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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:55 AM
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I just bought a certified 2012 and after a few weeks noticed one of the wheels had over spray on it. It is hard to see considering my car is silver. I did a check and back a year or so it seemed it was at the dealers and they scratched it needing some touch up. I don't want this wheel and should it be covered?

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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 04:36 AM
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You need to talk to the dealer about what you found and see if there's a little good will maybe. But if it was just scratched (that's not considered a wreck) I'm not sure there will be any coverage. If the wheel was not damaged other than a little over spray they might be able to clean that off.
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I just bought a certified 2012 and after a few weeks noticed one of the wheels had over spray on it. It is hard to see considering my car is silver. I did a check and back a year or so it seemed it was at the dealers and they scratched it needing some touch up. I don't want this wheel and should it be covered?

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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 06:11 AM
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If it's hard to see, then what's the issue? You bought a used car and it has a defect. Take it to a detailer and have them remove the overspray.

Save your dealer goodwill for something worth it.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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Overspray usually can be removed easily with a little clay bar and lubricant. $20 and 20 minute fix.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 06:24 AM
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Or goo gone...
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Thanks I got a few clay bars kicking around, Just as easy to do that than bring it in.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Are we sure this is overspray and not tire shine that flung on the wheels?
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 02:59 AM
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Tire shine doesn't feel like 80 grit sand paper. It is hard to see since I have a silver one the over spray matches the wheel color. I will try the clay bar today when I get a chance.
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