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Looking for the best way to buff out scratches.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by delsanchi, Jan 5, 2022.

  1. Jan 5, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    delsanchi

    delsanchi [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Someone backed into me in my work parking lot. Needless to say im frustrated, but what method of buffing out the scratches should i use?

    Thanks

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  2. Jan 5, 2022 at 1:59 PM
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    DWD484

    DWD484 Could Be Joking

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  3. Jan 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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    DingleTower

    DingleTower My truck is like yer truck

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    Clean it up with clay bar and/or thinner first. Then see what needs to be done. Looks like a fair bit of paint transfer.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2022 at 2:02 PM
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    6MTPro

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    DA with polish and/or compound. Always do the lightest option and work your way to the harder stuff. You can look at paintless dent removal places too who are usually good with this kind of work if you're not up for it.
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2022 at 2:05 PM
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    MIDTNTACO

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    This is a "YouTube rabbit hole event" :cookiemonster:
     
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    jlemmond

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    That looks like paint transfer. Rubbing compound on a Microfiber Cloth. Rub it till its gone. Clean surface. Wax. Done.
     
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    tonered

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    This has been almost worth it's weight in gold to me: Fixed more vehicles that I ever thought I would.

    It certainly won't take care of all of those, but it will look a lot better.
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    9th

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    Sorry about that. I know it's frustrating.
    I got a few scrapes that bothered me at first.
    Now, I don't even notice em'. I did not fix them. I just forgot about it.
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2022 at 2:49 PM
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    Kyebasse

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    definitely Youtube it. I’ve seen multiple ones with good techniques and products. Just courteous -Would you happen to have those clear protective wraps on there?
     
  10. Jan 5, 2022 at 2:57 PM
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    rlx02

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