Remove paint scuffs

p66 · 12-24-2011, 10:37 AM

At a recent track event my pop-up canopy blew over and rubbed against my car. You can see it transfered some paint to my fender edge and a line up higher on the fender. There does not appear to be any dents or scratches, just the paint scuff. What do you guys recommend to remove the scuff?

AntonV · 12-25-2011, 05:12 PM

If its just "paint transfer", a chemical polish(non abrasive), like Klasse All In One is your best start. First claybar, then apply the KAIO. You'll need to re-seal

AntonV · 12-25-2011, 05:12 PM

If its just "paint transfer", a chemical polish(non abrasive), like Klasse All In One is your best start. First claybar, then apply the KAIO. You'll need to re-seal

AntonV · 12-25-2011, 05:12 PM

If its just "paint transfer", a chemical polish(non abrasive), like Klasse All In One is your best start. First claybar, then apply the KAIO. You'll need to re-seal

AntonV · 12-25-2011, 05:13 PM

Sorry for double posts. Dang iphone

HeyMoe53 · 12-25-2011, 07:06 PM

I'll go along with Anton. You want to try the least aggressive approach first, no matter what.

If the above doesn't work, it will be time to polish out. If you don't own a polisher, you can try it by hand, using a 3-4 inch polishing pad, and something like Meguiar's M200.

Others may chime in with better hand polishing advice. I'm fortunate to have a random orbital polisher, and various pads and polishes. Haven't hand polished in a while.

It does looks like a paint transfer, and not any scratches. Hopefully, that is true.

Good Luck!

12-24-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
p66 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (2)	Remove paint scuffs - help At a recent track event my pop-up canopy blew over and rubbed against my car. You can see it transfered some paint to my fender edge and a line up higher on the fender. There does not appear to be any dents or scratches, just the paint scuff. What do you guys recommend to remove the scuff? Attached Images
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AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	If its just "paint transfer", a chemical polish(non abrasive), like Klasse All In One is your best start. First claybar, then apply the KAIO. You'll need to re-seal __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	If its just "paint transfer", a chemical polish(non abrasive), like Klasse All In One is your best start. First claybar, then apply the KAIO. You'll need to re-seal __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	If its just "paint transfer", a chemical polish(non abrasive), like Klasse All In One is your best start. First claybar, then apply the KAIO. You'll need to re-seal __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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12-25-2011, 05:13 PM	#5
AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Sorry for double posts. Dang iphone __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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12-25-2011, 07:06 PM	#6
HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	I'll go along with Anton. You want to try the least aggressive approach first, no matter what. If the above doesn't work, it will be time to polish out. If you don't own a polisher, you can try it by hand, using a 3-4 inch polishing pad, and something like Meguiar's M200. Others may chime in with better hand polishing advice. I'm fortunate to have a random orbital polisher, and various pads and polishes. Haven't hand polished in a while. It does looks like a paint transfer, and not any scratches. Hopefully, that is true. Good Luck!
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