Scratch repair! Makita wins!

[Kristopher1129]

I had a thread earlier explaining how I made an attempt to remove 2000 grit wet sanding scratches with the PC. I used MG105, the purple Megs pad, and the PC.

Needless to say...I went over it twice, and it didn't work. Busted out the Makita and BAM, gone. I really don't get how people do correction with the PC. I'm a Makita man! Here's the work I did earlier today...

Bad damage on the bumper

Damage on the passenger fender

Here's some shots with my hand just to show the size area I was working with

Taped off the edges, corners, and rubber

I don't know if this is just something I do...or if it's typical. But, I soak the sandpaper in warm water to soften it and prevent any possible dry sanding.

I know you're technically not supposed to wet sand in circular motions. But, I find it works better for areas with multiple scratches.

This was about the time I wanted to put the PC in the trash, ha. I used the Makita with MG105 to get out the 2000 grit scratches. Followed by MG205 and a blue foam finishing pad. This was after 205. I laid sealant down later on.

The finished bumper...

The finished fender. There was clearly a scratch too deep left. But everything else came out! I asked if the customer wanted me to repair the scratch...but she said if I got out all those other scratches she's more than happy.

Thumbs up? lolIm the MAN

 

[VW 91]

Nice, great results! Did you use only the 2000 grit sandpaper?

 

[Kristopher1129]

Nice, great results! Did you use only the 2000 grit sandpaper?

For the wet sanding portion yeah, I only used 2000. I know some people use 1500 and 2000. I usually do fine going straight to 2000.:dblthumb2:

 

[LegacyGT]

Wow!:applause:

 

[c5z06camaro]

great job man.

 

[Bates Detailing]

Looks awesome man! Is that an auction car?!?!?!?!

 

[Kristopher1129]

No, this was actually a Nissan Titan that was scheduled for an interior. Funny thing is, she actually 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 as long as I can use the pics. :dblthumb2:

My guess is, she'll be back, ha. Thanks man!!

 

[sohail99]

Whoa!! amazing!!!

I was wondering if purple foamed wool or even surbuff will be able to remove sanding scratches??

 

[Kristopher1129]

Whoa!! amazing!!!

I was wondering if purple foamed wool or even surbuff will be able to remove sanding scratches??

I'm not sure. I've always had really good luck with the rotary and a wool pad. I'm sure theres other ways, but it always comes out so nice this way! Thanks!!:dblthumb2:

 

[Bates Detailing]

:iagree:

 

[bmwgeek]

good job. those scratches give me the shivers just looking at it.

so the white stuff is just clear coat scratches?

 

[Kristopher1129]

good job. those scratches give me the shivers just looking at it.

so the white stuff is just clear coat scratches?

Yeah, it looked worse than it really was. Plus, the lady had just done it on her way to my shop, ha. So, it was freshly scratched. Obviously the one scratch that was left went way too deep. But the rest seemed to come out fairly easy.

Hopefully she doesn't damage that area again...a repair won't be an option. I took the clear down quite a bit to get rid of those scratches.

 

[evojoey]

What rpm did finish down with the 205 and blue pad?
beautiful work btw ...

 

[slickooz]

Great job Kris! She must of been very happy to see what a wonderful job you did.

 

[Mike McDonald]

Looks good! Ever need to throw your PC in the trash, my barrel is empty!

Keep it up! She will for sure be back after that.

 

[bmwgeek]

hmmm i wonder what she hit to get scratch patterns like that

 

[sohail99]

^Must have reversed and went forward multiple times while scraping the garage wall/ gate etc.

 

[BobbyG]

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

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:

 

[Kristopher1129]

What rpm did finish down with the 205 and blue pad?
beautiful work btw ...

I usually set the Makita in between 2 and 3. Right around 1200-1500 rpms. Thanks man!

 

[Kristopher1129]

^Must have reversed and went forward multiple times while scraping the garage wall/ gate etc.

Yup, that's exactly what she did, ha. Usually when you hit something, you just stop, get out and see what it is...then decide what you're gonna do. But no, she just figured well...if I hit it going forward, then reverse would do the opposite right? lol :awesome: