Paint scratched and messed up from snow cleaning

[Lamuncha]

I have read the paint, black in my case, on the 4runner is not durable.
With winter over I am going through typical spring cleaning.
I have found a lot of scratches down to the white primer.
The truck has a lot of great features but paint is not one of them, at least black.
Not durable.

On all the cars I use a very soft wash brush.
As happens to all the cars the hard plastic that encapsulates the soft bristles at times come in contact with the body.
Nothing new there and never have damaged the paint on other cars.
The 4runner is showing ultra fine scratches through to white primer. Additionally there are areas that look like a candle slid across the finish.
That damage looks like it can be buffed out but it is actually roughed up paint.

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[Archer]

Hard to tell from the pics but that looks like clear coat, should be able to buff that out.


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[FoRunna]

Two things to take away from this;

1: it looks repairable. I would consult a detailer, but it doesnt look that bad.
2: don't wash it with a brush. Use a microfiber wash mit ONLY, otherwise you're bound to see this happen again.

 

[MGD0620]

The general rule is if you can feel it with your fingernail it won’t puff out.

 

[Sween77]

Also if your car is really dirty- salt etc…rinse the mit after each section. And make sure if you dry the vehicle you use a scratch resistant microfiber towel. Never use a car wash.

 

[Gator 22]

I doubt that your brush did that, but as has been said, chuck the brush. And make sure anything
( micro fiber, soft cotton etc.) is absolutely clean. If you are taking it off road a lot.... get use to much more than that! lol

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