Stupid dealer put a sticker on my bumper!

scottIN · 03-06-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jmayz

Why no washing? They washed mine and honestly I'll probably never have it this clean again!

Very few dealers know how to wash a car. It's usually the lowest employee on the totem pole that gets the job. Some 17 year old kid that drives an '82 accord that's got more primer than original paint (but a $5,000 sound system) is the one 'detailing' it. So they grab a scrub brush, a dirty rag, maybe a razor blade to take the adhesive off from the wrap. Then if they really think they know what they're doing, they'll take a buffer, some cheap silicone filled polish and have at it.

My 10 year old truck looks better than probably 95% of the brand new cars on any given dealer's lot.

But they'll spray some Armor All on your tires to make it all look sweet.

God-Speed · 03-07-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Very few dealers know how to wash a car. It's usually the lowest employee on the totem pole that gets the job. Some 17 year old kid that drives an '82 accord that's got more primer than original paint (but a $5,000 sound system) is the one 'detailing' it. So they grab a scrub brush, a dirty rag, maybe a razor blade to take the adhesive off from the wrap. Then if they really think they know what they're doing, they'll take a buffer, some cheap silicone filled polish and have at it.

My 10 year old truck looks better than probably 95% of the brand new cars on any given dealer's lot.

But they'll spray some Armor All on your tires to make it all look sweet.

Bulletz4break · 03-07-2015, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

Very few dealers know how to wash a car. It's usually the lowest employee on the totem pole that gets the job. Some 17 year old kid that drives an '82 accord that's got more primer than original paint (but a $5,000 sound system) is the one 'detailing' it. So they grab a scrub brush, a dirty rag, maybe a razor blade to take the adhesive off from the wrap. Then if they really think they know what they're doing, they'll take a buffer, some cheap silicone filled polish and have at it.

My 10 year old truck looks better than probably 95% of the brand new cars on any given dealer's lot.

But they'll spray some Armor All on your tires to make it all look sweet.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Dreadnaught · 03-06-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jmayz

Why no washing? They washed mine and honestly I'll probably never have it this clean again!

That's because it's brand new and no one else has done anything to it besides maybe fart in it lol.

lj909 · 03-06-2015, 11:25 AM

Some people don't know how to wash a car and dry it properly. I always tell them not to wash it when i go in for service because they don't wipe down the inner doors and hatch. Then they leak out while your driving and i end up having to wash it again

Zipper 104 · 03-06-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lj909

Some people don't know how to wash a car and dry it properly. I always tell them not to wash it when i go in for service because they don't wipe down the inner doors and hatch. Then they leak out while your driving and i end up having to wash it again

I would never let dealers wash any of my former cars or bikes. I'd rather drive (ride) in on a dirty set of wheels and get them back that way, then get a car back half washed by some loser teenage shopboy with a wash bucket full of gravel and no soap. Driving around in a dirty car is a drag, but driving around in a dirty car that looks like a 5 year old washed it is just plain embarrassing. Now you're forced to wash it properly right away.
Oh, and don't vacuum it either, thanks. If somebody is stupid enough to scratch the plastic inside somewhere, I want the idiot to be me.
I picked up my Z with less than 50 miles on the clock and only just now did I discover some real fine scratches on the glovebox door. I'm still pissed.

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HEK · 03-07-2015, 05:30 PM

I make sure to tell them every time I bought a car from a stealership that I wont take delivery if I see a sticker or a license plate frame. Want me to advertise them? give me a hat.....so far so good got tons of caps, good luck and be patient, sometimes a hot blow drier makes the removal easier

kenchan · 03-06-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jmayz

Didnt realize til I got it home but they put a sticker on the back bumper with their logo! Should I make them remove it or do they come off easy?

yah, warm it up, peel up the corner with your nails and just peel it off.
any residue you can use WD40 or googone, etc. clean up with alcohol and wax.

GL

Zipper 104 · 03-06-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

WD40

Just about the only thing that crap is good for, IMO. We used to use it to remove grafitti. I wouldn't put it on my car's paint though, so use it at your own peril. Goo Gone is better.

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jmayz · 03-06-2015, 12:02 PM

Is goo gone available at most auto parts stores? I have autozone and o'reilys out here. I'll go out during lunch today and see what I can find.

RN SHARK · 03-06-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmayz

Is goo gone available at most auto parts stores? I have autozone and o'reilys out here. I'll go out during lunch today and see what I can find.

I get my Goo Gone at the Dollar Spot at Target.

Tadpole · 03-06-2015, 12:05 PM

Require payment for advertising space. They will remove it promptly for you free of charge.

kenchan · 03-06-2015, 08:03 PM

Googone stinks literally.. I hate that smell

BuckeyeZ · 03-06-2015, 08:13 PM

Got my car right off the truck. I told the dealer if it had a sticker on it when I came to pick it up they could keep the car and I would go elsewhere.

I can't believe how many people leave those unsightly pieces of advertising on their cars.

Fuzzzy · 03-06-2015, 10:22 PM

When I bought my '85 300ZX I told the salesman I didn't want one of their stupid, ugly badges put on it. He actually started trying to convince me of the importance of having one by telling me that it would be valuable if someone saw me broken down on the side of the road, they could call the dealership. Yes, boys and girls, once upon a time there were no cell phones.

I was unable to hide my surprise at hearing one of the stupidest things ever said, and I told the guy if the car was going to be breaking down, I didn't want it. He didn't offer a counter-argument.

03-06-2015, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Some people don't know how to wash a car and dry it properly. I always tell them not to wash it when i go in for service because they don't wipe down the inner doors and hatch. Then they leak out while your driving and i end up having to wash it again Zipper 104 likes this. __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

03-06-2015, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 19	Require payment for advertising space. They will remove it promptly for you free of charge. Kaldaien likes this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

03-06-2015, 08:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 67	Got my car right off the truck. I told the dealer if it had a sticker on it when I came to pick it up they could keep the car and I would go elsewhere. I can't believe how many people leave those unsightly pieces of advertising on their cars. PJ23 likes this. __________________ Stillen \| EVO-R \| HPS \| K&N \| Hotchkis \| Modshack Oil Cooler \| SPL

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Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21862	When I bought my '85 300ZX I told the salesman I didn't want one of their stupid, ugly badges put on it. He actually started trying to convince me of the importance of having one by telling me that it would be valuable if someone saw me broken down on the side of the road, they could call the dealership. Yes, boys and girls, once upon a time there were no cell phones. I was unable to hide my surprise at hearing one of the stupidest things ever said, and I told the guy if the car was going to be breaking down, I didn't want it. He didn't offer a counter-argument.