Coworker used 150 grit on his hood...

[mbanks21]

I can get pics but it's been raining all week. He has a black G35 that had a scratch on the hood so he thought he'd be smart and sand it out. Unfortunately he used 150 grit sandpaper. Do you think this is able to be saved? I have 1500 and 2000 grit and Meg's UC/ LC Orange and purple wool pads. I don't want to make the car worse...

[KneeDragr]

Well you could try, its probably already going to need a respray.

My guess is you should save your buffing tools for after he gets his super cheapo respray, or his DIY attempt as this guy does not sound like the sharpest tool in the shed and will likely not get it done right.

[mbanks21]

That's what I was afraid of. I'll try to get some pics today if it's not pouring outside. Thanks!

[rodneypierce]

If he hit it with 150 grit its done man...

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[FUNX650]

I can get pics but it's been raining all week. He has a black G35 that had a scratch on the hood so he thought he'd be smart and sand it out. Unfortunately he used 150 grit sandpaper. Do you think this is able to be saved? I have 1500 and 2000 grit and Meg's UC/ LC Orange and purple wool pads.

•Has the CC (or any of the underlying film coat layers) already been compromised?
•What polishers do you have?
•How much you gonna charge to try and fix this?

I don't want to make the car worse...

•How much stress can you, (and possibly your wallet), tolerate?
-Do you think the co-worker would be willing to sign a waiver: (basically releasing you from damages for
any of your "fixing-attempts")?

-Might it not be best to leave it alone...if you're genuinely worried about making it worse?!?!


Bob

[mbanks21]

•Has the CC (or any of the underlying film coat layers) been compromised?
•What polishers do you have?
•How much you gonna charge to try and fix this?


•How much stress can you, (and possibly your wallet), tolerate?
-Do you think the co-worker would be willing to sign a waiver:
(basically releasing you from damages for any "fixing-attempts")
-Might it not be best to leave it alone...if you're genuinely worried about making it worse?!?!


Bob

I'm at work so I'll go check it out again. Hopefully he feathered it and didn't go to town on it. I have a RO buffer and all the compounds/polishes so I'm not worried about that part. I had planned on doing his whole car for around $200, may have to bump that up a little depending on the hood. I might do a small (1"x1") test spot but I may end up telling him to ride the rails.

[Tector]

I don't think you'll ever get 150 scratches out without going through the CC at the very least. I think it's going to need to be re-clear coated.

[Mike Phillips]

Wow!

I've heard and seen people use Scotchbrite pads, caveman compound, etc on their car I don't think I've ever heard of anyone using #150 grit sandpaper on their car's paint.

That's some really aggressive sandpaper.

I'd buff it how you were normally going to buff it and this will remove all the light scratches and reveal the deepest scratches that remain and then you and your buddy inspect the results.

It should be a real eye opener.

It's amazing how deep scratches look when they are all shined up and the clarity is restored to the entire panel.

I buffed out a Nova over the weekend as well as the flamed coupe and after the compounding step the RIDS simply stick out like a sore thumb.

[expdetailing]

What's his next trick--throwing rocks at the car?

Be sure to comfort him that he'll probably need a respray, and that in your possible attempt to fix it, it could make it look worse. That way, you're covered no matter what, and if it turns out okay, you'll look like a champion.

[mbanks21]

lol at everyone. He's from another country so maybe that's how they roll over there. Anyway I just went out to his car again and it's very light, so I'm assuming he hardly put any pressure on it at all.