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09-30-2004, 02:14 PM
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terrified and need help
ok... i went beyond my capability and tried the "rubbing compound" 
and i turned the little scratch into a thick line of dull gray streak how is rubbing compound supposed to work? what's the proper ways/steps using it???
i put the polish wax but still the dull streak remains!!!
please help me, let me know how i get rid of the thick dull streak or i'll end up pulling all my hair out...not that i have much hair to begin with...
help
thank you in advance!
and i turned the little scratch into a thick line of dull gray streak
how is rubbing compound supposed to work? what's the proper ways/steps using it???i put the polish wax but still the dull streak remains!!!
please help me, let me know how i get rid of the thick dull streak or i'll end up pulling all my hair out...not that i have much hair to begin with...
help
thank you in advance!
09-30-2004, 02:17 PM
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One of 2 things happened:
1. you scuffed the clear coat and just need to polish it out to bring back the shine, go to a paint supply store and get a high quality polishing compound, Meguires has some great things for this
2. you scuffed thru the clear into the paint, still not a big deal but it will have to be fixed by a paint shop that can reclear the area
1. you scuffed the clear coat and just need to polish it out to bring back the shine, go to a paint supply store and get a high quality polishing compound, Meguires has some great things for this
2. you scuffed thru the clear into the paint, still not a big deal but it will have to be fixed by a paint shop that can reclear the area
09-30-2004, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by runamuk
One of 2 things happened:
1. you scuffed the clear coat and just need to polish it out to bring back the shine, go to a paint supply store and get a high quality polishing compound, Meguires has some great things for this
2. you scuffed thru the clear into the paint, still not a big deal but it will have to be fixed by a paint shop that can reclear the area
1. you scuffed the clear coat and just need to polish it out to bring back the shine, go to a paint supply store and get a high quality polishing compound, Meguires has some great things for this
2. you scuffed thru the clear into the paint, still not a big deal but it will have to be fixed by a paint shop that can reclear the area
would the polishing compund get rid of the clear coat haze?
what's the difference bet. rubbing and polishing compound?
please help... at this rate, i'll end up pulling all my hair out of my legs...
09-30-2004, 02:26 PM
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Rubbing compound is more course, usually rubbing coumpound is used for deep imperfections in paint and then the polishing compound is used to do exactly as the name implies (polish)
As long as you didn't go thru the clear coat then the polishing compound will bring the shine back.
As long as you didn't go thru the clear coat then the polishing compound will bring the shine back.
09-30-2004, 02:28 PM
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Antonio - Rubbing compound can be (depending on which grit you used) the last resort you want to try on your finish. Think of rubbing and polishing compounds like sandpaper. Polishing compounds would be extremely fine and they get more course as you go into rubbing compounds until you find one that takes your paint off.
Depending on how badly your finish is scuffed up, you may be able to use a clay bar, sealant then polish or wax over the area you need. But follow the instructions to the letter and go lightly at first.
If you've really messed up your clear coat - a body shop may be able to wet sand your car and bring it back.
Depending on how badly your finish is scuffed up, you may be able to use a clay bar, sealant then polish or wax over the area you need. But follow the instructions to the letter and go lightly at first.
If you've really messed up your clear coat - a body shop may be able to wet sand your car and bring it back.
09-30-2004, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by runamuk
Rubbing compound is more course, usually rubbing coumpound is used for deep imperfections in paint and then the polishing compound is used to do exactly as the name implies (polish)
As long as you didn't go thru the clear coat then the polishing compound will bring the shine back.
As long as you didn't go thru the clear coat then the polishing compound will bring the shine back.
*running out to go buy a polishing compound*
09-30-2004, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Antonio BananaS
so...there is "rubbing compound" and "polishing compound"???
would the polishing compund get rid of the clear coat haze?
what's the difference bet. rubbing and polishing compound?
please help... at this rate, i'll end up pulling all my hair out of my legs...
would the polishing compund get rid of the clear coat haze?
what's the difference bet. rubbing and polishing compound?
please help... at this rate, i'll end up pulling all my hair out of my legs...
PS: why the hair on your legs?
09-30-2004, 02:41 PM
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Okay - step away from the vehicle! 
The paint on our beloved Vettes has long been a topic of conversation due to it's fragility. Unless you are darn sure what you're doing and putting on it - don't! 
