How to remove black scuff marks from car paint

silentballer · 01-13-2009, 03:53 PM

Hey guys. Couldn't really search for the topic (since search still sucks).

Does anyone know how to remove black scuff marks on your car? Say you got in a little fender bender and the other car's bumper left long black scuff marks on your car (no scratches at all). What products will remove those scuffs? I've gotten almost everything off, just a few stubborn marks that won't come off. Also, some of the marks that I managed to get off left a stain. Anything to remove those stains?

Thanks in advance.

LudeEFv2.4 · 01-13-2009, 03:56 PM

Soap & water, clay bar, buff?

BryanM. · 01-13-2009, 03:59 PM

I would try one of these 3M decal "eraser" wheels.

LudeEFv2.4 · 01-13-2009, 04:06 PM

Wow, never seen one of those before.

ScareyH22A · 01-13-2009, 04:06 PM

lighter fluid. I learned this when I used to help detail cars back in high school.

FijiBlueFG2 · 01-13-2009, 04:09 PM

mr. clean makes a magic eraser bar/sponge product. works fairly well.

silentballer · 01-13-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FijiBlueFG2

mr. clean makes a magic eraser bar/sponge product. works fairly well.

I just went out and bought a box of these after reading online that people have used them. I looked on the box and it said not safe for vehicle exteriors. Have you seen any damage to the paint from using one of these?

Splat · 01-13-2009, 05:21 PM

Meguiar's polish, followed by cleaner wax?

eMpAtHy · 01-13-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentballer

I just went out and bought a box of these after reading online that people have used them. I looked on the box and it said not safe for vehicle exteriors. Have you seen any damage to the paint from using one of these?

mr. clean's no drying car wash thing destroyed my friends CF hood. it looked as if someone took some sandpaper to his entire hood.

burnitdown · 01-13-2009, 05:24 PM

40 grit sandpaper

GT35R_EF · 01-13-2009, 05:31 PM

white toothpaste, it works great.

Day_Walker · 01-13-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ScareyH22A

lighter fluid. I learned this when I used to help detail cars back in high school.

This sounds plausible. I remember this panel beater used some liquid that easily rubbed of this yellow mark that I had on my car from a lamppost.
But I'm guessing you have to pretty careful otherwise you'll end up cutting through the clear coat?

sde780 · 01-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Buff it out

Leo C · 01-13-2009, 05:43 PM

^ ding ding ding

Just apply rubbing compound with a damp microfiber or terry cloth and buff it out. Wax the area afterwards. Should look brand new.

Senses Fail y0! · 01-13-2009, 06:12 PM

Repainting it is your best bet

slomofo · 01-13-2009, 07:27 PM

Get paint thinner.

Pour paint thinner onto a rag.

Use rag to wipe the scuffs off.

Wash the area with soap and water immediatly after wiping the scuff marks off.

Good to go.

Mcdc2 · 01-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Liquid thinner

GT35R_EF · 01-13-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo C

^ ding ding ding

Just apply rubbing compound with a damp microfiber or terry cloth and buff it out. Wax the area afterwards. Should look brand new.

Exactly, and if you don't want to go buy some, use toothpaste, it is similar enough in compound to take something like this out. The neighbor kid wrote all over my sisters car one time in crayon. I was there for hours =(.

dirrtybirdy · 01-13-2009, 10:44 PM

white out. dont use it if your car is not white.

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