Exterior paint forming white "cloud"
08-18-2010 | 02:19 PM
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Safety Car
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Exterior paint forming white "cloud"
On the roof of my car, I am forming a white "cloud" if you will. My car is black so this white cloud is really bugging me. I guess it is from months of not washing/waxing. I can already see it forming on my hood but it hasn't turned white yet.
Is there a way of getting rid of this, aside from buffing out the whole car and getting a new paint job?
Is there a way of getting rid of this, aside from buffing out the whole car and getting a new paint job?
08-19-2010 | 11:37 AM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn, GA
I had the same issue.
with 272k on the clock, I went the Maaco route. Paid $250.00+$100.00 for clear coat. Car looks nice and I hope that this paint will last another year or two.
The paint may outlast the car.
I am happy if I can get another 2 years out of the tranny and the engine.
I am the first owner of the car. So the TL has done right by me so far.
with 272k on the clock, I went the Maaco route. Paid $250.00+$100.00 for clear coat. Car looks nice and I hope that this paint will last another year or two.
The paint may outlast the car.
I am happy if I can get another 2 years out of the tranny and the engine.
I am the first owner of the car. So the TL has done right by me so far.
08-19-2010 | 11:11 PM
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'13 Hyundai Sonata
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I had somewhat of the same issue and I used Meguair's Ultimate Compound and some microfiber pads. It take a lot of time but it is worth it. I spent about 3 hours on some of the car and it looks brand new again. 
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08-20-2010 | 12:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
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08-20-2010 | 06:52 PM
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Instructor
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thats good that the cloud isnt completely white yet. If it was totally white your paint would be eaten up. A DIY for this is most likely buying some compound and microfibers like TLin said. I have a cloud maybe like yours on my trunk. Ive tried rubbing & polishing compound and no luck, it just made the cloud not too noticeable and still shiny.
08-20-2010 | 09:33 PM
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Safety Car
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forget the paint job. I really don't care how my car looks right now lol I'm just waiting for it to die on me but knowing its a honda, who knows how long that will be.
Main: you're from new orleans, it was a lucky guess. Versailles?
Main: you're from new orleans, it was a lucky guess. Versailles?
08-20-2010 | 09:34 PM
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If this is what it takes, I may just do it... I just have to focus on the roof area so maybe less than 3 hrs.?
08-20-2010 | 09:40 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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No, I'm actually on the westbank. You familar with the area? Are you also Viet?
08-20-2010 | 10:48 PM
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'13 Hyundai Sonata
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08-21-2010 | 09:12 AM
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TLin401: I masturbate with my left hand and my right hand needs a little beefing up so that my arms can look proportional. This would be a great opportunity.
Main: I have "beau coup" family from there. A few friends from there too but they're now in Houston.
Main: I have "beau coup" family from there. A few friends from there too but they're now in Houston.
08-21-2010 | 05:25 PM
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'13 Hyundai Sonata
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LMFAOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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