Scuff Marks
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From: Norman OK
Scuff Marks
I ran a slalom course with the vette last weekend, and like a dumba$$, I caught a cone with the right front fender. Now I have some black marks from the cone. What is the best way to get this off of the car?
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I've always had good luck with turtle wax "clear coat polish". It's mildly abrasive, so just use a little on a wet rag. It's taken a lot of junk of people's cars I've used it on. Comes in a green can and runs about 2 bucks.
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I'd try a clay bar and if that doesn't work, then I'd either buy or borrow a random orbital buffer and remove it using some paint cleaner or scratch remover.
You could also try a applying a scratch remover by hand like Meguiar's Scratch X, machine will obviously work better. Don't worry a random orbital buffer won't damage you paint.
I've had good luck with Meguiars Paint Cleaner when applied with a buffer, but there are many paint safe products out there you can try.
You could also try a applying a scratch remover by hand like Meguiar's Scratch X, machine will obviously work better. Don't worry a random orbital buffer won't damage you paint.
I've had good luck with Meguiars Paint Cleaner when applied with a buffer, but there are many paint safe products out there you can try.
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From: Paducah Kentucky
I'd try a clay bar and if that doesn't work, then I'd either buy or borrow a random orbital buffer and remove it using some paint cleaner or scratch remover.
You could also try a applying a scratch remover by hand like Meguiar's Scratch X, machine will obviously work better. Don't worry a random orbital buffer won't damage you paint.
I've had good luck with Meguiars Paint Cleaner when applied with a buffer, but there are many paint safe products out there you can try.
You could also try a applying a scratch remover by hand like Meguiar's Scratch X, machine will obviously work better. Don't worry a random orbital buffer won't damage you paint.
I've had good luck with Meguiars Paint Cleaner when applied with a buffer, but there are many paint safe products out there you can try.
very good tips
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Good tips you've received. Best of luck getting the scuff marks off.
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I would use 3M rubbing compound (not any other brand rubbing compound; it has to say safe for clearcoat on it) it is equivalent to 1500 grade sand paper. works like a charm for minor scuffs. just make sure you wax afterwards.
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