Tiny scratch on my new car- what to do? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ant · 08-13-2009, 10:30 PM

I just picked up my car yesterday, and I noticed a little scratch (almost paint chip-like) on the edge of the door when I took my car home. It's really small, and barely noticeable, but annoying.

And to top it off, I was showing my Grandpa the engine today and when I shut the hood of the car, my key accidentally scratched it. Again, barely noticeable and extremely tiny.

But it's bothering me because I know it's there. Is there any kind of touch up you guys can recommend or anything else? Or should I just leave it?

SSOOCH · 08-13-2009, 10:50 PM

You can get touch up paint from the dealer but if it's so small don't sweat it, you just performed your first customization and now it's truly yours!!

fmdog44 · 08-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Get the touch up paint with a ball point head or small brush applicator from an auto parts store for the ding. The scratch if you can feel it with your fingernail then you can't fix. If it is only a surface blemish you can work it out yourself.

Van · 08-14-2009, 11:36 AM

Deep scratches you have to fill, sand, paint, buff...etc.

Light scratches you can use a compound and buff it out.

And of course paint pens work as well.

BLUEMARO · 08-14-2009, 12:35 PM

touch up paint form parts dept. Touch it up best you can and forget about it.

franknbeans · 08-14-2009, 12:42 PM

i've been thinking about getting this.

http://www.drcolorchip.com/index.shtml

fmdog44 · 08-16-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van

Deep scratches you have to fill, sand, paint, buff...etc.

Light scratches you can use a compound and buff it out.

And of course paint pens work as well.

Compound on clear coat will dull the clear coat!

fmdog44 · 08-16-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

i've been thinking about getting this.

http://www.drcolorchip.com/index.shtml

If you do then try it out on a junker or a spot that is barely visible. I would suggest trying it in side your trunk for example. Some of these are OK but often they will change in appearance shortly after you apply them. It will look good on the day you do it but a month later you can spot it a block away. Good luck.

Van · 08-16-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmdog44

Compound on clear coat will dull the clear coat!

I'm talking about the compounds used by shops to make scratches "disaapear"

I don't know what the compound is...if its a polish or what. I'm assuming its crystaline or something.

XtremeBowtie · 08-20-2009, 06:03 PM

All compounds are abrasive. Compound is just liquid sandpaper.

Angelo@Autopia · 08-20-2009, 08:26 PM

If you want to remove scratch's, your best bet is using Meguar's M105 Ultra Cut Compound (this is in the Professional line, so it is sold in quarts or gallons only). If you'd rather just go on down to the local Wal Mart or auto parts stores to purchase your supplies, you can probably find Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound, which is similar to M105, but it is dialed in for the consumer-level paint guy. You can apply either product by hand, random orbital, or rotary polisher.

If the finish looks good enough for your needs, you can go right to protecting your paint. If not, use Meguiar's M205 Ultra Finishing Polish. Then your would follow up with Klasse AIO let it cure 24hrs then follow up with 2 coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint sealant for that wetness you been looking for and protection also.

GrnMchin · 08-20-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr G

If you want to remove scratch's, your best bet is using Meguar's M105 Ultra Cut Compound (this is in the Professional line, so it is sold in quarts or gallons only). If you'd rather just go on down to the local Wal Mart or auto parts stores to purchase your supplies, you can probably find Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound, which is similar to M105, but it is dialed in for the consumer-level paint guy. You can apply either product by hand, random orbital, or rotary polisher.

If the finish looks good enough for your needs, you can go right to protecting your paint. If not, use Meguiar's M205 Ultra Finishing Polish. Then your would follow up with Klasse AIO let it cure 24hrs then follow up with 2 coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint sealant for that wetness you been looking for and protection also.

+1

ferno girl · 09-29-2009, 09:58 PM

is any body getting there car,simonized? it covers the paint for 7 years...they can cover the stripes,also..

the rich dude · 09-29-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferno girl

is any body getting there car,simonized? it covers the paint for 7 years...they can cover the stripes,also..

link??

08-13-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	Tiny scratch on my new car- what to do? I just picked up my car yesterday, and I noticed a little scratch (almost paint chip-like) on the edge of the door when I took my car home. It's really small, and barely noticeable, but annoying. And to top it off, I was showing my Grandpa the engine today and when I shut the hood of the car, my key accidentally scratched it. Again, barely noticeable and extremely tiny. But it's bothering me because I know it's there. Is there any kind of touch up you guys can recommend or anything else? Or should I just leave it?

08-13-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	You can get touch up paint from the dealer but if it's so small don't sweat it, you just performed your first customization and now it's truly yours!! __________________

08-14-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Deep scratches you have to fill, sand, paint, buff...etc. Light scratches you can use a compound and buff it out. And of course paint pens work as well. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-14-2009, 12:42 PM	#6
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	i've been thinking about getting this. http://www.drcolorchip.com/index.shtml __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

08-20-2009, 06:03 PM	#10
XtremeBowtie Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Camaro / 1963 C-10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC Posts: 149	All compounds are abrasive. Compound is just liquid sandpaper. __________________ Thank you God for my Salvation! May others seek your Son, Jesus Christ! My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 Daily Driver "Build Thread": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

08-14-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
fmdog44 Drives: 1965 impala Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 63	Get the touch up paint with a ball point head or small brush applicator from an auto parts store for the ding. The scratch if you can feel it with your fingernail then you can't fix. If it is only a surface blemish you can work it out yourself.

08-14-2009, 12:35 PM	#5
BLUEMARO A Classical Greek Drives: DTS, Bonneville and an SS ! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grand Blanc MI Posts: 226	touch up paint form parts dept. Touch it up best you can and forget about it.

08-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#11
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	If you want to remove scratch's, your best bet is using Meguar's M105 Ultra Cut Compound (this is in the Professional line, so it is sold in quarts or gallons only). If you'd rather just go on down to the local Wal Mart or auto parts stores to purchase your supplies, you can probably find Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound, which is similar to M105, but it is dialed in for the consumer-level paint guy. You can apply either product by hand, random orbital, or rotary polisher. If the finish looks good enough for your needs, you can go right to protecting your paint. If not, use Meguiar's M205 Ultra Finishing Polish. Then your would follow up with Klasse AIO let it cure 24hrs then follow up with 2 coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint sealant for that wetness you been looking for and protection also.

09-29-2009, 09:58 PM	#13
ferno girl Drives: orange 2 ss camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: mt.vernon,ill Posts: 7	is any body getting there car,simonized? it covers the paint for 7 years...they can cover the stripes,also..

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