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08-12-2012, 12:03 PM
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 Drives: 2LT/RS coupe M6 IBM Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Springfield, Tn
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Acid rain etching HELP
I need some help/advice from the paint gurus. My car is an '12 IBM, and I 've had it 9 months. It is garage kept and driven about 20 days a month usually only in good weather, occasionally in the rain. The day it came home it was washed and waxed. Within two weeks it had a coat of Klasse Polish (red bottle) and Sealant (silver bottle), as well as Souvain paste carnuba on top. This has been my standard regimen for the car about every two to three months. I noticed today that I have what appears to be acid rain etching spots. My questions are. What have I done wrong? How do I correct it? Is the paint that crappy?
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08-12-2012, 01:29 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro LT Join Date: May 2012
Location: Cleburne, Texas
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I have the same problems, except mine isn't acid rain. Mine is just normal water from what I can tell. From what I've read around the forum is that the paint job is that crappy and you're not going crazy. If you find an answer be sure to post it.
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08-12-2012, 06:52 PM
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Drives: 2011 Red 2SSRS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Louisiana
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Does it look like little white dots? If so I just started using adam's wax and it got all of the spots on my car off.
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08-12-2012, 08:12 PM
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Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Indiana
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I've used a 1/2 cup per gallon solution of white vinegar and distilled water in a spray bottle. Worked like a champ. Wash and wax the car afterwards.
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08-12-2012, 09:07 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro LT Join Date: May 2012
Location: Cleburne, Texas
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08-12-2012, 09:34 PM
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Drives: 2LT/RS coupe M6 IBM Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Springfield, Tn
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Thanks I will definitely try it
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08-12-2012, 10:28 PM
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Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: new york
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Clay it. Then polish it out. U can't stop water etching, if it is not dried right away.
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08-12-2012, 10:32 PM
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I have a 2011 IBM and I also had an issue with the paint on the roof of the car. I thought it was acid rain. Only had the car for 3 months when I noticed it. I brought it into my dealership and they would not cover it under warranty. Went to my dad's show. We wet sanded it and polished it out. Afterwards it looked good again and couldn't see the spot. However, this year I have noticed that the exact same spot has come back again.
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