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2024 Ford Mustang — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls

DieselGal547Community StarterMay 20, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTRaleigh
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?
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TowEnthusiast655Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 20, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Ford Mustang owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I'd rather be boring and correct. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
ColdStartDIYer320Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 20, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Ford Mustang, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
PistonCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 21, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Ford Mustang in Raleigh, 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. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
CamberGarage964Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 21, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Ford Mustang owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? This is the version I'd tell a friend.
CamberGarage964Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 22, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Ford Mustang before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Was this after sitting overnight? I'll update if anything new shows up.
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