Scratch Removal?
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Scratch Removal?
Well, I've made my trip from MA to home in my new '97 4runner successfully. I need to know what the best product or products I need to get to remove some of the scratches on it. I've got quite a few with one including a key mark the entire right side. I've heard of rubbing compounds, and other wax products, but I'm interested in what you guys have found to be the best to work on darker colors.
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Chris
Thanks for the help,
Chris
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It depends alot on how deep the scratch(s) are. If they are just through the clearcoat you can try Griots number 2 or 3 polish with their polishing pad and preferably the Porter Cable RO buffer. The number three is for any spiderwebs or swirls you may have picked up.
They also have a number 1 polish for deeper scratches but if the scratch is through the clearcoat AND paint you'll probably need some touchup sticks/paint as well.
They also have a number 1 polish for deeper scratches but if the scratch is through the clearcoat AND paint you'll probably need some touchup sticks/paint as well.
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I just was going to post an exactly same question as Chris!
So, if the scratch is very light, just through clearcoat, Griots number 3 would work the best, correct? Also, what's the good place to purchase Griots?
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So, if the scratch is very light, just through clearcoat, Griots number 3 would work the best, correct? Also, what's the good place to purchase Griots?
Thank you,
-- Andrey
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This is the number 3 polish for use with the orange polishing pad and Porter Cable RO buffer. The also have the hand polish and pad that is different.
Edit: You should also take a look at Corey's detail section on his web site. I think it's under the YotaTech links. It's so good I have it booked marked at home, just not here.
Edit: You should also take a look at Corey's detail section on his web site. I think it's under the YotaTech links. It's so good I have it booked marked at home, just not here.
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What about Zaino's and where can I can get a good deal on the griots?
Chris
P.S. I've got some deep ones on dark paint, so they really show up. So, number one would be best for me, right? Is this something I would do on the entire truck or just the problem areas?
Chris
P.S. I've got some deep ones on dark paint, so they really show up. So, number one would be best for me, right? Is this something I would do on the entire truck or just the problem areas?
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How much would it cost to have somebody go around my truck and buff some of mine out. I have a BUNCH from some trail riding the previous owner did. I don't want a complete paint job cause thats some serious cash...just a good detailing of the paint and stuff?
Thx. guys!
Thx. guys!
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Originally posted by ravencr
What about Zaino's and where can I can get a good deal on the griots?
Chris
P.S. I've got some deep ones on dark paint, so they really show up. So, number one would be best for me, right?
What about Zaino's and where can I can get a good deal on the griots?
Chris
P.S. I've got some deep ones on dark paint, so they really show up. So, number one would be best for me, right?
Yes, the number 1 polish is for the worst/deepest scatches.
I can't help with the Zaino's. Never used it.
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Go to Corey's Detail Section and read the instructions Corey has.
I guess it would depend on how bad the rest of the truck is if you wanted to do the whole thing with the number 1 polish. You may want to try the number one on the bad stuff and the number 2 or 3 on the rest if you have swirls, light scratches, oxidation etc.
He also has links to all the Griots items included to get the "stop and stare" look.
Go to Corey's Detail Section and read the instructions Corey has.
I guess it would depend on how bad the rest of the truck is if you wanted to do the whole thing with the number 1 polish. You may want to try the number one on the bad stuff and the number 2 or 3 on the rest if you have swirls, light scratches, oxidation etc.
He also has links to all the Griots items included to get the "stop and stare" look.
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Originally posted by 4x4Fink
How much would it cost to have somebody go around my truck and buff some of mine out. I have a BUNCH from some trail riding the previous owner did. I don't want a complete paint job cause thats some serious cash...just a good detailing of the paint and stuff?
Thx. guys!
How much would it cost to have somebody go around my truck and buff some of mine out. I have a BUNCH from some trail riding the previous owner did. I don't want a complete paint job cause thats some serious cash...just a good detailing of the paint and stuff?
Thx. guys!
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Is the porter cable the only thing that all this stuff will work on, because my dad has a bosch orbital sander, and I was wondering if it would work too. Especially the 6" backing plate. Anybody know?
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Thanks for the reply, I'll do some calling within the next few days.
Things around here aren't going too well...my dog got hit and killed by a truck Monday night. I'm still dealing with that and then the details of how we want him "taken care of."
But, I will call around and see what I can come up with. Thanks man!
Thanks for the reply, I'll do some calling within the next few days.
Things around here aren't going too well...my dog got hit and killed by a truck Monday night. I'm still dealing with that and then the details of how we want him "taken care of."
But, I will call around and see what I can come up with. Thanks man!
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It's a amazing how attached you become to them...we only had him for about a year and a half. He was a stray that came up to my house when it was being built last year and he just never left. Probably because I gave him half of my Big Mac the day he came up...but he was the greatest dog.
Anyway, I'll call some people in the early part of this coming week.
Thanks man.
Anyway, I'll call some people in the early part of this coming week.
Thanks man.
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3M makes really good products that you should be able to find at a local auto paint supply store. Pickup some 3M Perfect-It II Fine Cut Rubbing compound and some Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover(SMR). The SMR comes in 2 flavors, 1 for dark colors and the other for light colors. The only difference between the 2 is the color of the stuff. You can use either one on any color and acheive the same results.
You should check out the Autopia website if you're not familar with it. There's tons of information there to help you, maybe too much.
You should check out the Autopia website if you're not familar with it. There's tons of information there to help you, maybe too much.
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Autopia is the place for detail info.
I am a member there, and they have rave reviews on the Speed Shine and other Griot's products I use.
While we eat, breathe, and talk Toyotas 24 hours a day here, they do the same over there when it comes to wax and detailing.
I am a member there, and they have rave reviews on the Speed Shine and other Griot's products I use.
While we eat, breathe, and talk Toyotas 24 hours a day here, they do the same over there when it comes to wax and detailing.
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