Brand New Car - First steps?

[dbnm]

There are no paint issues and I do not plan on polishing the paint at this point.

[2black1s]

If there is evident marring on a brand new car I’d contact the dealer immediately especially if part of your agreement to buy the car stated it would come defect free. I personally would find having to polish a brand new car unacceptable and I’d be looking to the dealer to find me another car or give me a substantial discount This strategy worked well for me on my last two cars once the dealer knew I was dead serious.

I have never seen a "defect free" new car... They don't exist.

It really boils down to what level of defects an individual consumer finds acceptable vs. unacceptable.

[Bill D]

I wouldn’t go as far as saying they don’t exist but yes everything depends on what level the person will accept

[dgage]

If there is evident marring on a brand new car I’d contact the dealer immediately especially if part of your agreement to buy the car stated it would come defect free. I personally would find having to polish a brand new car unacceptable and I’d be looking to the dealer to find me another car or give me a substantial discount This strategy worked well for me on my last two cars once the dealer knew I was dead serious.

But I’d be careful because defect free may mean after their detail minions polish it, which means it is now defect free but maybe more clear coat was removed than necessary. I’d rather have a pristine car that I know hasn’t been touched than a perfect car. Then again, as expensive as cars are, we’d expect them to be perfect but that really doesn’t exist.

So at the very least tell them not to clean or detail the car AT ALL and make sure you watch it like a hawk because the people in the back rarely get or process this message.

[Bill D]

That’s exactly what I did. The result was me getting an unpolished car which had no paint defects when I got it home. Just a 3 step decontamination wash and it was LSP ready.

[Klasse Act]

2nd message up, ALL OF THIS ^^^^^^^

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[Coatingsarecrack]

Agreed all paints gonna have a little something and also agree that i would rather have it new and un pristine than have someone elses hands on it. Car lots alot of time will not do details like that in house. They all have A pro they will use if need be.

Problem is they will try to get the lowest price possible so that guy is not focused on his best job... it’s his best job for the money.

Even in an enclosed car wind will find its way in or some other thing will cause the cover to shift.....

Even if perfect your going to drive it and the world happens.

Wash, ironX, baggy test, clay if needed, Eraser/IPA, protect.

I would polish after claying personally even if just with a paint cleanser no abrasives but will get your paint absolutely clean.

You’ll like the 3-1 and all the new things griots has to offer.

Beautiful color! Enjoy it!


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[TrustJesus]

I got to say I like that color, light orange is my favorite. Very good I like it.


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[dbnm]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice.