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Can it be touched up, or does it need to be repainted.

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Old 07-13-2012, 01:16 PM
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Hey everyone,

So I have been trying to get my new Monte looking good but it goes without saying that she has some war scars.

Below is some pictures of what I am talking about, similar scuffs and small scrapes can be found all over, and the front is pretty dinged up from never wearing any road armor/neglect.

Is there anything that can be done to cover it all up or am I looking at a new paint job?
 
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Old 07-13-2012, 01:25 PM
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Can u feel the scratch with ur finger nail? If so ull have to repainr if not it may just need a wetsand & buff tp hide most of it
 
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Old 07-13-2012, 04:48 PM
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I have used a product called...Scratch Off.....

And I high speed buffing wheel with a thick pad.....

It removed it completely!......

Then polished it and buffed it lightly...

and POOF! it was gone....

I actually used a multispeed drill motor...and a Cheapo pad and arbor from Harbor freight...
 

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Old 07-13-2012, 05:17 PM
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If it's down to the primer, then you need to repaint. If it's more like scuffs, then they will probably buff out. Products such as Meguires Scratch-X work well for scuffs.

As for rock chips, etc. on the front from normal driving, there is not a whole lot you can do aside from a paint chip pen, otherwise, you will be looking at a whole new paint job. Or at least repainting the damaged sections.
 
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I'd say you'd be able to buff it out. It dosent look too terrible from what I can see.
 
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Old 07-13-2012, 05:38 PM
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It's hard to tell in the pics. maybe this will help.How to Repair Your Car Scratch - Popular Mechanics
 
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