Sudden splotchy paint issue
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Alabama
Did you leave the cover on in the rain? Is it a waterproof cover? Not water resistant but waterproof. There is a big difference. If that cover is not waterproof and was left on the car after both were wet, that could haze the paint. I went to the seal skin site. Their top of the line cover says it waterproof the other is not.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Kerrville Texas
It looks just like the issue some had many years ago with the Anniversary paint. If water stood too long on it, it would cloud the paint. Let it stand in a dry place for a few days and it would disappear. If I remember correctly the clear coat was water based and would fog when left wet for long periods. Might be worth a try before you start buffing.
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Alabama
It looks just like the issue some had many years ago with the Anniversary paint. If water stood too long on it, it would cloud the paint. Let it stand in a dry place for a few days and it would disappear. If I remember correctly the clear coat was water based and would fog when left wet for long periods. Might be worth a try before you start buffing.
Drifting
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '18
Friends don't let friends use car covers on nice cars outdoors; no matter how much you spend on the cover.
There is more risk than reward.
I have seen the waterproofing chemicals in similar boat covers REALLY mess up paint and vinyl interiors on boats.
I would gather the same has happened to your paint. Hopefully it is fixable with paint correction.
There is more risk than reward.
I have seen the waterproofing chemicals in similar boat covers REALLY mess up paint and vinyl interiors on boats.
I would gather the same has happened to your paint. Hopefully it is fixable with paint correction.
Melting Slicks
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2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified
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Just curious… is the ‘clouding’ on the CC or under it? Using a good cleaner wax and a Terry cloth towel in a small area should determine the answer.
Safety Car
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The car (while it resides in the Mojave) will not sit out uncovered while Mariah does its thing!... Circumstances often dictate the reasons for the cover... Ask any desert rat.
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