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    Jun 19, 2008 1:38:46 AM

    Atzporsche
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    Body Paint Experts - Got a problem

    Hey guys,

    Just detailed my dads SL500 and discovered that the rear bumper is showing really weird wear right along the most vertical part all the way across the bumper!!!

    My question is what would have possible caused this and how can it be fixed. It seems to look as if the paint is literally been worn down as its not as shiny any more

    the car is two years old and only has 8k

    Jun 19, 2008 8:57:28 AM

    Jean
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    Re: Body Paint Experts - Got a problem

    I had same thing happend to my CL55 AMG before. I think too much detailing with paint thinners. There was no other way for me other than repainting.

    Jun 19, 2008 10:06:10 AM

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    Re: Body Paint Experts - Got a problem

    Have you used a mechanical/rotary polisher on this area before? I agree with Jean, perhaps it's been detailed too many times without checking the paint thickness beforehand.

    Jun 20, 2008 12:26:34 AM

    Atzporsche
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    Re: Body Paint Experts - Got a problem

    ya, but it's only been detailed a few times so far... he did take it to the car wash about 10 times...

    Jun 20, 2008 7:00:42 AM

    Joost
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    Re: Body Paint Experts - Got a problem

    Can it be that it is a mechanically thinner part?
    I mean to say that in my experience, plastics tend to get a "rougher" or "more matte" look when they are deformed. I can imagine that the bumper vibrates a little bit, and that the weakest part is the part taking all the deformation, hence showing a bit of colour mismatch?
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