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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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anyone got one? i pulled my side molding off and there are little marks around it where it had rubbed it. also a couple other scratches i wanna get out. i couldnt buf them out so i wanted to know how yall get em out. also dent removal. they are very small dents bout the size of well im not sure what but its small. thanks guys.

ive seen where you guys have posted before but the search button has failed me today
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I need to know some info on this too. I've got more dents than I know what to do with.

I do know that Nu Finish scratch doctor works a little bit on some scratches.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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It depends on how deep the scratch is. If you can get your fingernail stuck by going over the scratch then the best way without having to repaint it is to get some duplicolor touch up paint. You just keep filling the scratch in till its slightly above the surronding paint area. Let it dry then you can wet sand the area and buff it out to bring the shine back. If the scratches are not too deep then you might try using an more aggressive cutting compoud as well as an aggressive cutting pad.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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whats the best company and place to get the more agressive compound and cutting pad?
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3M makes a good one. You can get it from most O'reillys! It will be in the back with the commercial paint supplies.
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Get some 2500gr sand paper and a spray bottle, have at it, after that some good 3m finishing compound.. Be even, uniform on the strokes with the paper, keep it wet with the spray. More then likely if the scratches arn't to deep when it comes out it will look better then the rest of the truck, so you might want to get the clay bar and have at it.. If you do buff it with a buffer buffer(the one that actually spins) be sure to have the pad pulling away from the edges or bye bye to the clear coat..

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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that sure as heck help. pretiate it fellas! dents? any idears on that??
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Depending on where, the sevarity(sp) of it and call the dent doctors, they are pretty damn good. If it is crease or corner, chances are they won't be able to get them out, but for lil door dings, I ahve seen great results

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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ones in the tailgate one on the hood and one in the front fender. all on flat so reckon thatll work.
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Yes it should

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