AHHH. That pole didn't move. Removing paint scratches?
 

Anyone ever touched up scratches on there Diamond White Pearl RA paint?

I decided to back my RA into a 2'x2' Cement pillar. :( I hit it hard and the RA took it awsome. Only 4 tiny little scratches on the rear bumper each about 1/8th inch thick. I want to touch it up myself however never done it before and was wondering if anyone has any tips on the best way to get the best results.

I can post pics if needed.

Rule of thumb. Use your finger nail and check the depth of the scratch. If your nail catches, sorry but you have to repaint. If your nail doesn't catch, good news, it can be rubbed/buffed out.

Good luck!

I know I'm being anal here however I'm afraid of screwing up my paint. My nail doesn't catch on the scratches so just go grab a rotaiting buffer and some mild car wax and buff it out? Or just buff it without wax?

AHHHH. Buffed too much. AHHH. Paint go back please. :( Looks like I'll be getting it painted since I made the small problem into a big 1/2" hole of paint. :( It sucks being a newbie.

I think maybe you should just stop where you are. Sound like you went a little overboard.

This may be my fault, I should have specified that a body shop should be doing the work. Either painting or rubbing/buffing. What kind of buffer did you use? Was it air powered? Did you use rubbing compound? How bad is it?

:confused: :( :dunno:

It's not that bad. Just a 1/2" round black area where I rubbed the paint off and it's all contained in a small area. You're right though, I don't have a clue. ;) I'll just take it to a place close by that does car paint.

The shock of pain that went through me was to much to bear when I saw what I did. So it's time to deal with people that know what they are doing. ;)

hrmmmm....maybe a good bumper sticker can solve your delima for the time being.....

HEHE. That's not a bad idea. HEHE.

:cool:

So what's the best way to fix this 1/2" circle of paint missing? Should I take it to a dealer and just ask them to do it? Do dealerships sell touch-up paint that will match my paint or should I just take it to a body shop and eat the $100 (I hope not more) the'll charge me to fix it?

If you want to learn about car paint and how to maintain it check out http://www.autopia.org/, download their ebook. The ebook is good reading for new car newbies like us. Its not just about professional detailing but is talks about returning your paint to its previous prestine condition. Its good!{thumbup}

I think that at this point you will need to have someone fix and re-paint your bumper. Or you can wait for the next person who rear-ends you ... j/k :D

I have to clean up some monor door-dings and a small scratch on my mirror. I wouldn't recomend a dealer. Mine just added extra swirl marks into my blk paint when they did their special "detailing" :rolleyes:. Thats why my reasearch turned autopia.org.

good luck

Mental note for everyone who doesn't already know....never use an orbital buffer on bumpers.