I would seek the advice of a professional that really knows what he's doing before you inflict anymore damage.
Some things can be reversed, and you have to be careful not to make it worse. Good Luck Antonio!
The paint on our beloved Vettes has long been a topic of conversation due to it's fragility. Unless you are darn sure what you're doing and putting on it - don't! I would seek the advice of a professional that really knows what he's doing before you inflict anymore damage.
Some things can be reversed, and you have to be careful not to make it worse. Good Luck Antonio!
09-30-2004, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Okay - step away from the vehicle! The paint on our beloved Vettes has long been a topic of conversation due to it's fragility. Unless you are darn sure what you're doing and putting on it - don't!
I would seek the advice of a professional that really knows what he's doing before you inflict anymore damage.
Some things can be reversed, and you have to be careful not to make it worse. Good Luck Antonio!
The paint on our beloved Vettes has long been a topic of conversation due to it's fragility. Unless you are darn sure what you're doing and putting on it - don't! I would seek the advice of a professional that really knows what he's doing before you inflict anymore damage.
Some things can be reversed, and you have to be careful not to make it worse. Good Luck Antonio!
Go into the Car Care Products section of the forum and look around/post questions there - there are people that are very good at this type of problem, and on how to gdeal with a hazy finish over there that can guide you. Do not keep trying to make it better
without their advice - you may make it worse, which could make the rest of us cry! 
09-30-2004, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
Go into the Car Care Products section of the forum and look around/post questions there - there are people that are very good at this type of problem, and on how to gdeal with a hazy finish over there that can guide you. Do not keep trying to make it better
without their advice - you may make it worse, which could make the rest of us cry! or better yet... go over into OffTopic and ask Detailing Dude. He knows his stuff!
09-30-2004, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sxe60
Polishing compound is just what it says, for polishing. You need to use it, not Rubbing compound which has courser grit and is for badly oxidized paint. Hopefuuly, you didn't go all the way thru the clear coat and you can bring it back with polish. Go easy and do it a little at a time.
PS: why the hair on your legs?
PS: why the hair on your legs?
09-30-2004, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by unchained
or better yet... go over into OffTopic and ask Detailing Dude. He knows his stuff! 
09-30-2004, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Okay - step away from the vehicle! The paint on our beloved Vettes has long been a topic of conversation due to it's fragility. Unless you are darn sure what you're doing and putting on it - don't!
I would seek the advice of a professional that really knows what he's doing before you inflict anymore damage.
Some things can be reversed, and you have to be careful not to make it worse. Good Luck Antonio!
The paint on our beloved Vettes has long been a topic of conversation due to it's fragility. Unless you are darn sure what you're doing and putting on it - don't! I would seek the advice of a professional that really knows what he's doing before you inflict anymore damage.
Some things can be reversed, and you have to be careful not to make it worse. Good Luck Antonio!
09-30-2004, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 3RD-INF
Didn't I tell you not to use brillo pads on your bug thread. You just never listen. 
guess what. i do not know nor understand what "brillo pads" means, OK??? leave me alone!
09-30-2004, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Antonio BananaS
guess what. i do not know nor understand what "brillo pads" means, OK??? leave me alone!
09-30-2004, 03:42 PM
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[QUOTE=Antonio BananaS]guess what. i do not know nor understand what "brillo pads" means,QUOTE]
Those are the pads girls put in their bras to get guys like you worked up.
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Those are the pads girls put in their bras to get guys like you worked up.
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09-30-2004, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Antonio BananaS
oh my... you were the last person i thought would push me to OT section. i'm hurt. you know how i feel about OT, it's just so willa. that's where willa belongs, not me!!!
Maybe you could just post the thread and then duck under a table real quick before they have a chance to "get" you. Then just peek out every once in a while to see if DD has responded yet.
09-30-2004, 04:20 PM
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[QUOTE=sxe60]
worked up??? oh no, i'll be pissed off finding out about the pads!!! 
Originally Posted by Antonio BananaS
guess what. i do not know nor understand what "brillo pads" means,QUOTE]
Those are the pads girls put in their bras to get guys like you worked up.:
Those are the pads girls put in their bras to get guys like you worked up.
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09-30-2004, 05:43 PM
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Rubbing compound is generally a much more abrasive product than a polishing compound. If you do not feel comfortable trying to fix the area, find a competent body shop and see if they can just buff it out for you.