Paint ruined? Please help [Archive] - Autopia Forum - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

RC325

01-30-2011, 08:05 PM

I had my car washed by someone claiming to be a professional detailer.

The sad results.. Swirl city.

Pictures follow.

RC325

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Pb7WphRVZpI/TUXxwhInvsI/AAAAAAAABFo/m0ajt-VPocM/s720/IMG_2668.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Pb7WphRVZpI/TUXxsBfsBvI/AAAAAAAABFY/W3jcDEdpQvw/s720/IMG_2665.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Pb7WphRVZpI/TUXxnjW3J8I/AAAAAAAABFM/PxBTYc8ECPE/s720/IMG_2662.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Pb7WphRVZpI/TUXxmD6Z7UI/AAAAAAAABFI/LEpjaG-7Hy4/s720/IMG_2661.JPG

Street5927

01-30-2011, 08:21 PM

Absolutely not ruined. This is typical of swirlmatics, and improper washing techniques. A good "buffing" will take care of that without any problems provided you have enough paint to work with.

Here is a link to a Chevy Malibu I did...similar situation to yours.

http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/131242-2010-chevrolet-malibu.html

imported_DetailDan

01-30-2011, 08:30 PM

Time to find an actual pro. Where are you located?

RC325

01-30-2011, 08:36 PM

I spoke with zippymbr (Autopia detailer) on here. I am in Raleigh NC.

I posted pictures mostly for reassurance. I cant stand looking at my car anymore :-(

RC325

RC325

01-30-2011, 08:37 PM

Absolutely not ruined. This is typical of swirlmatics, and improper washing techniques. A good "buffing" will take care of that without any problems provided you have enough paint to work with.

Here is a link to a Chevy Malibu I did...similar situation to yours.

http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/131242-2010-chevrolet-malibu.html

That is pretty impressive Ryan :-)

RC325

imported_pdsterns

01-30-2011, 09:32 PM

RC, hard to believe a guy could go so far wrong in one wash, what did he do, wash it dry with windex and a shop wipe? really, how could someone do that much damage?

RC325

01-30-2011, 10:10 PM

Well on close inspection of my car I found sand in the weatherstripping and on the hood/roof- I think it was not properly rinsed. Also, it seems he MUST have been using dirty towels... To me it looks like he just used whatever was handy to dry it.

That`s all I can think.

RC325

mbaoo

01-30-2011, 10:32 PM

Id call the dude out and ***** at him. I dunno, I wouldnt trust the guy to fix it if he failed that bad the first time.

This is why I never let anyone wash my car but me.