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Aprilia101 · 02-21-2009, 01:51 PM

Im just lookinh for more opinions - has anyone actually called there dealership and ask that they dont prep the car - yes I hate swirl marks !!!

madman · 02-21-2009, 02:10 PM

YES, YES, YES...for the love of god YES!

Ring them NOW and tell them NOT to wash it.

Aprilia101 · 02-21-2009, 02:19 PM

i just called - my SA said they do not use a swirl machine but use a vibrating wax machine that does not make swirl marks. sound like horse crap?

SpecC · 02-21-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aprilia101

i just called - my SA said they do not use a swirl machine but use a vibrating wax machine that does not make swirl marks. sound like horse crap?

yes lol

it's their wash method that hurts the most

e90-4aj · 02-21-2009, 02:40 PM

yes - dont get a wash

OEKlM · 02-21-2009, 04:50 PM

brought my car in for service today.... they washed it... swirls galore...

blakjack23 · 02-21-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aprilia101

i just called - my SA said they do not use a swirl machine but use a vibrating wax machine that does not make swirl marks. sound like horse crap?

LOL!!!!! Thats frickin great!

montreal red · 02-21-2009, 09:10 PM

last time i went to the dealer for an oil change, i told them not to wash the car but when they brought it out, it was dripping wet and the service guy still had the nerves to tell me "we even washed your car for you sir." no one ever listens... its hopeless. this is the 2nd time the same thing happened. they never listen when i say not to wash it.

AJerman · 02-21-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

last time i went to the dealer for an oil change, i told them not to wash the car but when they brought it out, it was dripping wet and the service guy still had the nerves to tell me "we even washed your car for you sir." no one ever listens... its hopeless. this is the 2nd time the same thing happened. they never listen when i say not to wash it.

They probably used the same rag to wash it as they did to wipe up the excess oil.

BillLee · 02-21-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

last time i went to the dealer for an oil change, i told them not to wash the car but when they brought it out, it was dripping wet and the service guy still had the nerves to tell me "we even washed your car for you sir." no one ever listens... its hopeless. this is the 2nd time the same thing happened. they never listen when i say not to wash it.

same thing happened to me. those little fuckers better listen next time! if it wasnt for them i woulnt have swirl marks on my car right now

stimpy · 02-21-2009, 10:56 PM

Taking my car in for service in a couple weeks ... I think about 15 stickers/signs everywhere inside should be enough to remind them not to wash my car.

enforcerman · 02-22-2009, 05:10 AM

My solution to avoid the swirl fest that is a dealer wash is to take the car in sparkling clean and tell them not to wash the vehicle. Then put a printed out you have in your glovebox on the instrument panel that says DO NOT WASH. Works every time!

ZuerstBMW · 02-22-2009, 05:13 AM

At Reeves in Tampa, they actually have a box to check if you do or do not want the wash.

cn555ic · 02-22-2009, 10:20 AM

Its not the washing process, but the way they dry the car creates all those swirls!

02-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
Aprilia101 Private First Class 29 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 328i or 335i? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	car is a dealer today - do I tell them not to clean it??? Im just lookinh for more opinions - has anyone actually called there dealership and ask that they dont prep the car - yes I hate swirl marks !!!
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madman Major 121 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	YES, YES, YES...for the love of god YES! Ring them NOW and tell them NOT to wash it. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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Aprilia101 Private First Class 29 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 328i or 335i? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	i just called - my SA said they do not use a swirl machine but use a vibrating wax machine that does not make swirl marks. sound like horse crap?
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e90-4aj Colonel 320 Rep 2,177 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS, G80M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (9)	yes - dont get a wash
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OEKlM Lieutenant General 172 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	brought my car in for service today.... they washed it... swirls galore... __________________
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montreal red chris 294 Rep 12,141 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	last time i went to the dealer for an oil change, i told them not to wash the car but when they brought it out, it was dripping wet and the service guy still had the nerves to tell me "we even washed your car for you sir." no one ever listens... its hopeless. this is the 2nd time the same thing happened. they never listen when i say not to wash it. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Taking my car in for service in a couple weeks ... I think about 15 stickers/signs everywhere inside should be enough to remind them not to wash my car.
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02-22-2009, 05:10 AM	#12
enforcerman The Man 17 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 328i MSport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	My solution to avoid the swirl fest that is a dealer wash is to take the car in sparkling clean and tell them not to wash the vehicle. Then put a printed out you have in your glovebox on the instrument panel that says DO NOT WASH. Works every time! __________________ 2007 328i (01/07 Production) Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill \|\| Bluetooth Retrofit \|\| Ipod Retrofit \|\| Rear Power Outlets \|\| Euro Switch \|\| Blacklines
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 404 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 24 G20 330i Skyscraper Gray Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL. iTrader: (68)	At Reeves in Tampa, they actually have a box to check if you do or do not want the wash. __________________ 24 G20 330i Skyscraper Gray Metallic Black, Open Pore Fine Wood Oak Grain Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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02-22-2009, 10:20 AM	#14
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Its not the washing process, but the way they dry the car creates all those swirls!
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