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Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 12:48 PM
So we took this lil gem on trade about 6 months ago, only 35K miles on a 2006 and it was swirled out.. It got the standard "hand glaze" after the production detail and it looked great until the wax wore off.

Now, its covered in dirt from not having a rinse off for a few weeks and sitting out in the weather, and you can still plainly see the swirls under the dirt:
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/9E23AC26-CD25-4D45-9E56-2F744E007D50-589-000000C046DE5989_zpsfd5e857e.jpg
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/50AF09FC-A27A-43A4-8641-9915589DAC57-589-000000C03877291C_zps6cf9f31e.jpg
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/DE228415-73CE-4B5A-B3BD-C9BE75F910C2-589-000000C03FC95402_zps238bcfa4.jpg

Lovely lil holograms, eh? It's 10 times worse in person.

So here's the discussion going on at the lot....

Current production method:
Regular 1 bucket scrub, chamois, hand glaze, set it on the lot and hope it sells quick, or repeat the process 1-3 months later.
Meantime I end up trying to sell a specialty and/or high end vehicle that looks like:
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/BB253CBB-048C-48FA-AF07-3F761AF21B7E-589-000000C44267EE18_zps5a6aa1d6.jpg


My suggestion:
Invest in a DA and cut the 2 step (buff then hand glaze) process to 1 step THEN implement the proper washing techniques and your done.



I hypothesize that, in the long run, my suggestion would not only save our detailer time and energy, but would also increase the salability of our "specialty" inventory.



So I'm pulling the Solstice in tonight and getting it started, then I can show our detail man what this is all about.. His exact quote was "feel free to bring it all in, but don't be mad if I hurt your feelings!"

Not sure exactly what he means, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow.. Stay tuned!! :)
zmcgovern45
02-05-2013, 01:02 PM
Subscribed... I've tried to show salesmen & women the defects on brand new cars in the showroom while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. most of them claim they can't see what I'm talking about when I say swirl. They just think there is nothing wrong... drives me crazy.
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 01:21 PM
Well to good news is that the owner and the managers all recognize the issue, we're just all looking at it from different perspectives when it comes to the "most prudent" (read "most profitable") solution..

Wish me luck!!
FUNX650
02-05-2013, 01:30 PM
-WHOA!!...For a minute there I thought:
This can't be CEE DOG's (Corey's) Sky Baby!!! Whew.

Good Luck!!...On the clean-up.

-BTW:
Seriously...How much are you guys asking for it?
[Note: I don't want the DISO version :D]




Bob
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 01:36 PM
-WHOA!!...For a minute there I thought:
This can't be CEE DOG's (Corey's) Sky Baby!!! Whew.

Good Luck!!...On the clean-up.

-BTW:
Seriously...How much are you guys asking for it?
[Note: I don't want the DISO version :D]




Bob
But I'll throw in the DISO for free!! : puppy_eyes:

$13,900
FUNX650
02-05-2013, 01:45 PM
But I'll throw in the DISO for free!! :puppy_eyes:

$13,900

Thanks for the 'window-sticker-price'...:props:

The Wife will definitely want to take a look-see when she gets home from work.

:)

Bob
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 01:47 PM
-WHOA!!...For a minute there I thought:
This can't be CEE DOG's (Corey's) Sky Baby!!! Whew.

Good Luck!!...On the clean-up.

-BTW:
Seriously...How much are you guys asking for it?
[Note: I don't want the DISO version :D]



Bob


Thanks for the 'window-sticker-price'...:props:

The Wife will definitely want to take a look-see when she gets home from work.

:)

Bob

lol, yup... (It's what you asked for! lol)

I made the educated assumption that a sales pitch post when you had asked wouldn't have been appreciated, but I will mention:

It's an asking price.. ;)
FUNX650
02-05-2013, 02:16 PM
It's an asking price.. ;)
So noted.

Also: :idea:

The Wife has an Uncle that lives in Blue Eye...
Good summertime vacation spot...
Around an 8-10 hour drive from our house.

And I apologize for the :hijacked:


:)

Bob
Tex Star Detail
02-05-2013, 02:23 PM
Do you own the dealership? Salesman?
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 02:53 PM
Do you own the dealership? Salesman?

Just a salesman, but the senior salesman in a staff of two.. :)
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 02:55 PM
So noted.

Also: :idea:

The Wife has an Uncle that lives in Blue Eye...
Good summertime vacation spot...
Around an 8-10 hour drive from our house.

Bob

Blue Eye isn't too far at all from some of my favorite fishin spots! (Buffalo River, Eleven Point River, Lake Taneycomo)
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 03:08 PM
Did you know, Bob, that the Solstice has hydroformed frame rails and (certain) body panels? And a 50/50 weight distribution!! I've had the pleasure of taking a ride in a Mallett V-8 conversion, it was awesome!!

A lil personal Solstice history:

I was lucky enough to be one of the few Pontiac Salesmen to sell one of the first 1000 cars! They were specially badged and numbered..
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/344E97A9-5434-4030-84CD-F1D5C3AA6A00-711-000000D269B630D9_zps5885c663.jpg
From my "evidence manual"... :)
zmcgovern45
02-05-2013, 03:18 PM
Lebanon, huh? I went to school in Rolla, MO.
Fishincricket
02-05-2013, 03:57 PM
Lebanon, huh? I went to school in Rolla, MO.

Small world indeed!! :)
JSou
02-05-2013, 04:02 PM
Yikes! Awaiting the outcome.