Paint Fading Problem Options

[Arrone]

Ok, was applying Scratch X using a buffer and apparently kept it on one spot for too long (yes, big mistake...didn't know it could go through it that quick) and there's a faded spot on it now from it trying to blend everything in. That kind of line of small dots is apparently goo gone that my brother let on when he was trying to get these sap stains off, there's more streaks on other parts of teh hood too. The sap/goo gone stains was in North Carolina, and now I'm in San Diego. I don't have a job right now as I'm getting used to college, so what would be the cheap and effective way to solve these problems?

I read on the forums that I could use toothpaste as a primer for a touch up pen, would that work for either the goo gone stain or the faded spot?

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This post has been edited by Arrone: Sep 24 2009, 12:16 AM

[MiamiLX]

I'm sorry but you said you were using Scratch X with a Buffer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/00000732.gif)

And you were going to change the Color of the Dash if I remember correctly? That is not

fading paint, that is damage. I would not do any more Mods & leave the stock look, while you can.

All the toothpaste & Paint Pens in the world can not fix that, although I understand Crest is best! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

[Arrone]

Yeah I know, last time I listen to my friend about car maintenance . "Yeah, just get scratch x and buffer 'em out, SHOULD work..."

[PoMansAWD]

Next time for tree sap, try WD40, silicone spray or mineral spirits and a clean rag. It will dissolve it right off w/out damaging the finish. A power buffer not kept in motion is a bad thing.

Joel

[Arrone]

I would not do any more Mods & leave the stock look, while you can.

Why is that?

So it looks like I'd have to get my whole hood repainted? There's not really an easy fix?

This post has been edited by Arrone: Sep 24 2009, 04:56 AM

[jsinton]

No, of course not. You burned the paint. Either repaint it (hope the color matches) or live with it.

[thetyguy]

Ouch. Scratch X is decent for small touch ups when applied by hand, but I'd be reluctant to use a buffing machine in combination with that compound.

At any rate, the clear coat has been burned and it sounds like the base coat may even be damaged. With no clear coat, that section of the hood is going to be extremely vulnerable to oxidation. You'll want to frequently wax the area to prevent further damage. The touch-up pen will work for small nicks like rock chips, where a small section of paint has been removed, but it's impossible to lay down a smooth layer, so trying to repaint a section of the hood with that tool is not recommended. Really, the only solution is sanding, priming, and painting, which, if you don't want it to look even worse, should be done in a shop by an experienced hand using the right tools. Wet paint is a magnet for dust. Plus you'll want the texture, metal flake (assuming you have metallic paint), gloss, and color to match your fenders. And any areas with rock chips or other damage should be sanded flat before the primer is applied so that the final coat is smooth. That's a skill best left to a professional.

My recommendation while you're short on funds is to chock the incident up to a lesson learned, keep the damaged areas waxed, and if it really bothers you, squirrel away the funds needed for a professional finish down the road (not easy in college, I know).

Best of luck in your studies, and enjoy those college days.

-Ty

[Yiran Hu]

Not sure if you want to try any more fixes... but you "could" sand and touch up just that spot with factory spray can of color and then clear over it... unfortunately you'd still have to compound and polish to get it "blended" with the surrounding paint. You might be able to post an ad on craigslist or something to see if some body shop person wouldn't mind doing a little touch up for you on the side. As long as you are not asking for perfection and they know what their doing, this actually can be done pretty quickly and at a decent enough price... It will look a lot better and there will at least be paint on the thing to prevent the burnt paint from disintegrating and causing rust...

[Arrone]

Not sure if you want to try any more fixes... but you "could" sand and touch up just that spot with factory spray can of color and then clear over it... unfortunately you'd still have to compound and polish to get it "blended" with the surrounding paint. You might be able to post an ad on craigslist or something to see if some body shop person wouldn't mind doing a little touch up for you on the side. As long as you are not asking for perfection and they know what their doing, this actually can be done pretty quickly and at a decent enough price... It will look a lot better and there will at least be paint on the thing to prevent the burnt paint from disintegrating and causing rust...

heheh, I think I've "blended" a bit too much the first time on my own ;)

And yeah thetyguy, that was my plan, just to save up money for a paint job. Like right after I noticed the mark, I started putting wax on it. Definitely a lesson learned, it may be a used car but I really like my Sonata.

[thetyguy]

Sounds like you've made a good decision. My first college car, a Toyota pickup, didn't even have paint in all areas after the factory metal flake dark gray paint started peeling. That thing was a serious eyesore for awhile, so I felt it requisite to keep it covered in mud from some 4X4 trail in the Utah mountains. Fun vehicle. For now, my practical side is making vehicle choices.