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GetPhillyWithIt · 01-23-2013, 11:54 AM

So, I got a 2013 2LS in Black. About a week after I brought her home I noticed the passenger side rear area looked "marred" and "swirly".

I don't own a buffer, but it looks like that is what caused it. The dealership's detailers said they tried to remove it, but they just squirted wax on it. So, I don't know what to do. I've been lurking and reading but with so many options, I don't know what compounds, or swirl X, or scratch X, or whatever to even start with.

I use Gold Class Car Wash Soap, a microfiber mitt and microfiber towels.

Help me identify what the error was/is and what to do to fix it.

Here is the image link if it doesn't appear http://imgur.com/hvroWF9

montreal2010yellow · 01-23-2013, 11:56 AM

Pic don't work here!

GetPhillyWithIt · 01-23-2013, 11:58 AM

Blargh, did the link work?[IMG]

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Cruuzin LV · 01-23-2013, 11:59 AM

Yikes! I would suggest taking it to a pro if you don't know what you are doing. That looks pretty bad.

LikaRokBowTie · 01-23-2013, 12:01 PM

Check and see if it was damaged and they fixed it,maybe go to a bodyshop and get an opinion from them and then ask the selling dealer what happened see if their story matches.

Cruuzin LV · 01-23-2013, 12:11 PM

You can try Meguiar's ScratchX or Swirl X. You can't hurt the car with it just wash that area clean before you use it. You can watch a few youtube videos to make sure you use it correctly.

It's hard to tell from the picture if the clear coat is just scratched up or if the color paint has been redone or something. Try getting the car out in natural light and take a picture with no flash.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-23-2013, 12:34 PM

You won't be able to do anything with that without a machine. Wouldn't waste the time or money trying it by hand if I were you. Find a good detailer and he can remove it for you. Shouldn't cost too much if it's just that area.

Edit: after looking at it on my computer, I'm not even sure that can be repaired without painting. That looks nasty, unless it's just the way the flash is hitting it

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Jeffm · 01-23-2013, 01:26 PM

holy cow did they screw that up

GetPhillyWithIt · 01-23-2013, 03:00 PM

Here is another pic. Flash is still on, but you can see it in full lighting.

Sickness91Z28 · 01-23-2013, 05:08 PM

looks like it's going to need buffed up! A experienced person that can buff can get that out no problem

CamaroDreams07 · 01-23-2013, 05:09 PM

In that second pic it almost looks like the paint is bubbling up. Can you feel anything? Or is it smooth

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GetPhillyWithIt · 01-23-2013, 05:14 PM

Same spot. No flash.

Without the flash it's barely noticeable.

@CamaroDreams07. No it's smooth.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-23-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetPhillyWithIt

Same spot. No flash.

Without the flash it's barely noticeable.

@CamaroDreams07. No it's smooth.

Oh ok, you just have the world's most powerful camera flash

That will be no problem. It's a common thing. I wouldn't expect they would charge more than $50-75.

Jeffm · 01-23-2013, 05:18 PM

^^ thats what i was thinking

01-23-2013, 11:54 AM	#1
GetPhillyWithIt Drives: 2013 2LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 21	Ok, so what do I do with this? So, I got a 2013 2LS in Black. About a week after I brought her home I noticed the passenger side rear area looked "marred" and "swirly". I don't own a buffer, but it looks like that is what caused it. The dealership's detailers said they tried to remove it, but they just squirted wax on it. So, I don't know what to do. I've been lurking and reading but with so many options, I don't know what compounds, or swirl X, or scratch X, or whatever to even start with. I use Gold Class Car Wash Soap, a microfiber mitt and microfiber towels. Help me identify what the error was/is and what to do to fix it. Here is the image link if it doesn't appear http://imgur.com/hvroWF9

01-23-2013, 11:56 AM	#2
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Pic don't work here! __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

01-23-2013, 11:58 AM	#3
GetPhillyWithIt Drives: 2013 2LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 21	Blargh, did the link work?[IMG][/IMG]

01-23-2013, 12:34 PM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	You won't be able to do anything with that without a machine. Wouldn't waste the time or money trying it by hand if I were you. Find a good detailer and he can remove it for you. Shouldn't cost too much if it's just that area. Edit: after looking at it on my computer, I'm not even sure that can be repaired without painting. That looks nasty, unless it's just the way the flash is hitting it Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B] Last edited by CamaroDreams07; 01-23-2013 at 02:17 PM.

01-23-2013, 01:26 PM	#8
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	holy cow did they screw that up __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

01-23-2013, 11:59 AM	#4
Cruuzin LV Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 387	Yikes! I would suggest taking it to a pro if you don't know what you are doing. That looks pretty bad.

01-23-2013, 12:01 PM	#5
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 990	Check and see if it was damaged and they fixed it,maybe go to a bodyshop and get an opinion from them and then ask the selling dealer what happened see if their story matches.

01-23-2013, 12:11 PM	#6
Cruuzin LV Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 387	You can try Meguiar's ScratchX or Swirl X. You can't hurt the car with it just wash that area clean before you use it. You can watch a few youtube videos to make sure you use it correctly. It's hard to tell from the picture if the clear coat is just scratched up or if the color paint has been redone or something. Try getting the car out in natural light and take a picture with no flash.

01-23-2013, 03:00 PM	#9
GetPhillyWithIt Drives: 2013 2LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 21	Here is another pic. Flash is still on, but you can see it in full lighting.

01-23-2013, 05:08 PM	#10
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	looks like it's going to need buffed up! A experienced person that can buff can get that out no problem __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

01-23-2013, 05:09 PM	#11
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	In that second pic it almost looks like the paint is bubbling up. Can you feel anything? Or is it smooth Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

01-23-2013, 05:14 PM	#12
GetPhillyWithIt Drives: 2013 2LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 21	Same spot. No flash. Without the flash it's barely noticeable. @CamaroDreams07. No it's smooth.

01-23-2013, 05:18 PM	#14
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	^^ thats what i was thinking __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread