Paint thickness - Page 2

Z_Rocks · 12-17-2016, 09:04 PM

It's almost like someone did it on purpose...

Lashu74 · 12-17-2016, 09:08 PM

Does a three stage include wet sanding?

Lashu74 · 12-17-2016, 09:11 PM

They're are areas where it looks like someone was vigorously trying to scrub something off of it. Dealer said it sat in the showroom for the majority of its life at the dealer not sure how he didn't see these markings all over it. SMH

Red Jewel RS · 12-17-2016, 09:24 PM

I would do it myself if I were you. I had scratches like that and got them out. Before you call dealer go to YouTube and search "paint polishing". Lots of info on detailing your car. Ammo NYC, Adams polishing, junkman etc.
The key to a scratch, swirl free paint, is don't touch it.

7WSM · 12-17-2016, 09:37 PM

That's what happens when the car is taken through a drive through car wash. The darker the paint, the easier it is to see.

Lashu74 · 12-17-2016, 09:44 PM

Its not at all uniform its random spots throughout the car which leads me to think it had something on it and someone scrubbed those areas in low light and probably didnt realize they were making it worse by removing whatever was on it. Looks like they used a freaking scotch brite pad to clean it.

laynlo15 · 12-17-2016, 10:48 PM

The dealer lied and probably the worst place it could set is in the show room. Everybody wants to rub there hands on it, the salesman or someone probably wipes it down everyday with dry towel and since the paint sucks on these cars its pretty easy to scratch. Mines had the front bumper painted, lower rockers back to the rear tires. But what did you expect for 65k. Seriously that sucks and sorry to hear.

65ffr · 12-18-2016, 11:47 AM

it was washed with a dirty towel at the dealer. As others have said, it'll come out with a polishing, but you'll get more every time you wash it or touch it tho.
I haven't painted in about 10 years, but I can't believe the paint thickness is only 1mil - that would include primer and clear coat. 5-6 mils used to be the std.

edit: just checked our late model toyota, came in at ~3.5 mils

URBAN LEGEND · 12-18-2016, 12:16 PM

Prime example why you NEVER let the dealer wash your car. EVER. I tell them no wash no vacuum.

Lashu74 · 12-18-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lashu74

Oh shit I misread and thought you said yes to all of them. I sent pictures to them awaiting what they're gonna do for me.

Lesson learned for sure!!!

Michael2000 · 12-18-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan1LTRS

Wow! That's unbelievable. These dealer's are really messing up some cars. I can't hardly believe it.

This is why I tell the dealers to not wash my new car when it comes in. Just leave it dirty.

Michael

URBAN LEGEND · 12-18-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lashu74

Lesson learned for sure!!!

It happens. It's going to be ok.

Bigchiefs1 · 12-19-2016, 12:08 AM

Man I feel for you !!! I think I would have to give the car back.

RealG · 12-19-2016, 09:35 PM

Yeah that really sucks and there's more than one problem going on here because the paint is too thin to begin with and so easily scratched and then the dealer choked. what a mess

12-17-2016, 09:24 PM	#18
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	I would do it myself if I were you. I had scratches like that and got them out. Before you call dealer go to YouTube and search "paint polishing". Lots of info on detailing your car. Ammo NYC, Adams polishing, junkman etc. The key to a scratch, swirl free paint, is don't touch it. Last edited by Red Jewel RS; 12-17-2016 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Spelling

12-17-2016, 10:48 PM	#21
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	The dealer lied and probably the worst place it could set is in the show room. Everybody wants to rub there hands on it, the salesman or someone probably wipes it down everyday with dry towel and since the paint sucks on these cars its pretty easy to scratch. Mines had the front bumper painted, lower rockers back to the rear tires. But what did you expect for 65k. Seriously that sucks and sorry to hear. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

12-18-2016, 11:47 AM	#22
65ffr Drives: '18 ram 1500 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: austin tx Posts: 70	it was washed with a dirty towel at the dealer. As others have said, it'll come out with a polishing, but you'll get more every time you wash it or touch it tho. I haven't painted in about 10 years, but I can't believe the paint thickness is only 1mil - that would include primer and clear coat. 5-6 mils used to be the std. edit: just checked our late model toyota, came in at ~3.5 mils Last edited by 65ffr; 12-18-2016 at 12:17 PM.

12-18-2016, 12:16 PM	#23
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Prime example why you NEVER let the dealer wash your car. EVER. I tell them no wash no vacuum. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

12-17-2016, 09:04 PM	#15
Z_Rocks Drives: everyone crazy... Join Date: May 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,109	It's almost like someone did it on purpose...

12-17-2016, 09:08 PM	#16
Lashu74 Lashu74 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 213	Does a three stage include wet sanding?

12-17-2016, 09:11 PM	#17
Lashu74 Lashu74 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 213	They're are areas where it looks like someone was vigorously trying to scrub something off of it. Dealer said it sat in the showroom for the majority of its life at the dealer not sure how he didn't see these markings all over it. SMH

12-17-2016, 09:37 PM	#19
7WSM Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 465	That's what happens when the car is taken through a drive through car wash. The darker the paint, the easier it is to see.

12-17-2016, 09:44 PM	#20
Lashu74 Lashu74 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 213	Its not at all uniform its random spots throughout the car which leads me to think it had something on it and someone scrubbed those areas in low light and probably didnt realize they were making it worse by removing whatever was on it. Looks like they used a freaking scotch brite pad to clean it.

12-19-2016, 12:08 AM	#27
Bigchiefs1 Drives: 2012 transformer edition Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paulina Posts: 81	Man I feel for you !!! I think I would have to give the car back.

12-19-2016, 09:35 PM	#28
RealG Drives: 2024 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 602	Yeah that really sucks and there's more than one problem going on here because the paint is too thin to begin with and so easily scratched and then the dealer choked. what a mess

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