Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

[caboc1002]

Hi,

I bought my car just early this year from a private seller.
These marks were there when I bought it so I am not sure of the cause.
At first it looked like a water spot so it didn't bother me at all, but after washing, it was still there. Now I am unsure of what it is.

So I need some ideas on what it is and what I could do myself to get this fixed.

[caboc1002]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

[greg0303]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

It looks like they etched over time (penetrated deeper into paint).

1. Wash your vehicle
2. Use 50/50 mix of distilled white vinegar and water on those spots
3. Clay paint surface
4. Use paint cleaner, you could start gently with a cleaner wax and if not successful step up to more aggressive products like SwirlX or Ultimate Compound.

To remove those spots you need to level the surrounding areas.

[TOGWT]

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Clear Coat Failure

Ultraviolet (UV-B) Radiation - is vehicles paint and interior surface's greatest enemy, causing more damage than any other airborne contaminant and affecting both the interior and exterior of a vehicle. The light in this spectral range is responsible for photo degradation.

Ultra violet degradation results in discoloration, fading, embitterment, cracking (crow’s feet) chalking and/or loss of mechanical properties Chalking gel coat fibreglass, yellowing plastics, fading and weakening fabrics and sunburned skin are all familiar problems caused by ultra violet radiation; UV-B light is responsible for photosensitised fading . UV-A Infrared radiation is a light source that transmits heat that when combined with a UV-B source will cause oxidation by drying out the material.

You are not going to like what follows- the panel(s) need to be re-painted, this could be one of the reason for selling the vehicle

[Murr1525]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

You'll just have to be genntle, and clean & polish those area gently, and try to keep it from spreading faster.

[OldSchoolDude]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

Clear Coat Failure

Ultraviolet (UV-B) Radiation - is vehicles paint and interior surface's greatest enemy, causing more damage than any other airborne contaminant and affecting both the interior and exterior of a vehicle. The light in this spectral range is responsible for photo degradation.

Ultra violet degradation results in discoloration, fading, embitterment, cracking (crow’s feet) chalking and/or loss of mechanical properties Chalking gel coat fibreglass, yellowing plastics, fading and weakening fabrics and sunburned skin are all familiar problems caused by ultra violet radiation; UV-B light is responsible for photosensitised fading . UV-A Infrared radiation is a light source that transmits heat that when combined with a UV-B source will cause oxidation by drying out the material.

You are not going to like what follows- the panel(s) need to be re-painted, this could be one of the reason for selling the vehicle

I agree on all points made!

No way around a paint booth.

[caboc1002]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

Hey guys,
Thanks for the info.
I agree, a new paint job would be the best quality fix, but I'd rather not spend a load of cash.

I went for greg0303's advice. Thanks dude!
1. Washed = No Change
2. Vinegar = No Change
3. Clay Paint = Haven't tried it
4. Paint Cleaner = Working!

I looked up some paint cleaners for car products,
went to the store and got ScratchX2.0
I applied it by hand, so now my arm is killing me.

Here are some pics of the result:

For the 1st pic, the camera had trouble picking up the mark so the coloring is different

[caboc1002]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

I applied ScratchX2.0 about 4 times to get it to look like that..

Should I keep going? or would it damage the paint?

[Murr1525]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

I would consider stopping there, and letting it sit a bit. See if truly gone, hidden, what the case is.

[OldSchoolDude]

Re: Paint Problems - Need advice on what I should do

Looks much better.
If it were mine I would continue, seems to be working.

[rst08tierney]

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I would grab some #7 before wax to see how the oils react to the spot once you are done With the scratch X. I have a feeling the scratches are just being hidden by the product and not removed. If that is the case #7 should hide it for you in between washes