Scratched Hood

[Dismagik]

:mad: I was washing my car the other day and I found noticed that I had a large scratch area on my hood, with several small scratches going in one direction (almost like a lot of little key scratches). I have no idea of what to do because the area is about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. I was just going to take it to the dealer and ask them what to do, but I was hoping to get some ideas from all of you.

Thanks in advance

 

[promp3]

can you feel the scratches? i would try a fine cut rubbing compound and if that doesnt work go to a deeper cut or try scratchx but that stuff doesnt really work unless you can barly see the scratch.

good luck

 

[EBP]

I have no idea of what to do because the area is about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide

Were you using a sponge?

 

[xoom xoom]

Is it just me or does the stock paint scratch and chip really easy?

 

[CANMP3]

I just washed my car and I have small scratches all over my car as well.

 

[kingvitamin]

If they are laght scratches try using Meguiers paint cleaner, (step 1 of the 3 step process). That always works for me when I get light scratches.

 

[YellowPro5]

I aslso noticed a spot on my hood with lots of little scratches......come to find out my paint was flaking off....so I took mine back to the dealer and they repainted it for me.....just a bit of info.(yellowp5)

 

[Melvin P Nerdly]

I noticed a dent on my hood.... Oh wait, that was when a log fell off a trunk and nailed me, how could I forget!!!!!!!!

 

[ping]

Sounds like a great excuse to get a carbon fiber or SLP hood...

 

[xoom xoom]

Seeing as it costs $300-$400 to have a hood painted you might as well just get a c/f one

 

[alprotege]

if you put rubbing compound on a clear coat it will scratch it worse unless you have glaze and a good buffer to buffthe scratchs back out when you are done.

 

[MP5Raycer]

:mad: I have no idea of what to do because the area is about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide.

Thanks in advance

hehe those are my measurements lol