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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Why??

So I'm guessing someone doesn't like me or something why is it when you try to keep your car so nice and clean crap like this happens. I walked out from the store one day and came out to a long scratch on my car. I feel like I've tried everything to get it out but I'm guessing it needs to be repainted. :/ any advice from my fellow pony members?
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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can you "feel" it when you run your finger over it?

If not then Meguiar's Scratch X and a foam pad oughta do it...
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Depends how perfect you want the car to be.
If it's a DD, them things are gonna happen.

Shoot it or try a scratch remover...

/RZ
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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No it still feels smooth actually. I might just try that as well then thanks. And yea I drive it everyday and understand things happen but when you like to take care of things that u own it kinda sucks.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MUSTANGfan2010
No it still feels smooth actually. I might just try that as well then thanks. And yea I drive it everyday and understand things happen but when you like to take care of things that u own it kinda sucks.
Ok good. I had a mark that looked very similar to that. Scratch X with the foam applicator pad did the trick. Took all of 5 minutes and like $10.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Here was mine
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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People suck.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
Here was mine
Oh wow it is prty similar and it really came right off?
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Hard to tell from that pic but as mentioned: if you run your nail on it and can feel a grove then it needs painting.

1. Meguiars scratch x 2.0
2. Micro fiber towels
3. Liquid wax

A scratch like that's a better taken off by hand working gently in circles and waxing in between buff sessions. Don't scrub in the same direction. You don't want to burn your paint so plan on spending a half hour on that.

That looks like a shopping cart did that.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Forgot to add: you will notice the scratch start to haze a bit after you buff. It will look similar to crystal from certain angles. If that makes sense. Thats the clear coat getting cut and filling in. That's why you apply wax in between buffing. The haze is more apparent on black cars.

Make sure you wash that area also before applications.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Forgot to add: you will notice the scratch start to haze a bit after you buff. It will look similar to crystal from certain angles. If that makes sense. Thats the clear coat getting cut and filling in. That's why you apply wax in between buffing. The haze is more apparent on black cars.

Make sure you wash that area also before applications.
Thank you so much for your input and taking the time to let me know what I should do. 👍 I am definitely glad you have been of such great help.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Thank you so much for your input and taking the time to let me know what I should do. I am definitely glad you have been of such great help.
and on that note this is why I love mustangs. Bc ppl care about their cars.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MUSTANGfan2010
Oh wow it is prty similar and it really came right off?
yup, follow what Patrick said
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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scratch x 2.0 works wonders
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Another vote here for the Scratch-X ... I've used it on the Stang and on my Focus with pretty good results
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Getportfolio
Hard to tell from that pic but as mentioned: if you run your nail on it and can feel a grove then it needs painting.
1. Meguiars scratch x 2.0
2. Micro fiber towels
3. Liquid wax
A scratch like that's a better taken off by hand working gently in circles and waxing in between buff sessions. Don't scrub in the same direction. You don't want to burn your paint so plan on spending a half hour on that.
^^THIS. That Scratch X stuff works pretty good.Just take your time and make sure to wax or polish the area when you are done.
GOOD LUCK.
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