Free Car Wash from dealer
#31
I'm with I8ABMR when s/he wrote that many of us aren't any better at washing cars than the stealers. Besides, after the first door ding or swirl mark in the paint, it's "just a car" again. Perfection doesn't and can't last. Plus it's a giant drag worrying about it!
Years ago, I also frequently hit up my stealer for washes. I'd seek out the same lot tech and tip him so I'd get a (modestly) better than average wash. After not very long, he'd see me coming and would move me to the front of the queue when possible. Quid pro quo!
Years ago, I also frequently hit up my stealer for washes. I'd seek out the same lot tech and tip him so I'd get a (modestly) better than average wash. After not very long, he'd see me coming and would move me to the front of the queue when possible. Quid pro quo!
#32
I'm with I8ABMR when s/he wrote that many of us aren't any better at washing cars than the stealers. Besides, after the first door ding or swirl mark in the paint, it's "just a car" again. Perfection doesn't and can't last. Plus it's a giant drag worrying about it!
Years ago, I also frequently hit up my stealer for washes. I'd seek out the same lot tech and tip him so I'd get a (modestly) better than average wash. After not very long, he'd see me coming and would move me to the front of the queue when possible. Quid pro quo!
Years ago, I also frequently hit up my stealer for washes. I'd seek out the same lot tech and tip him so I'd get a (modestly) better than average wash. After not very long, he'd see me coming and would move me to the front of the queue when possible. Quid pro quo!
If you take your car to the dealer you are guaranteed to remove the protective UV sealant and you will introduce marks on the car that will require paint correction. It will be an eye sore in the sun.
A properly detailed car with the paint burnished and a quality sealant applied can go for a few years without another detail if it's properly maintained. Taking it to the free dealer car wash will just undo it in record time.
The high quality automated carwashes are touch less and will not introduce marks, and they are not terribly expensive however anything that is good for your car is certainly not free.
#33
If I had a new car and the dealer ruined the paint, they would have 2 choices, trade out for another new car with good paint or send it back to the factory and completely disassemble the car and completely factory repaint it. They really need to learn how not to ruin thousands of dollars worth of paint job.
Last edited by dicer; 01-26-15 at 04:03 PM.
#34
If I had a new car and the dealer ruined the paint, they would have 2 choices, trade out for another new car with good paint or send it back to the factory and completely disassemble the car and completely factory repaint it. They really need to learn how not to ruin thousands of dollars worth of paint job.
Last edited by Devh; 01-27-15 at 10:00 AM.
#35
Lead Lap
The two bucket method and quality microfiber wash cloth is the proper way to wash a dark car.
The best way is to use a foam attachment to your hose and apply foam to the car. Then take your microfiber wash mitt and go over each section at a time and rinse the mitt before moving to the next section.
I have used the free carwash at the dealer only because my car is white but it's still wrong.
The Lexus dealership can keep their cheap coffee and all of their fake perks. Those services are made to tempt the new rich. The same caliber people that steal the hangers and towels at a luxury hotel.
Not being rich I can still enjoy the finer things by pulling my own shots espresso and buying high quality detailing products that actually preserve the interior then harm it with the cheap products the dealer uses to keep that car wash free.
#36
Lexus Test Driver
i go through the Lexus Car wash every day that it is above 32 degrees. (closed if it is freezing)
so far i have some slight swirls, but i don't know when or where they were introduced in it's 8 year life...
i will however have a full exterior detail in the spring and have them removed.
so far i have some slight swirls, but i don't know when or where they were introduced in it's 8 year life...
i will however have a full exterior detail in the spring and have them removed.
#37
One thing I have noticed. We bought a brand new black Dodge Durango Citadel back in 2013. It hasn't seen a hand wash yet. I've been going through a newer automated wash about once every 10 days or so and there is not a single swirl mark on it. At least not in the same sunlight I see swirls on my LS. I am still scratching my head on it but I believe the complete lack of circular motion scrubs from a sandy washmit is probably why I don't have any swirls. Or this Autowash is THAT good. or Dodge has some wonder paint. Either way, I couldn't be more pleased. I realize it sounds crazy but I have zero reasons to make it up
This is not just car wash related because if you engage a cleaning service for your house they will bring with them some of the harshest and cheapest cleaners that will gradually ruin your counter tops and sinks. This is why if you want to get a proper clean to the level you expect you need to invest in quality products and do it your self.
#38
Intermediate
I NEVER let them wash our car, because like CJITTY said, it takes some work to fix the swirls. Free is just no cost because it's not free if I have to spend more time to fix it than to wash it by myself in the drive or even a brushless, which works pretty good too, especially in the winter time.
I've got ours swirl free using a Harbor Freight DA buffer and some Lake County pads, along with some Menzerna or compound of choice. Then some glaze, seal and wax. It looks better than new and is sealed for the Bad weather.
#39
Pole Position
Oh god I've heard everything now ! Just let them wash it and get it waxed twice a year and it will be fine . The small amount of swirl marks are better than driving a dirty car or wasting time doing it yourself . The interior will be good also with regular cleaning ! I've been getting free Lexus washes for years and its never done any harm to my cars. If its got that many swirl marks a polish will fix it ( Or a new car ! lol )
#40
Intermediate
Oh god I've heard everything now ! Just let them wash it and get it waxed twice a year and it will be fine . The small amount of swirl marks are better than driving a dirty car or wasting time doing it yourself . The interior will be good also with regular cleaning ! I've been getting free Lexus washes for years and its never done any harm to my cars. If its got that many swirl marks a polish will fix it ( Or a new car ! lol )
I'm not saying that my way is better or worse, just obviously different.
Peace!
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