07-22-2013, 09:37 PM | #1 |
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Is This From Getting Keyed? / Safe Methods of Scratch Removal
Hey guys, wanted to get your opinion on this. Do you think this is a key mark? Trying to figure out whether someone keyed me or my dad just placed one of his golf stuff on my trunk and slid.
Excuse the dirty car. I did wipe the area with soap and water to see if it was just grime. Sadly it wasn't my nail also catches it. Pretty upset. Trying to figure out what to do. I have some compound wax but I read that it actually leaves MORE scratches (albeit light). There seems to be alot of different answers on removing scratches, different polishes, buying sandpaper (i think), and like a billion other methods. I just want a easy method that can solve this issue cause right now, it just depresses me. |
07-22-2013, 09:41 PM | #2 |
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Just buy a quality polish and it'll come right out. No need for sanding or compound. It looks like it's superficial in the clear coat.
This will likely do the trick: http://www.meguiars.com/en/professio...-remover-16oz/ |
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07-22-2013, 09:48 PM | #3 | |
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The reason why I said I get overwhelmed with all the different scratch removing methods are because not only are their so many (and i have no idea which one to use) some of them require that electric buffer, which I don't have. I also get nervous that the area I use it on will stick out and make it look "uneven" compared to the rest of cars. I miss the days of just using turtle wax compound scratch remover. That was before I learned about the ugly truth about it and the scratches it leaves lol. If I can't find m9 (doesnt seem like my Advanced Auto carries it), do you recommend something else? What exactly are the differences between these? http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...hTerm=meguiars http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...ewax_7110146-p http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...hTerm=meguiars Thank you in advance my bmw owners. Last edited by Fruitycups; 07-22-2013 at 10:01 PM.. |
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07-22-2013, 11:13 PM | #4 |
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I can't tell you how the scratch happened, but I know for sure it wasn't keyed by someone intentionally. That would be much deeper and much more obvious. There are infinite things that can result in a scratch like that. Girls swinging their purses around and metal clips accidentally hitting it is one example.
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07-23-2013, 12:48 AM | #5 |
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Use meguiar's ultimate compound by hand on a foam pad followed by ultimate polish to remove the micro swirls/marring left behind from the aggressive compound.
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07-23-2013, 02:02 AM | #6 |
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Yeah, that is not from a key. Looks more like something from a wash or someone just accidentally scratching the car. Should be easy to remove as the above comments says.
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07-23-2013, 07:04 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the answers guys!
So is a two step necessary? Two step as in do i need X and then another product? Is there any one step method or will all products leave swirls? Also so should i go for ultimate compound or the swirl x/scratch x, or even the m9 mirror gloss. SO confused edit: Also, seeing it in the light, the scratch looks to be black, which im assuming cut the clear coat and went into the paint? Would scratch remover still work on this? Last edited by Fruitycups; 07-23-2013 at 08:04 AM.. |
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07-23-2013, 12:00 PM | #8 | |
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Don't be so worried about creating additional micro scratches or swirls. Silver won't even show micro scratches. Just jump in with both feet and you'll be fine. "Polishes" by definition are not very aggressive. You really can't go wrong. The worst that could happen is that the polish isn't aggressive enough and it won't remove the scratch entirely. THEN you move on to more aggressive materials, but if that's the case, your best bet would be a machine polish by a professional. My gut is that this is very superficial and will come right out. |
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07-23-2013, 12:08 PM | #9 | |
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Alot of threads I read said something on the lines of how I would need to use the polish first and then use a wax. Is that necessary? Will my paint actually look dull if I stop at the polish? Also, once I finish applying and rubbing it in, am I supposed to wipe away with water and soap or do I just leave it on? |
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07-23-2013, 12:18 PM | #10 | |
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