What a disgrace - Toronto Autoshow, Pontiac

LucentTeg · 02-24-06, 05:28

I was at the Toronto autoshow (Canadian International Autoshow) and was over in the Pontiac section when I saw this. How could they put this on the floor under such unforgiving lights. It is a Pontiac Solstice by the way, looks horrible. The whole car was like this.

BlackSunshine · 02-24-06, 05:35

Good Lord... what did they dry it with? Sandpaper?

Danase · 02-24-06, 05:51

That's nothing. I am going to the Detroit Autorama next weekend. I already know I will see more swirls and bonda waves than ever before. I admire the hard work and money these guys put into their cars but spend a little more time making that $10,000 paint job stand out in a positive way! LOL

ebpcivicsi · 02-24-06, 06:06

HAving detailed one of those, I can certainly say the paint is *really* soft. Having said that, man it looks horrible.

I am going to the "new" car and truck show this weekend at the convention center--can't wait to see the swirls. The cars are all detailied by their respective delaerships.

LucentTeg · 02-24-06, 10:31

I hope prospective customers arn't turned off by this. This is supposed to be a NEW car, many people arn't as informed as autopians and may think this is how the car will look from the factory.

blkZ28Conv · 02-24-06, 11:39

Most people will not even notice the paint damage. Their eyes and brains are not focused on these things like we are.

Lucky them.

sQuashed · 02-24-06, 11:53

Would you point out the "problem" to the reps at the show, or would you just walk on by?

ebpcivicsi · 02-24-06, 12:07

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Originally Posted by sQuashed

Would you point out the "problem" to the reps at the show, or would you just walk on by?

Walk on by, they'll think you are insane, or try to convince you that *all* clear coats are like that.

White95Max · 02-24-06, 05:19

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Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

Walk on by, they'll think you are insane, or try to convince you that *all* clear coats are like that.

I like to talk to them and play dumb instead, and laugh to myself at their ignorance.

percynjpn · 02-25-06, 04:12

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Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

HAving detailed one of those, I can certainly say the paint is *really* soft. Having said that, man it looks horrible.

I am going to the "new" car and truck show this weekend at the convention center--can't wait to see the swirls. The cars are all detailied by their respective delaerships.

Many of the cars at the Tokyo Motor Show (including Aston Martins, Lexus, etc,) end up looking like that, too (though that one does look especially bad!). Though they may have been marred before they were put on display, the main reason is that their reps are constantly rubbing the dry paint with cloths (not MF) day after day, especially to remove the finger prints from the thousands of people who are constantly touching them. Sad but true

Arved · 02-25-06, 04:12

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Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

Walk on by, they'll think you are insane, or try to convince you that *all* clear coats are like that.

Oh, well then I better not buy your clear coated car then.

I love doing this at electronic stores. You're checking out, and they offer you an extended warrenty. "Oh, you think it might break? Well, that won't work for me. I'm pretty tough on my stuff. Maybe I should put this back and look into something with better build quality."

That, or shock them. "Naw. Everybody knows you guys sell crap. I just want it to look cool on my shelf."

Clemsonjoe · 02-25-06, 06:13

That is horrible.

Here's what it should look like.