Not sure when I got my truck marked up however I noticed when I washed it yesterday I had a light gray mark on my driverside door (the truck color is red). From the height, color, and the consistancy of the mark it looks like the corner bumper pad off of a grocery cart was slid along the door..

I can feel the mark with my finger so it is something that is sitting on top of the finish. And the streak is not solid, it is broken up and it runs about 14 to 16 inches along the door.

What are good products to by to remove this kind of mark? I can post pics if this would help anyone with what I am dealing with.

Thanks.

 

Tough one.... very tough.

You obviously don't want to get so aggressive with removing it that you further damage the paint beneath the scuff but, you're going to have to use something that has some 'oompah' to get it off.

My suggestion... WD40. Plan on waxing the area after you spray it on a 100% cotton terry towel (a nice towel - no ultra cheapies here!!!!). The volatiles in the product (mainly toluene if my memory serves me) will likely remove the problem. Again, plan on waxing - at a minimum - after trying this.

BTW, this is one of the VERY few times that I'd recommend using something like this on the paint and DO NOT recommend using this technique on a regular basis.

-RP-

 

Turtle wax made a product called "color back" that is absolutely amazing at removing scuffs like you described. We've used it at our shop for several years now but it is becoming hard to find. Found it at a Napa store the last time, covered with dust. It is one of those products that works exceptionally well for removing small scratches and scuffs. Rock Pick, I recognize your expertise in detailing and have used several of your suggestions, try this stuff, I'd like to know what you think about it. Bill

 

Agree with Rockpick but it's also hard to tell without seeing and feeling it myself.

Minor things like that I have had good luck with taking Meguiars Paint Cleaner/wax which is similar to Meguiars #9 and putting some on my finger so i can feel it work and rub on the spot. Mind you this I have done more with White colors....


RockPick what do you think about using WD40 with clay? I have seen clay take up big stuff like that. If it can take out baked on tree sap it may be worth a try.

Thoughts on that?

 

Can you get me a link?

 

I think it'd be detrimental to the claybar itself honestly. I believe the volatiles will break down the clay and render that pricey piece of silica-fused calcium carbonate (with some other stuff in it) as trash.

Dunno... let me know how it turns out so that I don't trash a $20 claybar. LOL!

I do know that I wouldn't use it on much of the vehicle... just maybe a very specific spot or two.

-RP-

 

Quick Google search found something from Ace Hardware stores...

LINK

 

I haven't tried that one -- honestly, I doubt that I will. I'm good when it comes to compounds and/or heavy polishes.

To me, that looks like an 'old school' product that was probably originally designed for single stage paint. It may work like a dream but, within this realm of product (generalized), I'm very comfortable with what I'm currently using.

 

Here is a picture of what I am dealing with if that will help.. Its not the greatest photo in the world however it will help demonstrate what the problem is.

Thanks for all the replies so far.

 

I'm not real sure but you may want to pick up some "Black Mark Remover" from west marine or an online retailer. I believe it is a meguir's product and should take care of your problem. I do think you will need to wax the area after using any product.