Water spots!
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: San Diego CA.
I think the point is being missed in that a new vehicle should not have panels looking like they are old used pieces. Agree back to black works good but it does not fix everything so don’t know if it’s going to work on those panels. Between dealer calling and pics it seems ugly.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Texas
the plastic in that pic is dry as heck. It just needs some 303. my current Corvette will look like that without a fresh coat of 303. not a big deal
Last edited by NY09C6; Mar 11, 2020 at 08:02 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sausalito CA
Wow.
I too would be concerned like the OP.
As above, try a vinegar solution and Back to Black type product.
I am unsure if part removal and a machine polish would restore. ????
Replacement (warranty) may be the only option, it does look old and unsightly.
Since new car, would dealer pay to have it wrapped or spilt cost to have painted body color or gloss black?
(Aftermarket now has a targeted update product LOL.)
I too would be concerned like the OP.
As above, try a vinegar solution and Back to Black type product.
I am unsure if part removal and a machine polish would restore. ????
Replacement (warranty) may be the only option, it does look old and unsightly.
Since new car, would dealer pay to have it wrapped or spilt cost to have painted body color or gloss black?
(Aftermarket now has a targeted update product LOL.)
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
I used "Back to Black" on my 3 year old rear GM Splash Guards when I installed them on my Grand Sport. Took several applications but looked almost new.
Team Owner
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Have you ever worked in the car business? Most dealerships' "detail shops" are a teenager with a dirty rag. If they sell real detailing packages they outsource them to local detailers. Even when I worked at a Porsche dealer the "prep area" would make any car guy cringe. Now they've gotten smart and send the fancy ones to a local top tier detailer for a "new car preservation package".
Team Owner
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Team Owner
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Wow.
I too would be concerned like the OP.
As above, try a vinegar solution and Back to Black type product.
I am unsure if part removal and a machine polish would restore. ????
Replacement (warranty) may be the only option, it does look old and unsightly.
Since new car, would dealer pay to have it wrapped or spilt cost to have painted body color or gloss black?
(Aftermarket now has a targeted update product LOL.)
I too would be concerned like the OP.
As above, try a vinegar solution and Back to Black type product.
I am unsure if part removal and a machine polish would restore. ????
Replacement (warranty) may be the only option, it does look old and unsightly.
Since new car, would dealer pay to have it wrapped or spilt cost to have painted body color or gloss black?
(Aftermarket now has a targeted update product LOL.)
Racer
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From: Royse City, Texas
Burning Brakes
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At least it would be delivered to the customer spot-free. Yes, it'd be the customer's responsibility to maintain it from then on. It's easier to prevent water spots by maintaining/dressing the area with various products than removing them after the damage is done.
Last edited by shiumai; Mar 11, 2020 at 10:07 AM.
