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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/floried2/public_html/carpaintrepairinfo.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114It is not surprising that license plates can cut into the clear coat and leave nasty deep scratches. That is what happened to this white Mercedes Benz. After the owner had removed the license plate, he saw deep clear coat scratches. In today’s post, I wanted to show you how you can repair it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal process involves some sanding, compounding, and polishing. No painting is required. It should take you under an hour to fix. Start by getting all the materials first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optional Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean the area to be repaired with warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Dry the area with a microfiber towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this step, you need to even out the surface by sanding down the scratches with wet\/dry 2,000-grit sandpaper. Wet sanding works the best. Soak sandpaper in cold water for 10 min. You can add a few drops of dish soap to the water to make it more slippery. Sand the scratches applying some pressure. Wash off the sandpaper after 3-4 sweeps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While your goal is to sand down the scratch so the surface is smooth to the touch, you don’t want to sand too much. Keep checking the scratch with your fingers. After sanding, clean and dry the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a little hard to see from this picture, but after sanding the paint looks dull. To restore the finish, we use rubbing compound<\/a>. Rubbing compound, sometimes called scratch remover, is used to remove scratches and swirl marks in the clear coat. You can rub it by hand or use a buffing machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pick a shady spot. Full sun will make the surface hot and the compound will dry too fast. Apply a few drops of rubbing compound into the application pad. Rub using a circular motion until the paint is shiny again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I you are using a machine, set it at 1,800 rpm. Keep moving the buffer to avoid paint burns. Wipe residue with a microfiber cloth and check to see if sand scratches are still there. If they are, re-apply the rubbing compound. I might take you a few rounds to restore the shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The polishing compound<\/a> will give your car a showroom shine. Apply a few drops to the applicator pad. Rub the surface until it is shiny. It can be done by hand or by polisher. If you are using a machine, set it to 1,000 rpm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remove the residue with a microfiber towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a last step. Apply your favorite wax<\/a> to seal the repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end, you should have a shiny smooth surface with no scratches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not surprising that license plates can cut into the clear coat and leave nasty deep scratches. That is … <\/p>\n\n
Step 1: Wash the Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Sanding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3: Applying Rubbing Compound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step: Applying Polishing Compound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step: Apply Wax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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