Another SRT!!! 2015 white SRT Charger

[Yanksautodetailing]

So another client just got this a week or two ago. Came in for new car prep. I have to say some of these new chargers have pretty bad paint on it from factory. Wet sanding marks all over. Didn't get any good shots as I was just to busy working. But did a full decon and Cquartz UK on paint, wheels and calipers, FlyBy on windows and Cquartz leather.

 

[Ebg18t]

Very nice.

 

[Dogrescuer]

Nice, but am I missing something did you say that there were sanding marks on a brand new car and if so why?

 

[KB in MD]

I saw on TV where the factory finds paint defects on the line they wet sand them off then attempt to buff them out

 

[Dogrescuer]

I saw on TV where the factory finds paint defects on the line they wet sand them off then attempt to buff them out

Omg that is crazy.

 

[Sharpline Detailing]

Omg that is crazy.

Why do you find that crazy? I've seen pictures online of Lambo's/Ferrari's/even a Bugatti Veyron with sanding scratches in the paint. You'd think for spending $100k+ on a car that the paint would be perfect, but you'd be wrong.

 

[Dogrescuer]

Why do you find that crazy? I've seen pictures online of Lambo's/Ferrari's/even a Bugatti Veyron with sanding scratches in the paint. You'd think for spending $100k+ on a car that the paint would be perfect, but you'd be wrong.

Well maybe I'm expecting to much.

 

[bigd3077]

Just did a brand new audi today, scratches all over hood and driver door.

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[Dogrescuer]

Just did a brand new audi today, scratches all over hood and driver door.

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So did you do the work for the dealer or after it purchased?

 

[bigd3077]

I do work for dealerships, and at my shop. This one was purchased by a corporate high up manager.

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[Dogrescuer]

I do work for dealerships, and at my shop. This one was purchased by a corporate high up manager.

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So your saying that the cars arrive to the dealership as you described from the factory?

 

[bigd3077]

So your saying that the cars arrive to the dealership as you described from the factory?

A lot do, yes. Don't forget, cars travel a good distance before hitting dealerships. This one in particular had less than 100 miles.

 

[Dogrescuer]

A lot do, yes. Don't forget, cars travel a good distance before hitting dealerships. This one in particular had less than 100 miles.

I would think that dealerships would do work in house instead of subbing it out

 

[fdresq4]

OP...looks great...love me some white vehicles.

As far as the conversation on dealers....

The other day I was at a hardware store when I happened on a conversation between a store employee and customer. The customer was from a local big brand dealership looking for a specific magic marker. The reason? One of their new vehicles had scratches and they needed to hide those scratches from the customers. When questioned by the employee, the lady who happened to be in Sales stated..."we do it all the time and most people don't catch it or know it."

I realize not all dealerships do that but I used to work at one years ago and I'm not surprised.

Steve

 

[Yanksautodetailing]

^^^ exactly. They will try to sell their "protection plans" and all they want is to hide them so they can sell the car.

 

[bigd3077]

I would think that dealerships would do work in house instead of subbing it out

Reason why they sub to me for example, I have my own garage liability, workmans comp, and drug and background checks. I supply the labor, products, and insurance. I would say 85% of dealerships have on site sub contracted companies in detail. If one of my guys calls in sick, I swing another employee from a different store to cover. In house, you are screwed.

OP...looks great...love me some white vehicles.

As far as the conversation on dealers....

The other day I was at a hardware store when I happened on a conversation between a store employee and customer. The customer was from a local big brand dealership looking for a specific magic marker. The reason? One of their new vehicles had scratches and they needed to hide those scratches from the customers. When questioned by the employee, the lady who happened to be in Sales stated..."we do it all the time and most people don't catch it or know it."

I realize not all dealerships do that but I used to work at one years ago and I'm not surprised.

Steve

^^^ exactly. They will try to sell their "protection plans" and all they want is to hide them so they can sell the car.

This is all true. Stores want the car and customer out so they can move on to next sale. The packages they sell in finance are garbage products. Wax lasts a month at best. But I couldn't offer cquartz for example to dealers, cause they won't pay the application process, and profit margin for them would be small. And trying to train employees the proper way would be tough. Only a few would get it and take the pride I do in doing it.



Sorry OP for getting this thread off track, lol. BUMP!!!

 

[MattRover]

Yes I've seen wet sand marks before even in cars inside a showroom. Most buyers don't look close enough to notice before they buy.