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LikaRokBowTie · 05-27-2009, 09:13 AM

If you let the dealer wash your car when it came in did anybody here watch to see if they hand washed or used that push broom looking thing,which I would no way in hell want that thing used on my car,that's why it's better to tell the dealer to leave it alone except for checking the vital fluids and other mechanicals at the most even though I would check all that myself.

*radz28* · 05-27-2009, 09:16 AM

Will dealers even let you accept delivery of the car without washing it?... I know I wouldn't want that brush to hit the car either. Think of all the crud that wash mits even retain from one car to another... It's probably not too big a deal too many instances though; I'd hope.

LikaRokBowTie · 05-27-2009, 09:39 AM

It's your car your paying for it if you don't want to let them wash it or anything else that's your call,a dealer is not going to tell me what they are going to do with my car!

Jamie Mac · 05-27-2009, 09:43 AM

Sadly the wifes Sky got scratched during the initial wash at the dealer and we didn't notice till I washed it the first time and saw the scratches in the light when it was wet. I took it back and instead of polishing it out they added more scratches. I stopped the guy and left with the car. I did my own polishing of it and its a lot better but I know where they are and they jump out at me. I'm going no wash so I can only blame myself if it happens

PQ · 05-27-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LikaRokBowTie

It's your car your paying for it if you don't want to let them wash it or anything else that's your call,a dealer is not going to tell me what they are going to do with my car!

True, but it's not your car until the name is transfered. They will wash it when it comes in.

LikaRokBowTie · 05-27-2009, 09:56 AM

When I had my 02SS which was a 35th Annv. bright red I told the service adv. never ever wash my car it is hand washed and waxed,when I got the car is the only time the dealer cleaned it,and that was only because I didn't think about saying anything the car came in off the truck and I got called to come and see it and I bought it right there and said put it away and lock it up and I'll be back later to take it home so they removed the plastic and washed it,but I won't let that happen again.

LikaRokBowTie · 05-27-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

True, but it's not your car until the name is transfered. They will wash it when it comes in.

Well you gotta know who your working with,I'm sure that someone thinks that they're doing you a favor and maybe the dealer doesn't want anyone seeing a dirty car leaving his dealership but in the end it should be your call,I think I've seen some people getting their cars with plastic on and no wash,I can't see why anyone wouldn't honor your request for something like that,this is not an ordinary car people are buying right now.

Ject · 05-27-2009, 10:08 AM

i told my dealership that the only people to touch the car once it gets to the dealership should be, the person unloading it, then me.

No badging, No washing, no removal of anything inside th car. If they do.. there will be H*LL to pay.

They got it all in writing as well lol

donutdanny · 05-27-2009, 10:12 AM

To each his own? I'm taking mine to the automated wash. Not the gas station wash but a local chain here in town where I've seen Aston Martin's, Bentley's and such run thru. C'mon guys, it's a Chevy.

donutdanny · 05-27-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ject

i told my dealership that the only people to touch the car once it gets to the dealership should be, the person unloading it, then me.

No badging, No washing, no removal of anything inside th car. If they do.. there will be H*LL to pay.

They got it all in writing as well lol

Good luck. Someone has to put fluids in it and make sure everything is in order. Not to mention test drive it. Hope it works out for you.

LikaRokBowTie · 05-27-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by donutdanny

To each his own? I'm taking mine to the automated wash. Not the gas station wash but a local chain here in town where I've seen Aston Martin's, Bentley's and such run thru. C'mon guys, it's a Chevy.

Like you said to each his own,If that is what works for you great,but the c'mon guys it's a chevy it's like your saying the car is not special which to many the car is and taking care of the paint is important when it comes to personal pride or if you decide to sell it in the future

Baughman · 05-27-2009, 10:55 AM

I'm a little confused here??? "Just a Chevy". Your avatar says you "just drive a Chevy"

Brokinarrow · 05-27-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by donutdanny

To each his own? I'm taking mine to the automated wash. Not the gas station wash but a local chain here in town where I've seen Aston Martin's, Bentley's and such run thru. C'mon guys, it's a Chevy.

there is a similar auto-wash in West Des Moines here that I like, does a REALLY good job (all touchless too). But I'll hand wash and wax it at least once a month too.

nards444 · 05-27-2009, 11:08 AM

to each his own, but they are going to probably wash it. I would just take a look good look at it before buying. But at the same time its a chevy not a bentley

05-27-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	PDI Wash If you let the dealer wash your car when it came in did anybody here watch to see if they hand washed or used that push broom looking thing,which I would no way in hell want that thing used on my car,that's why it's better to tell the dealer to leave it alone except for checking the vital fluids and other mechanicals at the most even though I would check all that myself.

05-27-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,850 View My Garage	Will dealers even let you accept delivery of the car without washing it?... I know I wouldn't want that brush to hit the car either. Think of all the crud that wash mits even retain from one car to another... It's probably not too big a deal too many instances though; I'd hope. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-27-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Sadly the wifes Sky got scratched during the initial wash at the dealer and we didn't notice till I washed it the first time and saw the scratches in the light when it was wet. I took it back and instead of polishing it out they added more scratches. I stopped the guy and left with the car. I did my own polishing of it and its a lot better but I know where they are and they jump out at me. I'm going no wash so I can only blame myself if it happens __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

05-27-2009, 10:08 AM	#8
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	i told my dealership that the only people to touch the car once it gets to the dealership should be, the person unloading it, then me. No badging, No washing, no removal of anything inside th car. If they do.. there will be H*LL to pay. They got it all in writing as well lol __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

05-27-2009, 10:55 AM	#12
Baughman Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 475	I'm a little confused here??? "Just a Chevy". Your avatar says you "just drive a Chevy" __________________ Black/Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, and Polished 20's VIN# 28396

05-27-2009, 09:39 AM	#3
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	It's your car your paying for it if you don't want to let them wash it or anything else that's your call,a dealer is not going to tell me what they are going to do with my car!

05-27-2009, 09:56 AM	#6
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	When I had my 02SS which was a 35th Annv. bright red I told the service adv. never ever wash my car it is hand washed and waxed,when I got the car is the only time the dealer cleaned it,and that was only because I didn't think about saying anything the car came in off the truck and I got called to come and see it and I bought it right there and said put it away and lock it up and I'll be back later to take it home so they removed the plastic and washed it,but I won't let that happen again.

05-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#9
donutdanny Drives: '13 E63, '14 Jeep GC SRT, '14 F-150 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 61	To each his own? I'm taking mine to the automated wash. Not the gas station wash but a local chain here in town where I've seen Aston Martin's, Bentley's and such run thru. C'mon guys, it's a Chevy.

05-27-2009, 11:08 AM	#14
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	to each his own, but they are going to probably wash it. I would just take a look good look at it before buying. But at the same time its a chevy not a bentley __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

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