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Paint problem

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Spitfire, Jul 10, 2018.

  1. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    Spitfire

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    Just finished washing my truck and threw on a quick coat of the mequires quik coat and noticed this.
    Hard to see that well but there.. any ideas?

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  2. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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    are you referring to the orange peel?
     
  3. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:25 PM
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    That's factory orange peel
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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    I would be taking your truck to the dealership and get it documented at least.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    yeah, every mass produced car will have it. I saw the worst orange peel the other day on a freakin porsche!! If you want glass smooth, you could try polishing it out but the clear is so thin on mass produced cars, there's usually not enough to block out.

    Alternatively, custom paint job... but for the right job, that's between $5-10k
     
  6. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    Oh man.. that kinda sucks.. so I'm not the only one huh. Looks like a couple rust spots from maybe a rock chip too in the "peel area".. already..
     
  7. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    The spots are probably just rust colored dirt and can come out with a clay bar
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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  9. Jul 10, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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  13. Jul 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    Damn lots of reading to do
     
  14. Jul 10, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    It'll wax off.
     

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