A woman on TikTok said she doesn’t want to have her new car washed by the dealer for a variety of reasons, but viewers were divided on whether it was a good idea.
Nanie.si (@nanie.cruz) captured the interior and exterior of her new Honda Civic SI while explaining why she told her dealer not to wash her car.
“These are the reasons why I asked the dealer not to wash the car. First of all, it’s a new car. The paint is perfect,” she said.
The woman then explains the main reason why she doesn’t want to have her new Honda washed at the dealership.
“Typically, most of these dealers run the car through a machine. [and] “Those machines are like big sponges and can scratch your car,” she said.
What would she prefer instead?
She added that she also wants to purify the car’s paint and give it a ceramic coating to help maintain its color and prevent scratches over time.
Many car owners choose to detail their new vehicles to keep them looking and looking new for longer. Decontamination Typically performed prior to the application of a ceramic coating, this process uses chemicals to remove contaminants embedded in the painted surface. Ceramic Coating It’s a chemical solution that forms a water-resistant protective layer against damage to exterior paintwork, helping your factory paint job last longer.
Nanie.si’s video has been viewed over 84,000 times and the car wash Known to cause damage to vehiclesViewers were divided on whether the TikTok users’ advice made sense.
“They wash the car as soon as it arrives at the dealership,” one person said.
“Even with a ceramic coat it still scratches,” argued another viewer.
“The wound needs PPF not ceramic coating,” said a third. Paint Protection FilmThis is a transparent layer of film with adhesive that can be applied to your car to protect the appearance of your car.
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However, many commenters agreed with the TikTok user and her decision to skip the dealership’s car wash.
“Same for me,” one supporter wrote.
“My husband hates automatic car washes too. He says the same thing,” another said.
“I always hand wash my car so the paint doesn’t get scratched,” wrote one conscientious car owner.
However, some people pointed out that there’s no point in trying to keep a car in perfect condition.
“I felt the same way when I bought my new Honda. I tried to keep it in as good condition as possible. I could only use public parking, so the dents and scratches started to show up. Then I stopped caring,” they wrote.
The Daily Dot reached out to Nanie.si via TikTok direct message for more information.
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Natasha Dubash
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