HELP! Scratched my paint a little

[_jonny_depth]

I took my roof off last night and seem to have scratched my paint a little. I tried rubbing it out with a microfiber towel but don't own anything to get the rest off, what should i buy!?

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[604Bronco]

How deep is the scratch? Run your fingernail over it. It might just be a surface mark that you could rub out - There's lots of scratch repair compounds on the market. Google is your friend (i.e. - Scratch Doctor is one). If it's deeper, you may need to use some touch-up paint, which you can get from the dealership's parts department.

 

[Murfman]

My touch up paint was $25 with tax from dealer for cyber orange. they had to order directly from Dupont.

 

[MNbronco]

Doesn't look like you got through to primer, start with a compound or even a polish first.

 

[Havoc1]

Scratch doctor perfect for small surface scratches.

2-3 applications should do it. I recommend taping off your top so you don't get any on there, it's a pain to get it off, ask me how I know....

 

[calgecko]

that looks like it's just on the surface, just a scuff mark - use a little bit of polishing compound (not rubbing compound) and it'll probably come right off.. if not- try rubbing compound - but after you use rubbing compound, you'll need to go back over it with polishing compound (rubbing is more abrasive, and will leave microscratches, which can be removed with polishing compound)

 

[Lifeliberty]

I use this on everything, it's pretty amazing

Pro Honda Honda Glare Profesional Polish 12oz 08731-GLR-001

https://www.partsfish.com/product/27316/pro-honda-glare-professional-polish

 

[PghBronco]

I took my roof off last night and seem to have scratched my paint a little. I tried rubbing it out with a microfiber towel but don't own anything to get the rest off, what should i buy!?

I agree with trying compound and polish first. Although do not get a paint pen and attempt that. It will never match. I had/have a scratch and thought about doing a paint pen. I watched this video:


It gave me confidence to do it but ehh I decided to wait a little while for more scratches and I'll get it painted. (I went with the polish and compound route) In the video he does a really good job at explaining how paint scratches and what you see in the scratch also as well as common issues with inexperienced folks do.

 

[RainbowStix]

Doesn't look like you got through to primer, start with a compound or even a polish first.

…primer on factory paint?

 

[Deleted member 3063]

you're likely to cut through your clear coat. if so plan on spraying on some clear and then polishing that. much easier to blend clear than color. don't skimp on the clear $$

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