Ice sucks... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroDreams07 · 02-11-2011, 04:21 PM

Just got back from washing my car- first time since the freak ice storms we've had here in Dallas. My car lives outside, so it had it's fair share of ice on it these past two weeks.

While washing I noticed about 6 good deep scratches on various horizontal surfaces on the car (one huge and two medium on hood, and a few on the rear fender flares), and superficial scratching over the entire thing. I assume this has to be from ice sliding off the car. I think I can get them out with the PC and the new Green pad and SSHR, but it's borderline, these suckers look bad.

Mother nature can kiss my ass- as hard as I work to keep this paint flawless and now it's trashed just because I don't have a garage. Makes me nauseous to look at it.

And I know, I know

, I'll try to snap some tomorrow afternoon, didn't have time today.

Here is one crappy cell phone pic of the worst one on the hood:
Name: IMG_20110211_152521.jpg
Views: 663
Size: 121.7 KB

Name: IMG_20110211_152521.jpg
Views: 663
Size: 121.7 KB

The scratch is there in the center of the hood, the white spots toward the right of the pic are either reflections or lint, not scratches.

CC Performance · 02-11-2011, 04:26 PM

It'll buff out, I've had some pretty bad ones and some compound and a wheel took them out everytime.. not by my hands though..LOL I tend to burn paint to much.hahaha

garcmol · 02-11-2011, 06:49 PM

4" pads dude, you can get it! Just watch the edge. You know the deal. Mine lives outside too, Vette is in the (so called) 2 car garage. I feel your pain.

dragonZ28 · 02-11-2011, 07:41 PM

I lived in Chicago for most of my life, and I have never personally seen ice scratch a cars paint from sliding off.
Not saying that is not what happened, but I have never heard of it.

Thanks, Roger

Camaro84 · 02-11-2011, 08:10 PM

Use Meguires Ultimate Compound and a little elbow grease. It works great on scratches like this.

Adam's Polishes · 02-11-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro84

Use Meguires Ultimate Compound and a little elbow grease. It works great on scratches like this.

Why bother when he has a Porter Cable and our aggressive compound and pad??

That'd be like drinking warm beer b/c the stuff in the fridge is too cold LOL.

jagan323 · 02-11-2011, 09:20 PM

u sure thats just ice? probably dirt embedded into ice... O_o

CamaroDreams07 · 02-11-2011, 10:52 PM

Guys I have no idea what it was. I'm just guessing. They weren't there before the ice storm, they are there now. That's all I know. The fact that they are only on horizontal surfaces makes me think it was ice sliding off, but its just a guess.

I have to find someone who will let me use their driveway and electricity since my apartment complex won't. Probably be next Friday before I get a chance. Ill try the big pads first then if that doesn't work ill order some spot pads.

DarkneSS · 02-11-2011, 11:58 PM

I had the exact same problem, made a thread too. its definitely the weak paint " ice. never had this problem before.

Junkman2008 · 02-14-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Guys I have no idea what it was. I'm just guessing. They weren't there before the ice storm, they are there now. That's all I know. The fact that they are only on horizontal surfaces makes me think it was ice sliding off, but its just a guess.

I have to find someone who will let me use their driveway and electricity since my apartment complex won't. Probably be next Friday before I get a chance. Ill try the big pads first then if that doesn't work ill order some spot pads.

Or you could bring it to me at a detailing clinic and I'll fix it for you... for free.

CamaroDreams07 · 02-14-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Or you could bring it to me at a detailing clinic and I'll fix it for you... for free.

Thanks AJ, so when are you coming to Dallas?

Junkman2008 · 02-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Thanks AJ, so when are you coming to Dallas?

Make Adam send me!

CamaroDreams07 · 02-14-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Make Adam send me!

Somehow I feel like you have more pull with him than I do....but Dallas is a HUGE market, so it's logical.

I'm still gonna try to get them out myself this Friday, but if I can't I may be driving to see you this Spring Break!

Junkman2008 · 02-14-2011, 12:48 PM

I agree. We need to do Texas but the cost of setting up the very first clinic there is pretty substantial. There a thread about it on his forum.

02-11-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Ice sucks (Updated with results) Just got back from washing my car- first time since the freak ice storms we've had here in Dallas. My car lives outside, so it had it's fair share of ice on it these past two weeks. While washing I noticed about 6 good deep scratches on various horizontal surfaces on the car (one huge and two medium on hood, and a few on the rear fender flares), and superficial scratching over the entire thing. I assume this has to be from ice sliding off the car. I think I can get them out with the PC and the new Green pad and SSHR, but it's borderline, these suckers look bad. Mother nature can kiss my ass- as hard as I work to keep this paint flawless and now it's trashed just because I don't have a garage. Makes me nauseous to look at it. And I know, I know , I'll try to snap some tomorrow afternoon, didn't have time today. Here is one crappy cell phone pic of the worst one on the hood: The scratch is there in the center of the hood, the white spots toward the right of the pic are either reflections or lint, not scratches. __________________ [B] Last edited by CamaroDreams07; 02-18-2011 at 03:58 PM.

02-11-2011, 06:49 PM	#3
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	4" pads dude, you can get it! Just watch the edge. You know the deal. Mine lives outside too, Vette is in the (so called) 2 car garage. I feel your pain. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

02-11-2011, 09:20 PM	#7
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	u sure thats just ice? probably dirt embedded into ice... O_o __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

02-11-2011, 10:52 PM	#8
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Guys I have no idea what it was. I'm just guessing. They weren't there before the ice storm, they are there now. That's all I know. The fact that they are only on horizontal surfaces makes me think it was ice sliding off, but its just a guess. I have to find someone who will let me use their driveway and electricity since my apartment complex won't. Probably be next Friday before I get a chance. Ill try the big pads first then if that doesn't work ill order some spot pads. __________________ [B]

02-14-2011, 12:48 PM	#14
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	I agree. We need to do Texas but the cost of setting up the very first clinic there is pretty substantial. There a thread about it on his forum. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

02-11-2011, 04:26 PM	#2
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	It'll buff out, I've had some pretty bad ones and some compound and a wheel took them out everytime.. not by my hands though..LOL I tend to burn paint to much.hahaha

02-11-2011, 07:41 PM	#4
dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,428	I lived in Chicago for most of my life, and I have never personally seen ice scratch a cars paint from sliding off. Not saying that is not what happened, but I have never heard of it. Thanks, Roger

02-11-2011, 08:10 PM	#5
Camaro84 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 242 View My Garage	Use Meguires Ultimate Compound and a little elbow grease. It works great on scratches like this.

02-11-2011, 11:58 PM	#9
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I had the exact same problem, made a thread too. its definitely the weak paint " ice. never had this problem before.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ice the stripes	CAMARU	Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection	26	09-11-2010 07:30 PM
Switchblade Metallic vs Silver Ice	cremaley	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	0	01-20-2010 11:19 AM
Flipping weather	Iroczlover	Off-topic Discussions	10	02-11-2009 08:46 PM
Pic of Black, Cyber Grey and Silver Ice?	patriotpa	Camaro Photos \| Spyshots \| Video \| Media Gallery	23	10-28-2008 03:51 PM
THIS REALLY SUCKS!!!!	bigralph	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	62	10-10-2008 06:53 PM