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Nov 7, 2025 | 04:23 PM

lpeagle

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Remove Small Nick

What is the best way to remove a very small nick on the trunk of my Red Mist Metallic 2022 C8.(See Attachment)

Can I just try and compound it out and if that is possible what is the best compound to use?

Nov 7, 2025 | 04:39 PM

hdrider1

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I see 3 dark spots in the photo you attached. Is that what you call a "nick". Why are they discolored, did some chemical get on the paint?

Nov 7, 2025 | 04:47 PM

lpeagle

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I just noticed it yesterday when I washed it, I assume its a nick. This car is garage kept and is only driven to the casino where it is parked by the valet I don't see how any kind of chemical could get on it

Nov 7, 2025 | 05:10 PM

DrivesWithTwoFeet

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That doesn't look like a nick to me it is something on the surface. Try some fine clay then a very light polish to start.

Nov 7, 2025 | 05:48 PM

Rocketmanwpb

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Try a cleaner wax to start and then move to more aggressive cleaners like clay bar.

Nov 7, 2025 | 05:53 PM

lpeagle

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Thank You

Nov 7, 2025 | 07:55 PM

dvilin

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I agree with others the picture does not look like a nick. If it is a chip/nick you could use drcolorchip to repair it.

Nov 8, 2025 | 06:44 AM

Undy

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It looks more like a stain, possible from acidic bird poo.

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Nov 8, 2025 | 10:26 AM

patton

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St. Jude Donor '09

Run your finger over it ....you can feel a scratch but it looks like a stain . Find out what it is before addressing it even then always remember what mom taught us ......water and mild soap first

Nov 8, 2025 | 10:37 AM

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pastexpirationdate

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Might be a good idea to get some pro help. It’d be easy to make it worse.

Nov 8, 2025 | 03:35 PM

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JIM EVANS

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parked in a parking garage would bet money its iron deposit from condensation on water pipes running thru the garage.. first clay bar then sand with 1000 grit 2000 grit 3000 grit then buff and polish