DooLowGS4

whattup?

i scraped a fence, and it left some white paint on my black gs..

i could scratch the smaller parts off with my fingernail, but as for the bigger parts, whats the safest way to get the paint off?

i read that car polish might do the trick, but i havent tried anything yet bc it just happened

any suggestions? thanks in advance.

Ddot808

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i would try a clay bar ASAP. the longer the paint is on the harder it will be to remove

chrispy

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I used ScratchX with a buffer to take off paint transfer when I got hit.

habeeb89

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I too would try the clay bar first, if it doesn't work because it's too deep, then try buffing with some ScratchX.

Chris@GlimmerGlass

iTrader: (3)

Yep! Good suggestions.. Clay should help a little, however, I've actually had a little better luck w/ polish and a cutting pad for removing transfer.

jessejames

when paint gets on any car just take a spray bottle of water and a razor,and spray the water on the paint and take the razor scrap it off very easy and you will save alot of money trust me i known!

UberNoob

clay bar it

go at it for about 15 minutes
have patience

jessejames

clay bar is no good

UberNoob

clay bar would work perfectly

at least in my case
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=372728

i would NOT recommend using a razor

Carmelstev

I had a large (dollar bill size) transfer from a white fence on my dark green Acura. Clay Bar didn't do much. Tried Maguiar's Scratchex-this stuff is really quite amazing. Took all of transferred paint off. All that was left was a small scratch about 1/4 inch long that was easily filled in with touch-up paint.

Steve

khooper

I use PREP-SOL it is a cleaner and degreaser for clear coat finishes.

Simply soak a rag with it - and wipe it on - use a clean cloth to remove residue.

Repeat until it is gone.

Rubbing compound will cause severe scratches, from the white paint - when it starts to fall off.

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Din

wetsand with 1500 grit then polish out. I would take it to a paint and body shop or let someone that knows what they are doing do the task.

Kaydee

rubbing compound

jfelbab

The best corrective plan would be to try the least aggressive approaches first. Since you are dealing with paint transfer you are trying to remove what is on your paint, not something under it. I'd set aside the sanding or compounding as your last resort options. No sense removing your good paint if you don't have to and risk premature clear coat failure.

You likely will need multiple applications of a scratch remover. To increase it's "bite" try using it first with a terry cloth applicator and use lots of speed and pressure on the area to be corrected. When the product begins to clear wipe it away with a dry MF, evaluate your progress and repeat as needed. When defect is removed, repeat once more with a foam applicator and use less passion to finish off and leave a perfect finish.

Carmelstev

Jim-
I totally agree that starting with the least aggressive method and moving up. I would definitely not start with a wet sand. That should be reserved for correcting damage into the CC or color coat. To re-iterate, I had a large transfer to my wife's Acura and was able to remove virtually all of it with Scratchex. As this stuff breaks down, it does a great job of polishing out the area.

Steve