bourmb

I consider myself capable with my Porter Cable buffer on scratches. However, I was tackling a deep scratch around the left/middle section on my driver door today. I filled in the scratch with clear and built it up with intentions of wet sanding it down. I then read and watched videos on what to do before attempting the act. Since the scratch was only 1" long, I decided to use a rubber eraser instead of a standard sanding block which I think led to my problem do to increased pressure capability. I started with 1250 grit and finished with 2500 sandpaper. In no time, I had rubbed through my clear in a spot the size of a nickel! I am totally sick to my stomach as my car is 6 months old AND it is Palladium Silver Metallic which is probably the hardest color to match. Let alone I will probably be $500 poorer when it gets repaired.

Acura_Dude

95_993

ooooph. sorry to hear....clear must be really thin. Can just the clear coat be shot over?

karlmax

This might help fix your problem. - http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...clearcoat.html

bourmb

If I cleared over the area where I sanded down to the base, it would not look right as I am sure I disturbed the metallic flakes in the base coat through sanding. I got a quote for $300 from a reputable repair shop in my area.