend about a grand on Adams products and you will be solid.

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