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Has anyone had the professional Ziebart coating done to their car or the underbody coating done? I know no one here would probably recommend it but just curious.
 
Factory corrosion protection done on new cars is far superior to spray on aftermarket products which can harden, crack, trap moisture and actually promote corrosion. Aftermarket undercoat is unnecessary. It is a profit center for dealers and harkens back to 20-30 years ago and more when factory corrosion protection wasn't so sophisticated. New cars employ many methods of protection that are often applied before and immediately after panel assembly. They also are using anti-corrosive metals and panel adhesives.
 
I have a new car but did not opt for the 500 dollar rust protection they offered and noticed some rust forming underneath already. I also noticed rust forming on a new Ford Explorer Sport underneath. I do not understand what you are talking about how the protection is a lot better then. Based on your vehicle purchase I am sure it is standard on that type of vehicle but for us with less money that is an option not a standard.
 
I am more familiar with foreign makes. Even the most basic Audi's and VW's. Most all of them have up to 10 years guarantee on rust. Corrosion protection is not an option.



I guess I can't speak for USA-made vehicles. I am amazed that even an entry level car would not have corrosion protection. If my new car was rusting I would be back at the dealer NOW! That is not acceptable! I would check your warranty.



What would the dealer do for $500?
 
New US cars do have underbody protection. I think what waxman is seeing is just some light surface rust hear and there. The aftermarket undercoating is a joke , it does nothing but make someone money.
 
These defects were in the paint when we bought the Pacifica. This has been one of those little nagging things that has been bothering me for a while and I am finally fed up. It feels different from the normal unblemished areas, almost like a chalky feel, but no residue appears on my fingers. What are these and how best to remove them?

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Those look like chemical etchings. Like someone set something on the hood and it got spilled and never got cleaned off.

I'd try 105 with the PC. It really depends on how deep the stain got down into the clear.
 
Really hard to tell just by looking but my money goes on-

It looks like paint over spray to me. A portion of your vehicle had to have been refinished at one time. The hood was probably covered in plastic. The over spray "fog" creeped up under the plastic and settled on your hood.

When you rub your palm over it should almost feel like your touching paper.

I'd clay it to knock it down then polish it with your favorite polish.
 
Director I'll take a stab at it :StarWars:

I once had several customers who parked in a parking garage that was built in the 1940's. Everytime it would rain hard lyme would seep through the concrete and unto the paint. The only ones I had much luck with(rotary) were the ones who removed it soon afterwards(rain) The hospital ended up having to do partial repaints on 1/2 dozen very expensive cars and then had to do extensive repairs to the garage. My best guess estimate was that they probally spent 250k dollars because of my findings :redface:

Have you tried to rub it out with any kinda compound? Other then the that the car looks great. I love the body style on the Pacifica :drool5:
 
Flash Gordon said:
Director I'll take a stab at it :StarWars:

I once had several customers who parked in a parking garage that was built in the 1940's. Everytime it would rain hard lyme would seep through the concrete and unto the paint. The only ones I had much luck with(rotary) were the ones who removed it soon afterwards(rain) The hospital ended up having to do partial repaints on 1/2 dozen very expensive cars and then had to do extensive repairs to the garage. My best guess estimate was that they probally spent 250k dollars because of my findings :redface:

Have you tried to rub it out with any kinda compound? Other then the that the car looks great. I love the body style on the Pacifica :drool5:
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Thanks Flash! To answer your question, I have not yet tried to rub it out. I will try clay first, cuz she's due. If that doesn't do the trick, I'll step it up.
 
Flash Gordon said:
Director I'll take a stab at it :StarWars:

I once had several customers who parked in a parking garage that was built in the 1940's. Everytime it would rain hard lyme would seep through the concrete and unto the paint. The only ones I had much luck with(rotary) were the ones who removed it soon afterwards(rain) The hospital ended up having to do partial repaints on 1/2 dozen very expensive cars and then had to do extensive repairs to the garage. My best guess estimate was that they probally spent 250k dollars because of my findings :redface:

Have you tried to rub it out with any kinda compound? Other then the that the car looks great. I love the body style on the Pacifica :drool5:
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Looks like efforescense from concrete. Friend had a dark blue Jag that had that problem. I buffed it out with Meg's UC, but it wouldn't work on his chrome wheels. Had to use Meg's wheel brightner for the wheels.
 
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