echo5 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I have 07SGT0544 which is black. I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with an overabundance of surface scratches? It looks as if she was beat up in a sand storm from sitting out in Vegas. Anyone have suggestions on either repairing or repainting? I’ve tried different products that are supposed to get scratches out but they don’t work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdear Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hi there...I have # 545 !! I do have some hood scratches...very faint..but there. Mine did tone down with polishing, but at certain angles, you can still see them. Have you clay bared and polished? I used Blackfire and it seemed to help alot. Good luck, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I have 07SGT0544 which is black. I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with an overabundance of surface scratches? It looks as if she was beat up in a sand storm from sitting out in Vegas. Anyone have suggestions on either repairing or repainting? I’ve tried different products that are supposed to get scratches out but they don’t work. Welcome to the world of black cars. Every imperfection than can show, will show and if you really want to get freaked out, park under flourescent lighting! You're going to need a good leveling compound and a buffer - or very strong arms - but with work, most of them will come out. I actually had scratches on the hood where when my wife parked at work the birds would land on the car and then slide down the hood. I was able to get them out. Before you buff the scratches you will need to strip any wax off your car. This can be done with a comercial product, soaking in Windex or using isopropyl alcohol. Just be careful not to loosen the adhesive on the stripes and yes, you can wax them. I recommend: Porter cable 7424 with white and orange pads heavy scratch remover light scratch and swirl remover and (under $10) wax is wax but if you want a high quality product, try this. I have seen it work and it's very good stuff but I use Mequiers on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I have 07SGT0544 which is black. I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with an overabundance of surface scratches? It looks as if she was beat up in a sand storm from sitting out in Vegas. Anyone have suggestions on either repairing or repainting? I’ve tried different products that are supposed to get scratches out but they don’t work. Mine looked pretty good when I got it but now it has picked up some scratches that can be seen in certain lights and angles. I'll work on it some but I'm not going to get freaked out about it. Black cars still look better even with scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbillinmt Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Mine looked pretty good when I got it but now it has picked up some scratches that can be seen in certain lights and angles. I'll work on it some but I'm not going to get freaked out about it. Black cars still look better even with scratches. black cars do look good but we want to remember that the orig real shelbys and compition shelbys only came in one coler....white... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhugger Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I would recommend the total zaino treatment. Start with the clay bar process. Seems to work. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Welcome to the world of black cars. Every imperfection than can show, will show and if you really want to get freaked out, park under flourescent lighting! You're going to need a good leveling compound and a buffer - or very strong arms - but with work, most of them will come out. I actually had scratches on the hood where when my wife parked at work the birds would land on the car and then slide down the hood. I was able to get them out. Before you buff the scratches you will need to strip any wax off your car. This can be done with a comercial product, soaking in Windex or using isopropyl alcohol. Just be careful not to loosen the adhesive on the stripes and yes, you can wax them. I recommend: Porter cable 7424 with white and orange pads heavy scratch remover light scratch and swirl remover and (under $10) wax is wax but if you want a high quality product, try this. I have seen it work and it's very good stuff but I use Mequiers on my car. You hit that on the head-black will show absolutely every thing, but the look really good when polished up! Mine seems to have a few more than when I got it, but nothing major-they should hopefully buff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterguy959 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Car # 0399 and it was in horrible shape. I did not accept the car until they had their paint guys get all and I mean ALL of the freaking scratches out of my 40K car. She looks awesome and I Zaino this baby every chance I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 **** Z A I N O **** I used Zaino for the first time last weekend. I got up at 4:30AM and started the whole process. I was a true skeptic. After reading several different forums and topics about Zaino, I thought I would give it a try. I did have a few very fine scratches around the rear panels, but after Zaino they were reduced to almost invisible. I must say, I never thought Zaino could produce such a shine. I won't use anything else on my SGT again. Zaino is amazing! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.