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Jun 17, 2018 | 02:20 PM

amg_ghost

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hey guys random question, can this be remotely buffed? I think a rock nabbed it, not deep but the clear looks like it’s a bit gone, any suggestions? Thank you all.

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Jun 17, 2018 | 04:48 PM

thecutter64

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Clear coat is definitely gone. If the Carbon fiber pattern is in good shape and the resin is intact, it should be an easy fix. Mask off the area and spray it with 3-4 coats of clear coat. Let it cure . Then comes the worst part. Sand, sand , sand compound and wax.

Start with 400 grit and work your way to 2000 grit. Don’t sand through the fiber! Use 3M compound and apply final coat of wax

Jun 17, 2018 | 04:50 PM

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^ and then protect it with a clear PPF such as Xpel Ultimate.

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Jun 17, 2018 | 04:54 PM

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Thanks guys, I’ll bring it to the Benz paint shop they also suggested clear coat and buff.🙏🏻

Jun 18, 2018 | 07:22 AM

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A rock hit it? How fast do you drive backwards?

Jun 18, 2018 | 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by amg_ghost

Thanks guys, I’ll bring it to the Benz paint shop they also suggested clear coat and buff.🙏🏻

what they said... BTW watch you jewelry around that wing when closing..

Jun 18, 2018 | 10:12 AM

amg_ghost

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A rock hit it? How fast do you drive backwards?

No those trucks that brush the street passed behind me and launched something I’m assuming it’s road debris or a rock and I heart a bang i got out and i checked everywhere for a rock chip on the paint and i noticed it clipped the wing

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what they said... BTW watch you jewelry around that wing when closing..

Thanks for that

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Jun 18, 2018 | 12:53 PM

mrmotoguzzi00

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as far as masking off an area then clearing, eventually the area where new and old clear mix will show a line between the 2..... unless you add a lot of extra reducer then there is a risk of that reducer ruining the existing clearcoat.... in short the painter better know what he or she is doing.... Your best option is feather out the area, scuff the whole thing and clear the complete part.....