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Old 10-20-2006, 04:42 PM
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Default Sand paper scratch removal

Well I decided to touch up my door because someone slammed their door into mine in a parking lot and I (shouldn't have but did) sanded and sanded a little too much. I was wondering if there were any compounds or anything I could do to fix the clear coat at least slightly / remove the scratching marks

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Old 10-20-2006, 05:06 PM
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well i don't know of any miracle componds that will but when i had my truck, there were a few scrapes on the side so i wet sanded it with 600 grit sandpaper and then I hit with some clear spray paint, worked like a charm and it looked great
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Old 10-20-2006, 06:01 PM
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I think 600 grit is a little harsh. I'd get some wet/dry 1500 rub in one direction and than get some 2000 grit and rub the opposite direction I like to keep the paper and the paint wet. and than get some rubbing compound and rub that in. Or it a good excuse to take it to a professional and have the whole car buffed out
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Old 10-20-2006, 10:00 PM
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If you sanded it too much, it most likely needs paint.

600 grit was a horrible idea.

Without seeing pics, I'd recommend finding a shop.
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Old 10-20-2006, 10:04 PM
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how big is the area you sanded? I would go ahead and get some touch up paint and some rubbing compund. This is a great site i bought my touch up paint from (http://www.paintscratch.com/). They sell different packages which include clear coat and rubbing compound. Check 'er out.
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