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Replying to: jipster (Jan 06, 2009 12:26 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jan 09, 2009 7:21 pm) The last year with compatible headlights would be a 2000 model which are likely to be almost as scratched as my 1997s. The $15 polishing kit did a very good job of restoring my originals (can't beat that price) and I just wanted to keep them looking good. |
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Hi. I was reading a post in another board about paint and washing the car. My question is this, I have a 2003 Accord LX Coupe and the paint, or at least the clear coat is peeling off. There is also a gouge in the paint on the back bumper. Would I be able to put a couple coats of wax on it, when it gets warm to prevent further peeling or would it be worth the money to have the bumper painted? If it makes a difference my car is silver. Thank you for your help.
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I love to detail and wax my car! Creating that shine!! Love it! It makes any car look that much more nice. When I leased a new car last Spring, I later found swirl marks all over the car. I waxed it several times over the summer, using 2 different waxes. It did make the finish shiny, it did tame down the marks, but it seems as though the swirls are etched into the surface. Is my clear coat permanently damaged? I am assuming the car was swirled when the dealer had it washed with their mobile wash system. I found the car had been on the lot for awhile, according to the date on the car. I had bought higher end wax, applicators, and it seems like I cannot get the swirls to go away. I am not sure how to approach this again in the spring. Though I have learned to live with the swirls, but why are they not going away. I have noticed many new cars that sit on the lot for awhile seem to have more marks, I am not sure why the dealers think they need to use a brush on the car, they are just sitting, just a good detergent and pressure wash it good enough. I have seen expensive cars all marked up. What can be done to get rid of them? I am sure others have had similar problems. There has to be something out there that will help them disappear. Or is it too far gone. Shouldn't the clear coat be fairly pliable? Thanks! 
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 24, 2009 12:17 pm)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 24, 2009 12:21 pm) thanks.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 24, 2009 12:25 pm) Depends on how deep the scratches are. The stronger the polish, the more clear coat is removed too. Light swirl marks will come out with a mild polish.
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 24, 2009 12:30 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 24, 2009 12:33 pm) There are also folks in the biz that read this forum who know more than I do about the various products out there.
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 24, 2009 1:47 pm)
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