Shipping "residue" on paint and glass

Mhaddy · 08-12-2009, 10:26 PM

I'm not sure what exactly it is, but on areas of the car that wasn't covered by that white shipping adhesive/tape/protectant, I'm seeing a what I can only describe as extremely fine sandpaper grit left on the paint and windshield. I have magnetic black so it is very noticeable to the eye but also to the finger tips. Has anyone else run into this on a freshly delivered car? I have called my dealer and will make an appointment next week for them to look at it, but wanted to see if you guys knew what it was. I will try to take a good picture of it tomorrow.

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...

fuct · 08-13-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

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

clay it!

08-12-2009, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 17	Shipping "residue" on paint and glass I'm not sure what exactly it is, but on areas of the car that wasn't covered by that white shipping adhesive/tape/protectant, I'm seeing a what I can only describe as extremely fine sandpaper grit left on the paint and windshield. I have magnetic black so it is very noticeable to the eye but also to the finger tips. Has anyone else run into this on a freshly delivered car? I have called my dealer and will make an appointment next week for them to look at it, but wanted to see if you guys knew what it was. I will try to take a good picture of it tomorrow.

08-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	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"

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08-13-2009, 08:50 AM	#4 (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	#6 (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...