gr8nine93

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.

pewter82

shooting clear coat would not be expensive, but someone here may know of a sealer wax that might do the job.

jimbo3

Follow up with wet sanding with 1500, then 2000, then buff out. Remember to soak the paper for at least 30 minutes before using and use a soft sanding block.

mrsullivan

yeah.... what he said...

matt777

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.

gr8nine93

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.

MarkD

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.

H.H.Chinn

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.

Stealth 993

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.

pewter82

How hard is it to remove the carrera badge anyway? Are these put on with adhesive tape?

mrsullivan

i have heard detal floss or fishing line is the best way to get it off... no personal experience though

jimbo3

Dental floss, using a sawing action. Easy.

pewter82

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

gr8nine93

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..

Stealth 993

3m Adhesive Remover, will remove all the extra glue left on the car, & not damage the paint.