Help With A Scratch (pic)

[norrin302]

So I'm washing my new Cobra yesterday, and trying to get all the dirt out of every crevice, and what do I end up doing? ...scratching it!!! Dumb dumb dumb.. Not a scratch on it when I buy it, and I don't have it for a week and I already scratch the thing. Anyway, I was hoping someone might have some suggestions as to what I could try to fix this, or where I could take it to get it fixed (Zaxjax?). I tried Meguire's scratch fix stuff that I had, but that didn't make a dent (no pun intended). Please let me know if you can help fix my bonehead mistake...

 

[BlckBullitt01]

Im not an expert in scratches but if its not too deep there will be a way to remove it.

And that paint looks sick btw :rockon:

 

[99MustangGTman]

My dad used this stuff on his car for some pretty deep scratches made by the trashcan, i can barely tell its there now. You can find this stuff at Advance auto i believe.

http://www.5starshine.com/info-quixx-scratch-remover.html

 

[SVTsupremecy]

looks like a nasty one. I cant tell for sure but it looks like it needs atleast a good try with a rotary and a decent cutting compound...maybe even a wetsand. Does it go away when you wet it? If your fingernail catches the scratch, go get some beer because your going to need a repaint.

 

[mblgjr]

Do not let any 'ole body shop get ahold of it.

You're in MD; I think Zax is up there around you.

That scratch appears to be only in the top surface of the clear and will not need wetsanding or any sever compounding; should be able to knock it out in 10mins flat.

Can you catch your fingernail in it? Of course; how did you put it there?

 

[zaxjax]

Russ

Bring it by and I'll take care of it. PM me for directions


Jason

 

[norrin302]

Yep, I can catch my fingernail on it. I'd rather not say how I did it...pretty embarrassing to say the least. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[98mdsnake]

Yep, I can catch my fingernail on it. I'd rather not say how I did it...pretty embarrassing to say the least. Thanks for the help guys.

The only thing I can think of would be the hose nozzle. :shrug:

 

[FloridaSvt07]

Is that Quixx Car Scratch remover any good. I have a few light scratches here and there. Would like an opinion on it? :thumbsup:

 

[99MustangGTman]

^^ yup my dad used it on his car and i could barely tell it was there, works good from what i've seen.

 

[norrin302]

Big thanks to Zax... I went down to his place this evening. He wasn't able to get the scratch completely out, but he definitely lightened it up quite a bit. He was nice enough to get a scratch out of my wife's Escape at the same time. Per his suggestion, I'm going to give some touch up paint a shot, see if that helps.

 

[zaxjax]

Thanks for the brew Russ!

Nice to meet you and Stacy!

Touch up paint will do the trick. Read up on how to do it here

http://www.web-cars.com/detail/touchup.php

 

[norrin302]

Thanks for the link Jason. I sent you a PM with a few questions when you get a minute (like where to get the Mystic touchup pen).

Thanks for the brew Russ!

Nice to meet you and Stacy!

Touch up paint will do the trick. Read up on how to do it here

http://www.web-cars.com/detail/touchup.php

Russ
2004 Mystichrome Coupe

Proud Member of the Mid-Atlantic Cobra
Association

 

[silverstang23]

2500 grit sand paper followed by rubbing compound with a 3m grey pad. add some glaze and it should be good as new