Badge removal ghost

[voon]

If by hand, use a handwork suited abrasive, though. Normal machine polish won't do much by hand.

 

[wswingley]

If by hand, use a handwork suited abrasive, though. Normal machine polish won't do much by hand.

Any recommendations on the product? No worries, if not. I have seen a couple videos on the subject and can start from there as well.

 

[voon]

Never used one .. I have machines myself. But you can start with a generally liked thing like Meguiars Ultimate Compound, polishing compound, rubbing compound, meguiars rubbing compound, meguires, meguiars polish, auto compound polish

 

[Kia Stinger]

Thanks! And thanks for the new badges as well (if I remember correctly that you also ran the Stinger Mag sales). The tracking for them was a comedy of errors. If you want a laugh, take a look at it. They did get here perfectly fine, despite USPS best efforts to the contrary.

You're welcome. Yes, that was from my Stinger Magazine section. And, yes - there was an issue that they claimed was due to weather.

 

[wswingley]

Never used one .. I have machines myself. But you can start with a generally liked thing like Meguiars Ultimate Compound, polishing compound, rubbing compound, meguiars rubbing compound, meguires, meguiars polish, auto compound polish

Excellent place to start. Thanks!

 

[wswingley]

Does anyone with more clear coat experience know if my paint on that rear panel will age unevenly if I choose to polish this difference out as opposed to finding a solution that applies the same coat to the exposed patch?

 

[Chris]

Does anyone with more clear coat experience know if my paint on that rear panel will age unevenly if I choose to polish this difference out as opposed to finding a solution that applies the same coat to the exposed patch?

Totally depends on how aggressive you are. There is definitely that chance, depending on what and how you do it. My question is if you "fix" the entire back panel won't it then not match the rear quarter panels? If it was me I would take it to a detailing place and let an expert look at it. For all you know it is UV that caused it and in a few weeks the light mark will look the same as the rest of the panel.

 

[westcoastGT]

Does anyone with more clear coat experience know if my paint on that rear panel will age unevenly if I choose to polish this difference out as opposed to finding a solution that applies the same coat to the exposedpatch?

I polished out the ghosting 6 weeks ago ,and its gone . You have a new car there is no way its a UV issue , get a damp micro fiber cloth and apply some rubbing compound in a circular motion and it should be gone in a few minutes . As others have said, if at all concerned a detailer can deal with it easily , your dealer will have one on speed dial

 

[wswingley]

You guys are awesome.
I'll check with the dealer, a detailer, and then hand polishing if it comes to that and keep you guys posted on how it all goes for anyone else that might run into the same issue. Thank you everyone for all the help!

 

[StingerGTandMe]

When i did the DIY video i did mention you could see the Oval of the KIA logo left on there. After a few washes and waxes i dont even notice it anymore. I'm doing the E badge install video tomorrow and i will will make note of it during recording to see if it happens again since that front badge has been on for almost 2-3 months on the car.

 

[wswingley]

When i did the DIY video i did mention you could see the Oval of the KIA logo left on there. After a few washes and waxes i dont even notice it anymore. I'm doing the E badge install video tomorrow and i will will make note of it during recording to see if it happens again since that front badge has been on for almost 2-3 months on the car.

For starters, thanks for the video! Very helpful for scared first-timers. My ghost seems to show up more, perhaps just because it is white car. I plan to do a bit of a harsh wash this afternoon to see if it's just mystery grime that didn't wash off in my initial go.

I did speak with the dealer last night and they indicated that there is a factory installed clear coat, but nothing more. If indeed my rear panel is discolored, they said it should be covered under warranty and I plan on taking my car in tomorrow to let them have a look. If my cleaning attempts tonight seem to improve the ghost (if not eliminate it), I may not take it in.​

 

[StingerGTandMe]

For starters, thanks for the video! Very helpful for scared first-timers. My ghost seems to show up more, perhaps just because it is white car. I plan to do a bit of a harsh wash this afternoon to see if it's just mystery grime that didn't wash off in my initial go.

I did speak with the dealer last night and they indicated that there is a factory installed clear coat, but nothing more. If indeed my rear panel is discolored, they said it should be covered under warranty and I plan on taking my car in tomorrow to let them have a look. If my cleaning attempts tonight seem to improve the ghost (if not eliminate it), I may not take it in.​

I would hope a good wash fixes it all. It is weird that behind the logo was a lot brighter. Keep us posted.

 

[wswingley]

Gave it a good scrub with some warm water and warm car washing solution (it's cold here!) and nothing... Didn't seem to fade a bit. Guess I'm taking it in. It really does look like the clear coat on the back was applied by a guy smoking a cigarette in a room with a diesel engine in the heart of smoggy Delhi/Beijing... But I never would have seen that contrast without the bright white of the paint beneath the badge.

 

[westcoastGT]

Gave it a good scrub with some warm water and warm car washing solution (it's cold here!) and nothing... Didn't seem to fade a bit. Guess I'm taking it in. It really does look like the clear coat on the back was applied by a guy smoking a cigarette in a room with a diesel engine in the heart of smoggy Delhi/Beijing... But I never would have seen that contrast without the bright white of the paint beneath the badge.

Clear coat is factory applied it is basically a clear paint sprayed on top of the color coat for protection , the ghost mark you have is a "stain" caused by the adhesive on the old badge , just try some rubbing compound on a damp cloth

 

[wswingley]

Clear coat is factory applied it is basically a clear paint sprayed on top of the color coat for protection , the ghost mark you have is a "stain" caused by the adhesive on the old badge , just try some rubbing compound on a damp cloth

Can a stain be lighter than the original paint? On close observation the paint on this real panel seems to have grey/black notes that aren't present on other parts of the car.

 

[westcoastGT]

Can a stain be lighter than the original paint? On close observation the paint on this real panel seems to have grey/black notes that aren't present on other parts of the car.

Winger ! quit polishing your gun and pull the trigger ! its a car with a blemish which can be removed easily with some rubbing compound , now go do it !!

 

[wswingley]

@westcoastGT you are exactly what I needed... someone to whip me into just doing it! I ran out and picked up some Maguiar's rubbing compound and gave it just one quick spit shine and it already looks great. Hah! So much hand wringing on my part.
The real mystery still holds as to why this area was too dark. In blending with the rubbing compound, it definitely appeared as if the brighter white underneath the badge was the "true" color that came through in the end. The manager at my dealership suggested that some of these cars may have been waiting in Korea a while before being loaded onto a ship, so perhaps some amount of environmental aging had set in?

 

[westcoastGT]

@westcoastGT you are exactly what I needed... someone to whip me into just doing it! I ran out and picked up some Maguiar's rubbing compound and gave it just one quick spit shine and it already looks great. Hah! So much hand wringing on my part.
The real mystery still holds as to why this area was too dark. In blending with the rubbing compound, it definitely appeared as if the brighter white underneath the badge was the "true" color that came through in the end. The manager at my dealership suggested that some of these cars may have been waiting in Korea a while before being loaded onto a ship, so perhaps some amount of environmental aging had set in?

Thats Great ! Glad it worked out ! read up about detailing , its quite easy and fun , I think I posted alink in the Detailing section - Autogeeks , great place to start . glad I could help !

 

[voon]

Grin ... finally fixed.