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Mar 23, 2012 | 01:58 PM

VTDREAM

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Scratches

I am a new member to the forum, and I am searching for a fix for a surface scratch on the hood. it is not all the way through the paint on a 2001 speedway white about 8" long and very thin (looks like a key scratch). is there a filler or simple solution. thanks for any suggestions.

Mar 23, 2012 | 02:24 PM

95rtturbo

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If it's a surface scratch, most likely it can be just buffed out. I would suggest just taking it to a body shop. They could do it for cheap.

Mar 23, 2012 | 02:28 PM

oh1vette

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Pics might help....but there are also 2 other sections of the forum that may be of help (not that C5 General doesn't help

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paint-body-138/

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-care-discussion-10/

Depending on the severity, I've seen some have success with a product called Dr Colorchip and Langka(sp?)

Mar 23, 2012 | 02:51 PM

VTDREAM

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Quote:

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Pics might help....but there are also 2 other sections of the forum that may be of help (not that C5 General doesn't help

thanks for the advice but these 2 sections deal with paint and car cleaning inquiries. i have not seen any discussion for key scratches or similar. is there an amateur method to cover scratch professionally?

Mar 23, 2012 | 02:52 PM

VTDREAM

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If it's a surface scratch, most likely it can be just buffed out. I would suggest just taking it to a body shop. They could do it for cheap.

I agree, a shop could do it for cheap, but the time off of work to go there wld not be cheap. is there like a wax filler for thin line scratches?

Mar 23, 2012 | 02:59 PM

95rtturbo

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^ Do you ever take lunch? Honestly they could probably get it done in 10 minutes while you wait.

Mar 23, 2012 | 04:27 PM

Jewjenk

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The only thing cheap DIY, would be to try that stuff that they sell on the TV commercials and in some auto stores, scratch stick or whatever it is called. If that does not work then you can get a book on auto paint fixes and attempt to do it yourself or take it to a shop..............................We help with fixes, but we are not magicians.

Mar 23, 2012 | 09:59 PM

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I think I would take an hour off if needed and let a shop look at it. They may be able to fix it while you wait.

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Mar 23, 2012 | 10:24 PM

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Turtle wax black box works pretty well on scratches

Mar 23, 2012 | 11:33 PM

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Mar 24, 2012 | 08:13 AM

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I recently has a small scratch on my Torch red fender, in the clear coat. I wet sanded it, compound, sealer, then wax. It's gone. But you have to know what you are doing.

Mar 24, 2012 | 08:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VTDREAM

Look here at Adams Polishes - it is what I use, these are series of Videos and a couple deal with scratch repair -

No better way to do it by being able see it done with your eyes

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

Thanks,Matt

Mar 24, 2012 | 10:24 AM

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depends how deep the scratch is. If its in the clear coat it can be wet sanded and buffed.

Mar 24, 2012 | 10:44 AM

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Try compounding and waxing first, if not wet sanding with 2000 grit

Mar 24, 2012 | 11:10 AM

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Quote:

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Look here at Adams Polishes - it is what I use, these are series of Videos and a couple deal with scratch repair -

No better way to do it by being able see it done with your eyes

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

Thanks,Matt

I use their products and I'm very happy. There is a great video on their website the shows you exactly how to remove deeper scratches. Good stuff!

Mar 24, 2012 | 09:42 PM

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I bought a random orbital polisher. If I take my time I can usually take out most scratches if they're not too deep. I figured the cost for one body shop visit would pay for it.

Mar 24, 2012 | 09:49 PM

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Wax and buff good. If that doesnt fix it, then take it to the shop

Mar 24, 2012 | 10:09 PM

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Get a good random orbital polisher - it will more than pay for itself. I have the Griot's, but the Porter-Cable is great, too.

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