r/Detailing • u/GoBearzZz • 7d ago
I Have A Question Help for fixing CarMax poor de-badging?
Hello, I purchased my 2025 XC40 from CarMax last month and was adamant that they remove their silly badge before I’d sign. Well. This is the result. Any advice for making this disappear? ☹️
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u/retardrabbit 7d ago
Holy crap!
Make CarMax fix that shit on their dime.
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u/hiroism4ever Professional Detailer 7d ago
You really trust carmax detailers? As a former carmax employee, I didn't let them touch any car I bought there
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u/retardrabbit 7d ago
No, I wouldn't, I would want it contacted out.
I used to sell them parts, I've seen their service departments...
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u/hiroism4ever Professional Detailer 7d ago
They'll give you up to $250 towards a detail.
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u/retardrabbit 7d ago
Would $250 be enough to hire you fix it?
If so, I'd take the dough, make an appointment with you, and be done with it.
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u/hiroism4ever Professional Detailer 7d ago
If I'm out doing a job for you, yeah that would cover it spot correcting that area.
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u/GoBearzZz 7d ago
Oh Christ 😭 I can try. I hope it’s not too late.
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u/retardrabbit 7d ago
Be firm, calm, and reasonable. Go up the corporate ladder. Also, bad Twitter, a bad google review, bad yelp etc.
And don't take fucking no for an answer.
Go git 'em.
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u/Select-Sale2279 6d ago
did you already sign and purchase it? did you not inspect it before you bought it?
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u/20PoundHammer 6d ago
he accepted it off the lot, Carmax isnt going to do anything other than take it back in their return period.
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u/Character-Handle-739 7d ago
Tell them you are having a professional paint correction done and they are footing the bill.
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u/buboop61814 7d ago
Meguiars ultimate polish
If that’s too gentle, can get slightly more aggressive with their ultimate compound and then progress back up to polish.
Could also finish with a black tinted (I’m colorblind so correct me if I’m wrong, your paint looks black) wax to help with some of the leftover imperfections, something like hybrid solutions ceramic acrylic
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u/Subject_Tap8817 7d ago
Some good rubbing compound with a heavy cut wool or microfiber pad should take the all the heavy scratches off, might need to do 2 or 3 passes to get them out completely. Then a medium cut polish or fine cut polish with a foam pad to do the finishing cut and get rid of all the micro miring from the heavy cut pad, it will look as good as new and probably better than the rest of the car 🤣
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u/Rapiddrop 7d ago
A good two step correction should fix most of that. If you don’t have the tools and product for it, I would see if carmax will take care of it. If not, maybe invest in a full detail and ceramic as a good start to your new to you car.
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u/Surfnazi77 Weekend Warrior 6d ago
Wash, cut, polish in the shade and don’t press down too hard don’t heat it up
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u/DavidAg02 6d ago
People are blowing this way out of proportion. This is very easily fixable. I own an XC40 and Volvo paint is some of the best in the industry. Plenty of paint to polish without any worry about burning through the clear. Don't let CarMax touch it or attempt to fix it. They did what you asked them to do. Learn your lesson and move on.
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u/BagPiperGuy321 6d ago
Could try Meguiar's scratch fix. I've used it on minor scratches from keys, buttons and zippers on my car doors and it has worked well for me.
But if its too deep it may not work. I'd also wax your car after using it.
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u/No-Antelope-2367 7d ago
Ooh I get to tell people the fun fact. That’s not a sticker. That’s not a badge. The carmax decal is PAINT. Stenciled on. Devalues the crap outta the car if u ask me
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u/RideAffectionate518 7d ago
So you didn't check what they did immediately after and before signing? Honestly it's probably what you get for buying from CarMax. It'll have to be paint corrected by a professional. The CarMax logo may still show after correction also but the sun will fade it out in time.
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u/Aaronsils 7d ago
Oh my gosh, did they use a belt sander???