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  • #1

    HELP!!! Scuff Removal

    Ok so here's the deal. I was removing the stock decals from my Kat because I ordered a different colour. Long story short, they were a complete biatch to remove. At one point I had a brilliant idea of lightly using a green scour pad with some Goo Gone.......bad idea. Now I have this small scuff mark on my left rear fairing.

    When it's wet, it looks perfectly fine. Which leads me to believe it's just a problem with the clear coat? I tried using a fine scratch remover, which didn't work. I just put some Nu Finish polish on, and it still looks a little dull. It's not horrendous, but I'm one of those perfectionist type people.

    Does anyone know a product I can use to fix this retard mistake of mine? Would it take a serious wax and power buff job? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Meadow
    "I reject your reality and substitute my own" - Adam Savage, Mythbuster
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  • #2
    Unless there is a miracle compound out there someone wants to suggest, the basic gist of removing scratches in the clear is to remove the clear, down past the scratches. You can get polishing compound that starts off at 3200 grit up to obscenely fine texture like 16000 grit. I would start off with 1600 or 3200 and polish with it, then go up until it looks good. I don't think I've ever used something over 6400 grit, but I've also never had to use it on a Kat's paintjob, so different suggestions may work out better for ya.

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    • #3
      Meguires Scratch-X is good stuff.
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      '99 Katana 750 (Metallic Space Blue / Matte Silky Gray Metallic)
      Plus some cars.


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      • #4
        You may even have to wet sand it and then shoot it with some clean coat.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by POP944
          Meguires Scratch-X is good stuff.
          I agree. I used this to remove surface scratches. You'll need some elbow grease but you'll be able to get it off.
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          • #6
            A realy fine grit wet sanding will even it out if the scratches are not to deep. but be prepared to do the entire piece if it is to far gone, not that hard if you take a little time.

            next time use some b-12 chem tool to remove the decals and wax remover after to keep it from damaging the paint. works great
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            • #7
              Yah, that Meguires stuff is the first stuff I tried. I gave it one or 2 quick rubs? Do I really needs to polish the crap outta it with it?
              "I reject your reality and substitute my own" - Adam Savage, Mythbuster

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              • #8
                Scratch buffing takes some time and elbow grease as Kat-a-Tonic mentioned. You have to be patient, if you use to high of a grit polish or a buffer that is rotating too fast, you could go through the clear coat or damage it with the buffer. So, keep polishing with the Meguire's and it should eventually come out.
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                • #9
                  Can you actually feel the scratches when you run your hand over them or are they just some surface scuffs. If they are just surface ones you could try the suggestion that katatonic gave but yes it will take some time. If they are too deep those products dont normally work to well.

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                  • #10
                    I can't feel them at all, even if I run my fingernail across them I don't notice anything. So I'm assuming it's just a scuff. I'll give that Meguires stuff another shot.
                    "I reject your reality and substitute my own" - Adam Savage, Mythbuster

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                    • #11
                      If they are very light scratches which is what I am gathering by you not being able to feel them then the stuff will work just take your time. I know it sucks but if you want it perfect then it has to be done but make sure you don't rush it. Good luck also I have tried it for minor scratches on my old car and it seems to work well.
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                      • #12
                        rubbing compound. that is what we used in the body shop. dab some on a damp cloth and rub in a circular motion. a container of it cost all of $3-5
                        It is like a red paste...almost like wax.
                        then wax it after.

                        wet sanding will work as well, but it takes forever.
                        depending on how deep you went with the scratches, andrehendricken may be right. a fresh coat of clear my be needed. but if you can't feel the scratches, I doubt it has to go to that. I have taken out scratches with rubbing compound that I could feel, but you have to be careful. compound will polish to a shine, but it also cuts.....so don't break through the clear.
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