RIDS Removal

[Andr3wilson]

Hey Guys!

So on my new Mercedes there are 2-3 RIDS on the back trunk and I want some advice on which method I can use to remove them 100% and restore a show car finish.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1653/medium/IMG_02152.JPG

So this being a personal garage queen, I dont want to just sand it down and reduce how noticeable it is, nor dig too deep into the clear. Under further and closer examination, it is hard to tell really, but it looks to be touching the basecoat.

Today I picked up some OEM paint for it and it has the paint and a clear coat in the package.

The two methods im looking at doing goes as follow:

1. Fill the scratch in with paint, wetsand, apply the clear coat on top, wetsand, polish, LSP

2. Fill the scratch with Clear, wetsand, polish, LSP.

What would you guys recommend?

[SonOfOC]

Here's some good material. I've done it twice and it works fantastic. Important thing is waiting for the paint coats to dry completely before sanding.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/51955-how-fix-deliberate-deep-key-scratch.html

[ken tuep]

As long as the scratch doesn't affect the way the basecoat looks, I would just use the clearcoat. Fill it slowly with a few layers, then before sanding down, apply masking tape to both sides of the scratch. This will allow you to cut only your built up clearcoat. Then finish all with 2500,3000 grit sandpaper. Polish as normal.

I've done this numerous times with great results. I use to use UV clear which only took a few minutes before buffing on. Just be sure the clear is really dry before sanding on it. Post up your results!:xyxthumbs:

[Mike Phillips]

What would you guys recommend?




Like Ken posted, read through those two write-ups and they pretty much cover everything you want to do.


Keep in mind, sometimes more and more work doesn't automatically mean better and better results...

Definitely take good before, process and after pictures...



:Picture:

[Andr3wilson]

So to your recommendation, I went with filling in with clear coat.

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package

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cleaned the area with IPA

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applied clear

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let is cure for about 8 hours

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Measuring and wetsanding until level and flush, tape idea was brilliant! Used 1000, then 2000 grit.

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Polished with PF2500 and an Orange pad

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Sanding marks gone, no sign of scratch

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1653/medium/IMG_02314.jpg
Finishing with SF4500 and a Gold pad (love this combo)

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Wiping with IPA

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Reapplication of Exo

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Finished product!

Under super close inspection, you can slightly see where the area was treated. Overall though, I am super happy with the outcome! In a few days when the Exo has fully cured, I will top it off with Pete's 53; one of my favourite combinations.

[CM8 6MT]

Great job!

[rmagnus]

+1. Gotta say I was concerned when I say that blob of clear rather than building up with layers. Seems like a lot more sanding was required but it looks great.

[Andr3wilson]

+1. Gotta say I was concerned when I say that blob of clear rather than building up with layers. Seems like a lot more sanding was required but it looks great.

yea it caught me by surprise how fast it came out, I figured it would be better to just let it dries and sand down then try and remove it. I had to sand down 60-70 microns, so yea... took roughly half an hour, but I am happy with it! :) Thanks!

[Jomax]

yea it caught me by surprise how fast it came out, I figured it would be better to just let it dries and sand down then try and remove it. I had to sand down 60-70 microns, so yea... took roughly half an hour, but I am happy with it! :) Thanks!

If only our clear were that thick..


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[Danube]

Great work!!

[Mike Phillips]

Very nice work! Incredible results!


Plus... you have all the really cool tools!


I gotta say... I'm impressed...


This is another thread that is a really great example of what a helpful forum AGO is. You start a thread asking for help and then SonOfOC shares to very detailed how-to threads written by two of our other forum members.




Here's some good material. I've done it twice and it works fantastic. Important thing is waiting for the paint coats to dry completely before sanding.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/51955-how-fix-deliberate-deep-key-scratch.html



Then after reading the information and putting it into practice you successfully complete the task.


Awesome.


:bowdown:

[Andr3wilson]

Very nice work! Incredible results!


Plus... you have all the really cool tools!


I gotta say... I'm impressed...


This is another thread that is a really great example of what a helpful forum AGO is. You start a thread asking for help and then SonOfOC shares to very detailed how-to threads written by two of our other forum members.





Then after reading the information and putting it into practice you successfully complete the task.


Awesome.


:bowdown:

Thanks Mike!! Big Compliment! Another thing too, the Forum is free!
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