large shallow scratch
08-05-2011, 07:20 AM
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large shallow scratch
hi all
i have a large scratch that goes about 80% of the drivers side on my hhr.
looks like the previous owner was keyed.
its thru the clearcoat and just so its into the paint(no where near primer or metal)what would be a quick fix to at least diminish the scratch.
i dont think that touch up paint would work. its the 2007 wine color paint.
do any of the clearcoat repair pens actually work?
i am not looking for perfection,just to go back a bit from hideous looking.
thanks,jeff
i have a large scratch that goes about 80% of the drivers side on my hhr.
looks like the previous owner was keyed.
its thru the clearcoat and just so its into the paint(no where near primer or metal)what would be a quick fix to at least diminish the scratch.
i dont think that touch up paint would work. its the 2007 wine color paint.
do any of the clearcoat repair pens actually work?
i am not looking for perfection,just to go back a bit from hideous looking.
thanks,jeff
08-05-2011, 08:04 AM
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I use Dr. Colorchip have been amazed with how well it works.http://www.drcolorchip.com/
08-05-2011, 10:12 AM
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Fill it with scratch fill paint, let dry, fill again, let dry, fill again until it begins to crest the surface when compared to the surrounding paint, wet-sand gently until level (use a lot of water to remove debris), buff with compound in one direction then another, machine glaze,
What scratch?
What scratch?
08-05-2011, 10:16 AM
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hi
good info
its not rock chips ,its a really long scratch covering the 2 doors and a bit of the rear quarter.thats a great idea for my wife's astra though that has a lot of rock chips on the hood.
just so my fingernail can feel the scratch.
regards,jeff
good info
its not rock chips ,its a really long scratch covering the 2 doors and a bit of the rear quarter.thats a great idea for my wife's astra though that has a lot of rock chips on the hood.
just so my fingernail can feel the scratch.
regards,jeff
08-05-2011, 03:17 PM
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08-05-2011, 03:39 PM
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http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/dr-...ip-review.html
Its my understanding that it will color the chips to match the color of the surrounding paint. The fill and sand method is how my grandfather showed me. I could so it so well, that the only way you could tell it was filled would be if you get close up and see that the metal flake isn't perfect to the grain of the rest, that's all. Its looks best.
There was some color lacquer pen that was on TV infomercials for a while. It was called the "Fix It Pro".
Absolutely horrible. It just made the chalky white go away that comes with a scratch.
Fill, sand, rub, buff, wax. Make sure you wash it well with Dawn dish soap first and let it dry prior.
Its my understanding that it will color the chips to match the color of the surrounding paint. The fill and sand method is how my grandfather showed me. I could so it so well, that the only way you could tell it was filled would be if you get close up and see that the metal flake isn't perfect to the grain of the rest, that's all. Its looks best.
There was some color lacquer pen that was on TV infomercials for a while. It was called the "Fix It Pro".
Absolutely horrible. It just made the chalky white go away that comes with a scratch.
Fill, sand, rub, buff, wax. Make sure you wash it well with Dawn dish soap first and let it dry prior.
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