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Though I'd follow up on this, as the company that polished and coated my car have released a video showing some of the corrections they make regularly on brand new cars. Thought it might be interesting for those asking if it's needed.
I was going to post in the cleaning thread...but the car they've used is mine, so I guess it can go here
New Car Detailing - Do new cars need POLISHING?
New Car Detailing - Can new cars be made BETTER than new? Do new cars need paint correction? Are new cars really 'new'? Join Jay as he inspects and corre...
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The surprising thing is, I think it happened before it got to the dealer. I asked them explicitly not to wash it and they left the transport film on as well, which they were happy to do. So I figure it was done during transport or storage before delivery to the dealer.
I had to remove the film before dropping it with them (had a long trip I needed to do before the booking). You'll notice he keeps going on about some absolute moron who managed to scratch the rear boot a little while investigating that line left by the transport sticker residue....but I think we should just gloss over that. I'm sure said idiot has learnt his lesson, and definitely doesn't deserve any sort of further ridicule...
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I think it's a regular occurance from the majority of manufacturers, some people care more than others (or pay more attention to the paintwork up close, I do but living in a village with narrow lanes and large vehicles coming the other way, actually keeping the passenger side scratch free is almost impossible).
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Brand new cars are the absolute worst for this, you'd be lucky to get a car delivered with properly pristine paint. Either in transportation or dealers prepping them, the amount of swirls or other paint defects is quite staggering. I mean some peoples standards are pretty low so they'd never notice, they see a shiny car and assume there's no issues but put it under strong sunlight or other harsh lighting and you'll see it's pretty bad.
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Soldato
Yup. I’ve seen detailers detail brand new Porsches etc come in with the white plastic sheets and hide swirls etc. Seems to be the “norm” not right imo but I bet you 99% of customers do not know or care.
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I really want an S2000Probably my favourite of the cars I've owned, probably shouldn't have sold it - especially as the prat who bought it off me ruined it and parted it out
Though I'd follow up on this, as the company that polished and coated my car have released a video showing some of the corrections they make regularly on brand new cars. Thought it might be interesting for those asking if it's needed.
I was going to post in the cleaning thread...but the car they've used is mine, so I guess it can go here
New Car Detailing - Do new cars need POLISHING?
New Car Detailing - Can new cars be made BETTER than new? Do new cars need paint correction? Are new cars really 'new'? Join Jay as he inspects and corre...
I can't believe the mess they made trying to get a bit of glue off :/
Have you considered getting a part PPF wrap on the front?
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*innocent whistling*
All I did was give it a quick rub with my thumb to make sure it was just residue, but my nail must have caught it ;(
I considered it, but adding PPF seemed to be significantly more expensive again, and I wasn't fully sold on it. Considering my mileage is now tiny and doesn't contain any motorway commuting like it did a few years ago, I elected to just go for ceramic coating for now.
No doubt I'll regret that decision the moment I get a stone chip, but I'll just touch them up as they happen.
Soldato
Supra running "stage 2" which is catless & full exhaust system circa 480-500bhp, need to get it dynoed now. Best bang for buck upgrade and changes the cars character completly, combined with the xHP gearbox map this is how the car should be standard.
DBX 707 after a much needed clean
DBX 707 after a much needed clean
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Niiiiiiiiice.
I'd be terrified of destroying the rear diffuser on the 707.
I'd be terrified of destroying the rear diffuser on the 707.
Soldato
Got the tow bar to deploy to protect it aha
Soldato
Supra running "stage 2" which is catless & full exhaust system circa 480-500bhp, need to get it dynoed now. Best bang for buck upgrade and changes the cars character completly, combined with the xHP gearbox map this is how the car should be standard.
Yellow is the best colour. Hope I can get in a supra one day. Maybe as a replacement for the celsior..
Soldato
I am absolutely gutted my 21 yr old Fabia died but another practical cheap car, Roomster TDI the back seats lift out so I am doing the part time micro camper thing, I can also shove 2 full size dumpy bags of garden waste in there.
Drooling at some of the cars on here.
I got hooked on the Zed brand about 12 years ago.
My 3rd zed project.
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