Scratched Shadowline Trim

RayC · 11-04-2010, 09:01 PM

So a buddy of mine runs into my office to let me know that some worker spilled a little paint on my car and wiped it off using his workman's glove. I rush out to find that the shadowline trim and a bit of the front passenger door is pretty scratched up.

I don't have any good pictures of it yet to upload, but I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the standard procedure is to repair the trim?

Did a quick search on the forum and didn't see anything about scratched trim.

Hawk Lax · 11-05-2010, 07:53 AM

Clay off any paint left over and then polish the trim as if it was a painted surface. If you need to buy polish I would go with meguiars 105 and 205

RayC · 11-06-2010, 05:41 AM

Interesting. My detailing supplies came in recently, including Megs 105/205.

Thanks. I'll still try to post pictures. I moved recently and canceled my appointment with my internet guy to go to the track. Gotta wait until Monday.

TOGWT · 11-06-2010, 06:57 AM

Try the M205 first a 12/10 (M105) polish may be too abrasive

tha_good_life · 11-06-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk Lax

Clay off any paint left over and then polish the trim as if it was a painted surface. If you need to buy polish I would go with meguiars 105 and 205

Just tried this product last month and it works great! Hopefully, it will fix your issue.

quality_sound · 11-08-2010, 12:58 AM

Yep, I polish my door trim all the time. Apparently people can't close my doors without getting their grubby mitts all over it.

RayC · 11-08-2010, 04:32 AM

Apologies for the poor quality iPhone pictures.

quality_sound · 11-08-2010, 01:24 PM

That'll buff out.

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RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	Scratched Shadowline Trim So a buddy of mine runs into my office to let me know that some worker spilled a little paint on my car and wiped it off using his workman's glove. I rush out to find that the shadowline trim and a bit of the front passenger door is pretty scratched up. I don't have any good pictures of it yet to upload, but I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the standard procedure is to repair the trim? Did a quick search on the forum and didn't see anything about scratched trim.
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Hawk Lax Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 AW Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: L.I., N.Y. iTrader: (0)	Clay off any paint left over and then polish the trim as if it was a painted surface. If you need to buy polish I would go with meguiars 105 and 205
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11-06-2010, 05:41 AM	#3
RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	Interesting. My detailing supplies came in recently, including Megs 105/205. Thanks. I'll still try to post pictures. I moved recently and canceled my appointment with my internet guy to go to the track. Gotta wait until Monday.
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11-06-2010, 06:57 AM	#4
TOGWT Captain 11 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK iTrader: (0)	Try the M205 first a 12/10 (M105) polish may be too abrasive
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	Yep, I polish my door trim all the time. Apparently people can't close my doors without getting their grubby mitts all over it.
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RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	Apologies for the poor quality iPhone pictures.
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