big car emblem de-badging mistake...HELP!!

Re: big car emblem de-badging mistake...HELP!!

A longggggg time ago I decided to wax my dad's truck. I used paper towels. I was young so I felt proud. It looked like total poop though. It looked better before I waxed it. My dad fixed it by using a compound. I agree Scratchx 2.0 for this.

[Superior Shine]

Re: big car emblem de-badging mistake...HELP!!

I can fix it easy. Are you in so cali?

[tguil]

Re: big car emblem de-badging mistake...HELP!!

Hate to say it, but you are going to need some work done to correct that paint.

Depending on were you are in the US, I'm sure there are professional detailers (check on MOL first) who can clean up the mess.

At this point, you need to focus on paint rescue and not more trial and error.

#1 I am pretty good at fixing this sort of thing.

#2 In this case I think that I would go to a *very good* pro to have it fixed.

Your car is simply too nice to mess up any more.

Tom

[Megafast13]

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Yikes!

That is a huge mess...

I would definitely try ScratchX 2.0 and or Ultimate Compound. But a DA might be needed to fix that...

[ColonelCash]

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well a combo of the ScratchX, the Meguiars Clay Kit, and the Gold Class wax made it look better, but still not un-noticeable. guess ill have to travel around to some of the local shops and get some quotes....should be too much to repair, right?

Hopefully not, my worry is that Infiniti paint is rather thin to start with and you could wear it down with repeated applications of products. What part of the US are you in?

[Murr1525]

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How to correctly apply ScratchX to remove swirls and scratches

How much better did it get? Nothing wrong with a few more aplications of ScratchX 2.0, or some Ultimate Compound.

[bina12834]

Re: big car emblem de-badging mistake...HELP!!

well a combo of the ScratchX, the Meguiars Clay Kit, and the Gold Class wax made it look better, but still not un-noticeable. guess ill have to travel around to some of the local shops and get some quotes....should be too much to repair, right?

[ColonelCash]

Re: big car emblem de-badging mistake...HELP!!

Hate to say it, but you are going to need some work done to correct that paint.

Depending on were you are in the US, I'm sure there are professional detailers (check on MOL first) who can clean up the mess.

At this point, you need to focus on paint rescue and not more trial and error.

[bina12834]

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i did use some Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover on the car and tried to polish it up with some Meguiars Gold Class wax after i realized what i did.

[tcope1]

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Also, it's not mentioned if there was some lubricant used along with the scuff sponge. You might also want to try a mild glaze after the Scratch X 2.0 or SwirlX. Remember to finish up with a sealant or wax. You should be able to find Glaze #7 locally.

IMHO.

[G_S_DB]

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I think that's a rebadged G35

I guess that would make sense. It was really late when I read that last night, I'll try yo do better next time

[bina12834]

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as for why i used that sponge....it was just about dark outside, i was tired, frustrated, and anxious to get it done....well lets just say the genius idea i thought i had turned out to be not such a genius idea after all. i think i let my frustration and anxiousness get the best of me last night. i beat myself up over this all night, and really thank you guys for all of your suggestions.

[bina12834]

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Murr1525....love your avatar btw....i have that same pic as my facebook profile pic.

[bina12834]

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I think that's a rebadged G35

yes it is a re-badged Infiniti G35, but in all other countries where the G35 is sold, its know as the Nissan Skyline350GT

here are some daytime pics to see if you guys feel the same about the scratchX..




and heres why i called out sick to work today because i didnt want to drive it anywhere but to get it fixed or get supplies to fix it....look at how much it stands out in the day!!!!.....

[DejaVu]

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As if that wouldn't be bad enough on any car, but a SKYLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!



You are in good hands here on MOL, you will get the best advice... as Mark has already ensured that. Please let us know how Godzilla turns out.

I think that's a rebadged G35