Swirl Marks on Brand new TLS
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Swirl Marks on Brand new TLS
I have been noticing that my brand new TLS has swirl marks all over the car. I am sure it is something the dealer did when preping the car. Have any of you guys had this problem when picking up your new tls from the dealer? I did not complain when I picked it up since I did not notice it much but as I look at it more, the more I realize that it is all over the car. Any info appreciated.
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They wash it with a 100 grit mit. I had the same thing, 10 coats of Z-5 wouldn't hide them. Took it in at the first sign of good weather this year and had it professionally detailed. No more swirls, back on with the zaino.
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If you are really anal about getting swirls out...go to this forum...
http://www.autopia-carport.com/forums/index.php
But be warned...this site will cause you to spend some serious $$$....happened to me.
http://www.autopia-carport.com/forums/index.php
But be warned...this site will cause you to spend some serious $$$....happened to me.
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Swirl marks can be removed as they are in the clearcoat, not the colorcoat underneath. I would go back to the dealer, or go to a professional detailer and you will be happy. I FINALLY solved the problem by using only a soft car washing brush, and do the wheels with something else last as the brake dust is gritty. A wool mitt, even brand new left swirl marks. Sponges can do the same.
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Related story...
A friend of mine bought a sweet used Saab convertible from a local dealer. After bringing the car in for its first service, she drove home and was horrified to find deep swirl scratches all over the car. She didn't notice these when she picked up the car because they washed the car and it was still wet.
Back to the dealer. The Service Manager launches a dealershipwide investigation, but it didn't take long to find the culprit.
The guy who washed the cars after they were serviced was about 85 years old, and he washed the cars using a bucket, hose, and an ugly brown rag loaded with sand and grit.
Nice eh?
Last time I went to the dealer, they were handing out tickets for free washes at a local car wash!
A friend of mine bought a sweet used Saab convertible from a local dealer. After bringing the car in for its first service, she drove home and was horrified to find deep swirl scratches all over the car. She didn't notice these when she picked up the car because they washed the car and it was still wet.
Back to the dealer. The Service Manager launches a dealershipwide investigation, but it didn't take long to find the culprit.
The guy who washed the cars after they were serviced was about 85 years old, and he washed the cars using a bucket, hose, and an ugly brown rag loaded with sand and grit.
Nice eh?
Last time I went to the dealer, they were handing out tickets for free washes at a local car wash!
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Re: Swirl Marks on Brand new TLS
Originally posted by hgiljr
I have been noticing that my brand new TLS has swirl marks all over the car. I am sure it is something the dealer did when preping the car. Have any of you guys had this problem when picking up your new tls from the dealer? I did not complain when I picked it up since I did not notice it much but as I look at it more, the more I realize that it is all over the car. Any info appreciated.
I have been noticing that my brand new TLS has swirl marks all over the car. I am sure it is something the dealer did when preping the car. Have any of you guys had this problem when picking up your new tls from the dealer? I did not complain when I picked it up since I did not notice it much but as I look at it more, the more I realize that it is all over the car. Any info appreciated.
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I got the dealer to redetail my car, just waiting for better weather down here in fl. before going in! Yes I have the Antherzite color, which you can notice anything.
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I picked my car up night, big mistake - even though i went over the entire car checking for damage i didnt find any. The next day was bright and sunny, freaking buffer marks all over the car and really bad on the hood. I went back to the dealer and yelled at them - they sent me to a place that detailed the entire car and removed all the buffer marks. Go back to your dealer and complain - if i had picked my car up in the day and saw the buff marks i would have refused to take delivery of it.
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If you have a dark colored car (I have black), then forget about it. Everytime you wash/dry/polish/wax/quik detail etc... you're going to add to the swirls. It's a fact of life with a dark car.
My '03 TL is only 2 months old and I have swirl marks all over, even though I use three different wash mits on my ride(general body, lower body, tires/wheels), and 100% cotton terry towels to dry.
Those of you who mentioned that a professional detailer can remove the swirl marks have peaked my interest!!! How do they do this and how much is it? I might make this an annual ritual if it's feasible.
My '03 TL is only 2 months old and I have swirl marks all over, even though I use three different wash mits on my ride(general body, lower body, tires/wheels), and 100% cotton terry towels to dry.
Those of you who mentioned that a professional detailer can remove the swirl marks have peaked my interest!!! How do they do this and how much is it? I might make this an annual ritual if it's feasible.
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Originally posted by AJay
Be careful when taking your car to get detailed - most of them have no idea what they are doing and will make your car worse! Using a buffer is a fine art that few know how to do.
Be careful when taking your car to get detailed - most of them have no idea what they are doing and will make your car worse! Using a buffer is a fine art that few know how to do.
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