Removal of very shallow clearcoat scratch?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by DaveG, Jan 30, 2004.

  1. DaveG

    DaveG Member

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    Any ideas on what the best method is to remove a very shallow scratch from the clearcoat on a side panel? The car is millenium silver coloured.

    It's just barely "feel-able" by running fingers across it lightly. Not a major imperfection by any means, but I'd like to get rid of it.

    Any ideas? Would just a good waxing fill it in?

    Dave.
     
    #1 DaveG, Jan 30, 2004
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    Wax. Buff it out =)
     
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    I bought touch up paint and the paint repair kit from Brandsport at:

    http://www.brandsport.com/plik-4503.html

    I haven't had to use it yet but am prepared just in case.

    The repair kit should take care of your clearcoat scratch.
     
    #3 seasalsa, Mar 1, 2004
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    I just washed my Seaside and there are a couple of linear scratches (white lines!) :cussing: I checked Brandsport, they don't have Seaside Pearl listed, but do have Sea Spray Pearl. Anyone know if they're the same?
     
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    I wouldn't risk it - if you go to your local Toyota dealer, they can order you a touchup pen that's matched to your paint.

    It has the touchup paint on one end, and a clearcoat pen on the other. Seems to work pretty well (I just touched-up a small scratch that I missed on the initial pickup-inspection.

    Dave.
     
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    Wow cool! I havent checked with the dealership re: this. Thanks!
     
    #6 eak354, Mar 28, 2004
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