Dealer detailing or not ?

pnkflyd · 03-30-2007, 06:10 PM

Should the car be detailed at the dealer or not? I have to pick up my baby on 4/3/2007.

dmboone25 · 03-30-2007, 06:13 PM

There is a good sticky at the top of this page about what to do if you decide to do the car yourself upon delivery. Good idea IMO--then you know for sure that its been done correctly and with all of the care needed to make the car look its best. Give it a shot!

MacAttack · 03-30-2007, 06:18 PM

More pride when done yourself.

normtrum · 03-30-2007, 06:24 PM

DIY. Too many horror stories of dealer details.

gonzo · 03-30-2007, 07:48 PM

Don't let them do anything but put gas in her and PARK it. Trust me.

cm3rc · 03-30-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

More pride when done yourself.

+1

picus · 03-30-2007, 09:45 PM

Here are some pictures for you. Every one of these was washed only once; at the dealer. The Aston had *13* kilometers on it.

BMW 335i, dealer prep:
[IMG]http://****************/pics/335123106/k.jpg[/IMG]

Aston V8 Vantage, dealer prep:
[IMG]http://****************/pics/vantage111506/a.jpg[/IMG]

Dodge Ram SRT-10, dealer prep:
[IMG]http://****************/pics/ram123006/c.jpg[/IMG]

My advice? Do it yourself.

canucklion · 03-30-2007, 09:53 PM

If there's an option to have me personally unload the car from the boat, drive the truck, and unload the car right in front of my house, I would

I would minimize the amount of contact your dealership has with your car, I suggest getting a restraining order for your car against the dealership detailers*

*also known as the dudes that could not care any less for your car

teknochild · 03-30-2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

If there's an option to have me personally unload the car from the boat, drive the truck, and unload the car right in front of my house, I would

I would minimize the amount of contact your dealership has with your car, I suggest getting a restraining order for your car against the dealership detailers*

*also known as the dudes that could not care any less for your car

* also known as the dudes paif 7$ an hour to wash your car with sandy rags

magamaga · 03-30-2007, 10:31 PM

When I got my car they gave it to me really neat and since I got the paint and seat protection they applied "perma plate" to it. I am going back on the 15th for the yearly check-in and they are going to apply it. I'm gonna wash the car myself and bring it clean though. I truly don't want my car passed thru the circular rough car wash.

picus · 03-30-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

* also known as the dudes paif 7$ an hour to wash your car with sandy rags

Ya; in their defense, every dealership porter I've ever met has been a teenager being paid minimum page to pump out 10-20 cars a day; which is a hell of a lot. It's no wonder they screw them up so badly. You get what you pay for, afterall.

teknochild · 03-30-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

You get what you pay for, afterall.

i would expect a lot more for 50k$

Ryan323i · 03-30-2007, 11:49 PM

yeah man never ever let the dealer touch your paint! it's a lot of work for you when you get the car to clean/clay/wax/seal it but at least you know it won't be swirled/scratched from day 1.

Autobot · 03-31-2007, 01:22 AM

I used to work as a porter back in the days of High School. It was simple, take the newly bought car to the wash bay, scrape off all stickers with windex type fluid and razor blade, wash windows, wash car, rinse off and drive up front. I will NEVER EVER let any one do that to a car I just bought, after knowing what we were told to do back in the day.

gonzo · 03-31-2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Ya; in their defense, every dealership porter I've ever met has been a teenager being paid minimum page to pump out 10-20 cars a day; which is a hell of a lot. It's no wonder they screw them up so badly. You get what you pay for, afterall.

Speed kills paint!

agentm · 04-01-2007, 10:08 PM

NO!

pnkflyd · 04-02-2007, 07:05 PM

Thanks all you guys .I have decided not to get it detailed by the dealer and he is ok with it .I am off this week , so will take my baby for a nice bath and massage

.Hope she likes it

BzsBimmer · 04-03-2007, 12:57 AM

When I bought my car it was too late for me to do a non dealer prep pickup since it was already on the lot but when I got the keys after signing the paperwork, there were hard water spots all over the place.
I had a stupid rattle in the dash somewhere and when it was fixed, the guys in back gave my Jet Black car a nice sandpaper wash.
Well they just detailed my car today all nice like.
Spent all day on it from what I heard from one of the porters who picked me up at work by casually talking to him.
Car came out great but I'm taking NO chances. I'm buying all the supplies I need along with a good orbital and keeping the car detailed my self from now on!

fragadellic · 04-10-2007, 10:58 PM

Jesus, you guys scared the crap out of me. I owned a black car some years ago and got comfortable with the whole detailing process required for black and it didn't even cross my mind to take delivery without the dealer touching it.

Once my car is on the boat I will make sure to email my CA and his Manager and make sure they are clear that I don't want the car touched except for the mechanical inspection.

Just another big

for you guys at E90POST.com!!!

Ryan323i · 04-11-2007, 06:55 PM

seriously, who in the hell voted for dealer detailing? lol

SpecC · 04-11-2007, 08:20 PM

Good choice. I doubt many dealers will treat every car the same way since they have to do the same with so many cars. Good luck. Hope it turns out nice and shiny

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03-30-2007, 06:10 PM	#1
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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	DIY. Too many horror stories of dealer details.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10358 Rep 14,249 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Don't let them do anything but put gas in her and PARK it. Trust me. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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03-30-2007, 09:45 PM	#7
picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Here are some pictures for you. Every one of these was washed only once; at the dealer. The Aston had 13 kilometers on it. BMW 335i, dealer prep: [IMG]http://**************/pics/335123106/k.jpg[/IMG] Aston V8 Vantage, dealer prep: [IMG]http://************/pics/vantage111506/a.jpg[/IMG] Dodge Ram SRT-10, dealer prep: [IMG]http://**************/pics/ram123006/c.jpg[/IMG] My advice? Do it yourself.
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	yeah man never ever let the dealer touch your paint! it's a lot of work for you when you get the car to clean/clay/wax/seal it but at least you know it won't be swirled/scratched from day 1. __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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Autobot Brigadier General 86 Rep 3,104 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	I used to work as a porter back in the days of High School. It was simple, take the newly bought car to the wash bay, scrape off all stickers with windex type fluid and razor blade, wash windows, wash car, rinse off and drive up front. I will NEVER EVER let any one do that to a car I just bought, after knowing what we were told to do back in the day.
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pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	Thanks all you guys .I have decided not to get it detailed by the dealer and he is ok with it .I am off this week , so will take my baby for a nice bath and massage .Hope she likes it __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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fragadellic Captain 15 Rep 949 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe BSM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Jesus, you guys scared the crap out of me. I owned a black car some years ago and got comfortable with the whole detailing process required for black and it didn't even cross my mind to take delivery without the dealer touching it. Once my car is on the boat I will make sure to email my CA and his Manager and make sure they are clear that I don't want the car touched except for the mechanical inspection. Just another big for you guys at E90POST.com!!! __________________ E92 335i Coupe Delivered 5.30.07 \| Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota \| Grey Poplar \| OEM 230 19" Wheels \| Michelin PS2s \| GP Thunder 8500K Angels __________________________________________________ __________
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	seriously, who in the hell voted for dealer detailing? lol __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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04-11-2007, 08:20 PM	#21
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	Good choice. I doubt many dealers will treat every car the same way since they have to do the same with so many cars. Good luck. Hope it turns out nice and shiny
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