Mayflies.....

[Drok]

3 bucket wash method with warm filtered water, fresh high end (~ 10 per vehicle) microfiber cloths that are retired after ~20 washes and special waffle weave drying cloths used in conjunction with a drying aid...


And then you do a full exterior detail?

Color me impressed. You are the exception.

haha well maybe not that fancy

 

[EyeDreamt]

I confirmed through Jack Cooper it is indeed on a transport that is en route. Depending on stops the truck takes it's a 10 hour drive, so it should arrive early AM. Dealer said they would call me as soon as it arrives before touching it... The truck will be going to a local detail shop for a full paint correction and ceramic coating as well as PPF for the front end anyway so I'm not incredibly concerned. Even if it was "factory perfect" my detailer would still spend an entire day making actually perfect before applying the ceramic and PPF.

I appreciate everyone's input and suggestions, I'm new to this community but its already seeming like one I will enjoy being a part of.

 

[Drok]

Nice! that ceramic is decent and time consuming haha. cooper also delivers them to us.

Cleaning up a 21 burb at the moment this is how they come in. Ive already taken all the plastic off the rest of the seats. They come in soo dirty this one isnt too bad.

 

[cardude2000]

Nice! that ceramic is decent and time consuming haha. cooper also delivers them to us.

Cleaning up a 21 burb at the moment this is how they come in. Ive already taken all the plastic off the rest of the seats. They come in soo dirty this one isnt too bad.

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Wow that’s incredible. I’ve always had my vehicles delivered to me unwashed/detailed but they must clean the interior because they are never that dirty. Kinda incredible. Makes sense as they are coming from a factory but jeez...kinda crappy they make the dealer do the job of cleaning them up and making them presentable...

 

[EyeDreamt]

Wow that’s incredible. I’ve always had my vehicles delivered to me unwashed/detailed but they must clean the interior because they are never that dirty. Kinda incredible. Makes sense as they are coming from a factory but jeez...kinda crappy they make the dealer do the job of cleaning them up and making them presentable...

Yeah, that seems very dirty. I was there for the delivery of my Focus RS as it was driven off the truck... we didn't even have the dealer take off the white plastic and the interior was still immaculate. And that made it's way from Germany on a boat, to a railcar from the east coast to Wentzville, MO, and then a truck 20 miles down the road. Almost seems like GM is storing these with the windows down or something.

 

[Drok]

I can tell you that gm black paint since tje ‘14s came out has gone down hill. Its so soft it basically scratches just looking at it. Haha

 

[gat0r]

^ truth, LOL

 

[EyeDreamt]

As luck would have it, I was driving home a little after 5pm today and passed the truck with my Tahoe headed to the dealership, so I turned around and met it at the dealer to watch the Tahoe get unloaded. Drok's pictures are maybe a bit cleaner than mine is... it's filthy. The dealer is getting it in first thing to do their PDI and clean it up and I should have it by noon.

 

[gat0r]

were you able to give it a quick once over?
like under hood & around door frame?

easiest spots to see/feel if other work done

 

[05RubiconLJ]

Glad to hear your Tahoe got there safe and sound...finally. Love to hear how you like it. I have all three local dealers set to alert me when the AT4's come in. I drove and SLT the other day to get a feel for it. It was a bit floaty on the highway, but otherwise I liked it.

In terms of dealership cleanup, in my younger days I detailed at a dealership in Atlanta and we never 'assembly line' washed. Each car got fresh water, rags, pads, the whole 9. I am sure there are outliers, but for the most part, I think most dealers do it right.

 

[cardude2000]

for the most part, I think most dealers do it right.

Not if they are using “rags”...


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[16vcabman]

Actually GM is stumped on this mayfly problem. The big issue is the paint is reacting to mayflies. So your truck is not damaged, it's an issue with GM not knowing what is in the chemical makeup of the mayfly that is staining any of their paint.

 

[Bob2C]

Feel around door edges. If rough it has been repainted. Usually it’s the tape line. Factory paint will be smooth all over. Also check door jams for overspray. Another indication. Now is a great time of the year. Sun angle is low and will show different shades if it has been painted. Move the car around so sun hits all sides. Step back and look.


