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Best method for removing scratches after going thru thick trails

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sternum Overlanding, Mar 23, 2019.

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Mar 23, 2019 at 7:26 PM

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Any recommendations for waxes or other options

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Basically all you can do is have Detailer do what's called "Paint Correction " . This is basically a cut and buff using a buffer and using different compounds and buffing pads . If your paint has deep enough scratches ( you can feel with your fingernails) then you cut thru the clear coat

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Seriously though, if you can feel them with your fingernail, they aren't coming out, at least not completely.

Your best bet is to clay bar, polish compound, then wax.

Bad color to hide scratches.

Good luck.

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Just gotta get some compound and a wheel going on. I gave up on trying to lose the pinstripes years ago... It's just too time consuming.

I wheel my shit. It's gonna look like I do.

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Just keep going through thick trails and don't worry about it.
I just keep a protective layer of dirt on mine so I never see the scratches. Pretty sure last wash was in 2016.

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Just scratch it all up and eventually it will.be white

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Clean the inside, don't worry about the paint. Consider it as a badge of honor that you are doing more than mall expeditions.

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Wear it with honor, show everyone you're not a mall crawler

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Sternum Overlanding[OP] initial post: ↑

Any recommendations for waxes or other options

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Resistance is futile.

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Scratches are like scars. It tells a story. Says you’ve been somewhere. Gives your vehicle character.

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Form follows function

good cleaner wax followed by sealer wax. For pro-level stuff search youtube if you're brave enough to try the "paint correction" method. Or...you could always take it to detail shop. As far as the plastic, maybe a heat gun (careful not to over do it since it might start to look shiny).

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Bertw192 said: ↑

Seriously though, if you can feel them with your fingernail, they aren't coming out, at least not completely.

Your best bet is to clay bar, polish compound, then wax.

Bad color to hide scratches.

Good luck.
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Just out of curiosity, why do you polish before you compound? I do clay bar then compound then polish then wax/seal

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Just out of curiosity, why do you polish before you compound? I do clay bar then compound then polish then wax/seal
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That would be more correct, also seal then wax after that

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I’m in the same boat, I don’t care that much but sometimes it’s annoying to look at. How much should paint correction cost?

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That would be more correct, also seal then wax after that
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Right. I just wanted to get correct info on here so people aren’t doing things improperly. Polish is less abrasive than compound. Although sometimes I do start with polish to see if it will get the scratch out. If it doesn’t, I go deeper to the compound to cut, but then go back to polish after the compound and then wax

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I’m in the same boat, I don’t care that much but sometimes it’s annoying to look at. How much should paint correction cost?
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Get an orbital buffer and some pads and good product if you have time and patience. It is therapeutic for some

Check out this dude:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2XAqpOe9Zt4

He is really good if you want to learn the proper technique

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Looks like mine...

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I swear I saw your rig last weekend near Klondyke AZ. Did you get this paint reassignment on the Rug Road?

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