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Old 10-05-2008, 08:30 PM
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well i just got my new truck, its a black 02 with 91k on the clock. i want to debadge it but im scared the side molding and badges will ghost badly, is there anyway to fix it? thanks fellas
Old 10-06-2008, 01:46 PM
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get a good buffing compound? that took care of it for me
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mine was 4 years old when i pulled off the molding and badges. no difference in color or "ghosting" as u call it. a good buff job will fix it, though....
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Originally Posted by chevrolet all the way
get a good buffing compound? that took care of it for me
any reccomendations on brand?
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call up Kaleb and pay him to detail your truck. he will take care of the color differences and make the entire truck look better at the same time.
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Def get it bffed once you pull it off. A nice buff will blend eveything in no problems.
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Originally Posted by dry_kill
any reccomendations on brand?
I used 3m compound. it was good to 1200 grit marks and it made it look the exact same as the rest! they also have a 1000 grit one i wouldnt mind tryin for other spots too
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Is Kaleb KB? If so, his work it top notch from what I've seen and I wouldn't hesitate to use him if you're willing to pay for a detail. If you want to take the DIY route, I have some suggestions as well. 3M makes some good stuff but I don't recommend anything that claims to remove 1000-1200 grit sanding marks by hand. The problem is the abrasives start out so large that the compound itself can inflict it's own swirl marks that will be VERY hard to remove by hand. My suggestion is to get some decent microfiber and some Meguiars ScratchX or Speed Glaze if you can get your hands on it. ScratchX is very mild and will probably take multiple applications but it works regardless. Just be ready to put some work into it.
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I pulled mine off the camaro after 12 years and you could barely see it. to fix it i used a clay bar, rubbing compound, polish then wax
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thanks stew, forgot all about kaleb, dont hear about him much on here anymore, i'll send him a text later on today


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