Removing a scratch
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Well I was installing my new roundels tonight. And I got the front one on, but I was having the hardest time removing the rear one. I was using a credit card under the roundel and a small flathead. Well I was applying alot of force and I ended up hitting right about the roundel with the screw driver and it scratched below the paint. 
Theres about a 1 inch scratch that is very noticeable to me. So I'm wondering how can I get rid of this? Is there touchup paint I could use?? I don't want to make it worse. Worth using some scratch removal service? I don't know what to do. :thumbsdown:
Theres about a 1 inch scratch that is very noticeable to me. So I'm wondering how can I get rid of this? Is there touchup paint I could use?? I don't want to make it worse. Worth using some scratch removal service? I don't know what to do. :thumbsdown:
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Opps ... a mod results in damage! Been there ... done that 
Darn badges are a pain to remove ... you can try some "touch-up" ... there are a couple of scratch kits that might work if you're handy. If not, a well equipped detail operation might be a more reasonable approach than a traditional bodyshop.
Darn badges are a pain to remove ... you can try some "touch-up" ... there are a couple of scratch kits that might work if you're handy. If not, a well equipped detail operation might be a more reasonable approach than a traditional bodyshop.
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Alot of detail shops do small paint repairs these days (like repainting a bumper that has been scuffed etc.) 
I would think they could fix this quickly, invisibly and cost-effectively too! 
I would think they could fix this quickly, invisibly and cost-effectively too!
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.....................you could fill ,the scratch with touch up paint, then use a bit of rubbing compound and elbow grease to remove the excess then polish it out . Good Luck
.....................you could fill ,the scratch with touch up paint, then use a bit of rubbing compound and elbow grease to remove the excess then polish it out . Good Luck
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='762412' date='Jan 8 2009, 12:15 AM
Well I was installing my new roundels tonight. And I got the front one on, but I was having the hardest time removing the rear one. I was using a credit card under the roundel and a small flathead. Well I was applying alot of force and I ended up hitting right about the roundel with the screw driver and it scratched below the paint. Theres about a 1 inch scratch that is very noticeable to me. So I'm wondering how can I get rid of this? Is there touchup paint I could use?? I don't want to make it worse. Worth using some scratch removal service? I don't know what to do. :thumbsdown:
Theres about a 1 inch scratch that is very noticeable to me. So I'm wondering how can I get rid of this? Is there touchup paint I could use?? I don't want to make it worse. Worth using some scratch removal service? I don't know what to do. :thumbsdown:Hey Phil the dealership has touch up paint, I think they gave me mine for free or like $20, 2 small bottles. Anyway, one is paint the other is clear coat. Very easy, I have used it to touch some minor stuff on my ride
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Sweet! BMW of SA? I'm gonna head over there after work, btw there is a meet tonight at the Rim around 8:30, I'm gonna try to make it out there. Its at the Best Buy by La Cantera.