OMG...I HATE MYSELF! (Self Wash Scratch!!) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jshum · 06-18-2013, 06:04 PM

Guys I am so sorry if there is a post related to this, but I am kind of panicking now because I think I just scratched my hood while washing. The scratch isn't deep since I can only feel it when I use my nails to touch it. Other than that, it seems fine when my finger goes through it. How can I get rid of scratches like this?? Thank you all!!!

kaiba · 06-18-2013, 06:09 PM

To prevent scratch while washing. Use the 2 bucket method.

G_Ride · 06-18-2013, 06:16 PM

Depending how deep it is, you may be able to the scratch (or most of it) with polishing the area. There are rubbing compounds that you can use.

Brently · 06-18-2013, 06:21 PM

Some buffing with a microfibre cloth and a light polish will do the trick. Looks like you have simply scratched the clear coat. I use Prima products for my car. They sell three different polishes I believe, and you could get the one called Finish which would prob work just fine for a surface scratch like that.

http://www.primacarcare.com

asia_minor · 06-18-2013, 07:08 PM

you can catch with your finger nail = it's done. you may polish it to diminish it but it's going to be there unless repaint.

Perihelion · 06-18-2013, 07:10 PM

Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 will eliminate any clearcoat scratches... It's hard to tell if it went thru the paint cus your cars black, but maybe give it a shot.

Wolfking · 06-18-2013, 07:39 PM

Based off your questions, you are new to the automotive finish world. The others are trying to help however, there is a slight oversight... Take it to a pro before you "swirl the sh**" out of it!

BadMoon · 06-18-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 will eliminate any clearcoat scratches... It's hard to tell if it went thru the paint cus your cars black, but maybe give it a shot.

This + 1

jshum · 06-19-2013, 12:39 AM

Thank you all!! I will take it to a detailer before any further action.
Otherwise I may have to start another thread with the topic "how to fuked up your paint"

G_Ride · 06-19-2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshum

Thank you all!! I will take it to a detailer before any further action.
Otherwise I may have to start another thread with the topic "how to fuked up your paint"

Good luck!

suaveflooder · 06-19-2013, 02:19 AM

My dealer did something similar the first time they washed my car after I bought it. I had no clue they were cleaning it, but I sure as hell saw the scratches when I got home. Thankfully, the car is white and I can't really seem them unless I am in the perfect light. Oh well....it is a DD and I'm sure she will get more.

FRSfan111 · 06-19-2013, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 will eliminate any clearcoat scratches... It's hard to tell if it went thru the paint cus your cars ashpault, but maybe give it a shot.

Fixed

You'd know if it was raven

G_Ride · 06-19-2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suaveflooder

My dealer did something similar the first time they washed my car after I bought it. I had no clue they were cleaning it, but I sure as hell saw the scratches when I got home. Thankfully, the car is white and I can't really seem them unless I am in the perfect light. Oh well....it is a DD and I'm sure she will get more.

Being a DD it probably will. You should still take your car to a good detailer, or if you're good at detailing do it yourself. That should take care of most, if not all, of the the scratches. The car will look more amazing. At least for a while.

Perihelion · 06-19-2013, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

Fixed

You'd know if it was raven

My bad, statement still holds true tho

06-18-2013, 06:21 PM	#4
Brently Grey Wind Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series #0065 Location: Oliver Queen's Mansion Posts: 135 Thanks: 114 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Some buffing with a microfibre cloth and a light polish will do the trick. Looks like you have simply scratched the clear coat. I use Prima products for my car. They sell three different polishes I believe, and you could get the one called Finish which would prob work just fine for a surface scratch like that. http://www.primacarcare.com __________________ So, my grandma Reynolds was always saying 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' I wish she was still alive, because I'd really like to ask her what she suggests for when life gives you Chlamydia.--Veronica Mars

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kaiba Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Subaru Location: Saramento, CA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	To prevent scratch while washing. Use the 2 bucket method.

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G_Ride Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Some kind of Subaru Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 769 Thanks: 276 Thanked 257 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	Depending how deep it is, you may be able to the scratch (or most of it) with polishing the area. There are rubbing compounds that you can use.

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asia_minor Superleggera Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191 Thanks: 72 Thanked 68 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	you can catch with your finger nail = it's done. you may polish it to diminish it but it's going to be there unless repaint.

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Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 will eliminate any clearcoat scratches... It's hard to tell if it went thru the paint cus your cars black, but maybe give it a shot.

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Wolfking Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: OVP, KS Posts: 609 Thanks: 684 Thanked 194 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Based off your questions, you are new to the automotive finish world. The others are trying to help however, there is a slight oversight... Take it to a pro before you "swirl the sh**" out of it!

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suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s)	My dealer did something similar the first time they washed my car after I bought it. I had no clue they were cleaning it, but I sure as hell saw the scratches when I got home. Thankfully, the car is white and I can't really seem them unless I am in the perfect light. Oh well....it is a DD and I'm sure she will get more.

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