WRB clearcoat / paint soft?? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cookiesowns · 09-07-2014, 10:49 PM

Washed my car today....

Had tree sap on the car for I guess just a few days too long, ate the clear coat a bit, now there's circular spots.

Anything I could do, without a full detail? I've tried using some soft wax to cover it up just a bit, it's better.

I'm sad.. but on the bright side, since it's already blemished might as well just not worry at the track, and just enjoy the car LOL.

That said, I noticed as the PDI wax and stuff is coming off, there's alot of scratches and paint blemishes. LOTS of touch up.

My fault for not inspecting the car closer when I picked it up.. but oh well. Really should have waited 1 extra day for the other Series Blue on the lot, still in it's shipping wrap.

Any other paint stories from ya'll?

JM9ISM · 09-08-2014, 02:33 AM

Grab some Meguairs Ultimate Compound

JermaNoiD · 09-08-2014, 06:42 PM

Get it buffed or whatever man. Show you love your car

BTW Junkman2000's youtube channel has a nice series on paint care. particularly about getting bird crap and bugs off your car.

DoomsdayJesus · 09-09-2014, 02:08 PM

If only there was a subforum for these questions where experts on paint correction gathered . . .

Speed2th · 09-09-2014, 08:57 PM

i doubt the clear coat was lost, take a picture. Go buy tree sap cleaner and see if you can polish it off, i think it is more like the tree sap bonded to the clear coat.

s0sl0w · 09-09-2014, 11:46 PM

While everyone else above me is very correct.

Welcome to subaru paint. It's thin and shitty. and always has been. If you want good paint buy a VW or Audi or pay for paint.

And yes I've owned 5 Subaru's, the paint sucks ass on all of them.

mothespaceman · 09-10-2014, 12:01 AM

For an easy fix, I recommend Zaino Z-PC - http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/mercha..._Code=washprep

Use this with a Dual Action buffer and the appropriate pads and speeds. Its a slightly abrasive compound that truly does wonders!

Afterward, I would go ahead and coat it with some Menzerna Power Lock.

I realize both of these things need to be ordered and wont create that drive down the street satisfaction, but they have done me well for MANY years and I am an absolute paint Nazi.

09-07-2014, 10:49 PM	#1
cookiesowns Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: WRB BRZ Series.Blue Location: USA Posts: 85 Thanks: 7 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WRB clearcoat / paint soft?? Washed my car today.... Had tree sap on the car for I guess just a few days too long, ate the clear coat a bit, now there's circular spots. Anything I could do, without a full detail? I've tried using some soft wax to cover it up just a bit, it's better. I'm sad.. but on the bright side, since it's already blemished might as well just not worry at the track, and just enjoy the car LOL. That said, I noticed as the PDI wax and stuff is coming off, there's alot of scratches and paint blemishes. LOTS of touch up. My fault for not inspecting the car closer when I picked it up.. but oh well. Really should have waited 1 extra day for the other Series Blue on the lot, still in it's shipping wrap. Any other paint stories from ya'll?

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09-08-2014, 02:33 AM	#2
JM9ISM Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ WRB LTD Location: Lakewood,CA Posts: 193 Thanks: 59 Thanked 158 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Grab some Meguairs Ultimate Compound

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JermaNoiD Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get it buffed or whatever man. Show you love your car BTW Junkman2000's youtube channel has a nice series on paint care. particularly about getting bird crap and bugs off your car.

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s0sl0w Proud of Boxer Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Maryland Posts: 501 Thanks: 176 Thanked 273 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	While everyone else above me is very correct. Welcome to subaru paint. It's thin and shitty. and always has been. If you want good paint buy a VW or Audi or pay for paint. And yes I've owned 5 Subaru's, the paint sucks ass on all of them.

09-10-2014, 12:01 AM	#7
mothespaceman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP Location: Woodstock / Alpharetta GA Posts: 144 Thanks: 80 Thanked 117 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For an easy fix, I recommend Zaino Z-PC - http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/mercha..._Code=washprep Use this with a Dual Action buffer and the appropriate pads and speeds. Its a slightly abrasive compound that truly does wonders! Afterward, I would go ahead and coat it with some Menzerna Power Lock. I realize both of these things need to be ordered and wont create that drive down the street satisfaction, but they have done me well for MANY years and I am an absolute paint Nazi.

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