can u remove scratches from faux cf?

[therizzzo]

Has anyone had any luck removing the scratches from the carbon fauxber center trim ring? I got a few light but noticable scratches on mine while attempting a HU removal using those useless coat hanger tools(BTW, Mazda of Kingwood removed the HU for free).

I was thinking maybe if I used some extremely fine sandpaper or some kind of clay and then buffed the spot with a super soft wheel, that would work. Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[ddogg777]

If the scratch isn't too deep, try some polymer finishes like formula 2000.

 

[therizzzo]

bummmmp.

anyone other ideas for my little problem? I need some options

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[krb1482]

I detail cars for a living and own an MP3. What I would suggest is cutting down and building up. What youy would do is take a real light rubbing compound and lightly rub at the scratches until the whole area is covered. Then take a wax, preferebly carnuba or something that is designed to take out swirls and apply a very small amount. Do this over until your desired effect is reached.

 

[therizzzo]

I detail cars for a living and own an MP3. What I would suggest is cutting down and building up. What youy would do is take a real light rubbing compound and lightly rub at the scratches until the whole area is covered. Then take a wax, preferebly carnuba or something that is designed to take out swirls and apply a very small amount. Do this over until your desired effect is reached.

Would this rub off the CF finish? I mean, I wouldn't want to have an ugly spot where I got the scratches out. Is the faux CF finish just on the top of the plastic trim? I'm totally clueless about CF real or fake.

 

[p5sundevil]

either real or fake it should have a clearcoat type layer on it which hopefully is where the scratches are and not deeper.

If thats the case the above recomendation should work fine without affecting the C/F.

If there is no clear coat it is a risk.

Im sure places have scratch fillers, so you can just fill em in with a compound that u rub in but I dont know what brands or types to trust.

 

[therizzzo]

either real or fake it should have a clearcoat type layer on it which hopefully is where the scratches are and not deeper.

If thats the case the above recomendation should work fine without affecting the C/F.

If there is no clear coat it is a risk.

Im sure places have scratch fillers, so you can just fill em in with a compound that u rub in but I dont know what brands or types to trust.

thanks. I'll check with the local rice and hotrod network for some brands and types.