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Removing marks on spoiler

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Andy Cooper, May 22, 2018.

  1. Andy Cooper

    Andy Cooper New Member

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    A very basic question but (before I attempt this and possibly make matters worse) can anyone recommend the best method to get these marks off the rear spoiler?

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    #1 Andy Cooper, May 22, 2018
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    Should be safe enough to use a typical car polish on there. I used Autoglym Super Resin Polish on my spoiler, and maybe some Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 for any deeper scratches.

    Also, try not to use it to close the hatch - these spoilers have been known to get loose and break off...
     
    #2 QuantumFireball, May 22, 2018
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    Out in the middle like that is tough. Ask a body shop? I've used Dupli-Color Universal Black (CASF 0100), but just on the trailing edge, and even there it's a little funky. Out in the middle, touch up will stand out. I'd suspect body shop would propose to fill/sand/spray/buff the whole thing.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, May 22, 2018
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    Thank you for your replies @QuantumFireball and @Mendel Leisk. I have just given it a gentle try with some auto glym (glass) polish which seems to be working - so it's not as deep/bad as I feared. I will see how it looks in the morning!
     
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    Yes, they don't look like deep scratches to me, I'd say most of that can be sorted with some polish and elbow grease.
     
    #5 QuantumFireball, May 23, 2018
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