3 weeks old and Scratches! Soft paint?
06-15-06, 10:51 AM
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I shouldve stuck with my usual white... but was pushed into going for the BOP... Dont get me wrong, I love the color... I just hate seeing defects so easily since Im such a perfectionist with everything 
06-15-06, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by uschardcor
^^ and you suposedly believe everything you are told
06-15-06, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Aclarke
LOL seriously...
How much $$$ did it cost to repaint the entire vehicle?
Whether the job was done through the dealer or not, repaint is repaint and it definately devalues the car.
People, stop attacking me. Deep scratches on the dark car really hurt, especially when the car is 2 months old.
06-15-06, 11:17 AM
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I really con't comprehend why people are so picky about swirls. They are a fact of life. Some colors hide them better than others, but there is no way you'll ever be able to eliminate them especially if you wash your car. Sure theres ways to minimize them, but it's really not realistic to expect no swirls on a daily driven car.
This holds true for every car. This isn't a Lexus problem, take a look at every automaker and you will quickly see the same results.
This holds true for every car. This isn't a Lexus problem, take a look at every automaker and you will quickly see the same results.
06-15-06, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by crzcrz
People, stop attacking me. Deep scratches on the dark car really hurt, especially when the car is 2 months old.
Deep scratches? Hmm, how deep are you talking? Could you feel them with your finger nail? If so, these don't just appear with normal wear and tear. Either there's been some really bad technique used in washing the car or someone has messed with the car.
In any event, I can't imaging repainting my whole car d/t some scratches. Most scratches will buff out. But if your car is a daily driver, scratches/swirls/dings will be almost unavoidable.
06-15-06, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by INHOCJP
Deep scratches? Hmm, how deep are you talking? Could you feel them with your finger nail? If so, these don't just appear with normal wear and tear. Either there's been some really bad technique used in washing the car or someone has messed with the car.
In any event, I can't imaging repainting my whole car d/t some scratches. Most scratches will buff out. But if your car is a daily driver, scratches/swirls/dings will be almost unavoidable.
In any event, I can't imaging repainting my whole car d/t some scratches. Most scratches will buff out. But if your car is a daily driver, scratches/swirls/dings will be almost unavoidable.
06-15-06, 04:42 PM
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This isn't a Corolla folks.
After owning a show car, I learned to wash my cars with a BRAND spanking new foam sponge EVERY time.
I use the sponge from the last wash to clean the wheels for the next wash.
Keeps the paint AND wheels looking fresher for a buck more a wash.
After owning a show car, I learned to wash my cars with a BRAND spanking new foam sponge EVERY time.
I use the sponge from the last wash to clean the wheels for the next wash.
Keeps the paint AND wheels looking fresher for a buck more a wash.
06-17-06, 06:00 PM
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sorry to say... but i agree with you guys. this car does scratch easily, very soft paint... i heard they use more layers on the coating of the paint to get the nice colors it comes in, causing the top layer to scratch easily. Just got my two scratches today on the freeway / highway.
I thought it was gonna be one scratch at first, because i heard the rock chip hit the side of my passenger door. But that rock chip hit my car twice, i think it bounced off the 1st time it hit my car and scratched it again the second time.
I thought it was gonna be one scratch at first, because i heard the rock chip hit the side of my passenger door. But that rock chip hit my car twice, i think it bounced off the 1st time it hit my car and scratched it again the second time.
06-17-06, 07:41 PM
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Oh yeah, forgot to add that I will be going to Meguiar's in July 15th, to see if anything can be done to decrease to noticablity of those scratches... The feeling of the scratch is more surface like(on the clear coat only), therefore i think i can apply some type of product to it, to loosen it a little bit.. Not sure though, gotta go check it out.
BTW, my car is SGM.
BTW, my car is SGM.
06-18-06, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jacsha
Looks like all the Smoky Granite Mica tend to chip easily.
2 of my friends got lots of chip on the hood, but my black oynx is ok so far
2 of my friends got lots of chip on the hood, but my black oynx is ok so far
You can say that again. I have SGM and I am running out of solutions to get rid of the swirl marks. I always make sure that I use a super clean microfibre wash mit, polish, wax and the whole nine yard. Unfortunately, it never went away.
06-20-06, 03:45 AM
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T-Rex, try MacGuair's Scratch X on light scratches and swirl marks before waxing it and see if that makes any difference. Also when you wash/ wax you car, don't use a circular motion and make sure your sponge is rinse very often. 
06-20-06, 03:47 AM
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Oh by the way, I've ordered a SGM and it's arriving in 3 months time. I do a lot of driving on highways and this highway is used by trucks a lot. I'm scare that my car will be full of stone chips.
06-20-06, 05:00 AM
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So you're saying that other cars which are colored such as audi, bmw , benz won't get scratched?<-they do! Are you guys sure the black IS paint will get scratched just from washing it a little rough? If it's so easy, I'm gonna have to get a silver or white but i alraedy have a silver rx. But come on give me a break ..any car that gets hit by small rocks will leave a scratch or mark. Stop whining about it....