Yes. There is a clear/top coat that will need to be re-applied after polishing.

Not sure of the cost, as the carwash got the bill.

 

I once had "the original Mr. Goodwrench" (according to the dealer) set the timing on our Camaro wrong, because he thought it was a Corvette. As soon as a mechanic or technician boasts about his skills, or as soon as a dealer boasts about his mechanics or technicians, I assume that their work is not good enough to speak for itself, and I go elsewhere for service.

Those who think they know it all rarely do.

RED

 

one of the many reasons to avoid car washes!!
i posted about a place in palm springs that does wheel repairs-
think i posted in the so cal forum a couple weeks ago-
do a search and if you dont find it pm me and i will try to find the info again.
and when you are ready to wash your car yourself, check out the wash & wax forum!! we will help you do it right and without damaging your car-

 

Honda Dealer says $542.00 for rear rim

 

Check HTguy that price will be lower....

 

I just love it when they say "i knew you were going to be trouble when you walked in" I just say back... what? like I actually expect the job done right instead of look over the mistakes your moron techs make"

The real mistake lies in the customer though... not enough people calling these morons out when they do make a mistake so they get sloppy. Not to mention the turnover in these places is nuts... noone learns how to do the job right...

 

found it... all 4 wheels repaired for $200:

http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=194881

 

Carwashes are just plain bad news, you KNOW they're not gonna be as careful as you are, and the more people you have touching your car/doing stuff to your car, the more likely something stupid will happen (a pebble in the drying towel etc.) Plus washing them dry cars, you can almost see the swirl marks being made.

I also know I'll spend the time to get every detail done right, carwashes handle volume and just don't care as much about the car as you do.