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Re: Orange peel trouble
One option is to take it to a pro for some wetsanding and have the car opti-coated.
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I think it actually doesn't look as bad in the last set of photos. Still slightly 'above normal' levels of OP.
Depends how much it bothers you I guess...Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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It's much harder to see orange peel in direct sunlight, which these photos are mainly taken in. In areas where any given vehicle's paint is not in direct sunlight, say a later afternoon, earlier morning scenario, it becomes much easier to see.
The orange peel is very prominent to me in your pics, but I think it is consistent of similar models, which may make your case harder to stake with a manufacturer correcting it.
I had a manufacturer call me a few years ago doing a survey on what I liked/disliked about the car I'd bought. I mentioned the horrible levels of orange peel. The lady on the phone had no idea what I was talking about until I gave her a rather in depth description. She asked to call me back so she could go and look at their new vehicle stock. She came back with a full understanding of my issue and logged my complaint. Unfortunately, until more car purchasers (a LOT more I'm guessing) make similar complaints, then it will remain the same. And since most people don't fully understand (or care that much about their vehicle's paintwork) that might be a long time coming.
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Let's start a petition.... where do I sign?Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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Lol you're not the only one. There's a few of us out there...Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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Originally posted by Selectchoice View PostIt's much harder to see orange peel in direct sunlight, which these photos are mainly taken in. In areas where any given vehicle's paint is not in direct sunlight, say a later afternoon, earlier morning scenario, it becomes much easier to see.
The orange peel is very prominent to me in your pics, but I think it is consistent of similar models, which may make your case harder to stake with a manufacturer correcting it.
I had a manufacturer call me a few years ago doing a survey on what I liked/disliked about the car I'd bought. I mentioned the horrible levels of orange peel. The lady on the phone had no idea what I was talking about until I gave her a rather in depth description. She asked to call me back so she could go and look at their new vehicle stock. She came back with a full understanding of my issue and logged my complaint. Unfortunately, until more car purchasers (a LOT more I'm guessing) make similar complaints, then it will remain the same. And since most people don't fully understand (or care that much about their vehicle's paintwork) that might be a long time coming.
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Carpro make Denim Orange Peel Removal Pads, which are supposed to be effective, yet safer than wetsanding.
Perhaps you should look into those (try Autogeek).Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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The level of orange peel seen in your pictures is pretty much on par with our co-worker's new Corolla, too. Yes, it does seem heavier than usual but it sort of is what it is.
Take this idea, write it down on a piece of paper, then shred the paper and burn the shreds. Hopefully that will kill the idea of letting your dealership do this.
Originally posted by godfearingman2011 View PostIf I could get the dealership to wet sand and buff it out would keeping it waxed and everything keep the paint protected? Or nothing will help afterwards?Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
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