scratch remover

chinaman01 · 03-14-2011, 05:00 PM

hey guys, so today i got my brand new bmw keyed by a fking hator or dumb ass; so im wondering if anyone no a good product for bmw scratch remover. it wasnt too deep or long about 80% the length of the door. thx.

BabyBlack · 03-14-2011, 05:15 PM

do you have picture of the scratch? If the scratch is deep enough that went through the clear coat, then you probably new to get it repaint. If not, it will most likely can be buff out.

Shiftinggearz · 03-14-2011, 05:18 PM

It depends on how deep the scratch is. Most likely if you can feel it and it is not smooth, you will need to have the door repainted. If you log onto detailedimage.com, and send them an email, they might be able to recommend some products that help. i just bought a ton of great wash and detail supplies from them and they are very helpful and will answer any and all of your questions. Good luck. Those haters should be shot (or at least arrested and thrown in the can)

chinaman01 · 03-14-2011, 05:41 PM

@shift totally agree with u man, i heard langka is very good. the scratch is about 14cm and is pretty light, it only scratched the clear coat or paint. didnt go into the primer

chinaman01 · 03-14-2011, 05:43 PM

@baby, any step by step details? i dont wanna do the whole door for a light scratch thats not even in the primer. i got a price from the shop for 400 bucks for the door

BabyBlack · 03-14-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chinaman01

@baby, any step by step details? i dont wanna do the whole door for a light scratch thats not even in the primer. i got a price from the shop for 400 bucks for the door

You will need a rotary or orbital buffer to do the job. Start with polishing pad and polish. If it still doesn't take out the scratch, then you might need to use something more aggressive like cutting pad with compound or wet sand. Get a professional detailer to do it if you are not comfortable with doing it yourself

TurboFan · 03-15-2011, 01:07 AM

Goto a pro, one that can wet sand if needed. Much cheaper than f'ing it up yourself.

raskal83 · 03-15-2011, 10:52 AM

where did this happen in NY? I would go to a professional detailer if you have never done it before since it is such a visible area.

trauma2011 · 03-15-2011, 11:48 PM

had my car keyed recently also, cost me 800 bucks to fix both doors!!

LEDZEP · 03-16-2011, 06:46 PM

Hopefully karma will repay the hater(s) 1000x over. You should have made a police report, because then if you do end up spending $$ for repair you could make an insurance claim. That aside, I would strongly recommend you have a pro look it over - a top notch detail shop. You're talking about a brand new X5 here...

I use a random orbital for polishing and waxing, and even will little experience (but patience and the ability to follow directions) you can try it with little risk of further damage. BUT be careful with polishes, they are abrasive and will remove some paint.

Best of luck with the repair!

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chinaman01 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: bmw x5 35i premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	scratch remover hey guys, so today i got my brand new bmw keyed by a fking hator or dumb ass; so im wondering if anyone no a good product for bmw scratch remover. it wasnt too deep or long about 80% the length of the door. thx.
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BabyBlack First Lieutenant 27 Rep 304 Posts Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i & E71 X6M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	do you have picture of the scratch? If the scratch is deep enough that went through the clear coat, then you probably new to get it repaint. If not, it will most likely can be buff out.
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Shiftinggearz Member at Large. Probably Driving Aimlessly 13 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 M PKG & 2010 650 VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 650 I Vert [0.00] 2010 X5 [0.00]	It depends on how deep the scratch is. Most likely if you can feel it and it is not smooth, you will need to have the door repainted. If you log onto detailedimage.com, and send them an email, they might be able to recommend some products that help. i just bought a ton of great wash and detail supplies from them and they are very helpful and will answer any and all of your questions. Good luck. Those haters should be shot (or at least arrested and thrown in the can)
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chinaman01 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: bmw x5 35i premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	@shift totally agree with u man, i heard langka is very good. the scratch is about 14cm and is pretty light, it only scratched the clear coat or paint. didnt go into the primer
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chinaman01 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: bmw x5 35i premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	@baby, any step by step details? i dont wanna do the whole door for a light scratch thats not even in the primer. i got a price from the shop for 400 bucks for the door
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Goto a pro, one that can wet sand if needed. Much cheaper than f'ing it up yourself. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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raskal83 Private 0 Rep 86 Posts Drives: E70 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	where did this happen in NY? I would go to a professional detailer if you have never done it before since it is such a visible area.
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trauma2011 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 x5d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	had my car keyed recently also, cost me 800 bucks to fix both doors!!
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Hopefully karma will repay the hater(s) 1000x over. You should have made a police report, because then if you do end up spending $$ for repair you could make an insurance claim. That aside, I would strongly recommend you have a pro look it over - a top notch detail shop. You're talking about a brand new X5 here... I use a random orbital for polishing and waxing, and even will little experience (but patience and the ability to follow directions) you can try it with little risk of further damage. BUT be careful with polishes, they are abrasive and will remove some paint. Best of luck with the repair! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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