Some A-Hole keyed my car

GreddyBoy858 · 05-02-2007, 03:08 PM

Any ideas on how to hide a nice scratch down the side of my jet back e90? It is not down to the metal, more like just the clear coat. I went to AutoZone and got some of that black wax stuff, but it did'nt help at all...

Thanks in advance!!

OC Guy · 05-02-2007, 03:24 PM

By hand or machine?

You could try Meguiar's Scratch-X if you don't have a machine. Please post pictures.

ejazbmw · 05-02-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

By hand or machine?

You could try Meguiar's Scratch-X if you don't have a machine. Please post pictures.

eh i dont think scratch X can work on something like that its meant for light scraches and swirls....touch up paint maybe?

OC Guy · 05-02-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

eh i dont think scratch X can work on something like that its meant for light scraches and swirls....touch up paint maybe?

As a rule, I always recommend the safest/least abrasive step first, then step it up if needed. If it is not through the clear coat, then IMO touch up paint really is not needed.

Carnage · 05-02-2007, 07:49 PM

orbital polisher, a must have for a black car.

GreddyBoy858 · 05-03-2007, 10:19 AM

Hmm.. so you mean one of those Makita drills with a polishing head on it? I dont want to burn the paint.. Maybe I will just pay someone to fix it for me.. I will take some pics today..

OC Guy · 05-03-2007, 10:26 AM

Heh, no not a Makita drill. A orbital by Porter Cable.

Carnage · 05-03-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Heh, no not a Makita drill. A orbital by Porter Cable.

bingo.

GreddyBoy858 · 05-03-2007, 01:21 PM

OK.. I just wonder if the cost of the orbital is worth buying it.. or should I just pay someone else to do the work.

OC Guy · 05-03-2007, 01:36 PM

I think it's worth it. If you can put forth a few hours every couple months to detail your car then I think it's worth it. It's not hard by any means, just takes a little effort.

tjnptel1 · 05-03-2007, 01:44 PM

fuck, your car is ruined.

only thing is left for you to sell it to me for $5,000.00

GreddyBoy858 · 05-03-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

fuck, your car is ruined.

only thing is left for you to sell it to me for $5,000.00

right...

ejazbmw · 05-03-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

fuck, your car is ruined.

only thing is left for you to sell it to me for $5,000.00

they should make us take a test before joining this site so they could keep assholes outta here IMO.....

GreddyBoy858 · 05-03-2007, 02:19 PM

HAHAHA.. Very true

Detailed Image · 05-03-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

As a rule, I always recommend the safest/least abrasive step first, then step it up if needed. If it is not through the clear coat, then IMO touch up paint really is not needed.

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Originally Posted by matsarge

orbital polisher, a must have for a black car.

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Heh, no not a Makita drill. A orbital by Porter Cable.

All great info guys. I too encourage you to look into investing in a Porter Cable buffer. It's the safest and most effective way for an enthusiast to get the most out of your detailing work.

Check this thread, we have Porter Cable units on sale this month until the end of May.

If you need a hand with anyone, selecting products, answering questions, etc. please do not hesitate to ask.

George

canucklion · 05-04-2007, 07:51 AM

just read through some of your posts, most of them scored ~ 90% on the retard meter

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

fuck, your car is ruined.

only thing is left for you to sell it to me for $5,000.00

GreddyBoy858 · 05-04-2007, 10:30 AM

Yea,, kinda dumb.. Maybe he is bored at work or something.

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GreddyBoy858 Mack 28 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Some A-Hole keyed my car Any ideas on how to hide a nice scratch down the side of my jet back e90? It is not down to the metal, more like just the clear coat. I went to AutoZone and got some of that black wax stuff, but it did'nt help at all... Thanks in advance!! __________________ 2006 BMW 325i / Jet Black / Black Dakota / Step / Nav w/ iDrive/ Premium / Sport / Sat Radio/ Adaptive Xenon Headlights / Debadged / Chrome Exhaust Tips / Rear Foglight Mod. / Rear DC Power Outlet Mod. / 20% Tint
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	By hand or machine? You could try Meguiar's Scratch-X if you don't have a machine. Please post pictures.
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GreddyBoy858 Mack 28 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Hmm.. so you mean one of those Makita drills with a polishing head on it? I dont want to burn the paint.. Maybe I will just pay someone to fix it for me.. I will take some pics today.. __________________ 2006 BMW 325i / Jet Black / Black Dakota / Step / Nav w/ iDrive/ Premium / Sport / Sat Radio/ Adaptive Xenon Headlights / Debadged / Chrome Exhaust Tips / Rear Foglight Mod. / Rear DC Power Outlet Mod. / 20% Tint
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Heh, no not a Makita drill. A orbital by Porter Cable.
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GreddyBoy858 Mack 28 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	OK.. I just wonder if the cost of the orbital is worth buying it.. or should I just pay someone else to do the work. __________________ 2006 BMW 325i / Jet Black / Black Dakota / Step / Nav w/ iDrive/ Premium / Sport / Sat Radio/ Adaptive Xenon Headlights / Debadged / Chrome Exhaust Tips / Rear Foglight Mod. / Rear DC Power Outlet Mod. / 20% Tint
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I think it's worth it. If you can put forth a few hours every couple months to detail your car then I think it's worth it. It's not hard by any means, just takes a little effort.
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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 149 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	fuck, your car is ruined. only thing is left for you to sell it to me for $5,000.00
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GreddyBoy858 Mack 28 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	HAHAHA.. Very true __________________ 2006 BMW 325i / Jet Black / Black Dakota / Step / Nav w/ iDrive/ Premium / Sport / Sat Radio/ Adaptive Xenon Headlights / Debadged / Chrome Exhaust Tips / Rear Foglight Mod. / Rear DC Power Outlet Mod. / 20% Tint
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GreddyBoy858 Mack 28 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Yea,, kinda dumb.. Maybe he is bored at work or something. __________________ 2006 BMW 325i / Jet Black / Black Dakota / Step / Nav w/ iDrive/ Premium / Sport / Sat Radio/ Adaptive Xenon Headlights / Debadged / Chrome Exhaust Tips / Rear Foglight Mod. / Rear DC Power Outlet Mod. / 20% Tint
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