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Dealerships fault of Not??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by yes.ittransforms, Sep 1, 2008.

  1. yes.ittransforms

    yes.ittransforms 100K!!!!

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    hey all,

    Ok heres the deal, I am the proud owner of a 2007 Black Prius that I got in early 2008. Well being that I was a hard sell he gave me the protective coat for free both inside and out, so of course I was said ok include that. Well now I clean my car religeously and all of the care tips I see in here are repedative to me I used to detail cars. But no matter what I do there is lines ( not swirls ) LINES under in the paint :eek: .. I am starting to believe that this was there before the coat was applied en-tombing it forever into my car. Now I would love to have some opinions from you great people on if you think this is the dealers fault and if I should ask them to try to FIX it. ANY advise would be much appreciated :) .

    P.S. -- it has been about 6-8 months since I got it.

    thanks for your attention...
    Jonathan
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    #1 yes.ittransforms, Sep 1, 2008
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    you mean like buffing marks?

    the toyoguard sealant isn't permanent, really it's a load of crap and it's good that you didn't pay for it... :)
     
    #2 galaxee, Sep 1, 2008
  3. yes.ittransforms

    yes.ittransforms 100K!!!!

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    loks like it was dried with a bed of nails when you get it just right in the light. I have tried lots of methods to get them out but to no avail.
     
    #3 yes.ittransforms, Sep 1, 2008
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Hi Jonathan,

    It will be very tough to sell the story that the car's finish was damaged at delivery, if you have waited eight months to complain.
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Sep 1, 2008
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    There's no such thing as "free" at a car dealer.

    It's much too late to do anything about this. Next time Just Say No to all dealer-applied crap.
     
    #5 richard schumacher, Sep 1, 2008
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    You've got a Black car. No mystery there.

    The Toyoguard paint protectant is not perminant in any way. It came with a container of wax/sealant that needs to be reapplied by the owner- every 6 mo. I think.
    Where and how do you wash your car? I hope you don't go to an automatic car wash.
    If so, enough said.
     
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    Every imperfection shows with the black finish. I don't think you have any case at all, especially after a few months.

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    yes.ittransforms 100K!!!!

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    Hey all,

    Thanks for your replies. it confirms what I was thinking. but thats what forums are for... loads of information from real people.

    Thanks All
    Jonathan
     
    #8 yes.ittransforms, Sep 1, 2008
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