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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
 Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:12:44
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| Nasty scratch in my car. Touched it up with Factory paint. Wet-sanded with 1000 & 2000 grit. Gotta use rubbing compound to get the gloss back. S'lotta work. I'm thinking I should buy an electric buffer / polisher. Anyone have a suggestion before I start spending money?SamPS: Is this the right forum to find the proper equipment? |
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
7020 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:36:16
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| The only buffer questiions you're likely to get a good answer got here would be about "buffer cache", "backup buffer size", "free buffer list", etc.CODO ERGO SUM |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:40:31
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| I had to ask. I think I'm going to take this car to a body shop for finishing, but it'll take some cache. |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:42:27
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| If you can wait a day or two.[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46507[/url]JimUsers <> Logic |
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Seventhnight
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
2878 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:45:40
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i love harbor fright... there's one about 10 min from the office, so we go browse during luch occasionally  Corey Secret Service Agent: Mr. President, you're urinating on me.President Lyndon Johnson: I know I am. It's my prerogative. |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:46:17
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| That's a good price. I checked the 3M website and they want $220 for a polisher with 3 pads. Maybe it's the pads... |
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AndyB13
Aged Yak Warrior
583 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:46:32
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If that doesnt quite shift it just put 1 of these attachments on, that'll get rid of your scratch[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=6674[/url]Beauty is in the eyes of the beerholder  |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:57:39
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| You are bad Andy!JimUsers <> Logic |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 12:59:18
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I have one but it would be a bit of a drive for you to come get it sam. JimUsers <> Logic |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 13:27:34
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Originally posted by JimL
I have one but it would be a bit of a drive for you to come get it sam.
I considered driving, but your photo spooked me. |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 13:31:22
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| Spooked? Hey my horse is a better looking than me, be thankful I did not put mine up there.......I hate it when they run away screaming!JimUsers <> Logic |
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
7020 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 15:47:45
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Your horse has crazy eyes. From the looks of the top board on the gate, it looks like he likes to bite too.No way I'd ever climb on his back.quote:
Originally posted by JimL
Spooked? Hey my horse is a better looking than me, be thankful I did not put mine up there.......I hate it when they run away screaming!JimUsers <> Logic
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 16:19:16
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| Na its the owner that bitesJimUsers <> Logic |
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jen
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
4110 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-07 : 23:07:11
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| so if your car's black and have numerous scratches (from dogs clambering around everytime you get home), is it advisable to have it professionally done or can I do it to save some cash? any pointers?to hide the scratches, i used black nail polish and top it off with clear polish for the shine --------------------keeping it simple... |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-08 : 09:35:05
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so if your car's black and have numerous scratches (from dogs clambering around everytime you get home), is it advisable to have it professionally done or can I do it to save some cash? any pointers?
Car Dealers can sell you a nailpolish size jar (with brush) that's supposed to be a factory match. It will be close in color, but when dry it will appear off-color, but don't worry about that.Fine scratches - put a thin line of paint over the scratch, ensuring it's above the paint level of the car. (You might want to use a paper match stick as a brush. Cut it at an angle to get a fine point.) Let dry for a day, two days may be better. It will look horrible at this point. Bad color match, bumpy paint. You will wonder why you started this and didn't take it to a pro.At the auto parts store, you can buy a pack of 1000 grit *WET* sandpaper and 2000 grit paper. You'll need to wrap the paper around a soft sanding block - I had a piece of hard foam for the purpose.Wet the area to be sanded and the 1000 grit paper. Using very little pressure, sand the area and a small slurry will appear. Run your finger over the sanded area and when the new paint level is *almost* flush with the car, rinse the car and switch to 2000 grit. Use care not to sand through to the primer. If you see primer, raise error and abort. (1000 grit will make it difficult to sand through to the primer. Keep the area wet and use very little pressure.)Wet sand with 2000 grit till it feels smooth to the touch. Some crazy people use 3000 grit too.Rinse and wipe your car dry. The sanded area will look like you have ruined your car's paint job forever. This is where you will need the electric buffer and rubbing compound.I chickened out on buying the polisher, drove to an auto body repair, tipped the guy $20 and he polished my entire trunk lid. The sanded areas shine like glass and you would have to know exactly where the scratches were to find them now. The color difference seems to blend away.I was so impressed with the result, I'm thinking about buying the polisher in Jim's post above from Harbor Freight. I could start up a side job polishing cars and get away from SQL... |
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jen
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
4110 Posts |
Posted - 2005-06-08 : 23:27:57
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| hmm... i think i'll test this on someone else's car first don't want to mess with mine since i'm a noob at this...why don't insurance companies cover this type of hassles? thanks Sam--------------------keeping it simple... |
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