Scratch on Rear Driver Side Door Panel
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Scratch on Rear Driver Side Door Panel
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Mar 2 2015, 10:46 PM
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My car door panel was accidentally scratched while moving some things over the weekend. It was caused by a metal bar that slid out of place.
If you look at the attached photo you'll see where the scratch is. It doesn't appear to be very deep but it is definitely noticeable. Is there any way to repair this or at least make it less noticeable?
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Mar 3 2015, 08:05 AM
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That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.56 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
you could try to buff it a bit. the interior silver pieces are just black plastic painted silver.
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Mar 3 2015, 11:09 AM
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Any suggestions on how to buff it out or any products to use? Just want to make sure I don't end up making it look worse than it is.
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Mar 3 2015, 12:51 PM
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A quick google search suggests that the typical approach is to fill the scratch with epoxy, sand it flush, and paint. How deep is the scratch? You could try something like this if it's not too deep: http://www.amazon.com/Quixx-00070-US-Paint...r/dp/B000UVUAFO
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Mar 3 2015, 03:29 PM
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A quick google search suggests that the typical approach is to fill the scratch with epoxy, sand it flush, and paint. How deep is the scratch? You could try something like this if it's not too deep: http://www.amazon.com/Quixx-00070-US-Paint...r/dp/B000UVUAFO -Roy I'm a little weary against sanding that area, but that product you suggested seems like it will work on light scratches without the need for sanding - which is perfect. Thanks! -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Mar 3 2015, 11:47 PM
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I remember someone that was a detailed cars professionally said to use crayon (just got to match the color the best you can) and use it to fill in the scratched area. I've never tried it but it may be a cheap solution. Another option is to just wax the area which may conceal the scratch a bit.
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Mar 12 2015, 03:53 AM
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Since the surface is smooth and not textured, I would use PlastX.
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Mar 28 2015, 09:59 PM
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Since the surface is smooth and not textured, I would use PlastX. I agree PlastX or Scratch X will surely remove those light scratches. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Mar 29 2015, 06:05 PM
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I would try PlastX, however going by my experience with PlastX and ScratchX 2.0 I think the scratch won't be possible to fix.
I think you would have more luck getting a complete door card from a. wreck and just replacing the whole panel. -------------------- 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Active 2.2 CRDi 6spd Auto, Ocean View 2014 Hyundai i30 elite , 1.6 CRDi, 6spd 5dr Hatch, Dazzling Blue 2009 Hyundai i30cw SX 1.6 CRDi 5spd 4dr Wagon, Hyper Silver 2007 Hyundai Getz S 1.4 DOHC 5spd 5dr Hatch, Blue 2005 Hyundai Elantra elit�, 2.0HVT 5spd, 4dr Sedan, Ebony Black 1998 Hyundai Excel GX, 1.5 DOHC, 5spd, 3dr Hatch, Red |
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May 18 2015, 10:42 PM
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I would try PlastX, however going by my experience with PlastX and ScratchX 2.0 I think the scratch won't be possible to fix. I think you would have more luck getting a complete door card from a. wreck and just replacing the whole panel. Yes you are correct in a way. PlastX cleans and fills the scratch, so that means it need to be re applied time to time. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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