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01-30-2014, 02:43 AM
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Run in with a pole! (very minor)
So... long story short, it was snowy, I slid a little and bumped a pole. Paint transfer ensued. Now I have this ugly red scar on my bumper that won't seem to go away. I don't really know how to get rid of it... any advice? Thanks y'all!
Pic related, it's right on the bumper and a bit bigger/noticeable than it looks.
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01-30-2014, 02:45 AM
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Re: Run in with a pole! (very minor)
Sorry, for some reason the pic didn't post...
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01-30-2014, 05:05 AM
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Re: Run in with a pole! (very minor)
Try some paint thinner, and then some rubbing compound.
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01-30-2014, 09:06 AM
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Re: Run in with a pole! (very minor)
Lacquer thinner, and if that doesn't do the trick MEK and/or some 000 steel wool.
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Re: Run in with a pole! (very minor)
You could try one of the scratch removers. My experience with them is that they won't remove a scratch but they will remove marks such as paint.
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Re: Run in with a pole! (very minor)
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Friggin things are "magic"!!
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02-01-2014, 09:40 PM
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Friggin things are "magic"!!
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This^^^^^^
I literally just used one on a car that the lady had cut too early backing out of her garage lol rubbed the white scuffs off pretty damn easily
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02-01-2014, 11:34 PM
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Re: Run in with a pole! (very minor)
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This^^^^^^
I literally just used one on a car that the lady had cut too early backing out of her garage lol rubbed the white scuffs off pretty damn easily
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Originally Posted by kck
Try some paint thinner, and then some rubbing compound.
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Originally Posted by cowboybilly9mile
Lacquer thinner, and if that doesn't do the trick MEK and/or some 000 steel wool.
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Originally Posted by Racinbob
You could try one of the scratch removers. My experience with them is that they won't remove a scratch but they will remove marks such as paint.
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Friggin things are "magic"!!
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Well heck, I think I have enough ideas here to tackle every little scuff on my truck! lol thanks for all the helpful info and ideas fellas, I really appreciate it!
While we're at it, I don't suppose anyone has a foolproof way of getting spray paint off the truck around the fenders (at least I'm pretty sure it's spray paint). It seems the PO decided to hit the fading fenders with a can of black paint and didn't even bother taping for overspray. It's nothing terrible, but it bugs the s*** out of me knowing that it's there.
I figure I'll get some non-acetone fingernail polish remover and see how that goes.
Thanks again!
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02-01-2014, 11:42 PM
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Well heck, I think I have enough ideas here to tackle every little scuff on my truck! lol thanks for all the helpful info and ideas fellas, I really appreciate it!
While we're at it, I don't suppose anyone has a foolproof way of getting spray paint off the truck around the fenders (at least I'm pretty sure it's spray paint). It seems the PO decided to hit the fading fenders with a can of black paint and didn't even bother taping for overspray. It's nothing terrible, but it bugs the s*** out of me knowing that it's there.
I figure I'll get some non-acetone fingernail polish remover and see how that goes.
Thanks again!
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Try that Mr clean magic eraser first....get it wet then gently scrub for a bit
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02-01-2014, 11:47 PM
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I had a paint scuff on the chrome part of my bumper, #0000 steel wool took care of it. And I used it to polish the bumpers and wheels afterwards.
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