Debadged - Paint issue?

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dachrist

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So after getting new wheels & tires last week, I decided to debadge the 'hoe. I removed the fender trim, used a hair dryer and fishing line trick and removed the side strips. Then used an eraser wheel to remove the last of the tape residue (worked awesome). After waxing, I noticed a wierd paint effect that was under the side molding, but between the tape strips. Here is a far away shot of the truck:
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Now close up of the paint:

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If I really go close and hold a flashlight, it looks really bad:

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I can't feel anything when I run my finger down it. Any ideas what it could be?
 

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Although i'm not a paint guy but i'm thinking that it may be something behind the clear coat... i don't see what you can do...
 

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Wow.. looks like the impact strip was removed, the door probably got cleared after a fix, then the impact strip re installed. They probably didnt bother with it since they knew the strip was going back on..
 

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Wow.. looks like the impact strip was removed, the door probably got cleared after a fix, then the impact strip re installed. They probably didnt bother with it since they knew the strip was going back on..

+1, they used the old tape to line up the "new" strip

btw looks good! your truck ovcourse. haha
 

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Id take that to a paint shop and get that fixed right away! Love the look of the truck with those tires and wheels though!
 
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Here is the thing though guys...the paint looks like that in various spots behind the strips around the whole truck, I just showed an example of it. Its like that on the rear doors and the other side. And I've owned the truck since brand new (bought June of 99) so I know it hasn't been in any sort of accident. I think my next step will be to take it to a detailer, see if they can do anything. I've never seen anyone else with this issue, and I've done a ton of searching.
 

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seeing as black dont really blend you might be able to do a scuff and shoot method wetsand with 1500 grit and buff it. hard to tell from just a pic though
 

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i have the same problem so dont feel bad, i tried a clay bar and rubbing compound but nothing, had a detailer look at it and was told it needs paint, thankfully mine is 2 tone so i am gonna wrap the bottom with black vinyl to cover it
 

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Find a detailer and ask him to see if he thinks a good wetsand will get it down..suggest 2k grit and work your way down into light compound and then less and less abrasive polishes
 

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Im in the same boat, I took my trim off as well and have the same problem, I thought something I used to get it off did it.
 

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