White x5 paint "dry" from dealer

jmeyers278 · 07-25-2015, 04:19 PM

I just bought a white xdrive 35i and I noticed streaks coming from the mirrors and that the paint on the hood was dirty in spots. I used quick detailed and a new microfiber rag and it wouldn't come off and ass I wiped the car down it felt dirty like the rag was dragging. The paint feels smooth to the touch (not like when paint drags and you feel grit and you need to clay). I rubbed clay on the streaks and it took forever to get them off and the paint still feels draggy under the rag after clay. I am going to buff with light compound and buff paint sealant on and off but I feel like I shouldn't need to. Anyone else have this issue?? Never had this on a new car and any older car the paint usually smooths right out with clay

Doanster · 07-25-2015, 04:41 PM

Straight back to the dealer. I wouldn't put anymore time/effort into it. Definitely not acceptable for a new car. Tell them you don't want their in-house wash guys to polish it either, rather a pro detailer. Otherwise... you'll get the dreaded dealer-installed swirls.

Rustynail · 07-25-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Straight back to the dealer. I wouldn't put anymore time/effort into it. Definitely not acceptable for a new car. Tell them you don't want their in-house wash guys to polish it either, rather a pro detailer. Otherwise... you'll get the dreaded dealer-installed swirls.

Agree and if you mess with it much they will say you caused it. Might be rail dust or just a flawed paint job. Let the dealer sort it out so there is a record. No way should it be like that.

originalgoods13 · 07-25-2015, 06:46 PM

could be protective sticker residue, sounds like they did not cleanor PDI the vehicle properly

42pilot · 07-25-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Straight back to the dealer. I wouldn't put anymore time/effort into it. Definitely not acceptable for a new car. Tell them you don't want their in-house wash guys to polish it either, rather a pro detailer. Otherwise... you'll get the dreaded dealer-installed swirls.

Best advice I've read in a long time. +1

It should have been delivered in spotless condition and if not, don't take delivery. I took about 30 minutes inspecting everything inside and out before I took made an offer, and then reviewed it before I accepted the keys.

positiveions · 07-25-2015, 11:56 PM

I wouldn't mess with it. You still have warranty. Let them take care of it.

RR-NYC · 07-26-2015, 09:20 AM

I don't even know why doing this yourself would even be a consideration. There is no logical reason to mess with your paint when BMW will correct the issue properly

jmeyers278 · 07-26-2015, 08:14 PM

Thanks folks. Going back tomorrow. I will let you know what happens.

07-25-2015, 04:19 PM	#1
jmeyers278 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2015 x5 xdrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: nixa, mo iTrader: (0)	White x5 paint "dry" from dealer I just bought a white xdrive 35i and I noticed streaks coming from the mirrors and that the paint on the hood was dirty in spots. I used quick detailed and a new microfiber rag and it wouldn't come off and ass I wiped the car down it felt dirty like the rag was dragging. The paint feels smooth to the touch (not like when paint drags and you feel grit and you need to clay). I rubbed clay on the streaks and it took forever to get them off and the paint still feels draggy under the rag after clay. I am going to buff with light compound and buff paint sealant on and off but I feel like I shouldn't need to. Anyone else have this issue?? Never had this on a new car and any older car the paint usually smooths right out with clay
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Doanster Major 627 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Carbon Black M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Straight back to the dealer. I wouldn't put anymore time/effort into it. Definitely not acceptable for a new car. Tell them you don't want their in-house wash guys to polish it either, rather a pro detailer. Otherwise... you'll get the dreaded dealer-installed swirls. __________________ A little mod here, a little mod there...
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originalgoods13 Captain 292 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	could be protective sticker residue, sounds like they did not cleanor PDI the vehicle properly
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positiveions Lieutenant General 962 Rep 11,723 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	I wouldn't mess with it. You still have warranty. Let them take care of it.
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RR-NYC Captain 154 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC / Miami Beach iTrader: (0)	I don't even know why doing this yourself would even be a consideration. There is no logical reason to mess with your paint when BMW will correct the issue properly
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White x5 paint "dry" from dealer

07-26-2015, 08:14 PM	#8
jmeyers278 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2015 x5 xdrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: nixa, mo iTrader: (0)	Thanks folks. Going back tomorrow. I will let you know what happens.
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