my lousey attempt at before photos

**Truls** · 11-30-2006, 08:47 PM

That was not good, did it come in that shape from the dealer?

I really hope you can fix it Lauren, its a beauty of a car you have.

**ltoman** · 11-30-2006, 10:26 PM

[quote=killrwheels@autogeek]OUCH ... did they wash it with a nylon broom ???????????[/quote
Yah, you're telling me!! Our dealership sits them all out on the corner, where thesprinkler nails them. Well, what did I get? Hard water spots that would not come out!! So I take it back in ... their detail crew of ...slcker kids...gets them out,and wahlah, it just never looks the same again.
I wish that picture was at a good angle =the kid who helps me took them. They are everywhere...I guess someof the times he washed it probably exacerbated it ...would drying with a chamois help create more swirls, Scott?

**ltoman** · 11-30-2006, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Truls

That was not good, did it come in that shape from the dealer?

I really hope you can fix it Lauren, its a beauty of a car you have.

pretty much, yes. In looking back I think my carwasher may have added to it...but my whitecar never looked like this...ugh!!??? What must they have used to pull the hardwater spots out and wax in about 45 minutes??? There you go!

**ltoman** · 11-30-2006, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by ryandamartini

ouch that bad on a vette? If XMT3 doesnt work, youll need to step up to something more powerful.

You had to get the vette didnt ya ! Those things are evil!

evil is right! no kidding. ugh! it KILLS meI can't get those out for the $$$ she cost!

**Sevenrd** · 11-30-2006, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by ltoman

evil is right! no kidding. ugh! it KILLS meI can't get those out for the $$$ she cost!

Don't worry, you'll be able to get them out. As sparkie mentioned, slow passes - multiple if needed - with the OHC will get those swirls out.

**ltoman** · 11-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Sevenrd

Don't worry, you'll be able to get them out. As sparkie mentioned, slow passes - multiple if needed - with the OHC will get those swirls out.

thanks for the support. i appreciate it.
i hate how it looks. this is such a terrific forum. everyone, you are all so kind and thoughtful!!!
Got a broom? Then Paradise Chevrolet can "do" your car, too! lol. ugh.
Lauren

**tonyspop** · 12-01-2006, 01:22 AM

Looking at those swirls makes me think of dragging fingernails across a blackboard.YIKES!!!!!Goosebump city.

**heavychevy** · 12-01-2006, 06:16 AM

ZPC will be easier, the OHC will leave tons of micros and you will spend more time trying to get those suckers out. I hope you ordered some. It's only 12 bucks or so. Even if you followed the OHC with it. It looks bad but form the pics it doesnt seem as if the swirls are that deep so you shouldnt have to cut too much to get them out.