tssdetailing
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it's a 2000 black BMW, she scratched the paint with an ice scraper....i don't "do paint" but can a buffer take care of this or is that down to the metal?
Horrid Paint scratches-what to do??
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JasonS
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Those look very deep and wide and it appears that it went all the way through the paint. A buffer can't fix, it's time for a good body shop.
imported_Jakerooni
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strongly advise a repaint on that...
tssdetailing
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Ok, well she really wants me to detail the car. Can i just tape the scratches so I don't peel the surrounding paint back? ('m using a Flex DA)
Atlantic Euro
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Shoot - hit it with the Flex and see what happens. You're probably painting it anyway.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
I've never known plastic to cut through paint quite like that(possible though). Could it be the reminants/trasfer from the scraper? Can you feel the grove/valley of the scratch with the tip of your fingernail?
Greg Gellas
I'm Greg :)
Get the bird crap off the trunk before it etches into the clear 
Things like this usually qualify for insurance claims.
I've seen people done touch-up wetsanding on LONG straight scratches. But it takes a lot of patience to do it correctly. You can certainly try that method first. If it fails, go to a bodyshop. It will be a great learning experience for your later scratch repair.
I've seen people done touch-up wetsanding on LONG straight scratches. But it takes a lot of patience to do it correctly. You can certainly try that method first. If it fails, go to a bodyshop. It will be a great learning experience for your later scratch repair.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
the_invisible said:
Not if you have a $500 deductible. :har:
Forgive me if this comes off as rude, but I cant help but notice your avatar advertising what I think is your business? Its confusing/disconcerting to see someone advertising business but then posting questions of what appropriate steps would be to a certain situation - one detailers(skilled ones) are referenced for fixing.
Otherwise, advise her of the possible consequences and how she should follow up. Then I would say explain you might be able to make it less noticeable or eliminated if they are just eye sores and not super deep.
See how she responds and see if insurance would cover it, then give it a mild progression with your polisher and product combinatinons..
Otherwise, advise her of the possible consequences and how she should follow up. Then I would say explain you might be able to make it less noticeable or eliminated if they are just eye sores and not super deep.
See how she responds and see if insurance would cover it, then give it a mild progression with your polisher and product combinatinons..
tssdetailing
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We're all here to learn, Getcha. I didn't shoot the pix, the car is not in my possession. I'm simply asking for trained eyes to give their feedback =)
I've taken initiative to get some quotes from a very reputable body shop, which I'll present to her at the job if it merits a repaint.
I've taken initiative to get some quotes from a very reputable body shop, which I'll present to her at the job if it merits a repaint.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
efnfast said:
Sure is. You are 100% insured for acts of stupidity(as long as it's not blatant). It goes hand in hand with causing an accident. Even if you are wrong, you're covered.
imported_Jakerooni
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the_invisible said:
You mean something like this.?
Yea it can be done... But if those are indeed scratches and not transfer I'd still highly recommend a repaint on it...
David Fermani said:
Driving into a tree/building/car/etc... yes, I can understand, but scratching your car and needing it repainted (or alternatively buffing through the clearcoat and needing a repaint)..........hmmmm; I may check with my insurance agent to see because now I'm curious
Jakerooni said:
Any idea how much clear was removed doing that?