delc01
03-24-2016, 09:10 AM
Hello, this is my first post and I have a detailing question:
background - I purchased a used truck that had fender flares installed by the dealer. I removed them. They were on approx 2 years.
There are rub marks into the clear coat, some do not catch a fingernail and some areas do catch a nail.
Options:
1) temporarily mask the areas and reduce the appearance with the best products to cover (not sure what these are if you have any suggestions), and live with it. Perhaps a sealant applied?
2) Use more aggressive products to try to restore the finish. Live with the areas that are well into the clear coat.
I have a Griot's DA polisher, several pads, and have tried their polish no. 2 on an orange pad without success. I will likely need to move to something more aggressive like a Griot's correcting cream with microfiber pad, or maybe Meguiar's ultimate compound.
3) Contact an experienced detailer and have them wet sand. This isn't something I'm comfortable attempting on this vehicle myself.
So, for option 1 or 2, do you have any suggestions on products or techniques that may work for me? I have attached a photo to show what I am working with. I'm not looking to go all the way to wet sanding at this point without trying some first steps, but understand I may need to contact an experienced detailer or body shop.
Thanks!
background - I purchased a used truck that had fender flares installed by the dealer. I removed them. They were on approx 2 years.
There are rub marks into the clear coat, some do not catch a fingernail and some areas do catch a nail.
Options:
1) temporarily mask the areas and reduce the appearance with the best products to cover (not sure what these are if you have any suggestions), and live with it. Perhaps a sealant applied?
2) Use more aggressive products to try to restore the finish. Live with the areas that are well into the clear coat.
I have a Griot's DA polisher, several pads, and have tried their polish no. 2 on an orange pad without success. I will likely need to move to something more aggressive like a Griot's correcting cream with microfiber pad, or maybe Meguiar's ultimate compound.
3) Contact an experienced detailer and have them wet sand. This isn't something I'm comfortable attempting on this vehicle myself.
So, for option 1 or 2, do you have any suggestions on products or techniques that may work for me? I have attached a photo to show what I am working with. I'm not looking to go all the way to wet sanding at this point without trying some first steps, but understand I may need to contact an experienced detailer or body shop.
Thanks!