Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: scratched paint

  1. #1
    Rick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV
    Posts
    2
    Post Thanks / Like

    scratched paint

    Good news is, I used a ScotchBrite scrubbing sponge to take off the paint someone left on my truck. Bad news is, I used a Scotchbrite scrubbing sponge. Now the area looks very dull, and waxing doesn`t help at all. Am I outta luck of is this fixable? Thanks for your advice.:beat

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    Durham, NC
    Posts
    144
    Post Thanks / Like
    Have you tried using any kind of polish on the area? If not, i would reccomend tryign that first!
    1998 Acura 3.0Cl - Clean, just how I like it!

  3. #3
    Just One More Coat Beemerboy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Sonoma County, CA
    Posts
    12,320
    Post Thanks / Like
    Sounds ot that you scrtached the clear cots and polish and MAYBE a rotary is what it going to take to bring back the luster. Not to worry not all is lost, I would if you do not have a rotary and polish, find someone that can help. What part of the country are you in?
    Old Enough To Know Better, Too Stupid To Care....

    Dave`s Detailing
    Sonoma County, CA

  4. #4
    Rick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV
    Posts
    2
    Post Thanks / Like
    Thanks for the responses. I`m in Las Vegas, NV. I may look into buying a polisher if they`re not too $$$

  5. #5
    Chicks Dig Comb Overs dalmore's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    Marietta, GA
    Posts
    739
    Post Thanks / Like
    You might not need any sort of machine, just a good polish. I think you probably want something with a mild abrasive. Locally, you`ll find some of the Meguiar`s line at your larger autoparts stores. From what I`ve read, I`d recommend you bypass Scratch-X and look for Meguiar`s #9 Swirl Remover. Personally, I`ve used (looking around nervously to see who`s watching) turtle wax polishing compound (shhh) with good results. But that`s been years. If you are more patient than I am and can wait for a ups delivery, you will find dozens of people here who will recommend Poorboys SSR2 or SSR1. A few others will probably recommend Meguair`s #9 Swirl Remover. And a handful will recommend Menzerna`s Final Polish - all of which you can get from this forum`s sponsors listed on the home page just under the gallery.
    Fasten Your Seat Belt! It helps keep the aliens from sucking you out of the car.

 

 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Scratched up looking paint after debadging
    By jw in forum Waxes, Sealants, and LSP's
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-30-2011, 09:20 PM
  2. brand new paint job, scratched!
    By ReaperHWK in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 42
    Last Post: 05-05-2011, 11:14 AM
  3. New Jet Black Paint Scratched
    By Johnl135i in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 04-04-2008, 12:27 PM
  4. Washing causes scratched paint
    By iamwiz82 in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-24-2008, 12:21 PM
  5. Old, scratched paint - what to do?
    By ecrosier in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-02-2004, 01:52 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •