@cyborgcuprajq:
I am not a professional detailer but I know how to detail a car and the mistakes that can be made, which can have consequences such as these. And you are right, if not taken good care of, the paint will look bad quite soon - however, that is my choice. But in my eyes, the dealer is obligated to present me with an immaculate vehicle when I'm buying a new car.

@R1 Crasher:
I had originally requested for the car not to be detailed, but then the salesperson said that the cars are usually delivered quite dirty and that they wouldn't want to present me with a dirty car. That's when I agreed for them to do a light clean, but nothing more. Unfortunately, this may have been enough. My original plan was like yours, take it home and spend a good few hours detailing it MY way...

@FJ Steve and brad:
I thought so. Both times when I was at the dealership, the DP tried to smooth-talk me while passing by, that the paint is just fine and that I'm too worried. I didn't deal with him otherwise, only the service manager informed me of the DP's verdict. I will definitely call up VW customer care tomorrow and tell them that I am not letting this go.

And to be honest, I don't see why I should waste my time and petrol (280 km back and forth) to let them do it. I'd much rather have a reputable detailer do it and have them cover the bill.