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Jun 2, 2013 | 04:26 PM

RoadReptile

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Scratch repair tips/advice

I've had my new F-150 for about three weeks now and I recently put a scratch in the fender near the battery trying to jump start another vehicle. Apparently, the jumper cables that I was using have a metal band that keeps the cables from separating and that's what caused the scratch. I also have a lighter, less visible scratch on the headlight lens as well.

I can somewhat feel the scratch in the fender with my fingernail and have tried Turtle Wax rubbing compound and scratch remover with little success. Any suggestions on what else I can try? I'm considering either using Quixx or Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0, but wanted to get some suggestions from the FTE crowd.

Here's the link to my gallery: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/m...num-36981.html

Thanks!
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Last edited by RoadReptile; Jun 2, 2013 at 04:33 PM. Reason: Adding the link for the photos of the scratch

Jun 2, 2013 | 04:37 PM

Buck 1

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Take it to a local, reputable body shop and get it buffed out by a pro. Should only be a few $$$, and you'll feel better when it is gone! Good Luck!

Jun 2, 2013 | 05:35 PM

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Emphasis on the reputable. I had a paint job ruined by a body shop that had been in business a long time and was supposedly reputable (and worked on luxury cars). The ham-fisted moron burned the paint with the buffer.