Marks on paint from tree branches
03-19-2007, 08:46 AM
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Marks on paint from tree branches
How do I take the marks from tree branches rubbing along side the truck off? What is the best way to do it? Thanks.
03-19-2007, 09:07 AM
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A good Wax and buffing job would do it I think if not try meguiars scratch-X then wax and buff
03-19-2007, 10:56 AM
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buffing the ***** out of it....if they are very deep good luck.....surface arn't to bad to get out but you'll have to work at it...
03-19-2007, 05:06 PM
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I second the Meguiar's Scratch-X
03-24-2007, 06:28 PM
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Wax and buff took care of it, they are all gone. They were along both sides of the truck, looked real bad, but came off pretty easy. I used NXT.
03-25-2007, 09:55 AM
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definitely try the Meguiars Scratch X, if that doesnt take the marks out, then you need to either borrow a buffer or buy one (I got a nice one from autogeek-Cyclo=used this at work, great buffer) and start buffing with a medium compount...if that doesnt work, try a hard compound, then medium; 2 step it.....if THAT doesnt work, wet sand, but i dont recommend you doing that unless if you are experienced. Of course, after compounding, you always should wax. GL
03-25-2007, 09:19 PM
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The scratches that your referring to sound like the same one that I had. They weren't in the paint but in the clear coat. With the sracthes ou and the clearcoat thinner or gone, now what do you do?
07-02-2007, 09:32 AM
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mineral experince, worked for me
07-07-2007, 07:57 PM
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Thanks....................
11-20-2007, 10:10 AM
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HEY MUZZY - you sound like a bowhunter to me. I have the same deal, I run down some pretty rough stuff and scratch the **** out of my baby. I think all the scratches are in the clear coat. I have never used a buffer with compound or anything and I'm a bit nervous. Is it easy, do you recommend buying one or what. Can you give me some pointers, please?
11-20-2007, 10:31 AM
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If some of the marks are not scratchs just rub marks, use clay bar. This will take out any above the clear marks.
11-20-2007, 11:14 AM
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Some are marks that kind of rub off, some are a bit deeper.
11-20-2007, 03:03 PM
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Mine has them too. I have a black truck so when I drive down old dirt roads it just plain sucks. I think the best thing to do is take it to a professional detailer once a year and they can buff everything out. Cost is like $150 for a full detail.
11-21-2007, 08:24 AM
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I tried some meguiars scratchX yesterday. It worked pretty good on the light scratches but the deeper ones it wasn't so good. Has anyone done any buffing at home? Is it difficult? Is there a risk of screwing it up? How much does a buffer go for?
11-22-2007, 08:43 PM
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Yes I have done some buffing, if you have never done it before go slow. Stay away from the edges you will burn thru the clear quickly there. You can burn the clear on flat surface too if you leave the buffer on 1 spot too long. It is also common to leave swirl marks after you have buffed, if not polished when done. Good luck!!