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Any advice on how to fix this grime/stained paint? Maybe the the deep scratches as well?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by dannyzim, Jun 9, 2021.

  1. Jun 9, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    Hey y’all. So I bought a front license plate bracket mount. Took the license plate off from the original location and bam and this grime. I’m no detailer but I’d like to to fix this myself. Any advice on how and what products?

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    dannyzim, Jun 9, 2021
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    welcome! I really like McGuire's Ultimate Polishing Compound. Very gentile but works well.

    Can start with simple car wax also if you have that on hand.
     
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    Tacoma badgeless 1.jpg I'll add... I relocated my LP several years ago. I found two color matched plastic plugs in the "nuts/bolts/auto" hardware section at Lowes. Good luck.
     
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    Thanks glad to be here! i'm planning on finding a good polishing compound. Ill give McGuire's a try! Really don't wanna pay for a paint correction.
     
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    try claybar too
     
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
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    Gonna use a claybar after using polishing compound. Hopefully this works! Then I can focus on the deep scratches after
     
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    ChrisFix has a great youtube video on deep scratches
     
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    hey there welcome to tw!
     
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    Funny you mentioned Chris fix @fantito.Watching his video made me wanna do it myself. Great instructional video.
     
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    Btw haven't had time to focus on this small cosmetic repair because of work but a magic eraser got almost all the grime off. Now time for the deep scratches.
     
    dannyzim, Jun 16, 2021
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