How can I get rid of these marks?

Vbp6US · 05-06-2012, 02:30 PM

I bought the car used with some marks existing on it. I want to remove them carefully without having to hire a detailer. I was quoted $60 to remove these marks but I think I can do it myself if I get some expert advice from you guys.

Looks like a burnt spot:

I got a good deal on the car so I went for it. Please advise if I should take it into the body shop or if this is something I could get out with various products.

Thanks

FairladyZ · 05-06-2012, 04:08 PM

they look too deep for a self job

Try meguirs scratch X

The best home paint renewal methods is with a portercable polish job

gy954 · 05-06-2012, 07:19 PM

I think $60 to get a professional make-over on all those scuffs is a bargain. I would jump at it

FairladyZ · 05-06-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gy954

I think $60 to get a professional make-over on all those scuffs is a bargain. I would jump at it

i agree 60$ isn't ****, save yourself the hassle.

sz34 · 05-06-2012, 08:30 PM

3m polish should take care of it!

at least for the scuff marks

ShinyBlueZ · 05-06-2012, 08:39 PM

$60 for a detailer to do it is a bargain.. especially after the money you saved buying that one right? Buying the necessary kit(s)/polish.. you're probably looking at $40 anyway.. so I wouldn't risk messing with it myself (esp if you have no experience) and making it worse

nice sandals btw

Vbp6US · 05-12-2012, 01:17 AM

Thanks guys. Anymore opinions?

xweaponx · 05-14-2012, 12:30 PM

have a professional do it

vividracing · 05-14-2012, 01:10 PM

For $60, I'd have a pro do it. No questions asked.

Luke · 05-15-2012, 01:48 AM

Man id go for it for $60. To get 3 scratchs in the clearcoat taken out was $95 (made by the tinter so he paid for it). You'll need wet sanding and cuting and polishing and touch up paint so itll be a bargan for 60.

05-06-2012, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	How can I get rid of these marks? PICS I bought the car used with some marks existing on it. I want to remove them carefully without having to hire a detailer. I was quoted $60 to remove these marks but I think I can do it myself if I get some expert advice from you guys. Looks like a burnt spot: I got a good deal on the car so I went for it. Please advise if I should take it into the body shop or if this is something I could get out with various products. Thanks Last edited by Vbp6US; 05-06-2012 at 02:42 PM.

05-06-2012, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	Good Deal! I think $60 to get a professional make-over on all those scuffs is a bargain. I would jump at it

05-06-2012, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
sz34 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 119 Drives: 09 370z Pg 6mt Rep Power: 13	3m polish should take care of it! at least for the scuff marks __________________ Fast Intentions

05-14-2012, 01:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	For $60, I'd have a pro do it. No questions asked. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

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05-06-2012, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	they look too deep for a self job Try meguirs scratch X The best home paint renewal methods is with a portercable polish job

05-06-2012, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 13	$60 for a detailer to do it is a bargain.. especially after the money you saved buying that one right? Buying the necessary kit(s)/polish.. you're probably looking at $40 anyway.. so I wouldn't risk messing with it myself (esp if you have no experience) and making it worse nice sandals btw

05-12-2012, 01:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys. Anymore opinions?

05-14-2012, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
xweaponx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Carolina Age: 33 Posts: 100 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 13	have a professional do it

05-15-2012, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Luke Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 370Z 6MT Black Rep Power: 13	Man id go for it for $60. To get 3 scratchs in the clearcoat taken out was $95 (made by the tinter so he paid for it). You'll need wet sanding and cuting and polishing and touch up paint so itll be a bargan for 60.