Wow

[baabootoo86]

I'd be afraid to examine any vehicle I've owned with your level of scrutiny!

Boom!

 

[takoeninger6pk28]

I also have a few (2-3?) of those. Looks like someone put a palm print on a perfectly clean car. I thought that is what they were, somewhere I rested the heel of my hand. They are all near the top of the quarterpanel on either side. I assume it is where someone at final check "buffed" out something in the paint at some level. I haven't tried to do anything about them, but whatever it is looks like some buffing/waxing would take them out.
I mentioned it once, but never officially tried to get anything done about it. Whatever they could do, I assume I could do with more care, just not as efficiently.
I sure don't want anything being done requiring even more clear being sprayed. I only really notice them when the car is clean (so ½ the time) and outside in the daytime (½ of the drive times) and sunny (maybe ½ of those times...) so yeah, only really noticeable 1/8 of the times I bother to look at it .

I actually just went to a detail shop today and they were able use some polishing compound to remove the "smears" (strictly by hand, no power tools).
I appreciate your comments about seeing stuff only 1/8 of the time. I tend to keep my car clean pretty much all of the time, so for me, it's more like 1/4 of the time, but still a big help to think about it that way. Now if I can just stop looking at it so much!

 

[CareerFirefighter]

... Now if I can just stop looking at it so much!

Close eyes. Repeat ...

 

[Pioneer4x4]

I actually just went to a detail shop today and they were able use some polishing compound to remove the "smears" (strictly by hand, no power tools).
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Good info, thanks. I just need to bother to try I guess.

 

[aceinspp88]

If needed I will be doing my own cleaning up the paint. Looks like it might be time to color sand the car. Later RJD

 

[Pioneer4x4]

If needed I will be doing my own cleaning up the paint. Looks like it might be time to color sand the car. Later RJD

Not this guy, I'm not putting sandpaper on my car unless something actually needs repairing first.

 

[aceinspp88]

Not this guy, I'm not putting sandpaper on my car unless something actually needs repairing first.

This is what gets rid of orange peal and when you get done your shine is out of sight. Did this to a 1994 Camaro . won best paint award at World of wheels car show. Later RJD

 

[Pioneer4x4]

I bought my Six Pack in February, and since that time I have noticed the following: The hood has many, many micro-scratches. The visibility of these scratches varies with the ambient lighting conditions, but with the hood up at a cruise-in they really stand out (so embarrassing). There are also a couple of spots that almost look like faint smears in the clear coat. There's also a couple of micro-dings, one "pimple" (think ding, but an outie instead of an innie), and some tiny bumps/lumps along the passenger a-pillar.

I got a picture of mine today. That is the "smear" right above the reflection of the garage light. I'm surprised it showed up in a picture like this.

 

[El Chorizo48]

I got a picture of mine today. That is the "smear" right above the reflection of the garage light. I'm surprised it showed up in a picture like this.
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Looks like someone leaned up against it after it came out of the paint booth or something. Definitely can see the smudge. I wonder if that will buff out?

 

[Pioneer4x4]

Looks like someone leaned up against it after it came out of the paint booth or something. Definitely can see the smudge. I wonder if that will buff out?

I assume it will no problem. I just never really tried. I guess I will give it a shot. I'll try plain old wax first. there is 1-2 others on the other side, that was near the charge port.

 

[El Chorizo48]

I assume it will no problem. I just never really tried. I guess I will give it a shot. I'll try plain old wax first. there is 1-2 others on the other side, that was near the charge port.

Definitely keep us updated. I hope it does buff out or it's just some type of weird coating on there that can be removed easily.

 

[aceinspp88]

Might try some Turtle Wax rubbing compound. It's not real abrasive. You don't need to rub hard if looks like its gone then use your best wax to hand buff out. I'd try it back by charge port first. Let us know what you try and if it worked. Later RJD

 

[Ares478]

I got a picture of mine today. That is the "smear" right above the reflection of the garage light. I'm surprised it showed up in a picture like this.
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It might just be some residue from the packing. My car had foam pieces stuck all over it when it shipped. Or could just be they stuck the packing on before it was dry or something.

 

[Pioneer4x4]

It might just be some residue from the packing. My car had foam pieces stuck all over it when it shipped. Or could just be they stuck the packing on before it was dry or something.

I've had it over 18 months and 10,500 miles, so I doubt residue. I guess I finally have a reason to try to clear it up now.

 

[takoeninger6pk28]

I got a picture of mine today. That is the "smear" right above the reflection of the garage light. I'm surprised it showed up in a picture like this.
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That looks a lot like the spots I had, but maybe not quite as bad. On mine, the edges were not as sharply defined. Anyway, they were able to be polished out though. Hopefully you can fix yours too.