scratch repairs??
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scratch repairs??
I have some minor scratches on my hood from some sort on animal climbing on. As well as normal chips. Does anyone know how these could be repaired body shop said close to $1000 to repaint hood. Anyone know or done some thing other then paint whole hood.
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Rich
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Rich
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From: Stockton CA
Originally Posted by 95Redcoupe
I have some minor scratches on my hood from some sort on animal climbing on. As well as normal chips. Does anyone know how these could be repaired body shop said close to $1000 to repaint hood. Anyone know or done some thing other then paint whole hood.
thanks
Rich
thanks
Rich
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From: Kelowna BC
You could try polishing with clay to remove the small scratches, it they are small enough. If they are right through the paint and clear coat, this will not help you. It will not do anything for the stone chips either.
Someone who knows more about wet sanding than I do can probably tell you what to use, not much to lose if you are going to repaint anyway. My experience is that if you are going to do the hood, you will also need to do the bumper, then the lower front fender...connected to the doors...connected...........
If you have insurance, it may just pay for it!!!!
Someone who knows more about wet sanding than I do can probably tell you what to use, not much to lose if you are going to repaint anyway. My experience is that if you are going to do the hood, you will also need to do the bumper, then the lower front fender...connected to the doors...connected...........
If you have insurance, it may just pay for it!!!!
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Duplicolor Color match followed by a Langka or Mother's product ( sorry I can't remember the exact names) used to smooth off the excess paint that is applied with either the pen end or the brush end of the duplicolor tube.
I bought mine at Auto zone
I bought mine at Auto zone
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Sorry, Iwas interupted and sent my reply too quickly. The previous reply dealt with chips in the color coat.
Are the scratches jsut in the clear coat?
If thet are a Porter cable random orbialt polisher and the appropriate polish may take them out. I prefer Mezerna polishes, but there are others that will also do the job if you are dealing with minor scratches in the clearcoat. Clay bar will not remove scratches.
visit one of these sitesfor instructions and product recommendations
www.properautorcare.com
www.bettercarecar.com
Are the scratches jsut in the clear coat?
If thet are a Porter cable random orbialt polisher and the appropriate polish may take them out. I prefer Mezerna polishes, but there are others that will also do the job if you are dealing with minor scratches in the clearcoat. Clay bar will not remove scratches.
visit one of these sitesfor instructions and product recommendations
www.properautorcare.com
www.bettercarecar.com
I had a brain cramp. :o 
