2012 Dodge Challenger R/T

[Sizzle Chest]

2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi
Black/Black
70,000 miles
5.7 liter V8, 375hp, 410tq, 6 spd manual
0-60 4.7 seconds
Modifications: Headers, hi-flow cats, SLP exhaust, K&N intake, tuner.



I have previously corrected and coated this vehicle. It fell victim to the owner’s home owners association having all of the roofs in the neighborhood pressure washed and bio-washed. Whatever chemicals used on the roof over sprayed onto the vehicle and spotted the coating as well as dulled the surface. The plastic hood scoop inserts and other plastics were pitted and needed to be replaced. The company attempted to wipe off the chemicals with who knows what, and trashed the surface of the vehicle. TONS of swirls and scratches were put into the clear. A shame.

The owner has heartbroken! He brought it over to see if there was anything that could be done and I found that I could polish out the damage, however I would be removing the coating. I would need to correct and coat the vehicle all over again.



Process/chemicals/tools/etc:

Adam’s car shampoo.
Griot’s medium mitt.
Adam’s APC was used to clean the engine compartment and wheel wells.
Adam’s wheel cleaner.
Adam’s tire and rubber cleaner.
Defelsko PTG.
Scangrip lighting.
Rupes MkII 21.
Rupes iBrid/Nano.
Rupes green pads.
Griot’s Perfecting Cream.
Optimum panel wipe for final wipe down.
22ple Mistico Elemento Forte was the LSP/Coating.
HD dress for tire dressing.
McKee’s37 glass cleaner.
Metro Vacuum.
Metro Master Blaster.
Adam’s quick interior cleaner.

Thanks for looking and as always, comments and questions are welcomed!



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[Aaryn NZ]

Woooaah! Man, they really did a job on that huh! :bat:

Super work in restoring this beast back to its brilliant blackness Scott, I bet the owner was happy. Good job mate, good job. :props:


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

[SWETM]

Man I feel with the owner! So unrespectfull from the company that did the roof washing and not take precaution so the vehicals can be removed to not getting any overspray from their work. It can be a lot of things that could happened. First the water spotting from the water they use. Then if they used some kind chemical cleaner with either high alkaline ph level of it or even acidic ones can be used. Some even use with ammonia in them that can really make a mess on where it gets on exept the roof. Then it's not so unusual that it has protection leaving behind to extend the time until the moss and algea comes back. This is often some kind of siloxane based protection in them. And we all know how a synthetic spray wax would look if you just spray it on the paint and walk away. If it's more like the spray on rinse off products chemicals in it it's even worse to be getting off. These also slightly acidic most of them and can also be etching the paint. This is a benefit on cement and rocks and such and not on a clear painted finish.

Awesome save Scott! And can only imagine the happieness the owner feeled when you could sort the mess out. Great write up and pictures as always!

/ Tony

[PaulMys]

Damn nice save, Scott!

I can't decide what is more pathetic:

The roof washing company being completely ignorant about about the consequences of spraying harsh chemicals all over one's vehicle(s), lawn, shrubs, children's play things, etc.

OR...... the workers trying to remove them (with God knows what like you mentioned).

[hoyt66]

Great recovery! Love the big flat panels of my '12 Challenger for correcting and polishing.

[Sizzle Chest]

Thanks all!!!

Aaryn, he was so happy! Said that before it mad him sad to look at his car!

Tony, thanks for the info on what they may have used...it really made a mess of his finish that's for sure...I can only imagine what would have happened if it was not previously coated!

Pauly, I know bro, some people just don't care!

hoyt: they are BIG panels!!! LOL

[Jayfro]

Wow...talk about putting a smile on someone's face, this would be it! Great save, great work!


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[Sizzle Chest]

^^Thanks Jayfro!

[Celabe]

Ooohhh man, that came out real good. , nice work


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[Belo]

i don't know what to say first. the shock at the neglect or the awesome correction.

beautiful though!

[Rsurfer]

Nice save, they should call you the "Savior".:dblthumb2:

[Kamakaz1961]

As always Beautiful work! KEEP ON ROCKING!

[Paul A.]

Beautiful save, Dr. Scott! I hope the owner has a claim for reparations

[Sizzle Chest]

Thanks everyone!!!