i just was waxing my S2K and i noticed a pretty big scratch in the paint! i dont know where it came from...how do i get rid of it?!?! HELP!

 

Damn already?!?!

It's likely just the clear coat that is scratched. It can probably be wetsanded and buffed out. Check with a quality paint and body shop. I wouldn't attempt it myself for fear of making it worse. If the base coat is scratched (you can see the metal/primer) then that's a problem that will require paint be put back on. If the scratch is white then it's the clear coat and can be sanded out and fixed without painting.

Cheers and Merry Christmas!

 

its not that bad...i think its just the clearcoat...is there any polish or anything that can just buff it out?

 

You can use a fine rubbing compound or a fine grit wet-paper like 800+ grit. I would start with the finest grit you can find like 1200 first and only go courser if you must. Do it by hand, keep it plenty wet and rub in a back and forth motion, not circular. It will take some serious elbow grease. Don't become impatient or you will scuff the paint and dull it. Just work the scratch back and forth applying lots of water and don't press to hard.

I should point out that you are not removing the scratch, just smoothing the edges of it so it doesn't reflect the light. It will be there you just will have a hard time seeing it. I offer no guarantees or warranty. Do at your own risk.



[This message has been edited by cthree (edited December 25, 2000).]

 

There arent any good polishes or scratch removers i can use? the idea of using sandpaper on my car scares me...

 

try toothpaste first..[apply with a damp rag and buff with a clean dry one..no paper towels please!]..it will often remove shallow scratches....also your car will smell minty sweet!

 

ok...what kind of toothpaste...i ask this because i have this baking soda and peroxide stuff...i dont want it to react with my paint or anything...

 

Hey cthree,

just in case others are wanting to use this mothod of wet sanding, in what direction do you sand? With (or parallel) or perpendicular to the scratch?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Aft3rburn:
[B]Hey cthree,

just in case others are wanting to use this mothod of wet sanding, in what direction do you sand?

 

Try ScratchOut (a yellow bottle) u can get it at most auto store.
Cthree:
Do you have any clue how to get the wax off the convertable top? I was waxing the car and some wax got on to the conv' top. Can't seem to take it out with water.
NICK