How "perfect" should paint be on a brand new car?

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StLB5

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I'll be purchasing a new vehicle soon and was wondering what to expect. It will be my 3rd black car, but my first new one. I saw what they had on the lot and they had been washed at least once by the dealer and had some swirls starting. Not bad, but definetly there. I'll be getting one straigh off the truck. What is acceptable? Should I tell them not to touch it? Or should I have them clean it once so I can see any damage better?
 
Don't let the dealer touch you new car. Have them call you when it arrives. Stand there while they do the PDI. If they touch the paint or want to remove the plastic covers, stop them.
 
yes, the plastic covers, leave them on. you want to have your car protected until you can get it to a safe enviornment and then do your own wash/wax, etc
 
I thought you were supposed to let factory paint cure for a few months before you waxed it. Is this no longer true?
 
Most cars are quite old before the buyer gets to them.



Check the date of manufacture as an indication of how old the car is and not when you bought it.
 
Crap, Autopia is killing me, third time I crashed within an hour while surfing the website. Oh well, whatever.



I remember a few months ago articwhite and another forum member with a Ford Cobra I think got their new car and pampered it at the dealership. Talk to the dealerhsip GM about this to see if it can be arranged.



1. Gingerly peel off the Rapguard protection film on the car (most delivery boys just rip it off ebcause time is of the essence.)



2. Wash the car with your supplies. Inspect for defects such as dings, dents, and scratches. Take notes and if possible pictures.



3. Now open the doors and take out the plastic protectors inside on the seats and stuff. Inhale deeply, this is the smell from the gas off from the vnyl and palstic parts, a known carcinogen (sp) or something that causes cancer. So be warned....



Frederf is correct, most cars are built months before it reaches the consumer. Check the door jamb label to see when the car was painted. And the cars are ready to be sealed once you get it because the car is painted without any plastic/trim on it, so the car is painted and baked in a high temperature oven, not possible for aftermarket paintjobs since there are so many parts that can melt in high heat.



So once you get the car, wash, polish is needed, then seal.



Jason
 
oh, guess my brain isn't working. Thanks for the help. I'll talk to them. Only problem is that they have a truck coming in this week and I haven't sold my car yet! Oh well, there will be more.
 
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