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dsb - 2/18/2006 9:34 PM
Thanks for the responses all.
Shinigami, I don't think that 'Scratch-X' would work. The white marks are due to the paint being scraped off. I'm guessing that the Scratch-X is designed to remove paint transfered from contact with another vehicle. I'll give it a shot, but I don't know if that is the way to go. Would touch-up paint be better? Not sure.
Taken from Meguiars website:
"Scratch X delivers fantastic results on fine surface blemishes. For tougher spots, you will need a more powerful formula and possibly a buffer or polisher. Do not attempt to restore scratches that go beyond the clear coat. You will need to consult a professional."
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dsb, you may be completely correct, but I counsel everyone to first try and rubbing out the scratch as Shini says. Many times (perhaps not this one) you will be surprised how much of the scratch is material (paint, dirt, lime from concrete surface) that is transferred but looks like a scratch.
Certainly from you pic, there are real and deep scratches there, but you might get rid of 30-50% of the smaller ones by cleaning.
From there, it's truly how much does it bother you. And remember MURPHY will get you within 2 weeks of paying to get it repainted [:D]
If you can't see it when looking at the car, except by getting on your hands and knees (so it's really only you who knows), but you still hate to see the "white" when you clean your car, another cheap (and poor) option is to get a Sharpie permanent pen marker (in your case blue), and color in the scratches.
It'll look like cr*p up close, but from 5 feet on your hands and knees, most won't see it.