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shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 09:20 PM

Today a dog jumped on the vette.

I am curious what a good scratch remover is. It isn't into the paint, but certainly a pretty bad scratch. You can feel it with your nail.

Iomcamaro · 07-26-2011, 09:33 PM

That looks like its going to need to be wetsanded, but if you can feel it with your nail, it might not be worth the shot. Wet sanding could possibly take it down through the clear completely.

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

That looks like its going to need to be wetsanded, but if you can feel it with your nail, it might not be worth the shot. Wet sanding could possibly take it down through the clear completely.

This sucks. Not you, the scratches.
Thanks for the input.

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 09:46 PM

They aren't very deep, and can barely feel them with my nail.

tjk_art · 07-26-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

They aren't very deep, and can barely feel them with my nail.

Start by shaving the dog and making a nice wash mitt out of it.

camaro2ssblack · 07-26-2011, 09:49 PM

If you dont have a PC, Flex or Rotary then I would take it to a reputable detail shop in your area to see what they could do.

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 09:51 PM

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
best I have, or my hand.

Iomcamaro · 07-26-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
best I have, or my hand.

Yea I would take it to a reputable body shop guy or to a professional detailer that high a high rep. If anyone around you can wet sand it or buff it out, it would be them. I wouldn't take it to a dealer though. They'll tell you that a repaint is the only way then they'll buff it and it'll look like crap. It should be able to be wet sanded out, and if it can't this person will know. If you would like I might be able to put you in touch with someone from another forum that I'm on.

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

Yea I would take it to a reputable body shop guy or to a professional detailer that high a high rep. If anyone around you can wet sand it or buff it out, it would be them. I wouldn't take it to a dealer though. They'll tell you that a repaint is the only way then they'll buff it and it'll look like crap. It should be able to be wet sanded out, and if it can't this person will know. If you would like I might be able to put you in touch with someone from another forum that I'm on.

I'll have to ask around first. I have a few friends in the car business.

BLcamaro10 · 07-26-2011, 10:33 PM

ask the Junkman he would know

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BLcamaro10

ask the Junkman he would know

Junkman2008?

BLcamaro10 · 07-26-2011, 10:46 PM

yes, he has a vette and can tell you a method for how good the clear coat is.

Junkman2008 · 07-26-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

They aren't very deep, and can barely feel them with my nail.

Your perception of what is deep is totally skewed. When you think of a scratch not being deep because your fingernail barely catches on it, you are completely missing the fact that your clear coat is not much deeper that the amount of fingernail that is being caught. In other words, if your fingernail catches at all, then that scratch is wicked deep. That is definitely going to require wet sanding, and you are going to have to find someone who really knows what they are doing. This person will have a paint thickness gauge that can measure substances on fiberglass, preferable a Positector 200 C/Advanced. This is NOT something that YOU will be able to fix.

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Originally Posted by shank0668

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
best I have, or my hand.

Those are some of the best looking paper weights that I have seen. Do you have their bigger, door stop version too?

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Your perception of what is deep is totally skewed. When you think of a scratch not being deep because your fingernail barely catches on it, you are completely missing the fact that your clear coat is not much deeper that the amount of fingernail that is being caught. In other words, if your fingernail catches at all, then that scratch is wicked deep. That is definitely going to require wet sanding, and you are going to have to find someone who really knows what they are doing. This person will have a paint thickness gauge that can measure substances on fiberglass, preferable a Positector 200 C/Advanced. This is NOT something that YOU will be able to fix.

Those are some of the best looking paper weights that I have seen. Do you have their bigger, door stop version too?

I use it to apply even coats of wax. That is it.
I guess I'll have to live with it, because I don't want to spend the money on fixing.

07-26-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Scratch Removal? Today a dog jumped on the vette. I am curious what a good scratch remover is. It isn't into the paint, but certainly a pretty bad scratch. You can feel it with your nail.

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07-26-2011, 09:33 PM	#2
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	That looks like its going to need to be wetsanded, but if you can feel it with your nail, it might not be worth the shot. Wet sanding could possibly take it down through the clear completely.

07-26-2011, 09:46 PM	#4
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	They aren't very deep, and can barely feel them with my nail.

07-26-2011, 09:49 PM	#6
camaro2ssblack Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS - Black on Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 731	If you dont have a PC, Flex or Rotary then I would take it to a reputable detail shop in your area to see what they could do.

07-26-2011, 09:51 PM	#7
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053 best I have, or my hand.

07-26-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
BLcamaro10 Drives: Black silver RS 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ky Posts: 126 View My Garage	ask the Junkman he would know

07-26-2011, 10:46 PM	#12
BLcamaro10 Drives: Black silver RS 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ky Posts: 126 View My Garage	yes, he has a vette and can tell you a method for how good the clear coat is.