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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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big scratch need help

i have a large scratch on my car ( i know its not a MINI but i need help) and i need to know how to get it out. its not trough the paint its just on the surface. i dont know what or who did it but i need it gone before this weekend. here are pictures. thanks you!!



 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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Try buffing it out -- I think even places like Target sells the clearcoat buffing compounds.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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try some scratchx with a foam pad.

as far as i can tell from that pict, that scratch is through the base coat.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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If you can catch the scratch by dragging you finger nail across it, you will be hard-pressed to buff it out. Touch-up paint, wet sanding or body shop time more than likely.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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i cant catch it by dragging my nail across it. ill get some scratch x either tonight or tomorrow and do it. hopefully it will work
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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The Scratch-X should help, but as mentioned above, the fact that you can catch it with your nail suggests that it's gonna be tough to remove completely. It's a good place to start. To really get at it, you will probably need a pro w/ an rotary buffer.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Sounds like you'll have a chance with ScratchX then. Just rub until your arm falls off. It may take multiple applications.
Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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aww man not good. im going to look at a mini this weekend and the lady that has the mini might want to trade!!
 
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