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Old 03-19-09, 12:10 AM
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do any of you guys know how to protect the inside of the door handle where you reach your hand to open the door, sometimes when you reach too fast your nails will scratch the paint and leaves marks, after awhile it will look very ugly so any suggestions to how i can protect the inside of the door handle
Old 03-19-09, 12:30 AM
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Go slower and pay attention to when you are getting in your car. Keep your nails cut. Keep your paint waxed. Fingernail scratches should mostly buff out. I go by this formula and I've never had an accumulation. Best of luck.
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I just saw this on eBay last night....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
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Buff the scratches out and install http://aircraftpaintprotection.net/a...4bb23866cc8c0d. It is basically small pieces of clear bra to place under that area.
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Originally Posted by darkdream
Buff the scratches out and install http://aircraftpaintprotection.net/a...4bb23866cc8c0d. It is basically small pieces of clear bra to place under that area.
how do you buff the scratches out?
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Originally Posted by jchou0615
do any of you guys know how to protect the inside of the door handle where you reach your hand to open the door, sometimes when you reach too fast your nails will scratch the paint and leaves marks, after awhile it will look very ugly so any suggestions to how i can protect the inside of the door handle
If you are concerned about scratches under your door handle, then it seems you are the kind of person who should be more careful opening their door. Not intended to be disrespectful. I'm always very careful when opening my door for that exact reason.

With that said, any decent high quality polish and a soft cloth should get out most surface scratches in that area. It's very easy to do.

Good luck.
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First of all do you know how to detail? I mean proper detail not just wash, clay and wax. Anyways use this with a microfiber and it'll come right off but I suggest you learn how to FULLY detail your car if you do this

http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboy...r-2-SSR-2-P20/
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you can cut out a piece of clearbra material to put over there. aerotect can do that for you...
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Those are for prevention but for fixing, I used 'Quixx' scratch repair kit from Advance Auto Parts. It is like 16 bucks but got most of my scratches out. It is not as hideous as it was before. But yeah, invest in clearbra for prevention.
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
you can cut out a piece of clearbra material to put over there. aerotect can do that for you...
+1
Old 03-19-09, 04:12 PM
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^^Yep what iSuxel said.. DIY detal is the best care for your own ride.
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I took my car to Aerotect the very next day I took delivery of my IS. Those door handle inserts are lifesavers. I've Used SS2 before and it works wonders
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
you can cut out a piece of clearbra material to put over there. aerotect can do that for you...
+2. One of the first mods I made to my car.

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Yep

Clear Bra and door cups put on first week. No brainer.
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use 3m rubbing compound.


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