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HELP scratched 3M film

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by 430Pat, Jun 8, 2012.

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  1. 430Pat

    430Pat Karting

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    I have some fine scratches on my 458 tried buffing out didn't work any ideas please.
     
    430Pat, Jun 8, 2012
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  2. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    New film?

    Isn't the purpose of the film to protect the paint?

    Or maybe you need a film to protect the protective film?

    Sorry, just kidding.

    :)

    Kai
     
    Kaivball, Jun 8, 2012
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  3. djantlive

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    try using a polish.

    if still doesn't work, use diluted isopropyl alcohol. put a little on without rubbing it. wipe it off and spray with detailing spray a few seconds applied. may need to repeat 2 times. some films have a clear on it (3M) and this can damage the clear if you aren't careful.
     
    djantlive, Jun 9, 2012
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  4. ThompsonRacing

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    How deep is the scratch? Can you feel it with your nail?

    Adam's Revive Polish works really well on clear bras. I've done a ton of Viper door sills with it. Revive is a cleaner and polish, so it will clean out any dirt in the scratch, making it less noticeable.
     
    ThompsonRacing, Jun 12, 2012
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  5. 430Pat

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    The dealer just called me they are changing the hood section.
     
    430Pat, Jun 12, 2012
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  6. ThompsonRacing

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    Good to hear!
     
    ThompsonRacing, Jun 14, 2012
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  7. 410SA

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    I'd get rid of the car. It's fatally marked forever. Even if they change the hood section you'll have nightmares thinking about it. When you replace the car, buy the very large roll of Bubble Wrap, cover the car completely and then put the car in a vacuum sealed enclosure and never let it be touched by the air ever!
     
    410SA, Jun 14, 2012
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  8. Zack

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    lmao!
     
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  9. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    I agree.
     
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  10. 430Pat

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    Thanks fellas just wanted to know if anyone had this issue and was able to repair rather than replace. I'll let you know when I enter it in a demolition derby.
     
    430Pat, Jun 17, 2012
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  11. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    I had a spot on my hood about six inches long and 4 inches wide that looked like it had been scrubbed with steel wool. Used McGuires plastic cleaner and polish (2 separate bottles) and 3M looks like new.

    http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars1017.html
     
    PhilNotHill, Jun 17, 2012
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  12. chris marsh

    chris marsh F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    What about trying one of those headlight restoration kits?
     
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