Will this "buff out" ??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Walter Sobchak · 11-26-2009, 12:01 PM

I'm thinking it should, apparently the wife hasn't figured out the difference between lift vs drag.
not so great pics, but you get the idea. Is this able to be buffed out by hand or am I going to need a machine?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-26-2009, 12:14 PM

Yes, that does look like it will buff out.

Angelo@Autopia · 11-26-2009, 01:07 PM

Yes, it looks like it will, use a 4" pad with your machine first, maybe if it doesn't work to well a light wet sanding will do the trick.

Revo1 · 11-26-2009, 02:50 PM

Worst case scenario you'll have an irregularity in your clear coat, hardly noticeable

NAHURRY · 11-26-2009, 04:59 PM

You can do it by hand but it will take some elbow grease.Go to Autozone
and get some megs sratch x, or 3M rubbing compound.

As long as you can run your fingernail over the scratch without it catching
it will come out.

Angrybird 12 · 11-26-2009, 05:03 PM

Oh man, i think itis just scratched the Clear coat, so it should buff out... Not like what someone did to the back bumper of my HHR.. It went all the way through to the plastic... and it was black under the paint... does not look good on a Orange HHR...

Mike2ss · 11-26-2009, 09:56 PM

I would use some clearcoat compound with a wet applicator and then buff with a buffer.

do it lightely a fews times checking it in between if you are not good with a buffer or if you know someone that is good buffing take it to them and it should come out.

Thrillz · 11-27-2009, 10:31 AM

You know what i would try a simple product like scratchx before anything else. Doesnt look that bad at all from pictures. If you dont know anything about wet sanding do not try this on your new camaro imo.

Walter Sobchak · 11-28-2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the tips, it feels more like it's on top of the paint if that makes any sense. I'll try the scrath-x first since it sounds the easiest

2010victoryredss_ron · 11-28-2009, 11:43 AM

then have her grounded from the vehicle for 3 weeks...... that'll teach her...maybe.

Batman0837 · 11-28-2009, 02:25 PM

Be careful if you take a buffer to it!! You can burn the paint off the bumper in an instant if you're not careful...

NAHURRY · 11-28-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Sobchak

Thanks for the tips, it feels more like it's on top of the paint if that makes any sense. I'll try the scrath-x first since it sounds the easiest

Do not use a cheap micro-fiber with the ScratchX (or anything). Pick-up
some Meg's applicator pads and try to keep it even and flat when buffing
out the scratch so you wont put swirls in it. And DONT bare down real
hard on the pad. Numerous passes with moderate presure is alot better
than a few hard passes.

Mike2ss · 11-29-2009, 11:42 AM

Hey, I have a question. How or what do you use to get bird POP off the the paint? We have lots of birds down here and if the POP sits it seems to damage the paint.

NAHURRY · 11-29-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike2ss

Hey, I have a question. How or what do you use to get bird POP off the the paint? We have lots of birds down here and if the POP sits it seems to damage the paint.

Another member "Nexus6" told me about this, tried it..and it works
great for poop and bugs! Promise.

http://www.autogeek.net/tarbug.html

Heres some good info also
http://www.autogeek.net/remove-bugs-and-tar.html

11-26-2009, 12:01 PM	#1
Walter Sobchak Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: portland Posts: 46	Will this "buff out" ??? I'm thinking it should, apparently the wife hasn't figured out the difference between lift vs drag. not so great pics, but you get the idea. Is this able to be buffed out by hand or am I going to need a machine?

11-26-2009, 02:50 PM	#4
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Worst case scenario you'll have an irregularity in your clear coat, hardly noticeable __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

11-26-2009, 05:03 PM	#6
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Oh man, i think itis just scratched the Clear coat, so it should buff out... Not like what someone did to the back bumper of my HHR.. It went all the way through to the plastic... and it was black under the paint... does not look good on a Orange HHR... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

11-27-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	You know what i would try a simple product like scratchx before anything else. Doesnt look that bad at all from pictures. If you dont know anything about wet sanding do not try this on your new camaro imo. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

11-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#10
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	then have her grounded from the vehicle for 3 weeks...... that'll teach her...maybe. __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

11-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Yes, that does look like it will buff out.

11-26-2009, 01:07 PM	#3
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Yes, it looks like it will, use a 4" pad with your machine first, maybe if it doesn't work to well a light wet sanding will do the trick.

11-26-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	You can do it by hand but it will take some elbow grease.Go to Autozone and get some megs sratch x, or 3M rubbing compound. As long as you can run your fingernail over the scratch without it catching it will come out.

11-26-2009, 09:56 PM	#7
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	I would use some clearcoat compound with a wet applicator and then buff with a buffer. do it lightely a fews times checking it in between if you are not good with a buffer or if you know someone that is good buffing take it to them and it should come out.

11-28-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
Walter Sobchak Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: portland Posts: 46	Thanks for the tips, it feels more like it's on top of the paint if that makes any sense. I'll try the scrath-x first since it sounds the easiest

11-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
Batman0837 Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS # 71394 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 365	Be careful if you take a buffer to it!! You can burn the paint off the bumper in an instant if you're not careful... __________________ Check out my Batcave Home Theater here!

11-29-2009, 11:42 AM	#13
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	Hey, I have a question. How or what do you use to get bird POP off the the paint? We have lots of birds down here and if the POP sits it seems to damage the paint. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

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