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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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I just noticed light scratch marks on my targa top of my 07 coupe. Upon looking at it I rubbed my finger nail across it to see how deep they were and guess what... it made another scratch

Does anyone have this problem? It doesnt make sense that the clearcoat is so soft a finger nail can scratch it...

Someone pls. help!!!

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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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A fingernail should not be able to scratch the paint finish. Is it really a scratch or just a rub mark?
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the clear coat is scratched. I tried to use wax thinking it was a rub mark... it is in the clear coat..Not good
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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the clear coat is scratched. I tried to use wax thinking it was a rub mark... it is in the clear coat..Not good

That's a new one ... I don't think I've ever seen this before. You should let the dealer check out the paint and see if there might be a warranty issue here.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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yeah... im going to take it in... I only drive it on the weekends... and sometimes to the gym... 4k miles and it is 8 months old.. They will fix Im sure. unfortunatley it is not the first "odd" problem this car has had.
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someone please help!! I cant believe mine is the only corvette in north america with this problem
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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How about a photo. It sure would help us help you.

Tom

I use Mother's Power Polish to remove minor surface scratches etc with great success. You may want to try that first.
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