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Bad wax job

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:55 pm
by billberry12
I just bought a 2008 used car. Red. Washed it yesterday for the first time and I noticed that there are swirls on the driver side that look like someone pressed too hard on an electric buffer. It seems to have gotten into the clearcoat. Looks bad if the suns hits it just right. Seems like they were trying to cover up some hairline scratches. Only shows when car is clean and sitting in the sun a certain way.

What is the best way for me to try to correct this? Should I take it to a body shop for them to look at, or a professional auto detailer. I really don't have the equipment or knowhow to do anything much. The last thing I want to do is make things worse than they are.

Thanks for your input.

Re: Bad wax job

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:00 pm
by 00Beast
First off, what did you buy?

If it was from a buffer, and is just in the clear, a proper wet-sand and buff could probably remove it.

Re: Bad wax job

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:12 pm
by billberry12
2008 Avalon. My Bonneville is gone.

Re: Bad wax job

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:26 pm
by repinS
Hey Bill, I'm going to lock this thread down since there is already a parallel discussion going on in Detailing & Appearance:

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 14&t=13807

:)