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Dealership’s Paint Protection Without my Permission

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Sounds like if you clay bar it that it will come right off. Then you can put whatever sealer that you want.
 


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The dealership won’t tell me exactly what they used but it’s already coming off from about 5 car washes. Lol..

I found a really nice automatic touchless car wash and it blow dries it too.

I’ll just take my car it to a professional detailer.
 


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The dealership won’t tell me exactly what they used but it’s already coming off from about 5 car washes. Lol..

I found a really nice automatic touchless car wash and it blow dries it too.

I’ll just take my car it to a professional detailer.
This will start another argument but touchless car wash soap is very hard on your paint.
 


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This will start another argument but touchless car wash soap is very hard on your paint.
‘I know, so forget what I just said. Lol..

I have some health issues. Otherwise I’d wash it myself every time. But, I can wash it sometimes with a foam gun.
 


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‘I know, so forget what I just said. Lol..

I have some health issues. Otherwise I’d wash it myself every time. But, I can wash it sometimes with a foam gun.
I go through detail people like water going down the drain. It's brutal.
 


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I go through detail people like water going down the drain. It's brutal.
I found a couple good places and they posted pics online a lot of the cars they did.
‘They detailed a lot of black cars.
‘And the owner owns a Black C7Z.

Just one more question: which car insurance should I buy? For full replacement value? Yea, I know I’m OCD about my new Hellcat. Lol..

Because my car will most likely spend the night in their shop. But I’m sure they have a good security system. They detail a lot of expensive cars too.
 


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I found a couple good places and they posted pics online a lot of the cars they did.
‘They detailed a lot of black cars.
‘And the owner owns a Black C7Z.

Just one more question: which car insurance should I buy? For full replacement value? Yea, I know I’m OCD about my new Hellcat. Lol..

Because my car will most likely spend the night in their shop. But I’m sure they have a good security system. They detail a lot of expensive cars too.
No recommendations on insurance. It changes from state to state and yearly.
 


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Wish me luck Hellcat brothers. I’m taking my car in to a good detail shop next week for paint correction, ceramic coating, PPF in a few key places and getting the windows tinted. It’s expensive but they detailed a lot of nice cars. Ferrari’s, Corvettes, Hellcats, ZL1s, etc…
 


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Wish me luck Hellcat brothers. I’m taking my car in to a good detail shop next week for paint correction, ceramic coating, PPF in a few key places and getting the windows tinted. It’s expensive but they detailed a lot of nice cars. Ferrari’s, Corvettes, Hellcats, ZL1s, etc…
You'll be fine.
 


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I had to reschedule and brought my car in 2 days ago. They said I can stop by and check out the progress.
‘First the owner said it might take 5 days and the other day he said it might take a week or so.
‘They have a brand new C8 Vette in their shop. Still with the temp paper plate. Getting a complete PPF I think.
Man I really like those new Vettes. Hmmmm
Maybe it will be my next car. With 495 hp. I’m surprised how fast and quick those are. I know because they’re so light.

Edit: I traded in my mint ‘18 Camaro 2SS. I should’ve kept that car and still bought the Hellcat. The 6th gen. Camaros are fast. They don’t get enough respect. At least the dealership gave me a lot for it. Trade in value.
 


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Had to stop by check on my baby.
And these guys that own/run this detail shop Rock!!!
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(y)Those overhead lights will make anything look good!
 


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(y)Those overhead lights will make anything look good!
Lol.
It’s just washed and almost done with paint correction. Windows are already tinted.
 


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Lol.
It’s just washed and almost done with paint correction. Windows are already tinted.


Which of the two blacks is that?
 


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Lol.
It’s just washed and almost done with paint correction. Windows are already tinted.
Shines like a jewel!
 


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Shines like a jewel!
Wait until she’s done. ;)

I mean dude , it looks totally badass with dark tints.

Are there any blacked out Hellcats on this site?

I know, Dumb question lol
Just wondering if they tinted their brake lights and side/rear deflectors and lights
 


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Which of the two blacks is that?
What do you mean?

I apologize, I’m always too lazy to change my avatar. That isn’t my car. I put that up when I was waiting for my car to be built.
 


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Here’s that C8. Those cars are pretty f’kn awesome.

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What do you mean?

I apologize, I’m always too lazy to change my avatar. That isn’t my car. I put that up when I was waiting for my car to be built.


Pitch Black versus Phantom Black Tri-coat Pearl, but I forgot that only Pitch Black is available now...
 


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Pitch Black versus Phantom Black Tri-coat Pearl, but I forgot that only Pitch Black is available now...
Gotcha ;)
 




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