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[ivin74]

As luck would have it, I was driving home a little after 5pm today and passed the truck with my Tahoe headed to the dealership, so I turned around and met it at the dealer to watch the Tahoe get unloaded. Drok's pictures are maybe a bit cleaner than mine is... it's filthy. The dealer is getting it in first thing to do their PDI and clean it up and I should have it by noon.

@EyeDreamt
Did you pick up the truck yesterday after all? Post some pics.

 

[RottsRoc]

sorry....hit enter too quickly......

 

[RottsRoc]

So I purchased a '21 Z71 Tahoe that was supposed to be on it's way to the dealer (said it'd be there in a week or two) back on August 24th. Found out today that it got to the Midlothian lot on Aug 13 and hasn't moved since then. Dealer said that it's currently on hold due to the "the Mayfly issue". They said they were reaching out to the regional sales manager to see if they could get it released and expedited, but didn't hear anything more about that this afternoon.

Anyone else have their vehicle delayed for the same issue? We've already paid the sales tax and have the license plates for it and the Title arrives from the DMV tomorrow... only thing missing is the vehicle.... usually it's the other way around.

The Mayfly issue has been a huge problem for the new GM 2021 rollout.
Here is a link to an article on GM Authority that talks about it:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/08/texas-mayflies-bugging-gm-full-size-suv-deliveries/

 

[EyeDreamt]

@EyeDreamt
Did you pick up the truck yesterday after all? Post some pics.

Yep! Sorry, been enjoying it all weekend. They didn’t deliver it until 7pm Friday evening... dealer took their sweet time. I got there at 6 and it was still filthy on the outside, but did have the side steps installed and had been through the service dept for their PDI. Sales guy had me leave and go have dinner then come back so he could get it cleaned. I was just done dealing with them at that point so let it be and came back, let him do his whole “here’s how everything works” process with my wife... I’d watched enough videos and read the manual.

Saturday went ook the family to a “fun farm” about 45 minutes away picking up my dad to go too, everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the ride. Exactly what the family needed. The cameras are awesome, love the auto high beams. Overall very happy.

For the most part the paint is in decent shape, there are a few places that look essentially like fingerprints but smudged into the clear coat. They don’t wipe off. The truck will be going to get a full paint correction and ceramic coated next week so I’m not incredibly worried. No signs of repainting or paint work at all so that’s good.

Got it tinted today - 5% all around and 50% on the windshield with ceramic tint... looks so much better.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yep! Sorry, been enjoying it all weekend. They didn’t deliver it until 7pm Friday evening... dealer took their sweet time. I got there at 6 and it was still filthy on the outside, but did have the side steps installed and had been through the service dept for their PDI. Sales guy had me leave and go have dinner then come back so he could get it cleaned. I was just done dealing with them at that point so let it be and came back, let him do his whole “here’s how everything works” process with my wife... I’d watched enough videos and read the manual.

Saturday went ook the family to a “fun farm” about 45 minutes away picking up my dad to go too, everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the ride. Exactly what the family needed. The cameras are awesome, love the auto high beams. Overall very happy.

For the most part the paint is in decent shape, there are a few places that look essentially like fingerprints but smudged into the clear coat. They don’t wipe off. The truck will be going to get a full paint correction and ceramic coated next week so I’m not incredibly worried. No signs of repainting or paint work at all so that’s good.

Got it tinted today - 5% all around and 50% on the windshield with ceramic tint... looks so much better.

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I see the GTR--Just sayin'.

 

[Steveo123]

Curious, has anyone that has ordered or has a deposit on a built order received there truck yet? I put a deposit on a built order over a month ago and it is still stuck in quality control/shipping.

Is it really because of mayflies or something else holding them up?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Curious, has anyone that has ordered or has a deposit on a built order received there truck yet? I put a deposit on a built order over a month ago and it is still stuck in quality control/shipping.

Is it really because of mayflies or something else holding them up?

Ummm, did you read the thread?