Clear Coat is totally F****d up.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by King Tut

If it is normal to the car, then it is normal. I have owned 4 brand new cars from 4 different manufacturers in the last 4 years, and I can tell you that every single forum complained of the same thing. Thin paint or orange peely paint threads are everywhere for every car.

Same here. I've owned 4 new cars in 4 years (ranging from Japanese, to German, to Korean) and all had the same issues. Same complaints on every forum, and same recommendations from everyone.

[TopGearSolutions]

A wash with dawn and clay bar should be able to bring it back.

You will want to have the car polished and a wax/sealant applied on top to protect it.

If you need a specific direction on which products to use I can help.

Someone else mentioned opti-coat and that would be a great addition to protect the paint after you correct your issue.

[Razz]

If you don't like it...

There is only one way to prevent it.

Consistent wash and waxing.

Waxing will prevent or reduce the damage to where is is an easy fix.

[Leonardo]

[DylanFRS]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I got the full bumper, full hood and full fenders done. All areas look perfect still.

How much was that? Maybe we could all just take that and pay $500 more on our cars new and Subaru could do a decent job painting them. That way my clear coat wouldn't scratch when I run a brand new microfiber towel over it.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

How much was that? Maybe we could all just take that and pay $500 more on our cars new and Subaru could do a decent job painting them. That way my clear coat wouldn't scratch when I run a brand new microfiber towel over it.

It wasn't cheap, but well worth it. I had full paint correction and opti-coat done at the same time. I think the clear bra portion was about $1k

[FRiSson]

Originally Posted by Razz

If you don't like it...

There is only one way to prevent it.

Consistent wash and waxing.

Waxing will prevent or reduce the damage to where is is an easy fix.

I do wash and wax the car, and remove bird droppings when I see them. The clearcoat develops marks very quickly.

[thill]

Our 2013 Honda Odyssey has the same paint issues. I think this is an issue with almost all new cars. I wash my car weekly, and more frequently if the birds hit it. You cannot let this type of thing sit.

I went with a clear bra on the front bumper, partial hood, and side mirrors. There are a few minor chips here and there, oath wise the car looks good as new. I am a big fan of Optimum spray on wax.

[Vincenttam]

Originally Posted by tech4pdx

Precisely why I don't put woman's clothing on my car.

And i bet you named your car something epic like billy right? Not something stupid like Lola. Cause only something like Lola deserves woman clothing.

[DylanFRS]

Anyone else also have problems with their clear bra scratching? If I get a bug on here and really have to scrub it with a sponge, I definitely end up with a scuffed area on the clear bra.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

Anyone else also have problems with their clear bra scratching? If I get a bug on here and really have to scrub it with a sponge, I definitely end up with a scuffed area on the clear bra.

Nope. What brand clear bra was used?

[DylanFRS]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Nope. What brand clear bra was used?

Scion

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

Scion

Scion doesn't make it. You should ask if they used 3m or another high quality brand. If they didn't, well then you have your answer. Cheap film was used.

[tech4pdx]

Originally Posted by Vincenttam

And i bet you named your car something epic like billy right? Not something stupid like Lola. Cause only something like Lola deserves woman clothing.

I named my car "young fuck", since it has a lot to learn. I would only name a car Lola if The Kinks was blaring from the radio, but then I'd be afraid it was "hiding something" under the hood. I hope that makes sense.