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Dealer installed scratches

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by DodgeORama, Jan 4, 2017.

  1. Jan 4, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    DodgeORama

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    Just a quick one to f

    When the dealer installed my grill they also installed a couple of small scratches on the paint just above it. Could feel them with my fingernail, not super deep but definitely there...

    They happily buffed/waxed/polished them or whatever and they're not noticeable now but I thought I should check in and see if there's anything I should be watching out for in case they cheaped out...

    it's my first new vehicle and so I'm probably more paranoid than is necessary right now.
    I realise I'm going to get many more (probably already have) and should learn to take care of them myself but until then...
     
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  2. Jan 4, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    Pics?
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    Didn't take any at the time, just drove right back and got them to take care of it... Not sure if there's anything that would show right now, I'll take a look once I'm home tonight.
     
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  4. Jan 4, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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    Pics would be helpful. If your fingernail really snags on them, then you might need to have it professionally corrected. But, if they are very minor, a little ScratchX=>Compound=>Polish=>Sealant should take care of it.
     
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