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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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My CF hood is sratched
i just notice like 6 straches on my hood today is this fixable?
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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How deep? Maybe a new clear coat or just one of those polishing kits is in order. If it's actually into the fibers, IDK.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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How deep are the scratches?
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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not deep
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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looks like some1 sat on it
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Try buffing it out by hand.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Try by hand and if that doesnt work then have it professionally done.
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(edit) if polishing by hand doesen't work, then you need a buffer/PC. if that doesen't work, then you need to wetsand. Post some pics!
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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wet sand with 1200 or 2000 grid and buff.

http://www.driftinks.com
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+1 We really need to see a picture to be able to give good advice.
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