Scratch

DrEaMaTriX · 10-01-2002, 11:16 PM

My car was in the garage and I think my dad must have dropped something that slid against the car. The scratch is not deep at all but it runs from the gas tank door down to the bottom-left of the car; so it runs a good 1.5 - 2 feet.

I was wondering is there a place I could go and get this done for a minimal cost? (I live in the chicagoland area). I have no experience with buffers or waxing to remove scratches. I'm sure it's not too tough, but I want to make sure this looks professionally done.

Any advice or suggestions of places that could hook me up?

Thanks!

- Martin

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hpracingwrx · 10-02-2002, 01:12 AM

if its not deep u might try to buy some rubbing compound, and get a cloth and buff it out
good luck

occhy · 10-02-2002, 05:53 AM

Your local detail shop or dent and scratch shops are good places.

IFANTIG · 10-02-2002, 07:53 AM

be careful with the rubbing compound, don't use anything too abrasive.

2k2 · 10-02-2002, 02:00 PM

without pics I cant help you..

with a pic I could give youa proper diagnosis and what to do with it.

Imho, dont bust out the rubbing compound right now. You risk the chance of destroying your clearcoat all around the scratch area.

If you give me some pics then ill see what I can tell ya.

Bryan

DrEaMaTriX · 10-02-2002, 04:53 PM

Great, I'll take some pics then (probably post them Thursday night).

Thanks for your help.

- Martin

10-01-2002, 11:16 PM	#1
DrEaMaTriX Scooby Newbie Member#: 13964 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Blue	Scratch!!! help... My car was in the garage and I think my dad must have dropped something that slid against the car. The scratch is not deep at all but it runs from the gas tank door down to the bottom-left of the car; so it runs a good 1.5 - 2 feet. I was wondering is there a place I could go and get this done for a minimal cost? (I live in the chicagoland area). I have no experience with buffers or waxing to remove scratches. I'm sure it's not too tough, but I want to make sure this looks professionally done. Any advice or suggestions of places that could hook me up? Thanks! - Martin * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-02-2002, 04:53 PM	#6
DrEaMaTriX Scooby Newbie Member#: 13964 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Blue	Pics Great, I'll take some pics then (probably post them Thursday night). Thanks for your help. - Martin

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hpracingwrx Gone... But not forgotten Member#: 16772 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: back in AK Vehicle: 2003 R6 i miss my rex....	if its not deep u might try to buy some rubbing compound, and get a cloth and buff it out good luck

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occhy Scooby Newbie Member#: 20667 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Black Hawk, CO Vehicle: 2002 wrx blue pearl	Your local detail shop or dent and scratch shops are good places.

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IFANTIG Scooby Newbie Member#: 11066 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York City Vehicle: 02 Impreza WRX Rally Blue	be careful with the rubbing compound, don't use anything too abrasive.

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2k2 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 12368 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh,PA Vehicle: 2008 Infiniti G35X 2011 BMW X5 Diesel	without pics I cant help you.. with a pic I could give youa proper diagnosis and what to do with it. Imho, dont bust out the rubbing compound right now. You risk the chance of destroying your clearcoat all around the scratch area. If you give me some pics then ill see what I can tell ya. Bryan