View Full Version : Paint chip and scratch repair


06CStC
12-24-2008, 04:53 PM
Hi guys, I need some advice on how to repair a paint chip I got from a self-car wash I went to a while back. The hose hit the car a lil too hard i guess and took off a good chunk of paint and then left a small blue line on it too. :tap:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/kewllilaznkid/DSC02899.jpg

Thats on the passenger side rear view mirror and i'm hoping to get some touch-up paint and fix it if I can, and what can I use to get rid of that blue line?

Also, what do you guys recommend for getting rid of key scratches..

Hatch:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/kewllilaznkid/DSC02902.jpg

Driver rear fender:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/kewllilaznkid/DSC03510.jpg

Any help is appreciated. Thanks! :bow: [/img]

Munn
02-10-2009, 10:57 PM
The Blue is just a pigment transfer that should come right off. I've found that a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works well for taking out little smudges and blemishes without the use of any chemicals.
My car got hit on the side by a baseball and left a white streak that came right off with the eraser and a gentle scrub.

Personally for the rest I would get it detailed at a shop cause I don’t have a buffer, or the time. I get a full out detailing done to take care of it every other spring, and regular wash and wax care in between.

Hope that helps!

optimuspeterson
02-10-2009, 11:08 PM
A little elbow greese and the smudges should come off. Use some good polish to try and get the scratches off if they aren't too deep.

geo46_2
02-10-2009, 11:41 PM
key scratches dont seem to be bad, how deep are they ? You can probably use some megiurs scratch x and then use the clay bar and some good wax to top it off. I personally use meguirs wax clay bar kit.

geo46_2
02-10-2009, 11:44 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/kewllilaznkid/DSC02899.jpg
this one looks pretty deep, theres two ways you can fix this, of course the cheapest is to do some touch ups with factory paint , or repaint the whole thing.

geo46_2
02-10-2009, 11:48 PM
dang this an old post didnt even notice lol

Munn
02-11-2009, 12:29 AM
Lol nothing wrong with showing a little attention to and old unanswered post!!!

Invertalon
02-11-2009, 12:41 AM
Well if this was a current post, I would say go get Meguiars Ultimate Compound and go to town with it. Made for stuff like this!

Munn
02-11-2009, 12:48 AM
Meguiars is not going to fix that mirror! That needs to be touched up forsure.

06CStC
02-11-2009, 12:56 AM
Haha, thanks for the replies guys. I've tried to use touch up paint on the 2 spots and failed miserably, lol. I'll see what else i can do. I'll post a picture of it later.

Invertalon
02-11-2009, 01:37 AM
Meguiars is not going to fix that mirror! That needs to be touched up forsure.

I was moreso looking at the bumper... That mirror is definitely a bit much for anything. It would have to be touch-up painted, wet-sanded, and polished. It still won' be perfect, but much better.

ichixban
02-25-2009, 11:45 PM
Its an old post but to the scratch X reference; I think those scratches are too deep. I've tried scratch X on my shadow mica and it works on LIGHT blemishes at most.

nizzle74
02-26-2009, 07:09 PM
Kinda related question. I have a pretty deep scratch in my plastic bumper. I have since filled it but the bumper will either have to be spot painted ot the whole thing redone. Anyone know how much each way would cost?

geo46_2
02-26-2009, 07:58 PM
touch up paint will work but wont look as perfect as it was before the scratch or you can have the whole thing repainted, i got mine done for about 175-250. took about 1 day of labor aswell. turned it in thursday morning, got it back friday afternoon.

ichixban
02-27-2009, 05:07 AM
I had a pretty deep scratch on my hatch and my place charged $300 for the work and paint. Couldn't be more happy with the work.

elgueaga
04-29-2009, 04:34 PM
quixx scratch remover it worked for me and i had a deep scratch from a razor blade
http://quixx.com/index_map.php?country=US
you can get at at wal mart too

vingt10
05-03-2009, 12:06 AM
Poor Boys SSR 1 and 2 in combination with Nu Finish Scratch Remover works like a charm.

Do SSR1, then 2, then 1 again, then a couple coats of scratch remover and its gone.