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08-31-2004, 04:46 AM

steelymatt

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Help with damaged paint

Somehow I damaged my paint. I think I might have accidentally left bug and tar remover on my car while it baked out in the sun. Take a look at this picture of my grill. Is there anything I can do to remove the darker spots. Don't tell me to get an aftermarket grill.

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08-31-2004, 02:20 PM

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What have you tried to fix it?

Does waxing help? Try that first rubbing it in a bit. If you have any polishes/pre-wax cleaners or other products handy, that would help too.

09-01-2004, 09:58 AM

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I tried waxing, polishing. Nothing really seems to help.

09-01-2004, 02:28 PM

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Polishing with what? Try a scratch remover and see if that knocks down the damaged paint.

09-01-2004, 03:21 PM

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I've tried Meguiar's Paint Cleaner, Polish, Wax and scratch remover.

09-02-2004, 01:05 PM

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Did you work it in with "firm" pressure, and how many times did you try it? Sometimes taking out damaged paint takes some effort. If it doesn't look like Scratch-X is making ANY kind of difference after a few thorough uses, you might be looking at a repaint...