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Old May 26, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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I'm not sure if this is the right place to be asking, but stupid me helped my girlfriend move today and when her desk couldn't fit in her car I offered to put it in my 12 day old car.... stupid stupid stupid. The black fabric on the back of the seat got scratched up, not noticeable from far away except the desk did leave some white paint in one scratch... any way to repair this?
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NavyNUKE
I'm not sure if this is the right place to be asking, but stupid me helped my girlfriend move today and when her desk couldn't fit in her car I offered to put it in my 12 day old car.... stupid stupid stupid. The black fabric on the back of the seat got scratched up, not noticeable from far away except the desk did leave some white paint in one scratch... any way to repair this?
Sorry to hear that!! We learn a hard lesson sometimes!! I would see if using a Vacuumn with a crevice tool will work on the white paint, you might also try "Goo Gone", but be careful, only dab it on with a White Cotton Terry Towel...NOT MicroFiber, with GooGone Test for Colorfast first as well. As for the Scratch a Stiff Small Head Bristle Brush might get most of that out too, don't be too aggressive though.

Good Luck!! It may seem like the End of the World, but it's not!!
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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sorry to hear. The things we do for love....
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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Any idea where to buy a bristle brush? I'll try a vacuum to get the paint out later.


 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Try Homedepot LOWES should find a couple choices there.
You may also want to try a stiff tooth brush. I feel your pain.
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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I think HomeyDepot or Lowes would be a great place to look, not finding much on their website though. You could also try the local hardware store. It's just going to be a Utility Brush, most likely with Black Nylon Bristles, black or wooden handle, nothing fancy.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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If you have my Pre-Wow, the included nylon trim brush along with some compressed air should take care of this easily.
 
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