Scratch repair! Makita wins!

BobbyG said:
I've got to agree, there's nothing like the power of a rotary! :props:

I'm amazed that the damage shown was correctable without repainting. That customer must have been pretty pleased when they say your results....

Superb work! :dblthumb2:
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Thanks Bobby! Yeah, she was pretty excited when I showed her the pics. I make quite a few bucks off repairs like this during spring, summer, and fall. People always come in with stuff like that and not mention it, cause they think it's not repairable. Or, like you said...they think it needs paint. Usually I would charge anywhere from $50-$75 for a fix like that.

But, since this lady did it on the way to my shop...I figured I'd just hook her up. :dblthumb2:
 
After looking at the pics again, did your finger nail get stuck in those white color scratched? And how would you have fixed that deeper one?
 
Good job, did you have to buff out the headlights? Looks like some scratches there too. Still curious on what she hit to make so many scratches, almost looks like someone did it on purpose.
 
Rsurfer said:
Good job, did you have to buff out the headlights? Looks like some scratches there too. Still curious on what she hit to make so many scratches, almost looks like someone did it on purpose.
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She was backing it out of her moms garage...and hit the side of the bay, then decided to throw it in reverse, ha. Bad idea.

The headlights I didn't do, only because this was a freeby. I offered to clean it up for her cause she did it on the way to my shop for a detail. I did take a bit of compound, and a little polish. It took them out a bit. But, I wasn't about to take it further. I felt I did enough for free, ha. She was just selling it anyways. Thanks buddy!:dblthumb2:



slickooz said:
After looking at the pics again, did your finger nail get stuck in those white color scratched? And how would you have fixed that deeper one?
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Yeah, you could feel them with your fingernail. But, I honestly don't follow that rule a lot. I've taken out many scratches you could feel with your fingernail. If it's not through down to the paint...you can at least make it not so noticeable. To the point where you wouldn't even know it was there unless you looked for it closely.

As for the deeper scratch. I have a service I offer for touch up. I gave an in depth description with some photos on how I do it on another thread. Here's the page if you wanna check it out...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/31018-best-way-take-care-heavy-scratch-2.html
 
Kristopher1129 said:
gone. I really don't get how people do correction with the PC.
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If you're talking about removing wetsanding scratches, yeah, the rotary is the way to go. However, the PCXP can do some awesome paint correction with the right products and pads(minus wetsanding).

NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! :dblthumb2:
 
I just got some surf buff pads. Would this yield better results then orange pad?

Can I use surf buf pads removing sanding marks? or its mainly just for compound?
 
slickooz said:
I just got some surf buff pads. Would this yield better results then orange pad?

Can I use surf buf pads removing sanding marks? or its mainly just for compound?
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Definitely will yield better results than an orange pad. When trying to remove sanding marks with a PC, surbuf pads are the way to go! Try make your last sanding passes 3000 grit.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Definitely will yield better results than an orange pad. When trying to remove sanding marks with a PC, surbuf pads are the way to go! Try make your last sanding passes 3000 grit.
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My last order I order 2500 and 3000 grit from AG. I thought I ordered 2000 grit, will 2500 remove lightly scratch or do I need to order 2000 grit?
 
Kristopher1129 said:
she did that damage taking it out of her garage on the way to drop it off to me, ha. I offered to repair it for free
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I can only imagine how upset she was when it happened and how happy she was at the end result. Hope you got a nice tip out of it or at minimum a loyal customer. :xyxthumbs:
 
Oh man, this thread's making me rethink my decision about purchasing the new Flex. I'm planning on making a purchase on Friday and was heavily leaning towards the Flex, but it seems like this Makita would be equally good and for $150 less. Decisions decisions.
 
There's no doubt that the makita can handle bigger pads more efficiently than the Flex. To me, this says it's more powerful. On the other hand, the Flex is lighter and can still has a good amount of power. Unless you plan on using 7- 8" pads, go with the Flex.

mcpp66 said:
Oh man, this thread making me rethink my decision about purchasing the new Flex. I'm planning on making a purchase on Friday and was heavily leaning towards the Flex, but it seems like this Makita would be equally good and for $150 less. Decisions decisions.
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07 z-oh-6 said:
There's no doubt that the makita can handle bigger pads more efficiently than the Flex. To me, this says it's more powerful. On the other hand, the Flex is lighter and can still has a good amount of power. Unless you plan on using 7- 8" pads, go with the Flex.

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That's what Mike Phillips said in a different thread. I'm like a woman in a clothing shop when it comes to making these kinds of decisions....I'll probably just flip a coin at the last minute.
 
mcpp66 said:
Oh man, this thread's making me rethink my decision about purchasing the new Flex. I'm planning on making a purchase on Friday and was heavily leaning towards the Flex, but it seems like this Makita would be equally good and for $150 less. Decisions decisions.
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I've never had an issue getting anything done with the Makita. I would love to try out the new Flex just cause of how quiet it is, and it's weight. But really...it's not worth the hefty price tag for me at the moment. I've used my Makita for 10 years now. Yes, the SAME Makita. I've had to change the power cord once. But, that's the only problem I've ever had. Thing is a beast! :righton:
 
Well, this will be my first experience with a rotary so I am leaning towards the Flex because of its lighter weight.....but I don't know if it's worth the extra $150.
 
mcpp66 said:
Well, this will be my first experience with a rotary so I am leaning towards the Flex because of its lighter weight.....but I don't know if it's worth the extra $150.
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I may be wrong, but isn't the Flex a Dual Action Polisher? If so, big difference than that of a rotary like the Makita in my opinion - Beginner=Flex (if DA) Intermediate to expert= Makita IMO. I have and love my Makita - but I give my cyclo to the new guys to learn.
 
B&B Tennessee said:
I may be wrong, but isn't the Flex a Dual Action Polisher? If so, big difference than that of a rotary like the Makita in my opinion - Beginner=Flex (if DA) Intermediate to expert= Makita IMO. I have and love my Makita - but I give my cyclo to the new guys to learn.
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Flex 3401= DA

Flex PE-12-432634745865965790786087 is their new rotary.
 
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