Old Sirius Antenna left a ring I can't get out!!!
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I recently had the stealer replace my old, big, ugly Sirius antenna with the little body-colored version. It definitely looks a lot better. The problem is that it left a little ring around the new antenna where the old one was glued on. I tried a clay bar twice, four coats of Z-5, and three coats of Z-2, but no change. I've attached pics, but the ring is a lot more noticeable than it seems.
I cannot feel the ring at all (either before or after the Zaino), but you can definitely see it. How do I get this off. The stealer said he'd "see what he could do," but I don't want him to mess up the mirror-like Zaino finish on the rest of the car, or, worse yet, wax the car on top of the Zaino.
How can I get this ring off?
I cannot feel the ring at all (either before or after the Zaino), but you can definitely see it. How do I get this off. The stealer said he'd "see what he could do," but I don't want him to mess up the mirror-like Zaino finish on the rest of the car, or, worse yet, wax the car on top of the Zaino.
How can I get this ring off?
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Try Scratch-X . Hit it a few times. The abrasives break down to minimize the potential for damage. Try atleast three applications.
http://meguiars.com/?auto-paint-cleaners/ScratchX
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http://meguiars.com/?auto-paint-cleaners/ScratchX
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As posted above try it at LEAST three times..as its better to use a LESS abrasive product several times
As posted above try it at LEAST three times..as its better to use a LESS abrasive product several times
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Yeah, Scratch-X did not work, so rubbing compound it is. I'm hesitant to use rubbing compound because I've never had good luck with it. I always end up with a spot that doesn't really look scratched, but just seems kind of hazy compared to the paint everywhere else.
Is there a brand recommendation? Zaino makes a rubbing compound, but the description sounds a lot like Scratch-X. I need something stronger.
Is there a brand recommendation? Zaino makes a rubbing compound, but the description sounds a lot like Scratch-X. I need something stronger.
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It's hard to tell from the pictures if the ring is actually a "scratch" in the finish, or if it's a residue left over by the old antenna. If it is a residue, I would try some GooGone. If it's in the finish, since you already tried to clay it, I would move on to a mild scratch remover. Zaino makes a Z-PC, but you can find other brands as well. If this doesn't work after a few coats, then it's time to move up to something more abrasive, or take it to a professional detailer.
As for Z5, this works well for covering fine scratches (swirl marks) but does not remove them.
As for Z5, this works well for covering fine scratches (swirl marks) but does not remove them.
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The probelm is that the old antenna's seal left an impression in the paint. If you feel it carefully you will notice that there is a small valley where the ring is.
In my experience, the best way to deal with this is to do nothing. It will go away in time, maybe a few weeks. Believe me, it will go away, I have seen it on several different occasions. I used to work for MBUSA in the training department, and we retrofit the new style antennas on several cars and could see this effect disappear after a few weeks or a month.
If you can't wait, just have your decklid painted. If anyone tries to sand the mark out, they will cut right through the clear and it will have to be painted anyway.
I think the best option for you is just wait - it will go away, trust me.
In my experience, the best way to deal with this is to do nothing. It will go away in time, maybe a few weeks. Believe me, it will go away, I have seen it on several different occasions. I used to work for MBUSA in the training department, and we retrofit the new style antennas on several cars and could see this effect disappear after a few weeks or a month.
If you can't wait, just have your decklid painted. If anyone tries to sand the mark out, they will cut right through the clear and it will have to be painted anyway.
I think the best option for you is just wait - it will go away, trust me.
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If there is an impression or a valley, I sure couldn't feel it either before the Zaino or after the Scratch-X. I don't think it's a residue either, because it didn't change or move.
So, mbbodytech, you're saying it's sort of like the dent a piece of furniture leaves in carpet?
I guess there's no downside at this point to waiting for a month or so and seeign if it will go away. Especially since rubbing compound scares me.
So, mbbodytech, you're saying it's sort of like the dent a piece of furniture leaves in carpet?
I guess there's no downside at this point to waiting for a month or so and seeign if it will go away. Especially since rubbing compound scares me.
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The furniture and carpet analogy is exactly what I'm trying to say.
And, you are exactly right - it can't hurt to wait a little while and see what happens. I'm sure you will be happy you did.
And, you are exactly right - it can't hurt to wait a little while and see what happens. I'm sure you will be happy you did.
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try colorsanding!
I would first remove the antenna then lightly colorsand the trunk with 2000 grit wet/dry paper soaked in a bucket using warm water with dishwashing soap. Make sure to use a sanding block then with a high speed buffer using a foam pad and 3M Finesse-it polish most of it should come out. I would only recommend a professional to do this. Good luck
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Originally Posted by larryv
I would first remove the antenna then lightly colorsand the trunk with 2000 grit wet/dry paper soaked in a bucket using warm water with dishwashing soap. Make sure to use a sanding block then with a high speed buffer using a foam pad and 3M Finesse-it polish most of it should come out. I would only recommend a professional to do this. Good luck![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
I think the best option for you is just wait - it will go away, trust me.
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