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slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

So what's the best way to get a light scuff off a clear coat?

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slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

einTier posted:

Rubbing compound. If you use it by hand, there's practically no danger to your paint.

It's interesting you say that. An acquaintance told me to stay away from rubbing compound... and instead try polishing compound? I am not even sure what the difference is but I assume polishing isn't as "coarse" as rubbing.. or do I have it backwards?

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

ratbert90 posted:

What kind of scuff? Is it paint transfer? Is the scuff on top of the paint or a light scratch that doesn't catch with your fingernail?

No paint transfer, no. Nothing you can feel with your fingernail. It's the clearcoat on the bags of my bike and sometimes boots touch them getting on/off.

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

Went back a few pages and didn't see this mentioned, but what's the best way to clean the inside of wheel well? IE: A fender liner? I've got years of wheel spray that I would love to remove and see some black if possible. SImple green and a brush?

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

Thanks!

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

Not so much worried about cleaning, but is there a recommended conditioner or something for older leather? The seats in my 911 are 17 years old and is pretty good shape, but I want to do what I can to keep them that way.

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

Good egg
:colbert:

Thanks guys :)

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

Good egg
:colbert:

Hey thread - read the OP and a few pages back and couldn't find what I was looking for.

What is recommended to spray on the underside of a vehicle to remove years or road grime, etc on aluminum? Ideally something to spray on, soak and hose off or spray on with some slight agitation and then hose off?

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

meatpimp posted:

Depending on grime composition, I'd say either a bug and tar remover like Stoner's Tarminator, or strong-mixed Simple Green. Either may need agitation and soak time to really loosen some of the old stuff.

Then again, I've had cars that I've had to scrape the gunk off with a scraper before I even got to that point.
Mostly road grime, maybe some leaking oil mixed in with dirt and becoming somewhat tar like.

I'll give simple green a shot with a soak and brush... see how it turns out. Thanks.

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slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

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:colbert:

That's not ideal. Thanks for the heads-up

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