Special treatment? Dont mind if i do!

[JiB]

Originally Posted by nix

I would have asked them to unwash it again

that would be amusing to watch someone unwash a car!

reminds me of something that happened to me once > gather round children! story time!

We had a client come in to the shop (im a jeweller) and ask if we can replace his wedding ring that he lost that night, and by the looks of him, he hadnt been to bed yet. He needed this ring made by that afternoon. Now this guy looked pretty guilty of something he would rather his wife not know, how else would he lose his ring :\ So i made the ring to the specs he could remember, but there was one other instruction that came with the ring... it had to look worn. After finishing this beautifully polished gold ring, i got to "unwash" it hehe, throwing on the ground, stepping on it, wearing it and scuffing against brick walls, all of which was quite fun!
he picked up the ring and his wife was none the wiser! his concience on the other hand...

Now what did we learn :P

[Panman]

Originally Posted by JiB

that would be amusing to watch someone unwash a car!

reminds me of something that happened to me once > gather round children! story time!

We had a client come in to the shop (im a jeweller) and ask if we can replace his wedding ring that he lost that night, and by the looks of him, he hadnt been to bed yet. He needed this ring made by that afternoon. Now this guy looked pretty guilty of something he would rather his wife not know, how else would he lose his ring :\ So i made the ring to the specs he could remember, but there was one other instruction that came with the ring... it had to look worn. After finishing this beautifully polished gold ring, i got to "unwash" it hehe, throwing on the ground, stepping on it, wearing it and scuffing against brick walls, all of which was quite fun!
he picked up the ring and his wife was none the wiser! his concience on the other hand...

Now what did we learn :P

That money can buy you happiness?

That it easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man get into heaven?.

Or......

If like me you legitimately lost your wedding ring (lost weight, it came off my finger into my suitcase - I found it an hour later after tearing my hotel room apart - and I've been married for 10 years to the best girl in the world and wouldn't cheat on her with - insert name of favourite hollywood starlet here) I'd fess up - cause a lie will always bite you in the arse.

Most people in that situation learn nothing, because they think they are cleverer than everyone else.

[JiB]

Originally Posted by Panman

That money can buy you happiness?

That it easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man get into heaven?.

Or......

If like me you legitimately lost your wedding ring (lost weight, it came off my finger into my suitcase - I found it an hour later after tearing my hotel room apart - and I've been married for 10 years to the best girl in the world and wouldn't cheat on her with - insert name of favourite hollywood starlet here) I'd fess up - cause a lie will always bite you in the arse.

Most people in that situation learn nothing, because they think they are cleverer than everyone else.

Pretty sure my wife is the best girl in the world :P i dont sleep with my ring on, and my cats like to play with it, its somewhere in my apartment, its been a couple days now and i feel wierd without it on now

[Panman]

Originally Posted by JiB

Pretty sure my wife is the best girl in the world :P i dont sleep with my ring on, and my cats like to play with it, its somewhere in my apartment, its been a couple days now and i feel wierd without it on now

We'll agree to differ on who is the best girl in the world

[Type[R]+]

Originally Posted by JiB

Pretty sure my wife is the best girl in the world :P i dont sleep with my ring on, and my cats like to play with it, its somewhere in my apartment, its been a couple days now and i feel wierd without it on now

I don't wear mine (work hazard), it feels weird when I put it on!

My wedding ring cost $46! bargain!

[Nafe]

Originally Posted by Xauterus

I was told to bring it back after a month. Last night mine reached 1600 km in a week. I am keeping an eye on oil and water etc.
I would hope a dealership has some idea how to wash a new car.

Usually it's 1,000km or 1month. Which ever occurs first.

Agree with everyone about not getting them to wash it!
I will ask if they can vacuum instead

[UnLeasHer]

Originally Posted by JiB

that would be amusing to watch someone unwash a car!

reminds me of something that happened to me once > gather round children! story time!

We had a client come in to the shop (im a jeweller) and ask if we can replace his wedding ring that he lost that night, and by the looks of him, he hadnt been to bed yet. He needed this ring made by that afternoon. Now this guy looked pretty guilty of something he would rather his wife not know, how else would he lose his ring :\ So i made the ring to the specs he could remember, but there was one other instruction that came with the ring... it had to look worn. After finishing this beautifully polished gold ring, i got to "unwash" it hehe, throwing on the ground, stepping on it, wearing it and scuffing against brick walls, all of which was quite fun!
he picked up the ring and his wife was none the wiser! his concience on the other hand...

Now what did we learn :P

A. only cheat with people who dont care about cheating and keep the ring on?

B. you can cheat and stuff up if u have $?

C. DONT CHEAT!

I feel naked if I dont have my ring on - which i only take off going boating , rock climbing or heping someone move.

[w arghh x]

After once being a detailer myself at a dealer, I wouldn't necessarily write the car cleaners off. Most of them actually really like cars, take pride in their work and when a 'special' car arrives make the most of doing a good job on it.

[Nafe]

Originally Posted by w arghh x

After once being a detailer myself at a dealer, I wouldn't necessarily write the car cleaners off. Most of them actually really like cars, take pride in their work and when a 'special' car arrives make the most of doing a good job on it.

Hey dude,
I agree and disagree. I have done my time as a detailer in a dealership service department. I was, and even though I am in a TOTALLY different role still do, one to take pride in my work. I always was extra careful with the special cars, etc. But after 10years in the auto industry I have seen just as many detailers who aren’t into cars and don’t take as much pride in their work.
It’s a tough call.
I don’t write them off immediately. The main reason I won’t get the dealership to wash mine is that I will be doing it regularly anyway haha. I am lazier with vacuuming :P

[w arghh x]

Yeah fair call, I have been out of the game for 10+ years so its probably changed.

Still met quite a few detailers tho at different dealerships (when I have had my cars serviced) who are very passionate about cars.

[Type[R]+]

Originally Posted by w arghh x

After once being a detailer myself at a dealer, I wouldn't necessarily write the car cleaners off. Most of them actually really like cars, take pride in their work and when a 'special' car arrives make the most of doing a good job on it.

this is exactly why I don't let the dealers touch my car. They shouldn't wait until a 'special' car comes in to make the most of doing a good job on it, every customers car is 'special'.

Peoples definition of a 'good job' vary severely too. Just safer not letting anyone touch it.... not just the dealers.

[w arghh x]

Originally Posted by Type[R]+

this is exactly why I don't let the dealers touch my car. They shouldn't wait until a 'special' car comes in to make the most of doing a good job on it, every customers car is 'special'.

Peoples definition of a 'good job' vary severely too. Just safer not letting anyone touch it.... not just the dealers.

LOL, I'm sorry but this made me laugh.

[Type[R]+]

Originally Posted by w arghh x

LOL, I'm sorry but this made me laugh.

Laugh all you want, but damaging peoples cars is not a laughing matter....

[UnLeasHer]

Originally Posted by Type[R]+

Laugh all you want, but damaging peoples cars is not a laughing matter....

seeing as i was the one who was at the dealer getting the wash, they did a fine job. no scratches, no marks... just possible drool lol.