Please don't wash my new toyota!

[Raykreations]

Folks...
I will be picking up a brand new RAV4 tomorrow. Just came off the truck yesterday (odometer said "1"). Hopefully the trip on the car carrier was a gentle one . Anyhoo - During the test drive I asked the dealer for a strange request - PLEASE DO NOT WASH THE CAR. He was kinda taken aback, but he was happy to finally get a sale out of me, and he said OK. I've read a few stories on here about dealer prep and how they swirl the hell out of brand new paint, so I told 'em "hands off" - except for the complimentary tank of gas of course .
So this Labor Day weekend, I know a silver Toyota that's gonna get its first official wash!

[PursuitSE]

Re: Please don't wash my new toyota!

Congrats on the new car. What new Toyota did you get ?

[Raykreations]

Re: Please don't wash my new toyota!

RAV4 - midsize SUV. Silver with grey interior - and awesome 18' graphite wheels

[davey g-force]

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Congrats, and nice move making them keep their hands off...

[zd.autospa]

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congrats o n your new ride, "hand-off please". lol

[Murr1525]

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Yeah, best to say no wash. I had to promise that on the after sale survey, I would said the car was clean when I got it.

[Nick Winn]

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Nice move! Washing accessories and techniques are important for not inflicting swirls/scratches. Clear coats are delicate and most of the time swirls are stubborn! We talk to customers with new cars several times a day and this is always a subject I explain.

[Detailing by M]

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lol, there going to wash it anyways! jk

[Raykreations]

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officially got the vehicle today...and YES it was NOT washed. Interior was "unharmed" as well . Only thing...what slimy substance do they put on the tires? Vaseline?
They were pretty adamant about me giving them an "excellent" rating when/if Toyota does a survey of my "experience" at the dealership. Why wouldn't it be excellent...I told them not to wash the car, and they didn't.

[BlueZero]

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Congrats on the new ride!

I got a new truck this summer and my dealer thought I was a bit odd for not wanting them to wash it. When I went to pick it up it was off to the back and side of the normal pickup area. He said they didn't want people to see they where delivering a new truck that dirty. lol

Looking forward to seeing some clean pictures of your Toyota.

[ChevysLastSled]

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what slimy substance do they put on the tires? Vaseline? \

I don't know and I'm afraid to ask!
Good job on getting it your way, other than having to deal with that nasty stuff.

I'm almost scared to special order a new car, just because the smallest defect would set me off.

I got very, very lucky with my GLI, it was on the lot for probably a few weeks. I could tell it was never washed, the finish was perfectly swirl free, consistent fine dirt/dust and even had some white shipping wrap on the back edge of the hood, but best of all, no bird bombs!
I took it home and washed/clayed/waxed the next day.