someone scratched my trunklid
06-18-2007, 12:54 PM
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someone scratched my trunklid
I was parked in a casino parking structure overnight and the next morning found that it had been vandalized with what appears to be a fat sharpie or permanent marker. I'm glad i didnt get keyed, but this sharpie vandalism thing is new to me and I've never heard of something like this happening before. Has this ever happened to anybody?
Update:
Found out it wasnt permanent marker after all ... its scratches in the clearcoat which we couldnt remove this morning. I think I will have to try a more abrasive product (sonus? zaino?) next time. Scroll down near bottom of page for pictures.
Do you guys have any suggestions or specific instructions on how to remove this?
Update:
Found out it wasnt permanent marker after all ... its scratches in the clearcoat which we couldnt remove this morning. I think I will have to try a more abrasive product (sonus? zaino?) next time. Scroll down near bottom of page for pictures.
Do you guys have any suggestions or specific instructions on how to remove this?
06-18-2007, 01:29 PM
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There is a product called Grafitti Remover, that you can purchase at some office supply stores and cleaning specialty (industrial supply) stores.
HOWEVER,
I'd be very cautious about using it on paint. It's been a few years since I used it, so I can't remember if it is safe on paint. I'd sure test it first.
Willinathen
HOWEVER,
I'd be very cautious about using it on paint. It's been a few years since I used it, so I can't remember if it is safe on paint. I'd sure test it first.
Willinathen
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06-18-2007, 03:40 PM
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clay and then polish
if its on the surface, the clay will get it- if its worked into the clear its gonna take some clear removal (polish) probably.
i would work just one spot (the lowest one on the car) first... whatever works on it is what i would then go for on the rest.
echo the tequilla- just make sure it all gets in your mouth!
clay and then polish
if its on the surface, the clay will get it- if its worked into the clear its gonna take some clear removal (polish) probably.
i would work just one spot (the lowest one on the car) first... whatever works on it is what i would then go for on the rest.
echo the tequilla- just make sure it all gets in your mouth!
06-18-2007, 04:34 PM
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ApexPilots? yeah bro you cna get that out with clay bar and polish. I've done it on my customers car before? Still down to drop by tomorrow? or you going to do it your self. It's easy you can do it yourself, If you want i can help you out.
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06-18-2007, 05:43 PM
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As mentioned above, isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, will wipe that stuff away with barely any effort. You can get a quart of it for about $3 at your local drug store.
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06-18-2007, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MrITR#0168,Jun 18 2007, 05:34 PM
ApexPilots? yeah bro you cna get that out with clay bar and polish. I've done it on my customers car before? Still down to drop by tomorrow? or you going to do it your self. It's easy you can do it yourself, If you want i can help you out.
Chris
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And thanks to everyone for the suggestions and comments.
Glad to see that there are people in our s2k community that offer help and suggestions. The world needs more of you guys.
