Dealer Valeting Falls Short - Part 1

A local used car dealer sold a 54-plate Land Rover Discovery to a previous customer of mine.

Despite them having their own valeting workshop, the customer called me as they were very disappointed in the finish of the vehicle.  I went to view the vehicle, and this is what I saw:

Does this look like it is two weeks out of a dealer?

Another picture taken on arrival to view the vehicle

Scouring Pad Wash anyone?

On viewing the vehicle, I was surprised how dull it looked.  All too often dealers seem to be going for the cheapest option, rather than what will keep the customer happy over time.


In this instance, I suspect that there was probably a filling polish used to make the vehicle appear shiny when on display.


The pictures above were taken before I touched the vehicle in any way.

 
After a discussion with the customer, it was decided that a thorough exterior valet was in order.

So the aim was to bring some life back to the vehicle's paintwork. So firstly a test section on the bonnet and roof to see what difference could be made.

Lower section after polishing. Definitely more life there

Grey dullness removed from a section after polishing

So once the vehicle was thoroughly washed, dried, and then polished, a durable wax layer was added to help keep the newly glossy finish.

More life and gloss to the paintwork now

Now a vehicle they can be proud to look at

 I had a supervisor for the day, a young Great Dane called Diesel.

My supervisor, Diesel the Dane

 So a few before and after shots, just to compare

Before Valeting

After Valeting

Before Valeting

After Valeting

Before Valeting

After Valeting

Before Valeting

After Valeting