Since this is my first post, I'll introduce myself:
My name is David and I have been browsing these forums for some time now, soaking up all car-care intellect that is abundant here. I drive a Subaru and enjoy track days, auto-x, and good 'ol fashioned safe-driving fun. I am glad to have joined such a great community, and wish I would have done it sooner.
Now onto my problem:
After thoroughly searching the archives, I was unable to determine how to correct the problem in my paint.
Here is a close up photograph of a particular problem area (as there are also others, i.e. - side of car and trunk):
It may be hard to see, so I adjusted the levels to better distinguish the problem area:
Ignore the area above the center of the rear window. That is just dirt (it rained a few days ago).
If you look at specifically the area right above the window separation, you'll see what looks like a bunch of dirty fingerprints. But this is what it looks like after washing, claying, and waxing. I first noticed it months ago, after each wash and detail.
The rear quarter panels and doors were painted last year after some custom modification was done to allow larger tire sizes. The painting was done by Finishing Touch in Fountain Hills, AZ (http://www.finishingtouchaz.com). Prior to that, the car was in and out of the garage for a period of almost a year, during construction, and was in southern Arizona weather. The areas affected by this include the places that Finishing Touch painted, but also areas that have not been modified from the factory, such as the side sills, front doors, and rear trunk and spoiler.
I'm not sure if this is oxidation or possible overspray. Also, I use Zaino products on my cars.
Any help or recommendations on what to do to remove this is greatly appreciated.
Again, thank you for letting me be apart of the forum.
Regards,
David
My name is David and I have been browsing these forums for some time now, soaking up all car-care intellect that is abundant here. I drive a Subaru and enjoy track days, auto-x, and good 'ol fashioned safe-driving fun. I am glad to have joined such a great community, and wish I would have done it sooner.
Now onto my problem:
After thoroughly searching the archives, I was unable to determine how to correct the problem in my paint.
Here is a close up photograph of a particular problem area (as there are also others, i.e. - side of car and trunk):
It may be hard to see, so I adjusted the levels to better distinguish the problem area:
Ignore the area above the center of the rear window. That is just dirt (it rained a few days ago).
If you look at specifically the area right above the window separation, you'll see what looks like a bunch of dirty fingerprints. But this is what it looks like after washing, claying, and waxing. I first noticed it months ago, after each wash and detail.
The rear quarter panels and doors were painted last year after some custom modification was done to allow larger tire sizes. The painting was done by Finishing Touch in Fountain Hills, AZ (http://www.finishingtouchaz.com). Prior to that, the car was in and out of the garage for a period of almost a year, during construction, and was in southern Arizona weather. The areas affected by this include the places that Finishing Touch painted, but also areas that have not been modified from the factory, such as the side sills, front doors, and rear trunk and spoiler.
I'm not sure if this is oxidation or possible overspray. Also, I use Zaino products on my cars.
Any help or recommendations on what to do to remove this is greatly appreciated.
Again, thank you for letting me be apart of the forum.
Regards,
David
