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whats best to remove a scratch?

Old May 24, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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I just scratched my spoiler on my garage door while I flipped it up. Anyways, whats the best way to cover it up? It's not deep, I don't feel it when I run my finger nail over it, and it's about a quarter inch?
Anyone know of some good products?
Old May 24, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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meguiars scratchx or 3m rubbing compound. and also some touch up paint if needbe
Old May 24, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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^^ isnt it hard to put touch up paint ?
Old May 24, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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a guy at work used 3m rubbing compound and removed his scratch.
Old May 24, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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sadly it will never be the same

unless u paint the entire spoiler over
Old May 24, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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autopia.org my friend.
Old May 24, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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x2 on the scratch x, it worked great for me when i had a nasty scratch. I know wal mart sells it if your looking.
Old May 24, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gicode0823
^^ isnt it hard to put touch up paint ?
well it matters, i remember on my mitsu, it was a pen, some have brushes.. but generally it shouldn't be too hard..
Old May 25, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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^^^ yeah just don't use the supplied brush, go to an art store, get a finer, thiner grade brush. Much better results. Just takes a steady hand, and patience.

also don't forget to use wax remover before laying down new paint. Helps remove grime, wax, so the paint will stick well.
Old May 25, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! u dont need tuch up paint!!!! i had the same problem!!!!! i used turtlewax rubbing compound.. it took it off so easy like it was some dirt :D

btw rubbing compound is too strong.. if u can.. buy turtlewax rubbing compound and polishing compoung.. try the polishing compound!!! if it wont work then try the rubbing compound.. but the polishing compound should work!!!!!!

rubbing compund will make more swirls!!!
Old May 26, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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csocso, what we all need is a picture of the scratch, then we can diagnose it further. We're like Dr. Scion MD :D
Old May 26, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sciontc_mich
csocso, what we all need is a picture of the scratch, then we can diagnose it further. We're like Dr. Scion MD :D

He said: " I don't feel it when I run my finger nail over it"


so he doesnt need touch up... as i said same thing happened to me... all i needed is just a little bit of the polishing compound..... maybe rubbing compound but that stuff is strong... it will make swirls.....


so if he needs rubbing compound then after that he needs to use polishing compound or scratch-x to get rid of the swirls...
Old May 26, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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some one should write "DIY"

i will love to see one.
Old May 26, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by gicode0823
some one should write "DIY"

i will love to see one.
read my first few comment

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...451800#3451800
Old May 26, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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awesome !
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