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Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)
greetings lowry,
oh no - this is terrible. wnat?? why?? just unreal.
YES, you can do this, IF....the depth of the scratch is clear coat only, you can remove this.
IF the depth of the scratch is into the paint, it will require sanding, filling, priming, painting.
if clear coat only:
-depending on the depth of the scratch, if really deep in the clear coat start with 2000 grit wet/dry paper and using a spray bottle, keep the area and paper wet.
-if the depth isn't too deep, start with 3000 grit wet/dry paper.
-always finish using 3000 grit.
-you will know when you are being effective in removing clear coat, as the water becomes "milky"....watch for this.
-when in doubt, don't sand too deep....you can't go back if you get into the paint.
-the sanded surface should look "dull".
-if the scratch is into the paint, you could order your specific color from touchupdirect.com and get their primer and the clear coat as one purchase.
-then you could attempt to repair and paint - it can be done.
-to remove the sanded areas, i suggest meguiars m105 cutting compound and an orange colored pad on your orbital wheel.
-after using the m105, i suggest moving to meguiars ultimate compound.
i have appx 60 hours invested in addressing egregious clear coat conditions from the PO and i was able to get ALL of them out.
please keep this thread updated - you can do this.
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My scratch is well into the paint so I'd need the touch up paint for sure. I've seen it done, many videos with good enough but not perfect results. I'm fine with good enough; but I'm trying to determine if it's worth trying it myself or just paying someone. I am not afraid of a project but I'm leaning towards paying someone to do this.