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Homeless Man · 05-10-2015, 08:33 PM

So when I was leaving a garage (backed in) I turned to sharply to avoid something in the driveway and the fender rubbed on the side but right when it happened I backed out off the wall. Luckily the wood was really soft and it is only paint transfer and no scratch. I got most of the white paint off but stopped cause I wanted to do it the right way. I don't really have any products at home except soap, should I get a clay bar to remove the rest out?

Also, now there is a dent I think you can see it in the pictures. It is big in surface area and shallow but you can't really notice it unless you look right at it. How would I get that out? I tried pulling the fender back to see if I can pop it out but I can't get to it because there is another panel.

CruzinQueen · 05-10-2015, 08:40 PM

I don't see any photos but you could use 3m Perfect it II Rubbing Compound and a decent pad on a good DA polisher. I have a porter cable and use Lake Country pads for this type of damage.
As for the dent I'd head to a local paintless dent repair tech. As long as there are no major creases you should be in good shape.

CruzinQueen · 05-10-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CruzinQueen

I don't see any photos but you could use 3m Perfect it II Rubbing Compound and a decent pad on a good DA polisher. I have a porter cable and use Lake Country pads for this type of damage.
As for the dent I'd head to a local paintless dent repair tech. As long as there are no major creases you should be in good shape.

Never mind... Now I see the photos. That's more damage than I thought. I don't know that PDR will work, but sometimes they can work miracles.

SrtWtF · 05-10-2015, 08:44 PM

For the dent I'd use a suction device to pull it out, the scratches I'd use meguiars m105 and go from there

myold88 · 05-10-2015, 08:48 PM

First off it's your 1/4 panel, not your fender. The panel has a couple dents/distortions plus
some paint damage. I would take it to a dentless repair shop to see what they can do. We
had a 2015 Honda Accord with 2 large fender dents. A dentless repair shop removed them
for $265.00. Came out perfect without painting. May not work here, but worth a try.

Homeless Man · 05-10-2015, 10:28 PM

There is no paint damage it's just transfer from soft wood. I can scratch it off but I wanna get it off the correct way

LStick · 05-10-2015, 11:06 PM

I'd be using a soft cloth with some polishing compound cut down with plenty of water to pull up the paint but lessen the rubbing off of the green paint. by hand. Dont rush it.

If you are lucky, a COMPETENT PDR guy will hopefully be able to work the dents (multiple) out of this damage.

Demon War Horse · 05-10-2015, 11:09 PM

I would find a pro paint less dent repair shop, then buff the paint transfer off with a light compound. Start very light and only as abbrassive as you need to get it out.

Homeless Man · 05-10-2015, 11:19 PM

Why use polish with towel instead of clay bar? Just wondering

LStick · 05-10-2015, 11:28 PM

[QUOTE=Homeless Man;8413302]Why use polish with towel instead of clay bar? Just wondering[/QUOTE

To be honest- I've had to do this type of repair twice on my vehicles. For the same reason.

Just my preferred method.

Demon War Horse · 05-10-2015, 11:39 PM

Seriously man, a clay bar may not cut through the paint transfer. I rubbed my garage in he truck. Had to use polish to get it all off. Try the clay if you want, you may have to use polish if you can't get it all off. Even then, the clear will be scuffed and need buffed or polished anyway.

Been there.

Red2014SS · 05-11-2015, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Why use polish with towel instead of clay bar? Just wondering

Because a clay bar is not the proper tool for your job. A clay bar is used to remove microscopic contamination from your paint prior to waxing. You need an abrasive that will remove that white paint from the surface of your car.

You can probably do it by hand (don't need a polisher), but a DA would make it go quicker. Get some Meguiars M105. Put the M105 on a nice, clean cloth and start rubbing in a circular motion. Use some pressure and work at it until the white paint is gone. If this doesn't work, then you need to get your hands on a DA. Follow up with a nice coat of wax.

The Meguairs is a nice product and it won't damage your original paint. I don't know what to do about the dent. Finding a paintless dent repair guy is your best bet. Good luck man.

WoodBoss · 05-11-2015, 10:18 AM

First try to wax it off. Then get more aggressive with compound if that doesn't work.

maddoggyusa · 05-11-2015, 10:44 AM

I have a bug/tar remover that removed paint transfer my wife had from a door ding. I had a hard time polishing it out. I'm sure it will take off that paint... rubs right out.

