Help Scratches On New Rx-8
05-22-2005, 04:42 AM
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Help Scratches On New Rx-8
I Just Bought A New Silver Rx-8 And It Already Has Scratches On The Driver Side, Not Deep Scratches. What Should I Do? Should I Take It To Get Detailed Or Should I Take It To The Dealer? :d
05-22-2005, 08:35 PM
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When I first got mine, they had it in the showroom overnight to keep it safe. Because of that, every punk who came inside with a ring on decided to try and open the door. Thus, little scratches all around the handle. I was told that if you rub your nail over them and it doesn't catch, that they can be buffed out. Any deeper, they have to be retouched.
05-25-2005, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by prncesmarmar
I Just Bought A New Silver Rx-8 And It Already Has Scratches On The Driver Side, Not Deep Scratches. What Should I Do? Should I Take It To Get Detailed Or Should I Take It To The Dealer? :d
05-27-2005, 10:28 PM
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Ditto that St Char......my son used the same product tonight on his car.....our neighbor lent it to him....it did a great job on some scratches that came about from a flying taxi cab hub cap.....we went right to Walmart and bought a tube....
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05-28-2005, 11:27 AM
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If you're going to do it yourself, and you don't want to risk doing more damage than you're taking out, a really gentle product like 3M Swirl Mark Remover will reduce the appearance of fine scratches so the light doesn't catch them as much.
I've applied it by hand -- all you have to do is start with a clean dry surface, spread around a little of the compound, work it in until it's shiny, then buff with a clean terry towel.
I've applied it by hand -- all you have to do is start with a clean dry surface, spread around a little of the compound, work it in until it's shiny, then buff with a clean terry towel.
05-28-2005, 12:38 PM
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When using clay bar its better to use a light dishwashing soap with water instead of the spray. Just a small tip a owner of a detail shop gave me....plus its cheaper and some clay bar kits don't come with the liquid...
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