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Best Way to Clean Off "Paint Swap"??

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by j.d.mason, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. Nov 6, 2018 at 5:55 AM
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    j.d.mason

    j.d.mason [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi All,

    I recently had an instance where my rear wheel flare/arch scraped up against the side of a yellow painted pole. It didn't do any significant damage, but unfortunately some of the yellow paint swapped off. I am trying to figure out the best way to fix this, as the truck is otherwise free of marks and I'd like to keep the clean white look.

    I was thinking Mr. Clean Magic Eraser but I don't know if that's the best plan of attack? Are there any other methods that work well for this in your folks' experience? Thanks in advance!

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    Cheers,
    John
     
  2. Nov 6, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    Cardsallday13

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    rubbing compound or a polish should work.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Cardsallday13

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    just make sure you wax the area after... they will strip the wax in the areas that you rub
     
  4. Nov 6, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    crashnburn80

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    I’ve had good success using a clay bar to remove paint transfer.
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    Clay bar and a dual action polisher with some finish polish.

    If you don’t have a polisher use a microfiber applicator pad and some Scratch X.

    DO NOT use a cutting compound.
    You go least abraisive method first.
    People who keep reccomending a highly abraisive compound first have some karma coming back to them...
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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    honda50r

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    How dare that pole pull out in front of you like that
     
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  7. Nov 8, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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  8. Nov 8, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    Amen!!! I figured an angle grinder with wire brush would be the best place to start. :rofl:
     

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