Scratched CF

fosterelli · 01-11-2019, 03:07 PM

Oh yeah, day two of the beast. Found a cat on my hood while at the warehouse. Cat ran off when I opened the shop door, leaving a nice scratch on the CF engine cover. Anyone have any luck removing scratches in the clear coat on these? I've color/wet sanded before, but never on clear CF pieces.

Mark R · 01-11-2019, 03:28 PM

Clear coat is clear coat. I would start with something like Meguiar's Scratch-X. If that does not work, go with maybe 1000 grit wet sanding then polishing compound. If the scratch is too deep for that, then a re-spray might be required.

Maybe look on You Tube for a video on removing scratches.

ssrallyred · 01-11-2019, 03:43 PM

And kill the cat.

SJFGTO · 01-11-2019, 04:15 PM

Meguiars scratch x is really pretty darn effective. I was dubious when I used it for the first time, but it removed a sizable scratch in the clear coat of my GTO. It's not a miracle worker but it works surprisingly well.

Markoz28 · 01-11-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrallyred

And kill the cat.

X2

kropscamaro16 · 01-11-2019, 05:45 PM

goodluck

Squatch · 01-11-2019, 05:51 PM

cat says "oh man, this CF looks so good, I'm just going to plop my fluffy butt right here...oh hey, the way this vent lets the heat out, wow I like this, my new hangout..aaawwww so warm.."

harner · 01-11-2019, 06:17 PM

Pictures? Try a DA polisher, foam or microfiber pad, and some cutting compound. Something tells me if you have to ask, you do not have these. Take it to a detailer.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 01-11-2019, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssrallyred

And kill the cat.

x3.

Cobaltct · 01-11-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fosterelli

Oh yeah, day two of the beast. Found a cat on my hood while at the warehouse. Cat ran off when I opened the shop door, leaving a nice scratch on the CF engine cover. Anyone have any luck removing scratches in the clear coat on these? I've color/wet sanded before, but never on clear CF pieces.

Scratches shouldn't be that deep, use a polish if that doesn't work use a compound then polish that should take care of it if all else fails then wet sand.

speedraider · 01-11-2019, 11:17 PM

2 days old, delete this post and take it to the stealership and act dumb. Say this shit is scratched, replace it.

Marty31 · 01-12-2019, 04:41 AM

Now is the time to paint over the exposed CF.

Gunkk · 01-12-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marty31

Now is the time to paint over the exposed CF.

Exactly. Mosaic black looks better

ICTsccaCamaro · 01-12-2019, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

Exactly. Mosaic black looks better

Said no one ever

01-11-2019, 03:07 PM	#1
fosterelli Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 129	Scratched CF Oh yeah, day two of the beast. Found a cat on my hood while at the warehouse. Cat ran off when I opened the shop door, leaving a nice scratch on the CF engine cover. Anyone have any luck removing scratches in the clear coat on these? I've color/wet sanded before, but never on clear CF pieces.

01-11-2019, 03:43 PM	#3
ssrallyred Drives: 2017 Summit White ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: B'ham AL Posts: 189	And kill the cat. __________________ Roto Fab/ Kook's LT's,ported blower,removed lid baffle/ 103mm TB' lower pulley and tune. 651/660.

01-11-2019, 04:15 PM	#4
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,073	Meguiars scratch x is really pretty darn effective. I was dubious when I used it for the first time, but it removed a sizable scratch in the clear coat of my GTO. It's not a miracle worker but it works surprisingly well. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

01-11-2019, 05:45 PM	#6
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,130	goodluck __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-11-2019, 05:51 PM	#7
Squatch Camaro pilot Drives: 69 Camaro, 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Medford OR Posts: 299	cat says "oh man, this CF looks so good, I'm just going to plop my fluffy butt right here...oh hey, the way this vent lets the heat out, wow I like this, my new hangout..aaawwww so warm.." __________________ 2014 ZL1 Camaro 1969 Camaro

01-11-2019, 03:28 PM	#2
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,000	Clear coat is clear coat. I would start with something like Meguiar's Scratch-X. If that does not work, go with maybe 1000 grit wet sanding then polishing compound. If the scratch is too deep for that, then a re-spray might be required. Maybe look on You Tube for a video on removing scratches.

01-11-2019, 06:17 PM	#8
harner Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NEPA Posts: 454	Pictures? Try a DA polisher, foam or microfiber pad, and some cutting compound. Something tells me if you have to ask, you do not have these. Take it to a detailer. __________________ SOLD! 9/1/2020 2018 ZL1 A10 Hyper Blue - Rotofab CAI, Gibson catback @SurefireDetail OEM ZLE tails/third brake light, Gen5DIY reverse LEDs, front Amber LEDs, SMG laser LED side markers, SMG smoked reflectors 1994 Trans Am LM7/CPT 4L60E/9" 1987 IROC 2006 Silverado

01-11-2019, 11:17 PM	#11
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	2 days old, delete this post and take it to the stealership and act dumb. Say this shit is scratched, replace it.

01-12-2019, 04:41 AM	#12
Marty31 Drives: 2019 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Saratoga, NY Posts: 125	Now is the time to paint over the exposed CF.

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