How to clean matte black hood??? - Page 2

GearheadSS · 03-02-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

ouch too bad that won't buff out. Id go with the recommended wrap cleaner I think Adams and Chemical guys have stuff. Otherwise, lesser known thing is the hood underneath is body color and isn't hard to peel off if you felt you had to go that route.

The Adam's is better than the Chemical Guys. I have both and the CG matte detailer sucks.

Lex2021 · 03-02-2021, 02:36 PM

Is the hood painted underneath the wrap?

NeverDie · 03-02-2021, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex2021

Is the hood painted underneath the wrap?

Yes.

Also a cleaner won't do anything for this, the damage is caused from contact and fine scratches from the dust that was scraped across it. It will need to be replaced to look perfect.

Boraz · 03-02-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex2021

Is the hood painted underneath the wrap?

I think it is, I was considering a 1LE but wanted to take the wrap off if I got it

GearheadSS · 03-02-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverDie

Yes.

Also a cleaner won't do anything for this, the damage is caused from contact and fine scratches from the dust that was scraped across it. It will need to be replaced to look perfect.

The 2019+ wrap is a different material than the previous year 1LEs. It's much more resistant to what you're talking about.

TP2SS · 03-02-2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost_White

I just did a quick wash on my car. Apparently while it was sitting at the dealership, someone decided to write "CLEAN ME" and draw a face on the matte black hood. Now that I've washed it, it's very noticeable. What can I do to get this off of there??? You can see what I'm talking about in the pics below....

I'd say you're SOL on a used car. Did you buy it without a personal inspection? If so and they claimed it had no cosmetic issues you *might* have some recourse by saying they didn't disclose this. If you saw it in person before buying they're going to say it was your responsibility to see it and address it as part of the deal. Sorry you have to deal with this, kinda takes the excitement out of getting it!

NeverDie · 03-02-2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

The 2019+ wrap is a different material than the previous year 1LEs. It's much more resistant to what you're talking about.

Possibly, but not in this case.

If this were simply a transfer of skin oils, you wouldn't be able to visibly detect the differences in textures in the photo. On the "E" in "me" with the long tail, you can clearly see the differences in texture.

GearheadSS · 03-02-2021, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverDie

Possibly, but not in this case.

If this were simply a transfer of skin oils, you wouldn't be able to visibly detect the differences in textures in the photo. On the "E" in "me" with the long tail, you can clearly see the differences in texture.

IMO, no one here should be telling this guy to replace the hood wrap when we can't see it in person. There's no way you or anyone else here can tell that by the picture.

Lex2021 · 03-02-2021, 06:33 PM

I think the flat black hood looks lousy, in general. I wanna peel it off.

B8TTYVILLEKID · 03-02-2021, 07:09 PM

I would try a foaming window cleaner and if that doesn't work try a good plain carnauba wax with no gloss enhancers. I personally use Griots for both but lots of quality manufacturers make it. I've take a lot of crap of my Matte hood with those two products. Certainly worth a try before getting the wrap removed.

Paintslinger16 · 03-02-2021, 07:36 PM

I don’t think it’s going work out well, you start rubbing on a flat finish and it starts to gloss. Insurance claim?

Ghost_White · 03-02-2021, 08:06 PM

I contacted 3M and they said 2 parts alcohol and 1 part water. While it lightened it up a bit, it didn't take it off. I will try again tomorrow. I also got some matte vinyl cleaner that I'll try. Didn't know a matte vinyl would be that touchy. A bit disappointing. I do know someone that just opened a graphics shop, so I'll see if he's willing to do it for me. All the new models you see in magazines...yeah, they're all the same car, just wrapped for different magazines with wraps that are the colors the cars will be available in....So if I can't get this cleaned up, I'll just pull it and re-wrap it. The vinyl isn't that expensive if I do it... I did the strips on my other car and that was only a 1 hour job.

Chevelle vs Camaro · 03-03-2021, 04:11 AM

Yeah you can’t buff it out do to it being matte. Dr. Beasley has a matte paint cleanser that may work

https://www.drbeasleys.com/matte-paint-cleanser.html

They also have a film cleanser that may work. I would message them to see what would be best and would. Good to have a dedicated cleanser anyways.

The Adam’s and CG detail sprays aren’t going to cut it. Not alot of cleaning power.

You could also check out a local detailer to see what he has to say.

Lastly get a matte safe ceramic coating to protect from future etching.

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Ghost_White · 03-03-2021, 08:12 AM

My saving grace on this maybe the ripples that have formed around the heat vents on the hood. I have a friend that's a service advisor at a Chevy store so I'm going to run it up there today or tomorrow and see if it can't we "warrantied" because of the ripples. Fingers crossed...

03-02-2021, 02:36 PM	#16
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	Is the hood painted underneath the wrap?

03-02-2021, 06:33 PM	#23
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	I think the flat black hood looks lousy, in general. I wanna peel it off.

03-02-2021, 07:09 PM	#24
B8TTYVILLEKID Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2 SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 89	I would try a foaming window cleaner and if that doesn't work try a good plain carnauba wax with no gloss enhancers. I personally use Griots for both but lots of quality manufacturers make it. I've take a lot of crap of my Matte hood with those two products. Certainly worth a try before getting the wrap removed.

03-02-2021, 08:06 PM	#26
Ghost_White Drives: 2019 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MI Posts: 76	I contacted 3M and they said 2 parts alcohol and 1 part water. While it lightened it up a bit, it didn't take it off. I will try again tomorrow. I also got some matte vinyl cleaner that I'll try. Didn't know a matte vinyl would be that touchy. A bit disappointing. I do know someone that just opened a graphics shop, so I'll see if he's willing to do it for me. All the new models you see in magazines...yeah, they're all the same car, just wrapped for different magazines with wraps that are the colors the cars will be available in....So if I can't get this cleaned up, I'll just pull it and re-wrap it. The vinyl isn't that expensive if I do it... I did the strips on my other car and that was only a 1 hour job.

03-03-2021, 04:11 AM	#27
Chevelle vs Camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Washington Posts: 577	Yeah you can’t buff it out do to it being matte. Dr. Beasley has a matte paint cleanser that may work https://www.drbeasleys.com/matte-paint-cleanser.html They also have a film cleanser that may work. I would message them to see what would be best and would. Good to have a dedicated cleanser anyways. The Adam’s and CG detail sprays aren’t going to cut it. Not alot of cleaning power. You could also check out a local detailer to see what he has to say. Lastly get a matte safe ceramic coating to protect from future etching. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-03-2021, 08:12 AM	#28
Ghost_White Drives: 2019 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MI Posts: 76	My saving grace on this maybe the ripples that have formed around the heat vents on the hood. I have a friend that's a service advisor at a Chevy store so I'm going to run it up there today or tomorrow and see if it can't we "warrantied" because of the ripples. Fingers crossed...

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