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So I would like to know if anyone else is having problems with the paint on their Forte's. I have a Corsa Blue sedan and it seems to have heavy swirling on it from car washes. This is a little bothersome as it is only a year old and 22000 miles on it. I was told by the dealer to wax it and they will go away, wonderful, I have waxed the car and it did help temporarily but my other older Ford Fusion in a darker grey does not have this problem. Any help would be appreciated.

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I actually seem to think the pain quality is not that great. I have swirl makrs and scratches all over my car. I haven't waxed it yet, but I plan too. I tend to get scratches all over my bumper, which I am not too sure where they are coming from. It's really annoying actually, but I also heard that Kia paint isn't that great. I'm sorry I don't have much help, just want to add my 2 cents.
 
Clay bar, polish, then wax. Darker paints tend to show more swirl marks.

I try to always use touchless car washes.
 
Kenny C just hit the nail on the head, those car washes with brushes are more of a hindurance than a benefit.

Paint now adays is more fragile than in the past and needs alot more care, but if taken care of looks like gold.
 
With dark paint colors, clean soft drying and polishing towels are manditory to prevent micro towel scratches. After washing the towels I rinse them with fabric softener twice before putting into the dryer with a dryer softener sheet too. Just about anything will scratch paint and clear coats, but being gentle and using quality soft towels will help too.
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I seriously doubt that Kia's paint is any different than any other manufacturer's paint...they buy it from paint manufacturers...LoL.

I have an 03 Sorento, that I bought in 03, and the paint still looks great on it! You have to take care of the paint -- wash and occasionally wax it to protect it -- just like every other car. If you don't wax it don't expect it to look good in a few years...

OP if you use a car wash you will get swirls and fine scratches in you paint regardless of car manufacturer...I would never run a car I own in one. You never know when an off-roader brings their car/truck in and leaves all the sand and grit on the brushes...LoL!!!
 
I only use the touchless washes to get very fine dust off. It can never be the way to wash it. KoupCoup is right, if you take care of it all paints will maintain thier brillance.
 
the Kia black is VERY soft. they ALWAYS came off the truck all faded, requiring a wax before going on the lot. VERY annoying. im glad i dont work there anymore
 
Chino Koup said:
With dark paint colors, clean soft drying and polishing towels are manditory to prevent micro towel scratches. After washing the towels I rinse them with fabric softener twice before putting into the dryer with a dryer softener sheet too. Just about anything will scratch paint and clear coats, but being gentle and using quality soft towels will help too.
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A note on this, after washing my car just about every week and waxing it several times. I stick to good quality microfiber cloths for drying and buffing. Avoid using fabric softeners as they contain additives which damage the fibers and leave scratches. Rather add a spoonful of white vinegar to the final rinse water, which has the same softening effect and evaporates, leaving very little on the material. It's just as important to care for your cloths, as it is to keep the car's paint looking decent
 
flarkitkf said:
A note on this, after washing my car just about every week and waxing it several times. I stick to good quality microfiber cloths for drying and buffing. Avoid using fabric softeners as they contain additives which damage the fibers and leave scratches. Rather add a spoonful of white vinegar to the final rinse water, which has the same softening effect and evaporates, leaving very little on the material. It's just as important to care for your cloths, as it is to keep the car's paint looking decent
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I imagine softeneres would have something in it that someone might find bad. I do use the mirofiber rags for waxing and wiping but I prefer a soft clean quality towel to obsorb the water without lots of pressure. Found a nice yellow towel at Target Stores that have long microfibers that are working great. Good example of what has worked for me is my 93 Pontiac. Never used soaps, rinses with towels and waxes mircofibers only. Original paint, 183K miles, use to be daily driver till the Koup came home. :dodgy: This car has been outdoors for the last 5 years with a something else in the garage.

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The fact of keeping paint nice, is touching it the least amount and finding soft methods of keeping it clean.
 
Drive through touchless car washes, twice a year clay/cleaner polish/polish/wax...kept out doors for the 2.5 years that I owned it...before the dump truck smashed it.

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Ouch, I'm feeling any of your left over pain looking at your truck. I was admiring all your black vehicles from your ride thread. But this was too much. Glad you have moved on.
 
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