I have a 2004 Blue convertible. Beautiful car! It is going to the dealer for multiple TSB's in the morning. I bought the car brand new. Local dealer was having a tend sale the day after Thanksgiving. Could not fight the urge any longer!

When I picked up the car the first day it was covered in a light layer of dust. Hell all the cars did because of where they were parked in an open field for the tent sale.

The car is a weekend driver. Normally when I wash the car it is always done in the shade. Last weekend after a thorough detailing and waxing I pulled her into the direct sunlight. Well the wax job looked flawless. With one ****ing problem. In the direct sunlight I could see thousands of little cob web looking scratch marks in the clear coat.

I used the same Meguairs three step system I have used on all my cars. Made sure I used separate applicators for the three steps and used probably 25 different buffing towels to insure I did not scratch the clear coat.

Needless to say after 5 hours of waxing this was not the result I was looking for. I have never had this happen on any other vehicle. So how the hell did this happen? I believe the scratches were there all along. I have two questions. How could this have happened and what will the dealer do when I take it back and raise hell. What are my options for getting rid of the marks?

 

While I have switch to using another polish, I would suggest Zaino Z5. Might as well invest in the entire Zaino Kit. It does a remarkable job of getting rid of "swirls" and what might be drying "scratches".

 

check out www.autopia.org

 

Where do I get Zaino kit from. I can search online but have not seen it in any local stores.

 

Zaino is only available from distributors or the online store. I'll PM you a name of a guy that I use. Highly recommend him!

 

If you goto autotopia.com you may get the impression that you will be able to get out all swirls. You will never get all of the swirls out. When I first started browsing autotopia.com I posted that question and a few of the professional detailers there admitted that you will never be able to get out all of the swirls. They don't as well when they detail. I also have a Daytona Blue 350ZR as you and at certain angles I can see swirls. My car shines and I am very happy. Nissan's paint isn't the hardest in the world so all I do is claybar, polish then wax and let it go. I use a Porter Cable to do my car.

 

I also have a DB roadster and see the "spider web" scratches all over it. I figured since you can only see them from the perfect angle in the perfect light I'd just forget about it. Sure, I know they're there but nobody else has to know. I think they are only on my trunk though. But I can't remember. LOL. That's how easy it is for me to forget about them. I have other things to worry about...like all my bumper chips! I should've put on the clear bra immediately. Oh well...anyway, what I'm trying to say is...don't worry about it so much.