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

[Murr1525]

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

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.

[ColonelCash]

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?

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?

[Megafast13]

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

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...

[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

[Superior Shine]

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

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

[Buhundred]

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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.

[bina12834]

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im in the DC metro area. I got a few suggestions of great places to go around my area from the guys on the G35 forums. I might get a few quotes to see how much it will cost to repair. Im going to get some day time shots tomorrow for you guys of what it looks like after the ScratchX and wax and such.

[chris328]

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what did you use steel wool on that *EDITED for language*- Mark Kleis

[bina12834]

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what did you use steel wool on that sht? dam

If you read the first post you would know. Thanks for the useless post.

[seth1066]

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I see Virginia tags in that parking lot photo. If you're anywhere near Herndon tomorrow, I'll be at 711 Monroe St. from around 3 to 6 PM, it's a small auto service/sales lot, (corner of Monroe and Elden). A quick wetsand and buff is all you need. No charge.

[Tom Weed]

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

It doesn't look too bad to fix, so don't worry. If you are going to take it somewhere, see if they have a paint thickness gauge and can measure that area versus the area next to it so you know what they/you have to work with. It looks like it could be buffed out or even sanded and buffed out with not too much trouble. I may have missed it earlier, but have you tried ScratchX 2.0 or Ultimate Compound by hand yet with a foam applicator and did it help?

[Maserati Mario]

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I can fix it easy.

im in the DC metro area....

lol you forgot to tell him you'll go any ware for an additional charge.

[Ganesa]

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wow, that sponge is the evil nightmare for everybody's car paint :]......
can't wait for the after pictures...
when looked from far, it looks as if someone was desperate to steal your badge...

[Michael Stoops]

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

I see Virginia tags in that parking lot photo. If you're anywhere near Herndon tomorrow, I'll be at 711 Monroe St. from around 3 to 6 PM, it's a small auto service/sales lot, (corner of Monroe and Elden). A quick wetsand and buff is all you need. No charge.

On behalf of MOL, thank you so much for offering this to bina12834 - we know he's feeling less than wonderful about this situation and it is very cool of you to extend this offer. Hopefully he see the offer, will be able to take you up on it, and will learn something along the way.

[seth1066]

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

On behalf of MOL, thank you so much for offering this to bina12834 - we know he's feeling less than wonderful about this situation and it is very cool of you to extend this offer. Hopefully he see the offer, will be able to take you up on it, and will learn something along the way.

My pleasure; I've PM'd him my cell number.