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2022 Genesis GV70 — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls

NewCarFanCommunity StarterOct 22, 20252022 Genesis GV70 3.5TAustin
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, about 61,000 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable damage? I am in Austin.
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ProjectSeller897Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2022 Genesis GV70 in Austin, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “ceramic coating is glossy but paint still,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2022 Genesis GV70 in Austin with 61,000 miles. Do that first. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
RoadOwner328Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2022 Genesis GV70 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
WeekendTunerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2022 Genesis GV70 in Austin, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “ceramic coating is glossy but paint still,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' That's my plan before I call anyone.
WeekendTunerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2022 Genesis GV70 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'll update if anything new shows up.
SunBeltGarageCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2022 Genesis GV70 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2022 Genesis GV70 in Austin with 61,000 miles. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
TowBuilder423Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2022 Genesis GV70, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
NewCarFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 24, 2025permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2022 Genesis GV70. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
ProjectSeller897Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 24, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2022 Genesis GV70, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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