Accidentally bumped the painted convertible trim with buffer....

[jserr68594]

While polishing my car with Meguiar's 205, I accidentally bumped the convertible trim near the trunk lid. It left the trim glossier than the surrounding area.

Does anybody know of a fix for this?

 

[OETKB]

gentle application of 0000 steel wool?

 

[Revvv]

Next time tape parts such as trim pieces before buffing.

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[Revvv]

gentle application of 0000 steel wool?

The steel wool like likely put a gloss on that finish.

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[OETKB]

The steel wool like likely put a gloss on that finish.

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three ought instead of four ought?

 

[Goose17]

Glossy trim is not necessarily a bad thing. You could always buff the whole loop to a gloss.

 

[BYEPOLR]

lightly wetsand (water and dawn) with 3000 and you'll get the satin back. For a totally uniform look go over the entire piece.

 

[roy_1031]

I’d hit it all.


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[tt335ci03cobra]

3k sand paper with soft water. Don’t color sand with hard water, makes a mess.

Soft touch. Wrap a strip of 3k around a cotton ball/etc and pinch the ends of the strip.

Don’t push too hard, can really leave lines and groove’s etc.

Also make sure it’s clean, dusty surface can have large particles and make scratches and grooves too

 

[jserr68594]

Thanks for the ideas guys!

 

[TK1299]

Next time tape parts such as trim pieces before buffing.

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[jserr68594]

I did tape off the trim, I just did not go up that high. I remember when buffing the buffer caught the tape and pulled and that must have been when it happened.

The problem is now fixed! I polished all the metal trim so it is now even and matches the rubber on the door Ledges as well.

 

[Revvv]

I did tape off the trim, I just did not go up that high. I remember when buffing the buffer caught the tape and pulled and that must have been when it happened.

The problem is now fixed! I polished all the metal trim so it is now even and matches the rubber on the door Ledges as well.

That looks good. I like it.

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[jserr68594]

Out in the sun.

 

[Revvv]

Out in the sun.

Great job. Looks beautiful to me.

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[Shadow Grey 03]

Your buffer was trying to tell.you something. Looks good.

 

[roy_1031]

Looks great!


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[BMSTNG]

Looks great ! Nice job, I actually like it better

 

[Goose17]

Nice solution to a problem that turned out better than before. Car looks fantastic!