What to do with DOOR DINGs and Scratches?

[nitteo]

I am annoyed with the door dings and scratches on my Black M...

How much would an AutoBody Shop charge to fix these?

Any options for me to do it myself?

[Huy]

Google for PDA in your local area. This is the cheapest way to resolve the problem. (paintless dent removal).

For scartches pick up a porter cable 7424. This will make your car brand new again.

Good luck.

[nitteo]

I am getting it "Clayed" in a Car Wash/Detail shop. The guy said that most of the scratches can be waxed/buffed out.

$150 (crossing fingers)

[CakeDaddy]

I am getting it "Clayed" in a Car Wash/Detail shop. The guy said that most of the scratches can be waxed/buffed out.

$150 (crossing fingers)

Cancel that appointment............ Do it yourself. Trust me. I own a black M

There is a strong possibility that you’ll be dis-appointed with that $150 “wax” job. Take the advice of HUY and spend that $150 on a 7424 porter cable kits with orange cuts pads, blue finish pads, etc.. Also, invest in the following:

3M Professional Grade Products1200 Grit Extra Cut Compound (part num-06060)Swirl Mark Remover/Polish (part num -06064)Perfect-It 300 UltraFina SE Final Step (part num -06068)Meguairs Yellow Wax #26

As long as I own a black car I'll live a die by the above products. I recommend starting with a small section of the car like the rear 1/4 panel. I learned all this from a guy with the same simple instructions I'm giving you.

I recently washed the car and dried it with a leaf blower. I did a fine cut 1200 grit extra cut compound followed by a polish/swirl mark remover then I used an ultra fine SE wax (this stuff aint cheap). All 3M professional grade products and lastly I used 2 coats of the Meguiars Hi-Tech yellow #26. This Meguiars Hi-Tech yellow #26 is the amazing on black. I'll probably hit it with one more coat of the Yellow #26 before I put this baby away for the winter.

I've learned alot here...These guys are on another level when it comes to detailing, waxing, polishing, etc.. Do a search on black cars.http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/

Here is a visual of what I work with. I use a porter cable polisher/buffer (orange light cut pad, blue finessing pad, white polish pad, grey finishing pads) with the 3m products, but the Meguairs yellow #26 I apply and remove by hand.

Take a look at these porter cable kits:http://www.autogeek.net/pocapobu.html

The real test is with the sun directly hitting the carMy ride after I finished:rear driver 1/4 panelhood

Good luck my man....holla at me if you have questions


Modified by CakeDaddy at 8:30 AM 11/6/2008

[Huy]

Cake Daddy knows exactly what he is talking about.

The weather is getting really nice here in Tampa Fl. Can't wait to spend all day in the garage with the porter cable on the M.

One day I will be brave enough to have a blk car. Until then, I will practice the buffing skills.

[nitteo]

Thanks CD for the tutorial.

I did go with the appointment, lets just say 80% of the scratches came off.

I will try this after winter though.