Sunroof - non glass sections scratched
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Sunroof - non glass sections scratched
My 2016 GTS has the glass sunroof option and it’s surrounded by 2 sections of high gloss plastic. They are front and rear of the sunroof.
I have some large scratches, scuffs, swirl marks and even some rock chips on both of them.
Are these replaceable and are they PIA’s to have done? I was thinking about taking it to a paint correction specialist of having them sanded and sprayed but would rather replace if they can be swapped out.
I have some large scratches, scuffs, swirl marks and even some rock chips on both of them.
Are these replaceable and are they PIA’s to have done? I was thinking about taking it to a paint correction specialist of having them sanded and sprayed but would rather replace if they can be swapped out.
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Paint correction (or respray) may be the easiest solution. Then have them both PPF'd.
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I used Meguiar's M105 on that section, applied by hand, and it removed all of the scratches (some pretty deep) beautifully. Now chips, on the other hand, are a different issue.
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Another great paint correction shop that also does PPF (had Suntek applied there) is Mr. Sparkle in Ormond: http://mrsparkledetailing.com/
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Most of the parts are fine scratches from previous owner using bad towels I'm guessing. There is one mark on the back that is a little bigger (shows as white in the pic...but it's not). Hoping that can be reduced.
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I have a similar issue (see pics below). It does seem like these are plastic, but everyone says they are not...so I'm going to try polishing them out. The Meguiar's M105 says "ultra cut compound". Is that going to leave it's own marks that need to be buffed out, or does ultra cut mean super fine? Just want to make sure I use the right products.
Most of the parts are fine scratches from previous owner using bad towels I'm guessing. There is one mark on the back that is a little bigger (shows as white in the pic...but it's not). Hoping that can be reduced.
Most of the parts are fine scratches from previous owner using bad towels I'm guessing. There is one mark on the back that is a little bigger (shows as white in the pic...but it's not). Hoping that can be reduced.
The finish will be semi-glossy, but it will be cloudy looking, especially on black paint. You'll need a finer, finishing polish afterwards.
Rule of thumb is to use the least abrasive material that will work for your problem. For the light scratches not visible in the pictures (aka swirls), the heaviest duty stuff I'd touch off Meg's line is the M82. For your visible scratches there, if your fingernail catches you'll need to wet sand if they aren't too deep, or repaint if they are. If wet sanding, then yes, use M105 into M82 (or similar finish glaze to remove M105's marks).