Problem is I had it forever and they don't sell it same way anymore. I bought some newer stuff and it was worthless like spraying water. I'm guess the bug/tar remover in an aerosol spray might be similar to what I have.

It's lots easier to remove that paint with a solvent than trying to polish/sand it flat.

when you get done, wash it thoroughly and re-wax it. and no it shouldn't damage clear coat. But go slow and make sure.

here's the stuff I have... I love this stuff... always bails me out of problems but the product is so old it's like cottage cheese now.

http://www.gianteagle.com/74660015254.aspx

05-10-2015, 08:33 PM	#1
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	How Do I Fix This Paint Transfer/Dent So when I was leaving a garage (backed in) I turned to sharply to avoid something in the driveway and the fender rubbed on the side but right when it happened I backed out off the wall. Luckily the wood was really soft and it is only paint transfer and no scratch. I got most of the white paint off but stopped cause I wanted to do it the right way. I don't really have any products at home except soap, should I get a clay bar to remove the rest out? Also, now there is a dent I think you can see it in the pictures. It is big in surface area and shallow but you can't really notice it unless you look right at it. How would I get that out? I tried pulling the fender back to see if I can pop it out but I can't get to it because there is another panel. Attached Images __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger. Last edited by Homeless Man; 05-10-2015 at 08:36 PM. Reason: Don't roast me

05-10-2015, 08:48 PM	#5
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	First off it's your 1/4 panel, not your fender. The panel has a couple dents/distortions plus some paint damage. I would take it to a dentless repair shop to see what they can do. We had a 2015 Honda Accord with 2 large fender dents. A dentless repair shop removed them for $265.00. Came out perfect without painting. May not work here, but worth a try. __________________

05-10-2015, 10:28 PM	#6
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	There is no paint damage it's just transfer from soft wood. I can scratch it off but I wanna get it off the correct way __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-10-2015, 11:09 PM	#8
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I would find a pro paint less dent repair shop, then buff the paint transfer off with a light compound. Start very light and only as abbrassive as you need to get it out. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

05-10-2015, 11:19 PM	#9
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Why use polish with towel instead of clay bar? Just wondering __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-10-2015, 08:40 PM	#2
CruzinQueen Drives: 2017 1LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 280	I don't see any photos but you could use 3m Perfect it II Rubbing Compound and a decent pad on a good DA polisher. I have a porter cable and use Lake Country pads for this type of damage. As for the dent I'd head to a local paintless dent repair tech. As long as there are no major creases you should be in good shape.

05-10-2015, 08:44 PM	#4
SrtWtF Drives: Nsrt & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Miami Posts: 294	For the dent I'd use a suction device to pull it out, the scratches I'd use meguiars m105 and go from there

05-10-2015, 11:06 PM	#7
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	I'd be using a soft cloth with some polishing compound cut down with plenty of water to pull up the paint but lessen the rubbing off of the green paint. by hand. Dont rush it. If you are lucky, a COMPETENT PDR guy will hopefully be able to work the dents (multiple) out of this damage.

05-10-2015, 11:28 PM	#10
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	[QUOTE=Homeless Man;8413302]Why use polish with towel instead of clay bar? Just wondering[/QUOTE To be honest- I've had to do this type of repair twice on my vehicles. For the same reason. Just my preferred method.

05-10-2015, 11:39 PM	#11
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Seriously man, a clay bar may not cut through the paint transfer. I rubbed my garage in he truck. Had to use polish to get it all off. Try the clay if you want, you may have to use polish if you can't get it all off. Even then, the clear will be scuffed and need buffed or polished anyway. Been there. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

05-11-2015, 10:18 AM	#13
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	First try to wax it off. Then get more aggressive with compound if that doesn't work.

05-11-2015, 10:44 AM	#14
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	I have a bug/tar remover that removed paint transfer my wife had from a door ding. I had a hard time polishing it out. I'm sure it will take off that paint... rubs right out. Problem is I had it forever and they don't sell it same way anymore. I bought some newer stuff and it was worthless like spraying water. I'm guess the bug/tar remover in an aerosol spray might be similar to what I have. It's lots easier to remove that paint with a solvent than trying to polish/sand it flat. when you get done, wash it thoroughly and re-wax it. and no it shouldn't damage clear coat. But go slow and make sure. here's the stuff I have... I love this stuff... always bails me out of problems but the product is so old it's like cottage cheese now. http://www.gianteagle.com/74660015254.aspx