Jk got scratched by some fool at school
06-16-2009, 05:00 PM
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Jk got scratched by some fool at school
I know it sucks, i go to high school and own this a 2007 sahara 2 door, some idiot decided it would be funny to key my JEEP... I don't mess with anybody and have no enemies or anything like that, i work a lot to buy myself stuff for the jeep and try to mod it bit by bit since im still in high school. When i first saw the driver's door when i got home i wanted to kill someone, so i decided to just channel my anger and go buy an alarm, ( got my parents to give me some cash with the excuse that something worse might happen to my jk
) ) Well i also got the touch up paint, dont really know how to use it.... any tips?
) ) Well i also got the touch up paint, dont really know how to use it.... any tips?
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06-16-2009, 05:09 PM
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06-16-2009, 05:10 PM
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I feel for you. I got my car keyed back when I was in HS. I was big into cars, and really took care of my shit (much like yourself) and someone for no good reason keyed the passenger fender on it. It sucked.
06-16-2009, 05:14 PM
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How to get the best repair out of touch-up paint:
1. Clean the scratch completley using a clay bar followed by a wax stripper.
2. Apply a thin coat with the touch-up paint. Let dry.
3. Using 3000 grit sandpaper (wet) smooth the area so the touch-up paint is level with the surface of the factory paint. Clean the surface again using the stripper.
4. Repeat step 2-3 if neccassary (with deep scratches you may repeat the 4-6 times.
5. Using a polishing compund (not wax) buff the area out to a smooth finnish.
6. Wax the area to a shine.
Touch-up paint will never give you the look of a factory paint job. But when done correctly it can give a very nice finnis that will make the scrathes very hard to notice. Be realistic with your expectations and take your time.
1. Clean the scratch completley using a clay bar followed by a wax stripper.
2. Apply a thin coat with the touch-up paint. Let dry.
3. Using 3000 grit sandpaper (wet) smooth the area so the touch-up paint is level with the surface of the factory paint. Clean the surface again using the stripper.
4. Repeat step 2-3 if neccassary (with deep scratches you may repeat the 4-6 times.
5. Using a polishing compund (not wax) buff the area out to a smooth finnish.
6. Wax the area to a shine.
Touch-up paint will never give you the look of a factory paint job. But when done correctly it can give a very nice finnis that will make the scrathes very hard to notice. Be realistic with your expectations and take your time.
but looks like a easy fix 
06-16-2009, 05:26 PM
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x2, but use polishing compound first (with the buffer). It's much less abrasive than rubbing compound. Only use the rubbing compound if the polishing compound doesn't do the trick. If you catch your nail when rubbing...body shop!! Sorry to hear it!
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06-16-2009, 05:52 PM
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i dont see the point in hating on him cuz he has a jk in high school...Ive seen people in high school with way way nicer cars...
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