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rapidcars · 08-15-2013, 12:08 AM

Walked out to a note on my windshield that started with "Sorry about the scratch"

At least she left a note though. I'm sure many people would not have. I'm guessing it'll need to be resprayed?

Raven604 · 08-15-2013, 12:16 AM

"she" hahaha

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Kiske · 08-15-2013, 09:34 AM

It depends on if it is scratches or if it is paint transfers and scuffs.

I'd take a rag with some lacquer thinner on it (wet the rag till tamp) and wipe the area. That will remove any paint transfer. Then use a wet towl (water) and wipe the surface. When the surface is wet if it looks good and you cannot see the scuffs and scratches then there is a good chance you can buff the finish.

If there is any scratches that you can catch your finger nail on your getting a respray.

rapidcars · 08-15-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiske

It depends on if it is scratches or if it is paint transfers and scuffs.

I'd take a rag with some lacquer thinner on it (wet the rag till tamp) and wipe the area. That will remove any paint transfer. Then use a wet towl (water) and wipe the surface. When the surface is wet if it looks good and you cannot see the scuffs and scratches then there is a good chance you can buff the finish.

If there is any scratches that you can catch your finger nail on your getting a respray.

Thanks. There aren't any finger nail scratches and it actually looks worse in the pictures than it does in person.

mikeTee · 08-15-2013, 10:41 AM

The extent of that should buff right out with rubbing compound, finished up with scratch-x.

Rayme · 08-15-2013, 10:49 AM

Leaving a note without her information is almost worst than no notes at all. Pricks! Sorry about that.

Richard Cranium · 08-15-2013, 10:51 AM

As others have said, from what it looks like, most of that should buff out, though it's not nearly as simple as mikeTee would have you think...it's nothing you'll be able to accomplish by hand. You'll need a machine to achieve the best possible results.

I would consult with a professional detailer (or two) to start with, then progress up the scale to a body shop if the results are not to your liking.

supramkivtt2jz · 08-15-2013, 10:59 AM

it looks like it will not be a problem to remove. a clay bar will remove a good majority of the white paint. come back with a polishing pad and polish and see how that works for you. if there are deeper scratches, retry with a compound then re polish.

mikeTee · 08-15-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Cranium

As others have said, from what it looks like, most of that should buff out, though it's not nearly as simple as mikeTee would have you think...it's nothing you'll be able to accomplish by hand. You'll need a machine to achieve the best possible results.

I would consult with a professional detailer (or two) to start with, then progress up the scale to a body shop if the results are not to your liking.

Well yeah, no hand job

is perfect, but it should be better than nothing.

rapidcars · 08-15-2013, 11:47 AM

Thanks for all the input. She did leave a number and said she would take care of it so I'm going to get a quote tomorrow and go from there. I definitely want to get it taken care of professionally as I had similar damage on my previous car that started to rust over time.

Richard Cranium · 08-15-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeTee

Well yeah, no hand job is perfect, but it should be better than nothing.

qoncept · 08-15-2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidcars

Thanks for all the input. She did leave a number and said she would take care of it so I'm going to get a quote tomorrow and go from there. I definitely want to get it taken care of professionally as I had similar damage on my previous car that started to rust over time.

Perhaps zere's somezing she can do for you?

charged86 · 08-15-2013, 01:12 PM

Looks buff-able

Myv · 08-16-2013, 11:15 AM

This pretty much just happened to me, except the scratch isn't as bad but i have a dent

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44416

08-15-2013, 12:08 AM	#1
rapidcars Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212 Thanks: 150 Thanked 111 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rear Damage Walked out to a note on my windshield that started with "Sorry about the scratch" At least she left a note though. I'm sure many people would not have. I'm guessing it'll need to be resprayed? __________________

08-15-2013, 10:41 AM	#5
mikeTee Yup. Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: MT Subaru BRZ '13 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 236 Thanks: 93 Thanked 97 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The extent of that should buff right out with rubbing compound, finished up with scratch-x. __________________

08-15-2013, 10:49 AM	#6
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Leaving a note without her information is almost worst than no notes at all. Pricks! Sorry about that. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

08-15-2013, 11:47 AM	#10
rapidcars Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212 Thanks: 150 Thanked 111 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the input. She did leave a number and said she would take care of it so I'm going to get a quote tomorrow and go from there. I definitely want to get it taken care of professionally as I had similar damage on my previous car that started to rust over time. __________________

08-15-2013, 01:12 PM	#13
charged86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: whiteout gt86 2015 IS350fsport Location: northern kentucky. cincy Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 697 Times in 437 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks buff-able __________________ INSTAGRAM @Rcf_700 www.youtube.com/boostindub

08-15-2013, 12:16 AM	#2
Raven604 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Vancouver Posts: 328 Thanks: 93 Thanked 113 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"she" hahaha Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 4

08-15-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
Kiske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: RX-7 / BRZ Location: USA Posts: 2,349 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 2,501 Times in 1,081 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It depends on if it is scratches or if it is paint transfers and scuffs. I'd take a rag with some lacquer thinner on it (wet the rag till tamp) and wipe the area. That will remove any paint transfer. Then use a wet towl (water) and wipe the surface. When the surface is wet if it looks good and you cannot see the scuffs and scratches then there is a good chance you can buff the finish. If there is any scratches that you can catch your finger nail on your getting a respray.

08-16-2013, 11:15 AM	#14
Myv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Thornhill, Ont, Canada Posts: 531 Thanks: 124 Thanked 113 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This pretty much just happened to me, except the scratch isn't as bad but i have a dent http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44416

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