Car mirror hit my front fender and left some paint.

[Rosco P]

How do I remove the offenders paint from my Jeep?

Thanks

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[0II392II0]

No, in all seriousness it just looks surface, start with a microfiber and waterless cleaner. Should buff right off.

 

[Rosco P]

No, in all seriousness it just looks surface, start with a microfiber and waterless cleaner. Should buff right off.

Like 409 or something more substantial?

 

[jludave]

Like 409 or something more substantial?

Use something like this on a microfiber towel and work in small circles over the affected area.

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-ultimate-compound-g17216-152-oz-liquid

Use a second, clean microfiber towel to buff out the area after.

 

[rts4714]

I would try scratch x by Mcguires before compound. It is less aggressive so won't have to worry as much about going through Clear coat

 

[jludave]

I would try scratch x by Mcguires before compound. It is less aggressive so won't have to worry as much about going through Clear coat

The Meguiars is actually less aggressive than Scratch X. Trust me, I've been detailing cars for years.

 

[rts4714]

The Meguiars is actually less aggressive than Scratch X. Trust me, I've been detailing cars for years.

Scratch x is less aggressive. Even marketed by Mcguire as so. It also depends on the type of pad you use. I used ultimate compound to buff out newly applied clear coat and then scratch x to swirl x.

The Meguiars is actually less aggressive than Scratch X. Trust me, I've been detailing cars for years.

I've used both and scratch x is less aggressive. Even marketed as such and plenty of user reviews to back me up on that. If you use scratch x with a cutting pad, it will be more aggressive than compound with a buffing pad.

The Meguiars is actually less aggressive than Scratch X. Trust me, I've been detailing cars for years.

OP can research those two. Use a foam applicator pad for it. Personally, I would wash, clay bar, scratch x, wipe clean, then Follow with polish and wax.

 

[Rosco P]

Thank you, all...

What if you were in a time pinch? Say you had 1 hour to procure material and get the paint off...

 

[jludave]

What if you were in a time pinch?

Others may choose to disagree, but I say go with the Meguiars compound.

 

[Rosco P]

Others may choose to disagree, but I say go with the Meguiars compound.

Took it right off. Thank you.

 

[runklda]

A detailer would be able to polish that off in seconds with a machine polisher, at least you were able to get it off with a compound.

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