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So I had to get a door replaced on my 2019 Silverado.

Brought it in got the door change fender and back door blended to match. Got the truck back on a cloudy day every thing looked good.

Used my iPhone light later that night and could see swirl marks from a buffer all over the door. In the sun from an angle same thing. I know the pictures aren't great and its dusty at work right now.

Is there any way to fix this with like a light to medium polish and a DA, or should I bring it back to them and have them fix it.

I have used this body shop for years and never had a problem with them.

Thanks

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Konnekt1 said:
Is there any way to fix this with like a light to medium polish and a DA, or should I bring it back to them and have them fix it.

I have used this body shop for years and never had a problem with them.
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I would fix it myself rather then having to take it back and getting body shop dust and grime all over your ride.

Use a finishing polish with your DA.
 
I have CG V36 and V38 will that work? I have other little blemishes so I was going to hit the whole truck with both then put a glaze on for now until I can actually wax that door. Which disc should I use for that?
 
Yes, they would work. You should be able to remove them with a white polishing pad.
 
Cool I’ve never actually used a glaze. How long will that hold up because I won’t be able to wax until around may.
 
Konnekt1 said:
Is there any way to fix this with like a light to medium polish and a DA, or should I bring it back to them and have them fix it.

I have used this body shop for years and never had a problem with them.
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I see this body shop problem a LOT in the 18 years I've been answering car detailing questions online as well as even longer in the real world. Here's my normal answer.

If the shop couldn't do it right the first time? What's changed?

  1. Do they have a new guy?
  2. A new tool?
  3. A better product?


If nothing has changed - they won't be able to fix it. And in most cases, nothing is going to change. They will just re-buff and then apply some kind of glaze hoping you'll be happy and go away.



Konnekt1 said:
I have CG V36 and V38 will that work?
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I would get something different.

I see a lot of issues brought up about micro-marring when using certain brands of products on dark colored paints. These are two that come up a lot.



Abrasive Technology - THE most important factor when it comes to polishing paint


And - if a product isn't working on dark colored cars - it isn't working on light colored cars either - it's just harder for your eyes to see the micro-marring on light colored cars.


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Would would you recommend use and do to fix this problem my self?
 
The torqx with the chemical guys pads is what I have at the house.
 
Grab some Meg's 105/205 or Griot's correcting creams if you can find them.

Should do the trick.

(Simplest answer I can give you without going insane with product recommendations). :)
 
PaulMys said:
Grab some Meg's 105/205 or Griot's correcting creams if you can find them.

Should do the trick.

(Simplest answer I can give you without going insane with product recommendations). :)
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All good lol so with the white light pad for both?
 
So I’ll try the 205 first and see what happens. Also what ever I use should I do the entire vehicle?
 
Konnekt1 said:
So I’ll try the 205 first and see what happens. Also what ever I use should I do the entire vehicle?
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I would just correct the areas that are affected with your least aggressive method to start with.

If they look better than the remaining uncorrected areas, then chances are you might only need something lighter to catch those areas up to speed. Make sense?

Each case is very unique, and I'm just giving you the ABC's.
 
Yep all sounds good thanks this will help a lot!!
 
Let us know how you make out.

Keep us posted........
 
How many pads do you have? Often people will buy into the marketing of companies like Chemical Guys and get a set with 1 pad of each color. That’s not even close to being able to polish the whole car. You’d need about 5 or 6 for the whole car. If you want to do the whole car and will buy new pads, then go with something like Lake Country instead of the CG pads.

The recommendations above are good and I’d try the Griot’s boss creams which you may be able to find locally.
 
Will get more pads is there any auto stores that stock them? Also will keep updates.
 
I’m not aware of local stores that carry good pads. Just buy from Autogeek. Get the Lake Country Thin Pro, works well with weaker machines.
 
Your best bet is a 6 or 12 pack from ag...if you try to go the knock off route it will cause you headache and cost you more in the end...buy once cry once

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