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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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what do you guys use to take them out off your car?
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Are you referring to scuff marks on the paint or plastic interior pieces? Normally a little wax will take off scuff marks from shoes and such. I haven't found anything for the plastic.
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i just got a sucff mark today from a r/c car type motorcyle thing that someobody was playing with that ran into the front body kit of my bumper...
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Try wax first.
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what type of wax would you recommend...?
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Whatever you normally use. I like Meguiar's Gold Class but I also use Mother's Premium. It just depends on my mood. I've seen a lot of positive posts about Zaino but I've never tried it so I don't know how well it would work for your purpose. A few years ago I was rearended. I don't remember which wax I used but it took off all the marks since the paint wasn't damaged.
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i dont think it was the paint that was damaged (well at least i hope not) but the scuff marks aren't removable by hand...i'll have to see if i can remove them with some kind of meguiars wax.
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If wax doesnt work, then try some stuff called "Scratch Out". Very mild rubbing compound. Follow directions, then folow with a good wax. This stuff can remove most scuff marks, and makes scratches lighter.
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