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How to fix light scratches
| 02-25-2024, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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How to fix light scratches
I’m wondering if this can be fixed at home. No body shop or paint.
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| 02-25-2024, 10:16 PM | #2 |
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They can be removed with compound and polish if they don't go through the clear coat. If they do only paint will work. When I have scratches that need painting I use an air brush.
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| 02-26-2024, 03:11 AM | #3 |
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Should be able to remove them with a polishing machine and medium cut pads and compound, followed by fine cut.
Or to answer your question shortly - yes, looks fully doable, but not with bare hands.
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| 02-26-2024, 07:59 AM | #4 |
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I beg to differ there. If it can be rubbed out something that small can be rubbed out by hand. It wouldn't be worth hauling out my polishing tools. I'd use paper towels, so I wouldn't even have any pad cleanup when done. Start to finish no more than fifteen minutes, using high cut compound, medium cut compound, polish and sealer.
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| 02-28-2024, 07:11 AM | #5 |
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Thank you guys for the input.
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| 04-05-2024, 02:45 PM | #7 |
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Mine is a basic air unit like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/03mm-g...xoCG3QQAvD_BwE
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