Wind + Balloons + Dirt =
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Wind + Balloons + Dirt =
While driving today I saw several used C5's and new C6's at the local chevy dealer. There is construction in the area so they were filthy, but the real shock came when I saw what the balloons (tied to each car) were doing to the paint on the hoods as they were blown in the wind over the weekend. Thats going to leave a mark!! 
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Originally Posted by UVETTYA
Don't worry. They'll have the 16 yr old lot attendant buff it out before delivering it to the new owner. 
Where was that again? I will be sure not to rush over and buy a car there. They don't seem all that smart.
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not to mention what the ribbon did to the paint on the mirror, its probally not super tight and probally moved some with the wind....or they may just cut it off with a razor blade hahahaha sounds like a class act, i wouldnt buy from em.
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Can't believe a dealer would resort to a cheesy gimick like tying a baloon to a Vette to get it noticed. Feel sorry for any prospective buyer.