Victorthevan Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 2012 Focus TitaniumX - panther black metallic Have just washed the car for the first time and have noticed streaks which come from the washer nozzles that run down the bonnet, as if the washer fluid has marked and eaten into the paint. It's from both nozzles and there's a couple of streaks from each that go across the bonnet as if fluid has fallen by gravity, so it's definately washer fluid. There's also general marking around the nozzles. It's a short of blue-ish colour. I've not touched the washer fluid so it's as supplied by Ford. Is the paint that rubbish that it can be damaged by washer fluid? If so it's going back to the dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletree Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 This is a NO BRAINER. Take car to dealers and get them to sort it out. That is totally unacceptable and I would be there now with my big hands round their throats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorthevan Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 yes I agree but I was utterly surprised when I saw it, wondered if Ford were now painting their cars with crayons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletree Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Must admit mine has solid paint and it comes off very easily. I always preferred the metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The washer fluid always leaves a mark on the bonnet, but it should wash of with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not always you will get rid of the marks with the water, unfo very often polish is required. Looks like Ford did not take the lesson and it is just the same as in mk2 and mk2.5. I was shocked when I washed the car for the first time. Never experienced such marks in any car. I was sick of it and found the solution on the internet - cheap, easy DIY and no more marks on the bonnet. Of course in case of new car you should take it to the dealer, but all they will do is polish the marks and advise to use genuine Ford washer fluid. All the info is here (post #8): http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/30877-mist-washer-jets/page__p__168705__hl__valve__fromsearch__1#entry168705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Another problem with the modern water based paint is bird poo, if it is not removed quickly it leaves a permanent stain, most noticeable on dark colours; bit of a nightmare when returning from holiday to find that the poo has been on the car for 2 weeks. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxtrickzxx Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 And that's why I always apply protection,dodo juice red mist is good as it only takes 10 mins to do the whole car and is great or giving your paint that extra barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Fiesta Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Another problem with the modern water based paint is bird poo, if it is not removed quickly it leaves a permanent stain, most noticeable on dark colours; bit of a nightmare when returning from holiday to find that the poo has been on the car for 2 weeks. :( Yes I noticed a !Removed! mark the size of half 10p on mine on the roof on my third wash, its only visible if you look at certain angles I've tried polish it and it's has slightly lighted it. Its a shame I didn't notice it on delivery day I couldn't return to fords after 3 weeks. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Fiesta Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 And that's why I always apply protection,dodo juice red mist is good as it only takes 10 mins to do the whole car and is great or giving your paint that extra barrier. Red mist is that like the thing ford try and sell you paint shield except they want £399? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yes I noticed a !Removed! mark the size of half 10p on mine on the roof on my third wash, its only visible if you look at certain angles I've tried polish it and it's has slightly lighted it. Its a shame I didn't notice it on delivery day I couldn't return to fords after 3 weeks. :( Those poo marks depend on how the light catches the paint, they look worse in sunlight, there doesn't seem to be any way of removing them unfortunately. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Bird !Removed! is caused when on a hot day the Laquer expands and traps the poo when it cools in the pours of the laquer or paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Bird !Removed! is caused when on a hot day the Laquer expands and traps the poo when it cools in the pours of the laquer or paint Yes I had read that on the Autoglym site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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