Shipping "residue" on paint and glass

Nikon FM · 08-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Be careful, some dealerships would offer to remove the residue but then leave nothing but swirls behind. Depends on how good the hired help is at detailing.....

Good luck and congrats on getting your car!

Modshack · 08-13-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

Be careful, some dealerships would offer to remove the residue but then leave nothing but swirls behind. Depends on how good the hired help is at detailing.....

Good luck and congrats on getting your car!

Exactly. I'd invest in a Clay bar and do it myself.

Mhaddy · 08-13-2009, 08:50 AM

I certainly wouldn't let the "wash bay guys" do anything, I would require this to be done professionally by their body shop. But have you guys seen this kind of thing before/do you know what I'm talking about? This is not a $20k econobox and yes, I've read the threads on how cruddy the paint is on these cars, but this is simply unacceptable.

Fortunately, I don't think it's a defect in the paint as like I said, I'm seeing the same "residue" or grit on the windshield as well. So I'm hoping that that the ultimate solution, regardless of who does it, is just a clay bar.

EVO_Killer · 08-13-2009, 09:15 AM

If it came by train there is always some "rail grime". Gotta clay bar that baby!!! Then wax

Mhaddy · 08-14-2009, 07:23 AM

I will be (hopefully) taking her in to the dealer's body shop on Monday for them to assess. I don't have a problem with claying her, I just don't want to screw it up and I would prefer if a professional did it, given she's brand spanking new!

I am also very disheartened to note that I have my first damned door scratch from an idiot in the GO Train parking lot (public transit) - I even parked between an Audi and a BMW after I scouted the lot for somewhere to park. *sigh* People just don't care for other people's property. Thank goodness it's not a dent, we'll see if it will come out...

Anyhow, I will report back sometime next week when I hear what the heck is up with my car's paint. I cannot wait to get her back and put layer upon layer of Meguiar's NXT wax then Carnuba...

6MT · 08-14-2009, 08:52 AM

I had some blemishes on the clear coat from the shipping protective "film" that Nissan puts on a lot of the surface. Couldn't really see it unless you looked carefully (color is PG). I decided to wax the finish and that cleaned up all the clear coat issues. Now, the paint is as close to perfection as you'll see.

ADmaster71690 · 08-14-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I had some blemishes on the clear coat from the shipping protective "film" that Nissan puts on a lot of the surface. Couldn't really see it unless you looked carefully (color is PG). I decided to wax the finish and that cleaned up all the clear coat issues. Now, the paint is as close to perfection as you'll see.

? You said your color is PG but your signature says Carbon Silver...

fuct · 08-13-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Exactly. I'd invest in a Clay bar and do it myself.

clay it!

08-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 608	Be careful, some dealerships would offer to remove the residue but then leave nothing but swirls behind. Depends on how good the hired help is at detailing..... Good luck and congrats on getting your car! __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

08-13-2009, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
EVO_Killer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 157 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 18	If it came by train there is always some "rail grime". Gotta clay bar that baby!!! Then wax __________________ 09 Nissan 370Z Magnetic Black Touring M6 Sport & Nav / Stillen CBE / Stillen Oil Cooler / Stillen Undercrank Pulley / Stillen G3 Intakes / JDM Tail Lights / Stillen Grounding Kit / Berk HFC / HKS Hipermax III Coil Overs / SPL Pro Rear Camber Arms / 19" Volk RE30 Machine Black / Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

08-14-2009, 08:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	I had some blemishes on the clear coat from the shipping protective "film" that Nissan puts on a lot of the surface. Couldn't really see it unless you looked carefully (color is PG). I decided to wax the finish and that cleaned up all the clear coat issues. Now, the paint is as close to perfection as you'll see. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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08-13-2009, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 17	I certainly wouldn't let the "wash bay guys" do anything, I would require this to be done professionally by their body shop. But have you guys seen this kind of thing before/do you know what I'm talking about? This is not a $20k econobox and yes, I've read the threads on how cruddy the paint is on these cars, but this is simply unacceptable. Fortunately, I don't think it's a defect in the paint as like I said, I'm seeing the same "residue" or grit on the windshield as well. So I'm hoping that that the ultimate solution, regardless of who does it, is just a clay bar.

08-14-2009, 07:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 17	I will be (hopefully) taking her in to the dealer's body shop on Monday for them to assess. I don't have a problem with claying her, I just don't want to screw it up and I would prefer if a professional did it, given she's brand spanking new! I am also very disheartened to note that I have my first damned door scratch from an idiot in the GO Train parking lot (public transit) - I even parked between an Audi and a BMW after I scouted the lot for somewhere to park. sigh People just don't care for other people's property. Thank goodness it's not a dent, we'll see if it will come out... Anyhow, I will report back sometime next week when I hear what the heck is up with my car's paint. I cannot wait to get her back and put layer upon layer of Meguiar's NXT wax then Carnuba...