Rohan Nath

My fiancee brushed up against a pillar in here Accord (she is officially forbidden from driving the 993...).

Anyway, any suggestions on removing the white paint marks until I find time to get it to the shop? I tried removing with torch lighter (figured it would work as a mild organic solvent) but did not make much progress.

Thanks.

Matt Vaughan

I would initially try a good polishing compound. I've had success with the Turtle Wax brand, but I'm sure there's better. And make sure it's POLISHING compound and NOT RUBBING compound.

That should get you started...

Jeff 993TT

Try 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. It's a mild polish that removes most small scratches and surface dirt.

This works great after a track event to remove all those "rubber" marks from the bits of tire that were flying around the track. I suspect it'll work well for paint marks as well.

Remeber to use a microfiber applicator.

vjd3

Straight up lacquer thinner will do it, just a little on a rag is all you need. I scraped my blue Audi against the side of my garage door, tried to polish off the white streaks, got nowhere, went to the local body shop, five seconds later, good as new.

Vic
95 C4

BradB

To properly remove paint abrasions you want to use an abrasive. The best abrasives are made by 3M. I would recommend 3M Finesse It II which is available at shops that sell pro auto paint supplies.

Many other "polishing compounds" offer far too much cutting power for the job and can take off more material than you need to and can cause mars and swirls if you are not sure what you are dealing with. Be careful.

If you are doing this by hand be sure to use a pure foam pad, not a terry covered one, and use back and forth motions only, not circular.

jason952

meguiar's clear coat cleaner scrub

Clear Coat Body Scrub Paint Cleaner

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jason952

if the above doesn't work, go to something more abrasive, like a rubbing/polishing compound, then work up to less abrasive stuff. and go back and forth, no circles daniel-son.

Jason