> you'd think manufacturers and dealerships would jump at the chance to offer another high margin markup line item. for whatever reason, paint and detailing wo

> you'd think manufacturers and dealerships would jump at the chance to offer another high margin markup line item. for whatever reason, paint and detailing work tends not to be the strong suit of a car dealership. a lot of enthusiasts will even refuse a complimentary wash when they get their car serviced. the higher end manufacturers do offer additional paint options. but it's really expensive (Porsche charges >$20k for true paint to sample) and it takes even longer to get your car delivered. it's hard to justify at any price, but especially for the vast majority of cars that cost under $100k.