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I think the point is being missed in that a new vehicle should not have panels looking like they are old used pieces. Agree back to black works good but it does not fix everything so don’t know if it’s going to work on those panels. Between dealer calling and pics it seems ugly.
Everyone will want to see under the hood. That plastic looks like ****. This is a major car in our world. It should be perfect. Vinegar gets water spots off of boats. Plastic isn’t the same material, but perhaps one of the products made for water spots on boats would work. Screw the dealer. Fix it yourself. Congrats on your new car.
As above, try a vinegar solution and Back to Black type product.
I am unsure if part removal and a machine polish would restore. ????
Replacement (warranty) may be the only option, it does look old and unsightly.
Since new car, would dealer pay to have it wrapped or spilt cost to have painted body color or gloss black?
(Aftermarket now has a targeted update product LOL.)
not really they dont usually a ton of prep work there besides run of the mill vehicles. i find it hard to believe back in black or similiar wouldnt work
gonna be alot of crying waxers out there if cant get the spots out supposedly
I used "Back to Black" on my 3 year old rear GM Splash Guards when I installed them on my Grand Sport. Took several applications but looked almost new.
Have you ever worked in the car business? Most dealerships' "detail shops" are a teenager with a dirty rag. If they sell real detailing packages they outsource them to local detailers. Even when I worked at a Porsche dealer the "prep area" would make any car guy cringe. Now they've gotten smart and send the fancy ones to a local top tier detailer for a "new car preservation package".
As above, try a vinegar solution and Back to Black type product.
I am unsure if part removal and a machine polish would restore. ????
Replacement (warranty) may be the only option, it does look old and unsightly.
Since new car, would dealer pay to have it wrapped or spilt cost to have painted body color or gloss black?
(Aftermarket now has a targeted update product LOL.)
LOL replacement... you guys realize that's the entire rear tub of the car made out of a hybrid carbon composite.
The detail dept said they tried everything, don't you think they would have thought of this among other things, I mean that is their job, detailing.
Dealership detail departments are, in most cases, terrible at detailing. If this were my car, I would try the plethora of detailing products I have and if I couldn't remedy it myself, I would go to a professional high end detailer.
Originally Posted by shiumai
They should probably have covered the vinyl with white plastic (same stuff that's on the doors, etc) that can be peeled off at PDI upon delivery.
That would help during shipping but it wouldn't help once the customer takes delivery. Since that area is still somewhat exposed to the elements, it's going to stain when customers get them unless they dry that area off immediately.
That would help during shipping but it wouldn't help once the customer takes delivery. Since that area is still somewhat exposed to the elements, it's going to stain when customers get them unless they dry that area off immediately.
At least it would be delivered to the customer spot-free. Yes, it'd be the customer's responsibility to maintain it from then on. It's easier to prevent water spots by maintaining/dressing the area with various products than removing them after the damage is done.
03-11-2020, 01:00 AM
I used "Back to Black" on my 3 year old rear GM Splash Guards when I installed them on my Grand Sport. Took several applications but looked almost new.
