Input: Car got key-ed

[cbbkrayz]

Hi All:



I`ve been lurking on detail forums for a while and my car got key-ed the other day. Here are some pix:















I have a PC7424 and this is what I did:

1. Wash and Clay

2. 5-6 passes of Optimum Compound [Orange LC pad]

3. 2 passes of Klasse AIO [White LC pad]

4. 2 layers of Poorboy`s EX-P

5. 2 layers of S100



Results were still noticeable. I`ve gotten suggestions on using some Optimum Hyper Compound or some Menzerna? When it got key-ed, I felt it with my nail and there was a slight indentation on the paint from the key mark. You guys think I need to repaint?



Any suggestions and input appreciated.

Thanks

-Mike

[tom p.]

You guys think I need to repaint?

Can you catch your fingernail in it? If so, how much does it bother you?

[cbbkrayz]

Can you catch your fingernail in it? If so, how much does it bother you?

Not too much. I feel an indentation though when I run my fingernail through it.



-Mike

[Invigor]

try some 2000grit wetsanding...if anything it`ll smooth the edges of the cut nicely and make it almost disappear. dependant on the depth, of course.

[cbbkrayz]

I have absolutely no experience with wet sanding at all and I am afraid to do it. :nervous2:



-Mike

[Asonyexec]

I tried wet sanding and was scared to death when I first did it but it actually was not that bad. once you sand it down then wipe off the residue you heart will skip a few beats and think you really F`d things up now. As you complete all the steps involved in the wet sanding process you will be amazed and the transformation taking place.



Here was my reasoning behind this amature trying wet sanding. I had a bad scratch on my car bad enough that I would have to take it to a body shop. After reading some posts about wet sanding I thought what the hell if i "F" things up Im still going to have to take it to a body shop so nothing to lose really. behold, after scaring myself ````less for a minute it turned out pretty good and didnt need a body shop after all.



Well that`s my story, hope it helps you in your decision.

[Invigor]

all I can say is tried to find a beat up junker, take a key to it and get out the sandpaper, compound, etc. and just goto town, see what you can come up with...it`s a lot easier than it sounds.



The first car I wetsanded ended up with poor results, then I got a professional painter to show me how to do it, and wow my jaw hit the floor on how effortlessly he did it and the outcome was amazing! I guess my main problem was that I was afraid to really go at it with the attitude of "I`m gonna get rid of that scratch"...now that I know what can come out and what can`t, I`m pretty comfortable going at the paint with 2000grit...now 1500...I dunno, that frightens me still!



He also had a cool little 3" pneumatic polisher that he used, which makes it even easier.

[jswatek]

I first tried it on my old bicycle. First 2000, then 3600, then polish and it looked so good I did the whole thing!

[cbbkrayz]

I tried wet sanding and was scared to death when I first did it but it actually was not that bad. once you sand it down then wipe off the residue you heart will skip a few beats and think you really F`d things up now. As you complete all the steps involved in the wet sanding process you will be amazed and the transformation taking place.



Here was my reasoning behind this amature trying wet sanding. I had a bad scratch on my car bad enough that I would have to take it to a body shop. After reading some posts about wet sanding I thought what the hell if i "F" things up Im still going to have to take it to a body shop so nothing to lose really. behold, after scaring myself ````less for a minute it turned out pretty good and didnt need a body shop after all.



Well that`s my story, hope it helps you in your decision.

That is what I am thinking, let me find some threads on wet sanding. What kind of materials do you guys use?



Thanks for the input, I appreciate it!

-Mike

[jbraswell]

I think 3M makes a kit, probably pretty expensive... but I always use 3M wet or dry paper and perfect-it compounds anyways. although I`ve never really used any of their swirl removers that impressed me.

[imported_DieselMDX]

Looks alot better!

[^&04types]

Mike,

just wetsand it then get urself a high speed polisher, makita, dewalt , or hitachi.

use 2000 gritt and keep it wet. then use some good polish and buff it out

[cbbkrayz]

Hi All,



Should I use touch-up paint like the guy that did on his black G35 sedan? Does Langka work, or is it only for rock chips also? I am a total noob to this and I am hesitant to do this. Although I think I am going to take the suggestion on doing it on my 98 Camry first.



Thanks for all your help guys!

-Mike

[klnyc]

Ahh famous 61st and 8th ave

YOu can try to wet sand it with 3000 grit sand paper. Or PM me

[cbbkrayz]

Ahh famous 61st and 8th ave

YOu can try to wet sand it with 3000 grit sand paper. Or PM me

AHHHHHHHHH!!! How you figure!?



Yes, that is 8 ave!