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BL_Protege Aug 25, 2002 09:23 PM

Mark on Side Molding
 
I have this small white mark on my passenger side molding. It's like a white from a cart or something. How do I take this off or cover it? Do I just use touch up paint even though it's not a scrape or anything?

pantherES Aug 26, 2002 08:17 AM

Get some rubbing compound and take it off. If it's just a scuff, don't touch it up. Hell, if you wash you car often, eventually, it'll come off by rubbing the area.

BL_Protege Aug 26, 2002 09:09 AM


Originally posted by pantherES
Get some rubbing compound and take it off. If it's just a scuff, don't touch it up. Hell, if you wash you car often, eventually, it'll come off by rubbing the area.
i've washed it a bunch of times already. still not off, i'll take a pic when i get a chance n post it up here.

pantherES Aug 26, 2002 10:52 AM

What happens if you take your fingernail and scrap it?

BL_Protege Aug 26, 2002 08:09 PM


Originally posted by pantherES
What happens if you take your fingernail and scrap it?
nothing i've tried that also lol. i really need to post a pic soon.

BL_Protege Aug 27, 2002 09:07 PM


Originally posted by foxymazda
try Mothers/Meguires (I forgot which one) Back to Black, it is pretty good for getting white crap off of black stuff. But be careful it is greasy....I wasnt lucky enough to have the body color door handles and I get wax on them all the time which makes them white...(YUK!) :eek: So I got this stuff and it took it right out...but be ready to put some elbow grease into it. If that doesnt work..(and it might not b/c the molding isnt pourous like my handles)..check out your local auto parts store and talk to someone who knows what they are talking about....they might be able to point you towards something that works better, I usually just browse the store and check out the new products and try different things. :D
yea foxy, imma def. try 2 look into dat if i cant find anythin 2 take that shit out

BL_Protege Aug 28, 2002 11:56 AM

Finally got pics of this:

Sorry if some of them are a lil blurry.

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/roxburybl3/images/1.jpg

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/roxburybl3/images/2.jpg

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/roxburybl3/images/3.jpg

god u gotta love that shine, like a mirror

hope u can see the lil marking that's on the molding

hihoslva Aug 28, 2002 03:57 PM

Sorry, foxymazda, if it seems like I'm "fighting" with you lately - not intentional, but:

BL - DO NOT use "Back to Black" on your paint! This product is intended for unpainted black plastic trim. It is not a cleaner, it is a dye!

We already used some on my Lady's Jeep Cherokee moldings - looks good, but this IS NOT for your paint. It will stain the area black, and you'll probably notice that more than the the little scuff.

Just use some rubbing compound and som "elbow grease". It'll come off with a little work - it's just a scuff. Looks like some ass with a white car opened their door too far and gave you a love tap. Just be glad you have the moldings, or else it'd be a ding that costs about $75 to have fixed.

Again - no animosity foxymazda, but the "Back to Black" stuff is BAD advice.

~HH

BL_Protege Aug 28, 2002 06:16 PM

so what exactly are some rubbing compounds? i'm not sure lol. i've used goo gone that stuff didnt work at all, perfect on my decals and all the sticky ish though

pantherES Aug 28, 2002 06:27 PM


Originally posted by hihoslva
DO NOT use "Back to Black" on your paint!
:D

I was going to say the same thing, but didn't want anyone to think I was being a jackass! I used this stuff on the window molding of my old RX-7 and it looked like ass.

pantherES Aug 29, 2002 08:38 AM


Originally posted by foxymazda
the stuff I have is in a small red bottle and says back to black on the front in big letters.
Yup, same stuff that I used.


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