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    Gone too far?

    Recently gave wet sanding a blast on the wife's black car, majority of scratches came good, but one. Only noticed a difference when it was dark and I put a light source to it. It looks slightly different at a certain angle and is difficult to photograph. It was a deep scratch but it looks a lot better than it was.
    I assume I have probably gone through the clear coat and was wondering what affect/effect it will now have on the area and is there anything I should/could do to remedy the mess I've made!! I will post before and after pics when I can.
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    Re: Gone too far?

    Pictures will definitely help. Unfortunately, your options will be quite limited if you actually did burn through... but let's verify that before we go any further down that road.

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    • #3
      Re: Gone too far?

      What makes you think it's gone through the CC and not just still slightly hazed from the wet sanding?

      Did you happen to notice any black paint transfer onto your sandpaper or polishing pad?
      Originally posted by Blueline
      I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      • #4
        Trying to get pics on but its saying I dont have the appropriate authority! I've been found out already!!

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        • #5
          Re: Gone too far?

          Can you host them on Photobucket or similar?
          Originally posted by Blueline
          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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          • #6
            Re: Gone too far?

            Barely noticeable during the day....

            http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/PabloFNG/20130407_121006_zpsc21ce222.jpg


            Then I noticed this at night....

            http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/PabloFNG/20130415_191457_zps050a8f49.jpg

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            • #7
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              Hmm, hard to tell from the pics, but I don't think that's necessarily gone through the CC. The whole area looks marred, with the bit next to the scratch even more so. I think it may need more compounding. Proceed carefully and check your work often as you go, checking for black paint transfer onto your pad.

              On a separate note - you should dress / restore that plastic trim - it's very faded!
              Originally posted by Blueline
              I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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              • #8
                I have gone back over the area again with UC and the rotary, just waiting for nightfall to see if it made the difference!
                The trim has also been corrected with turtlewax trim detailer! Good as new!

                Thanks for reposting the pictures

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                • #9
                  Tyres and trim looking a bit tidier!

                  http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/PabloFNG/20130417_093428_zps02b00e25.jpg

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                  • #10
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                    Much better!

                    Let us know how that TW stuff holds up / lasts.
                    Originally posted by Blueline
                    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Gone too far?

                      Happy with the hood after the rotary/cutting pad/UC and showroom glaze by hand...... found some holograms on the rear passengers side panels and door though, more practice required!!

                      Hanging out for a DA!! Got my eye on the Griots....

                      http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/PabloFNG/20130417_121437_zps75f0772d.jpg

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                      • #12
                        Re: Gone too far?

                        Heres how the scratch looked before....

                        http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/PabloFNG/20130405_185503_zpsa1604253.jpg


                        http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/PabloFNG/20130405_185438_zpsc0e05053.jpg

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                        • #13
                          Re: Gone too far?

                          Originally posted by PabloFNG View Post
                          Happy with the hood after the rotary/cutting pad/UC and showroom glaze by hand...... found some holograms on the rear passengers side panels and door though, more practice required!!

                          Hanging out for a DA!! Got my eye on the Griots....

                          http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75f0772d.jpg



                          Looks good!

                          So you're using a rotary? That would explain the holograms on the rear passengers side and the suspected holograms I thought I saw around your scratch repair.

                          Proceed with caution...
                          Originally posted by Blueline
                          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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