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offcenter
09-10-2005, 06:24 PM
My friend just purchased a new 325i and told me the dealer is going to detail his car next week and it will take 6 hours. When he bought his last car 3 years ago, I tried to educate him about using clay, Klasse AIO and SG, microfiber towels, QD`s etc. Everytime he sees my car, he is amazed how it "shines"
I asked what they are going to do in 6 hours and he said, wash it and put two coats of sealant that will last 6 months then all he needs to do is wash it. When he mentioned that he has a friend that uses Klasse, they told him, that stuff is a waste of money. I can`t wait to see his car next week. :rofl
4830Deuce
09-10-2005, 06:31 PM
why dont you tell him not to get it done and spend it on a good detail w/ a recomended local detailer?
the other pc
09-10-2005, 06:36 PM
They told him your sealant was a waste of money?! :rofl
Six hours to do a brand new car that they just sold him?! :rofl
You`re killing me!
PC.
offcenter
09-10-2005, 06:44 PM
why dont you tell him not to get it done and spend it on a good detail w/ a recomended local detailer?
I offered to help him wash, clay, polish and apply Klasse but he thinks the dealer will do a better job. :wall
C. Charles Hahn
09-10-2005, 06:46 PM
why dont you tell him not to get it done and spend it on a good detail w/ a recomended local detailer?
:werd: or better yet have him pay YOU to detail it for him.
rollman
09-10-2005, 06:57 PM
Yeah the dealer is always right ! :rofl
imported_Picus
09-10-2005, 07:04 PM
Let him learn the hard way, I guess.
psl car wash
09-10-2005, 07:06 PM
:buffing:
:har:
imported_truzoom
09-10-2005, 07:08 PM
Let him learn the hard way, I guess.
What color is his car? If it`s dark, try to always meet him when theres direct sunlight or swirl-illuminating lights above. Park your car next to his, and let him see what the dealer does. :clap:
Thomas Dekany
09-10-2005, 07:11 PM
My friend just purchased a new 325i
he thinks the dealer will do a better job
He likes your car`s shine, but he doesn`t trust you?
I guess my defenition of "friend" is different.
As others have said, let him learn from his own mistake.
Smart people learn from other people`s mistakes anyways. :D
4830Deuce
09-10-2005, 07:36 PM
but still i mean why let a perfect paint job go to waste....i just couldnt watch it happen!
Thomas Dekany
09-10-2005, 07:55 PM
but still i mean why let a perfect paint job go to waste....i just couldnt watch it happen!
I agree 100%
C. Charles Hahn
09-10-2005, 08:07 PM
but still i mean why let a perfect paint job go to waste....i just couldnt watch it happen!
Not much can be done if the person simply doesn`t care. I just found out that my aunt got a new `05 Buick LaCrosse last week, and has no plans to get it detailed or anything. Yet she`s seen how much difference it makes on my vehicles, and other family members` vehicles I take care of. I`m baffled.
offcenter
09-11-2005, 06:56 AM
What color is his car? If it`s dark, try to always meet him when theres direct sunlight or swirl-illuminating lights above. Park your car next to his, and let him see what the dealer does. :clap:
The color is Sparkling Graphite, mine is Alpine White. Good idea :laugh:
gtpaul
09-11-2005, 09:51 AM
I detailed my neighbours brand new Sparkling Graphite 330i.
I also work at a local BMW dealership and I honestly can`t say I`m impressed with the detailers work there. :think:
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