Jan 24, 2009 - 6:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 21, '08 From Kumamoto, Japan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey guys,
I know this is not nearly as glamorous or interesting as discussing engine swaps or body kits... I put a couple scratches on my celi's left side trying to drive out of a parking that was obviously too small. The scratches arent too deep (I don't think they went through the primer). Last time I had to get some body work done on it I ended up shelling 30 000Y (about 300$) so this time im definitely gonna try to do it myself. Anyone can provide advice on how to do this? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance! |
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Jan 25, 2009 - 4:46 PM
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If you have a buffer then you can do this:
Get the appropriate color touch-up paint (from auto parts store or Toyota dealer) Fill in the scratches, try not to get too much outside of the scratch but it's ok if you do, apply 1 coat at a time and allow about 10 minutes of drying time in between. With 1500-2000 grit sand paper wet sand the scratches to bring the touchup and original paint to a smooth level. Buff with a wool pad and good buffing compound, followed with a foam pad and lighter compound, then hand wax or use a fine pad with wax. But if you don't have the tools then probably get some touchup if needed, then just use a good coat of wax over the area. -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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FrankMkII fixing scratches on my poor celi... Jan 24, 2009 - 6:38 AM
stetsonaw no advice for you, not a body guy, but where's... Jan 24, 2009 - 7:12 AM
FrankMkII south western part of kyushu, the southermost of j... Jan 24, 2009 - 7:24 AM
cheela QUOTE (FrankMkII @ Jan 24, 2009 - 6... Jan 25, 2009 - 4:58 PM
stetsonaw sounds like it! yeah, i looked it up on wikip... Jan 24, 2009 - 8:04 AM
garin you can try scratch treatment stuff like rubbing c... Jan 24, 2009 - 10:15 AM
stetsonaw frank, you got any pics so we can see what you... Jan 26, 2009 - 9:15 AM![]() ![]() |
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