Light scratches on black paint

CharlieX · 04-04-2007, 12:26 PM

So my friend borrowed the new truck and had to put a large, heavy, cardboard box in the bed. Unfortunately she huffed it over the side instead of dropping the tailgate and sliding it in.... now i've got a whole swath of light scratches in the clear coat on the side of my bed

any good recommends to minimize or remove these? I know they make car wax especially for black, but won't that wear away with time and the scratches will be back?

007Tacoma · 04-04-2007, 12:29 PM

Sunruner19 is the guy you need to talk too. He does auto detailing.

sandie · 04-04-2007, 03:46 PM

oooo...good topic! i'd love to hear about taking those annoying little scratches out too

CharlieX · 04-04-2007, 03:50 PM

Someone told me Scratch-X is decent for those fine surface scratches.

sandie · 04-04-2007, 03:56 PM

hmmmm, i've never heard of that. is it like a wax type of product?

ScreamingTaco · 04-04-2007, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandie

hmmmm, i've never heard of that. is it like a wax type of product?

It's a polish that's made by Meguiars. Most scratches that don't go into the paint can be polished out.

http://www.meguiars.com/?auto-paint-cleaners/ScratchX

nd · 04-05-2007, 06:15 AM

I'm dreading the first scratch on my baby, but i know it will happen eventually. I have a black truck too, i'd like to know what to do when that terrible day finally comes....

CharlieX · 04-05-2007, 04:13 PM

That's the rub... I totally pamper my Tacoma... but it gets used like a truck should. And the black just looks so good when it's clean!

nd · 04-06-2007, 06:36 AM

The black also looks good with mud kicked up all over the side of it

kinda turns me on a little....

sandie · 04-10-2007, 10:43 AM

a bunch of my coworkers and i are having a mobile detailer guy come out next week to claybar/wax/detail our trucks (we ALL have trucks!)...he's doing it for a great deal too because there are like 6 vehicles (he'll be here 3 days)...anyway, i'm going to ask him to polish out my little scratches, and i'll let you all know how it goes

gdawg25 · 04-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Anybody heard of Scratch Doctor by Nu Finish? I haven't used any yet, but I heard it was pretty good stuff. If it would ever stop snowing here, then I could clean my truck properly and do some much needed scratch removal. I'll let you know how the scratch doctor works when I try it out.

CharlieX · 04-12-2007, 11:07 AM

Well I ended up getting Scratch-X... It seems to work pretty well. I'd say it took the appearance of the scratches down 90%. That is, I have to really get close in bright sunlight to see them.

CharlieX · 04-12-2007, 11:08 AM

Well I ended up getting Scratch-X... It seems to work pretty well. I'd say it took the appearance of the scratches down 90%. That is, I have to really get close in bright sunlight to see them.

04-04-2007, 12:26 PM	#1
CharlieX Member Joined: Jan 2007, #775 Gender: Male Posts: 51	Light scratches on black paint So my friend borrowed the new truck and had to put a large, heavy, cardboard box in the bed. Unfortunately she huffed it over the side instead of dropping the tailgate and sliding it in.... now i've got a whole swath of light scratches in the clear coat on the side of my bed any good recommends to minimize or remove these? I know they make car wax especially for black, but won't that wear away with time and the scratches will be back?

04-04-2007, 12:29 PM	#2
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,602 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	Sunruner19 is the guy you need to talk too. He does auto detailing. __________________ If you have a question, ask... Don't spread rumors without knowing the facts. My responsibility on this forum is to the members and the integrity of this forum.

04-04-2007, 03:46 PM	#3
sandie Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1021 Location: long beach, ca Posts: 162 06 x-runner baby! 2006 X-Runner Manual V6	oooo...good topic! i'd love to hear about taking those annoying little scratches out too __________________ 06 X-Runner....BLACK!

04-04-2007, 03:56 PM	#5
sandie Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1021 Location: long beach, ca Posts: 162 06 x-runner baby! 2006 X-Runner Manual V6	hmmmm, i've never heard of that. is it like a wax type of product? __________________ 06 X-Runner....BLACK!

04-05-2007, 06:15 AM	#7
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Female Posts: 7,138 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	I'm dreading the first scratch on my baby, but i know it will happen eventually. I have a black truck too, i'd like to know what to do when that terrible day finally comes.... __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

04-04-2007, 03:50 PM	#4
CharlieX Member Joined: Jan 2007, #775 Gender: Male Posts: 51	Someone told me Scratch-X is decent for those fine surface scratches.

04-05-2007, 04:13 PM	#8
CharlieX Member Joined: Jan 2007, #775 Gender: Male Posts: 51	That's the rub... I totally pamper my Tacoma... but it gets used like a truck should. And the black just looks so good when it's clean!

04-06-2007, 06:36 AM	#9
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Female Posts: 7,138 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	The black also looks good with mud kicked up all over the side of it kinda turns me on a little.... __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

04-10-2007, 10:43 AM	#10
sandie Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1021 Location: long beach, ca Posts: 162 06 x-runner baby! 2006 X-Runner Manual V6	a bunch of my coworkers and i are having a mobile detailer guy come out next week to claybar/wax/detail our trucks (we ALL have trucks!)...he's doing it for a great deal too because there are like 6 vehicles (he'll be here 3 days)...anyway, i'm going to ask him to polish out my little scratches, and i'll let you all know how it goes __________________ 06 X-Runner....BLACK!

04-10-2007, 01:01 PM	#11
gdawg25 Was there any doubt? Pujols - MVP! Joined: Oct 2006, #136 Location: Victoria, BC Age: 26 Gender: Dude Posts: 728 07 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Airaid Intake, Westin Oval Step Bars, TRD seat covers, LiteRider tonneau cover.	Anybody heard of Scratch Doctor by Nu Finish? I haven't used any yet, but I heard it was pretty good stuff. If it would ever stop snowing here, then I could clean my truck properly and do some much needed scratch removal. I'll let you know how the scratch doctor works when I try it out. __________________ I piss excellence! GO FLAMES!

04-12-2007, 11:07 AM	#12
CharlieX Member Joined: Jan 2007, #775 Gender: Male Posts: 51	Well I ended up getting Scratch-X... It seems to work pretty well. I'd say it took the appearance of the scratches down 90%. That is, I have to really get close in bright sunlight to see them.

04-12-2007, 11:08 AM	#13
CharlieX Member Joined: Jan 2007, #775 Gender: Male Posts: 51	Well I ended up getting Scratch-X... It seems to work pretty well. I'd say it took the appearance of the scratches down 90%. That is, I have to really get close in bright sunlight to see them.

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