paint like sandpaper?
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paint like sandpaper?
Hey all (and Al),
I was washing my parents ML and S yesterday afternoon and when I finished, I ran my hand over the S5's hood and it was not smooth at all anymore. It was like a sandpaper feeling, but not as harsh. When I ran my hand over it, it makes a "non-painted" surface sound...not even as smooth as paper.
The ML doesn't even have this problem or even my car. What could this be? It's not only the hood, it's the doors as well. Fenders, trunk and roof are ok. What can be done about this? I tried some Caurniba (spelling?) wax and it was a little better, smoother, but still had that feeling. Thanks!
-G-
I was washing my parents ML and S yesterday afternoon and when I finished, I ran my hand over the S5's hood and it was not smooth at all anymore. It was like a sandpaper feeling, but not as harsh. When I ran my hand over it, it makes a "non-painted" surface sound...not even as smooth as paper.
The ML doesn't even have this problem or even my car. What could this be? It's not only the hood, it's the doors as well. Fenders, trunk and roof are ok. What can be done about this? I tried some Caurniba (spelling?) wax and it was a little better, smoother, but still had that feeling. Thanks!
-G-
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Re: paint like sandpaper?
Originally posted by GDawgC220
Hey all (and Al),
I was washing my parents ML and S yesterday afternoon and when I finished, I ran my hand over the S5's hood and it was not smooth at all anymore. It was like a sandpaper feeling, but not as harsh. When I ran my hand over it, it makes a "non-painted" surface sound...not even as smooth as paper.
The ML doesn't even have this problem or even my car. What could this be? It's not only the hood, it's the doors as well. Fenders, trunk and roof are ok. What can be done about this? I tried some Caurniba (spelling?) wax and it was a little better, smoother, but still had that feeling. Thanks!
-G-
Hey all (and Al),
I was washing my parents ML and S yesterday afternoon and when I finished, I ran my hand over the S5's hood and it was not smooth at all anymore. It was like a sandpaper feeling, but not as harsh. When I ran my hand over it, it makes a "non-painted" surface sound...not even as smooth as paper.
The ML doesn't even have this problem or even my car. What could this be? It's not only the hood, it's the doors as well. Fenders, trunk and roof are ok. What can be done about this? I tried some Caurniba (spelling?) wax and it was a little better, smoother, but still had that feeling. Thanks!
-G-
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Re: Re: paint like sandpaper?
Originally posted by AlBoston
it needs to be clayed, and badly. Do your parents park it near a train track daily? Or is it parked outside?
it needs to be clayed, and badly. Do your parents park it near a train track daily? Or is it parked outside?
It's garaged everyday since we got it...I don't understand how it got to be this bad. My car use to sit outside everyday (the audi and ML have been sitting out there for 6 years now), all four seasons and all three are nothing like the S5....Any idea why this can happen?
Where can I get a clay bar?
-G-
Thanks for your help guys, much appreciated. Oh, what is the long term damage if I don't clay?
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you can buy a clay bar at most auto parts shops (in the wax/cleaner) sections. I've seen a mcguieres clay bar.
Also, if you want to wait and order online, you can buy the Zaino one from www.zainobros.com. I would only do this if I wanted to buy the Zaino polishes too, which imho are a really good product.
Also, if you want to wait and order online, you can buy the Zaino one from www.zainobros.com. I would only do this if I wanted to buy the Zaino polishes too, which imho are a really good product.
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Zaino makes some excellent products but the Meguiar's is good as well. Just make sure to use enough lubricant (car wash soap works well) when you clay the car. You can find instructions on the Zaino website. Or you can try http://lazaino.com/ApplyZaino.htm
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I would go with clay magic, blue bar. If it is really bad, i would even go with the red bar.
Don't go crazy with buying lubricant, soapy water will work just as good and keep some money in your pocket.
Don't go crazy with buying lubricant, soapy water will work just as good and keep some money in your pocket.
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Originally posted by NY Detailer
I would go with clay magic, blue bar. If it is really bad, i would even go with the red bar.
Don't go crazy with buying lubricant, soapy water will work just as good and keep some money in your pocket.
I would go with clay magic, blue bar. If it is really bad, i would even go with the red bar.
Don't go crazy with buying lubricant, soapy water will work just as good and keep some money in your pocket.
Good product, clay magic.
Soapy water works well but dries my skin and sometimes leaves water marks on the paint. No big deal because the wax (next step) takes them right off. I like to use the Griot's Speed Shine. It's not too expensive in the gallon size and it is a very good spray detailer.
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From: Los Angeles
2003 CLK 320
Has it ever been in an accident and repainted or maybe the dealer repainted it before you picked it up? Our E430 was in an accident and somehow I don't think they put a clearcoat over the paint or something and it has a really rough texture although visually you can't really see a difference.
