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Fixing scuffs from exiting garage
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MoreCoffee
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Apr 16, 2023, 12:38 PM
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Fixing scuffs from exiting garage
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So, I scrapped the heck out of my getting out of the garage after being parked in. There are white scuffs with stringy stuff hanging off of them in places. I think it is vinyl from the garage itself.
I got a buffing compound and a polisher, but now I’m not sure if they’ll make it better, or make it worse. Any advice appreciated. Did I get the wrong thing(s)? Is this a pro job only?
Turtlewax Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound
Wen 10” Random Orbit Waxer
2012 Infinity M 37x
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Hammer Time
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Apr 16, 2023, 1:49 PM
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Dump the buffer. Just get some fast drying lacquer thinner and pour some on a rag. The color should wash right off without harming the car.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Apr 16, 2023, 2:12 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 16, 2023, 10:56 PM
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Just be careful not to make it worse the paint is probably "ON" the car's from a door? Can't know, you're looking at it and the garage.
No abrasives yet a fav is slower Maguire's cleaner/wax at least won't harm car's finish will dissolve other paints - newspaper or similar might help?
"Measure twice, cut once" new paint job on car isn't cheap!
Tom
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Hammer Time
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Apr 17, 2023, 4:26 AM
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No, just wash it off with lacquer thinner. It will wash right off with no harm to the car.
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MoreCoffee
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Apr 17, 2023, 6:18 AM
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Thank you both. I will look for the laquer thinner, and proceed with caution.
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Hammer Time
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Apr 17, 2023, 6:25 AM
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You don't have to worry. The car has a hardened clear coat.
Just pour it on the rag and wash off the marks and then let it evaporate. Don't leave the thinner on the surface any longer than necessary.
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