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Swirled out Solstice
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:
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:
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!!
I see swirls everywhere!!!
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
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.
Retired Professional Detailer
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
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!!
I see swirls everywhere!!!
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
-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 ]
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
Originally Posted by FUNX725
-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 ]
Bob
But I'll throw in the DISO for free!! : puppy_eyes:
$13,900
Last edited by Fishincricket; 02-05-2013 at 01:48 PM.
I see swirls everywhere!!!
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
Originally Posted by Fishincricket
But I'll throw in the DISO for free!! uppy_eyes:
$13,900
Thanks for the 'window-sticker-price'...
The Wife will definitely want to take a look-see when she gets home from work.
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
Originally Posted by FUNX725
-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 ]
Bob
Originally Posted by FUNX725
Thanks for the 'window-sticker-price'...
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..
I see swirls everywhere!!!
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
Originally Posted by Fishincricket
It's an asking price..
So noted.
Also:
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
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
Do you own the dealership? Salesman?
In the business world, the rear-view mirror is always clearer than the windshield.
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Re: Swirled out Solstice
Originally Posted by Tex Star Detail
Do you own the dealership? Salesman?
Just a salesman, but the senior salesman in a staff of two..
I see swirls everywhere!!!
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