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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Nice save....first pics looked worst than that
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Awesome save! And yeah Menzerna HC400 is still a great compound even compared to other newer compounds.
Maybe that thick layer of paint on the part of the garage you hit saved it from getting to deep of scratches on the paint of the car. It looked as it where more damage before you started to fix than it was. Sad about the dent but considering what it could have been. I would also live with the dent. PDR guys and gals can do magic on dents to disapare. As always it's if it's worth it to do on a DD. Maybe if it's in great condition otherwise it could be worth it to look up what it would cost you. And fix other dents if there are any.
Great work and write up and pictures!
/ Tony
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Way cool! Great save. What about paintless dent repair? I don't know if that could be fixed but either way looks way better than before! KEEP ON ROCKING!
CJ
2013 Mustang GT w/Track Pack 6-Speed Manual
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
In dog beers, I've only had one.
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Unbelievable, mavin! Well done. I was with the others who said it looked worse in the before pics.
You used the same approach I use on transfers/scrapes like that i.e. to chemically clean the area first to remove any paint or scrub on top of the paint. I don't start off with an abrasive until I remove transfer on the paint to evaluate if and how deep any scratches are. That is to say I don't remove vehicle paint unnecessarily.
Your approach yielded phenomenal results on that German paint! Be proud, my friend, very proud.
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Bummer, but you did a nice job improving it.
Also, hi neighbor! I'm just a couple miles south of ann arbor.
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
1999 Camaro Z28
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Nice job. FG 400 is one of my favorites for heavy scratches or oxidation. On hard paints it will finish close to LSP ready. The longer you work it the finer the abrasives become. Jescar Compound is a touch better with an easier wipeoff and less dusting (and costs $5 less).
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Thanks!
Originally Posted by
Paul A.
Unbelievable, mavin! Well done. I was with the others who said it looked worse in the before pics.
You used the same approach I use on transfers/scrapes like that i.e. to chemically clean the area first to remove any paint or scrub on top of the paint. I don't start off with an abrasive until I remove transfer on the paint to evaluate if and how deep any scratches are. That is to say I don't remove vehicle paint unnecessarily.
Your approach yielded phenomenal results on that German paint! Be proud, my friend, very proud.
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Re: Bad paint transfer/scratches on a daily driver with FG400
Go Blue!
Originally Posted by
JDGolden
Bummer, but you did a nice job improving it.
Also, hi neighbor! I'm just a couple miles south of ann arbor.
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