Finger nail used / how to buff a way

[tim ver]

I have a black car and on the hood saw some bumps, like sap or something so I used my thumb nail to pop it off and remove it and in the process notice it left marks "like scratches" and I can not wipe them away. How can my thumbnail do this? How do I fix this and get the marks off now?

Thanks

[Calais]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

I have a black car and on the hood saw some bumps, like sap or something so I used my thumb nail to pop it off and remove it and in the process notice it left marks "like scratches" and I can not wipe them away. How can my thumbnail do this? How do I fix this and get the marks off now?

Thanks

Cleaner wax.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Cleaner wax like the A12, or ColorX should do the trick. If you need a little more oomph, SwirlX would be a great choice.

[Eddie6th]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

It's always tempting to pick with your fingernail,but it's very easy to make scratches.

[tim ver]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

ok thanks.

So this is an easy fix sounds like. What cloth is best to apply it with and buff it out with? Also what do I put on after I clean up the marks?

[Calais]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

ok thanks.

So this is an easy fix sounds like. What cloth is best to apply it with and buff it out with?

A terry cloth or foam pad to apply and work into the paint and a MF to buff off residue.

[tim ver]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Ok, what is a MF? After do I apply some synthetic sealer or synthetic wax?

[Eddie6th]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

'MF' stands for microfibre cloth on the forum,to save typing.

You could use NXT Tech wax 2.0 after.

[tim ver]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Eddie6th: Thanks. I wanted to make sure I got the right stuff.

So this is safe and will not ruin anything?

If I take it in to the dealership and say can you remove them and clean it up I am sure they will know or should I let them know to use a specific compound and sealer?

Thanks

[Calais]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Eddie6th: Thanks. I wanted to make sure I got the right stuff.

So this is safe and will not ruin anything?

If I take it in to the dealership and say can you remove them and clean it up I am sure they will know or should I let them know to use a specific compound and sealer?

Thanks

It would take you 5 minutes to do, I would just do it myself. It sounds like one of the most minor of problems and you really can't do any damage with a cleaner wax if thats what you are worried about (making it worse). Dealerships are known for damaging paint, especially when using a rotary. I would avoid relying on the dealership as much as possible. If you want the most out of your paint, work on it yourself.

[Andrew C.]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Eddie6th: Thanks. I wanted to make sure I got the right stuff.

So this is safe and will not ruin anything?

If I take it in to the dealership and say can you remove them and clean it up I am sure they will know or should I let them know to use a specific compound and sealer?

Thanks

Don't take it to the dealership. Go to walmart, buy Megs cleaner wax, rub it on the spot that has the marks, wipe away with a MF towel, if the marks are still there try it again, if they still persist, buy some Scratch X 2.0 . After you get the marks off throw some NXT 2.0 on there.

The dealership will most likely try to rip you off and they'll instill more damage than already exists.

[tim ver]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Ok, thanks. They would do this for free but if they would be worse then I would not want them to do it.


So I should get the Meguiars wax cleaner and the Meguiars NXT GENERATION SPRAY WAX?

The NXT Sprat wax is a synthetic correct? I heard it is better for the car/paint then regular wax.

[Mikejl]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

I have done the same thing on my black Camry. I suggest skipping the cleaner wax and going straight to SwirlX or ScratchX 2.0. If your paint like mine it would take a lot of passion to remove the mark with cleaner wax. Also, you will find the SwirlX or ScratchX 2.0 to come in handy in the future.

I agree with the others, do not trust your paint to the dealers. You can get all the help you need to safely remove this mark right here on MOL.



Mike

[tim ver]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Ok, Is SwirlX or ScratchX 2.0 more abrasive then the cleaner wax? I do not want to hurt my cars paint. How much force do you use I am just worried I will hurt it or make it worse.

Where can I find it at? Also when done still use the NXT wax?

Thanks

[tim ver]

Re: Finger nail used / how to buff a way

Since I am new to this I just want to make sure if I use ScratchX 2.0 that it is impossible to cause more damage or do I need to be really careful with it?

Thanks for all the help on this.