[dan99]

it'll varies from dealer to dealer, but i would not take the risk.

[kobechrome]

Originally Posted by einlanzer

I forget where I came across this, but I remember hearing that you shouldn't put any kind of sealant/wax on the paint for the first couple weeks in order to let the paint 'cure'. Can any of you guys validate/deny this?

Not true. Paint is already cured from the factory. No need to wait.

[kobechrome]

Originally Posted by Bmwlvr60

Some dealers offer a hand car wash any time one wants. This was a buying reason for me when choosing my dealer- they're also closest to my home. There's never any swirls.

When we took delivery the wax job was fine; I will use my detailer in the future.

Noone is going to be as careful as yourself. That's why I don't let the dealer wash/wax the car.

[AndDown]

Originally Posted by einlanzer

I forget where I came across this, but I remember hearing that you shouldn't put any kind of sealant/wax on the paint for the first couple weeks in order to let the paint 'cure'. Can any of you guys validate/deny this?

LOL, the 3-4 weeks on the high seas probably gives the cars a sea salt brine cure.

[Mav12]

Originally Posted by jbr5049

Mine had swirls and a hairline scratch into them.

Took it back to get a heavy coat of wax, but the swirls remain

You will probably need a light polish to removethe swirls

[ES_TRADER]

If I were u I would simply tell them to deliver the car with all the hood, roof, and trunk panel stickers in tact. Then go home and peel them off yourself. There will be zero scratches.

I rejected a delivery once because the ca didn't follow the instructions. He knew I'd cancel if the stickers were removed. So I ordered a new one and this time it came with all plastic stickers tape and everything, just as it left the factory floor.

Insist on this if you are anal about fine scratches, especially on EB

See, sometimes when they are not careful about pulling these panel stickers off, or if the person doing it has long nails, they will scratch the paint at the edges of the sticker trying to get it to lift. Most people wouldn't notice though

[bthuss]

i was under the impression that the VDC washes the car anyhow before its ever delivered to the dealer so they can inspect for damage. so aren't all cars washed regardless?

[BMWforLife]

Originally Posted by Bmwlvr60

You have a good CA.

Yep, Picked my car up saturday.

vinyl still on, seats still covered etc.

only slip up..left shipping blocks in one corner. FAIL

[dmontic71]

If the car is a daily driver, it is eventually going to have some damage. I tried to avoid all hazards when I got may car almost 1 yr ago already... Fast forward 1 yr and someone hit my rear bumper, small chips in windshield, and a door ding...

The dealer did prep my car, and do scratches whatsoever...

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by MiladsFrozenM5

Should i make my dealer not detail the car when it comes from the port?? I got Estoril Blue are they going to ruin the paint! I have heard that they put swirl marks on the paint when the dealer details the car..... someone helllllpppp

LOL, if my deal spoke like that I would not have him touch anything LOL.

[MiladsFrozenM5]

Originally Posted by Seagull

LOL, if my deal spoke like that I would not have him touch anything LOL.

Lol

[MiladsFrozenM5]

13 more days until i get my car

[Axxlrod]

Originally Posted by bthuss

i was under the impression that the VDC washes the car anyhow before its ever delivered to the dealer so they can inspect for damage. so aren't all cars washed regardless?

Yep. There automated car washes at the ports and every car gets run thru them after getting off the ship.

[AndDown]

Originally Posted by Axxlrod

Yep. There automated car washes at the ports and every car gets run thru them after getting off the ship.

Couple of pictures taken several years ago at the Oxnard VDC. The cars had a coating of wax for shipping and at the VDC, these cars went through a hot water bath and then dried with blasts of air. In the pictures, when a car went through, the doors would come down during it's bath (privacy issues??!!!) We didn't see any hand towels being used, cars were driven straight to the prep center.

[N-Y]

so should i get the car waxed or opti-coated or both.... ??

[pallymore]

Originally Posted by N-Y

so should i get the car waxed or opti-coated or both.... ??

clean it thoroughly then apply opti-coat

[N-Y]

Originally Posted by pallymore

clean it thoroughly then apply opti-coat

will it shine the car more also?

should i go to a professional to do it, since i've never done it

[MiladsFrozenM5]

Originally Posted by N-Y

will it shine the car more also?

should i go to a professional to do it, since i've never done it

+1. ???

[eclipsisNA]

Originally Posted by jbr5049

Mine had swirls and a hairline scratch into them.

Took it back to get a heavy coat of wax, but the swirls remain

Wax doesn't correct anything, it's a protectant.

[PeteRock]

Will a good detail just help prevent from paint/trim scratching or does it help keep the car generally clean?

[kobechrome]

Originally Posted by PeteRock

Will a good detail just help prevent from paint/trim scratching or does it help keep the car generally clean?

depends whats included in the detail. if you already have scratches you will need some kind of orbital polish to remove scratches and then use a paint sealant to protect the paint. no detail "prevents" scratching - it protects your paint.

[vern]

IMO if you can't TRUST your dealer to detail your car before delivery find another dealer.
cheers
vern