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Jaidnoire
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 8:01 AM
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Hello all ~
I park on the street and the other morning, as I was coming around to my driver's side to head to work, I noticed this white smear/scuff going from right under my side view mirror back to the middle of my driver's side rear door! I thought it was scratched, but if I scratch at it lightly it comes off very slowly. A run thru the car wash did nothing for it - I think it would take a some real elbow grease to rub it off. It looks sort of like how a thick grey crayon run across black construction paper would look... *scratching head*
Any suggestion as to what type of cloth / product I should use? What do yall think could have made that mark? It seems that any vehicle coming that close would do actual body damage....
(I can't wait until we re-do our fencing so I can park in the driveway. My driver side window was smashed in twice winter '06 -07's and it's still up for debate on whether it was vandalism or issues with the tempered glass and now this...?)
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2001 Black PT Cruiser Limited
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Posts: 26 | From: NYC
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eldersptgt
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 8:40 AM
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Re: [Jaidnoire] Removal of strange smear/scuff...
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There is a thing called Solution X. it removes things like that for paint. Any Good detail shop should be able to try it out on a rag and see if it comes off.
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Posts: 321 | From: El Dorado Hils, Ca
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Jaidnoire
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 10:12 AM
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Thanks for your reply...I was wondering, would a clay bar work?
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2001 Black PT Cruiser Limited
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Finally a car of my very own!!!
(This post was edited by Jaidnoire on Apr 17, 2008, 10:12 AM)
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Posts: 26 | From: NYC
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eldersptgt
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 12:54 PM
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I dont think so. you could try but its ment to remove dirt not paint...
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04 "SRT-4" PT Cruiser w/ AutoStick (in Sea Mist Green, 1 of 146) Stage 1, Mopar BOV, MagnaFlow exhaust, Mopar 7.5mm wires, Mopar-Bosch Plugs gapped at .035, Mopar air filter, unrestricted air box, H&R sport springs, Progress 27mm front sway bar, Energy Suspension motor mount inserts, 06' tail lights, 06' Hood emblem, T-handle on rear glass, SRT-4 badges, factory chrome accent group, chrome door cups, 8" Mopar sub, ArmourFend ClearBra.
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Posts: 321 | From: El Dorado Hils, Ca
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HipCat
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 2:24 PM
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Try Meguiar's Scratch X. It's great for getting rid of things like that. Use a soft, lint-free cloth or an old T-shirt.
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LeoCruiser
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 3:03 PM
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I think I get scuffs like the one you described except mine are black or red. They look like someone scraped a "marking sole" shoe on a part of the car; I have absolutely no idea what causes them. I either scrape it off gently with my fingernail or I use a microfiber cloth. If all else fails I use a little elbow grease when I wash it. I like to keep my PT waxed so that any little thing will just fall off. Unfortunately, I need to start looking for another wax to use because the one I am currently using is being deleted from all the stores.
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Cruiser RN
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 3:12 PM
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 Hi and welcome you can use Kit Scratch Remover which is in a yellow bottle and sold at any auto parts store.Any old Tshirt will do for a rag.........Mike
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His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
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Posted: Apr 18, 2008, 6:29 AM
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 Ah the choices...
It sounds like this is something on the surface and not something cut into the paint so a "scratch remover" shouldn't be necessary although it may work fine. A good rubbing compound would suffice for removal of the "Contaminate" then follow with wax.
It is always best to use a micro-fiber towel when rubbing on your paint to help keep from making scratches in the paint.
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Jaidnoire
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Posted: Apr 18, 2008, 6:41 AM
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Thanks all ~ Yes, LeoCruiser, that's what it is kinda like - the sole markings from a rubber soled shoe. WTH?
I feel that a rubbing compound or a scratch remover might be overkill, you know? I will definitely get a microfiber to go at it.....
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Posts: 26 | From: NYC
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kinky kitty
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Posted: Apr 18, 2008, 2:02 PM
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it could have been a small kid on a bike that fell next to your car and the rubber handle grip ran down your side.try a little wd-40 with a microfiber rag.that should strip it off.just wax again immediatly after as it will probably strip your wax also.
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