Paint repair

[RfirstVette]

My daughters car got a door ding in a parking lot and the other car was apparently red. Hers is silver.

What is the first thing you woud do to try and remove the Red paint ? Any cleaners that could be used ? Or do I need to go straight to sand paper/buffing ?

Thanks,
Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[BarryK]

maybe first try a polish (not a wax but a polish like Liquid Glass) or a very mild rubbing compound.

 

[Willcox Inc.]

3m makes a product called Finesse it. This is a mildly abrasive compound that is generally used for buffing cars. If you apply this to a rag and rub the area you should be able to remove the paint and not alter the appearance of the car.

Try this first and if you need something more abrasive then you can use a rubbing compound on the car and then the finesse compound. The 3m part number is 3M-05928


Regards,

WILLCOX INC.

 

[RfirstVette]

Thanks for the help.

I thought that would be what I would do but just thought I'd ask. I do have some finesse it handy.

Thanks again,
Gary

 

[CQRT]

I use DuPont White Enamel Polishing Compound on a damp cloth. . it's not too abrasive. Then go over the area with a good waz to remove the light scratches.

 

[Willcox Inc.]

sounds like the same stuff. Finesse It is a white compound too and is not very abrasive either. You should be able to pick either up from your local paint and body shop supply store.