tried to remove scratches
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After I removed my Carrera badge on the rear decklid of my 95 C2 there were a couiple of scratches that could not be removed with Griot's #2. I took the finest piece of 1000 grit which was already worn out and ran it over the offending area. Scratches are gone but so is the clear---I assume. Gotta have the entire decklid painted? Sometimes being really picky can be really spensive.
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After wet sanding you will need to use a cutting compound to bring the shine back. If you can get this done by hand it really reduces the risk but you might need to use a polisher to get the sanding scratches out. If you use a rotary polisher be very careful of how much heat you put into the paint and keep it moving. I've had very good experiences with polishing the thick aftermarket base/clear paint jobs but not with factory paint jobs which have a very thin layer of clear.
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Whew. I feel better. I wet sanded my 74 last year and it looked horrible till I took it to the shop and I watched them buff it to new. I have a Griot's buffer. I have never burned anything with it.
THanks guys.
THanks guys.
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If you broke through the clearcoat, there is no turning back... looks like your car is polar silver? That is a metallic... so paint and clearcoat will be needed.
sorry.
hopefully that is not the case.
sorry.
hopefully that is not the case.
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Rear Badge delete?
Now that you're below the clear coat, you'll probably need to take the rear deck to a competent body shop for them to evaluate how far down you are into or past the clearcoat. They may be able to even out the area with the 1000/1500 method before either reclearing or reshooting base/clear.
Now that you're below the clear coat, you'll probably need to take the rear deck to a competent body shop for them to evaluate how far down you are into or past the clearcoat. They may be able to even out the area with the 1000/1500 method before either reclearing or reshooting base/clear.
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Are you sure you went through the clear, & not just scratched it up pretty bad?
Take the #2 & go over it a few times, you might able to get it all out. If not, you might want to find a local Pro Detailer, & see what they can do.
You usually have to go over that spot with sand paper a lot to get through the clear coat.
Take the #2 & go over it a few times, you might able to get it all out. If not, you might want to find a local Pro Detailer, & see what they can do.
You usually have to go over that spot with sand paper a lot to get through the clear coat.
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Thanks ,I want to remove mine and add this aftermarket CARERRA 4S to the rear. Has anyone used this guy's product?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2BSI%26otn%3D4
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2BSI%26otn%3D4
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Geting the original emblem off was simple. Removing the adhesive was not. I took it to my paint guy who used a high speed dremel type tool to finish the job. All was good until I scratched the lid placing on another badge. WHen I went after the scratch I also went thru the clear for sure cause I have tried all that was mentioned here. Can't wait for Tuesday so I can get it painted..