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Old 09-18-2018, 03:58 PM   #26
TheRealBFKR
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Originally Posted by evomike View Post
the newer "eco friendly" paint does not translate to the clear coat, clearcoat is still solvent based. this should not have happened id take it to the dealer and show them, i wouldnt mention you did anything id just say it has this weird spot and see where you get. all new cars should have enough clear coat that you can sand and buff them, something is wrong with your car id take that and a paint meter and check your quarter panel against another new car.
Thanks for the advice. I think I will take it to a dealer (I traveled out of state for this car so I can't go back to the dealer I bought the car from.) I don't think I am comfortable pretending that I never buff'ed it, mainly because they would certainly ask why I took delivery of the car at its current state.

I would probably tell them that I polished by hand and a new clearcoat should not be this thin and have them check the unpolished area with a paint thickness gauge.
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