New 300S Owner with 2 Questions

[markz300S]

Hey, everyone!
New owner of the '13 300S and have 1500 miles. Great car. Two questions:
1) Is it normal for a new car to have light creaks in the interior? These are noticeable over rough pavement and seem to come from the passenger door or seat. I am wondering if it is the leather creaking/rubbing? Should I be concerned? Do most new cars have some sort of creak or rattle over rough pavement?

2) I have what looks to be a scuff mark on the bottom bumper of my car (it reaches from the wheel well edge to just under the fog light). It is not a scratch into the bumper "plastic" but like a scuff. Should I try the Mr. Clean eraser pad to see I can remove it? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

[Wizo]

Originally Posted by markz300S

Hey, everyone!
New owner of the '13 300S and have 1500 miles. Great car. Two questions:
1) Is it normal for a new car to have light creaks in the interior? These are noticeable over rough pavement and seem to come from the passenger door or seat. I am wondering if it is the leather creaking/rubbing? Should I be concerned? Do most new cars have some sort of creak or rattle over rough pavement?

2) I have what looks to be a scuff mark on the bottom bumper of my car (it reaches from the wheel well edge to just under the fog light). It is not a scratch into the bumper "plastic" but like a scuff. Should I try the Mr. Clean eraser pad to see I can remove it? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Awesome car and please post pics. Mine is brand new also and I notice some sounds inside but they are not too loud. I suggest you take your concerns to the dealer or buy an exhaust that will not let you notice them

The scuff can probably be buffed out and again I would make the dealer take it out - if not take it to the car wash and give one of the kids $20 to help you. Magic eraser could work and might also be worth a shot.

[MADDOG]

Don't use a Magic Eraser to remove a scuff. They are abrasive as well and will only make it worse. This is a clearcoat system so the clear just needs a buffing out and a little wax/polish applied.

It is not normal to have squeaks and creaks or rattles in a new car. That comes with age. They are hard to isolate but I'd take up the issue with your dealer.

[Mojave]

First thing I would try is a clay bar with a detail spray

[Terrible Juan]

A clay bar will not take out a scuff. Buy a bottle of Scratch X and a small wax applicator pad. Apply a small amount to the pad and with a good amount of pressure, buff in small circles. That stuff will take off anything!

[Mojave]

Clay bar may work depending upon what the scuff is. If it is something on the grill but at the least I would clay bar it first to remove any other grime before I took an abrasive to it. Otherwise you will rub that grime into the car's finish. I would also consider using an polish or haze remover that does not have an abrasive in it. Try chemicalguys.com for some options