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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Default Tank has skuff marks from chaps

My tank has skuff marks from chaps.
I tried washing the tank then some rubbing compound.
It's still there ( at the back of the tank where my leg must have rubbed it ). It's not that noticiable but on that Vivid Black it show up.

After the rubbing compound I buffed it then waxed it.
Still there. Any other hints on how to buff this out ?

Has anyone else had this problem and what cleaner / polish did they use.


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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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I have the same type of rub on the top of my tank. It's also Black. I'm waiting to see what I can do with out messing it up more. I suspect some buffing with a very light abrasive and maybe a repaint of clear.
 
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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I have the same problem on my tank. I tried several products with no luck. My buddy had some Super Glaze and it worked pretty well. I found some on the internet, and that's what I use on the tank now. It takes out the blemishing to where you can hardly see it. Whenever I get back from a long trip, I have the blemish on the side of the tank. This stuff seems to work better than anything else I've tried. The Wax Shop Super Glaze. Good luck.
 
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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I had some pretty good luck workin on mild scratches with Meguires Scratch X. Pretty sure thats what its called
 
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Rubbing compound like 3m perfect it 3 will take out any scratch that you cant feel with your fingernail,then go back over it with a swirl remover
 
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Make sure whatever you're using is clear-coat compatable.
 
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