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07-03-2013, 05:28 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 357334
Join Date: May 2013
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Tri-State
Location: Philadelphia
Vehicle:2003 WRX Sedan Midnight Black Pearl |
Something on my hood that I can't get off
I've had my car for a few months now and when I bought the car there was what seemed like something was stained on the hood. Like it was mud that had been sitting on the car for awhile. I didn't think anything of it because I figured it would go away with a detail.
I took it to my local detail shop and when I picked the car up, whatever it was on the hood was still there, just layered over with wax. It almost looks like whatever it was had run off the car. So I have a couple questions: 1. What is it exactly and, 2. How can I remove it. Here are some pictures of what I'm talking about. Don't mind the black marks and scratches, those are from my iPhone's camera. http://i.imgur.com/4OBUb9Q.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rVRaPuE.jpg |
07-04-2013, 10:09 AM | #2 |
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Member#: 338559
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Boise, ID
Vehicle:1995 Impreza GF8 Green |
it almost looks like hard water stains, but cant ell for sure. try vinegar. also, did the detail shop just apply wax or did they cut and buff?
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07-04-2013, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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Member#: 330182
Join Date: Aug 2012
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Seattle, WA
Vehicle:2012 WRX DGM |
A cutting pad and a cutting polish should fix that
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07-04-2013, 01:04 PM | #4 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 357334
Join Date: May 2013
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Tri-State
Location: Philadelphia
Vehicle:2003 WRX Sedan Midnight Black Pearl |
I guess they applied wax, I forgot to ask which was pretty stupid. But over the phone I was told that they wash and clay the car which is what I assumed would get it off.
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07-04-2013, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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MWSOC
Location: Dyersville, IA
Vehicle:2005 WRX STi White |
I'd expect a clay bar to get a portion of it off, but a cutting pad and polish would do the trick for the rest. Maybe even be lucky and it'll be a two-step process too!
Products I use/recommend: Average clay bar but I buy in bigger quantities from autogeek.net. Instead of "clay bar lubricant" I use a diluted soap/water combination (save $ and don't buy into the bs of marketing!) and it's what other professionals use too. Menzerna products for cutting compounds and Lake Country Foam cutting pads on a Porter Cable orbital. Then wolfgang sealant, it's lasted literal months for me in the past. |
07-04-2013, 04:45 PM | #6 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 357334
Join Date: May 2013
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Philadelphia
Vehicle:2003 WRX Sedan Midnight Black Pearl |
Ended up getting it off. I used vinegar to take off the wax and get to the paint, then Turtle Wax rubbing compound and it took it right off. Apparently the detailer did not clay/use rubbing compound before waxing it. I should ask for my money back, he did a pretty bad job. At least it's fixed now heh.
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07-04-2013, 06:11 PM | #7 | |
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SCIC
Location: South OC
Vehicle:2005 EJ207 STy White |
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What kind of work did you hire him to do? If you're unhappy with the work get your money back and go to a competent detailer. |
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07-04-2013, 07:38 PM | #8 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 357334
Join Date: May 2013
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Philadelphia
Vehicle:2003 WRX Sedan Midnight Black Pearl |
I hired him to do a full exterior detail, no use trying over spilled milk I guess.
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07-11-2013, 03:16 PM | #9 | |
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BAIC
Location: Bay Area
Vehicle:00' 2.5RS BRP |
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Thats not very specific. Perhaps you should have gone over with him (or future professional) what exactly you want, and just not assume that he will know and do exactly what you expect. They should have also went over what was going to be involved with you if they were a competent professional. |
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07-11-2013, 05:21 PM | #10 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 357334
Join Date: May 2013
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Vehicle:2003 WRX Sedan Midnight Black Pearl |
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07-04-2013, 08:39 PM | #11 |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Tulsa
Vehicle:2011 WRX Sedan Base Silver |
That's pathetic, I'd be pissed. How much did you pay that clown?
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07-10-2013, 09:43 PM | #12 |
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I get hard water streaks by my scoop. Good waxing usually gets rid of them for me
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