Fingernail scratches behind door handle

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by slipaway37

And chicks think I'm being such a gentleman by opening the passenger door for them. Little do they know I do it so their damn nails can't scratch the paint, haha! I also had the Expel Stealth applied to prevent such damage.

When chicks first cut nails !

[808@702]

Originally Posted by slipaway37

And chicks think I'm being such a gentleman by opening the passenger door for them. Little do they know I do it so their damn nails can't scratch the paint, haha! I also had the Expel Stealth applied to prevent such damage.

You know how it goes, your a gentlemen for the first few months, then after a while its Aww just get in...

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by slipaway37

And chicks think I'm being such a gentleman by opening the passenger door for them. Little do they know I do it so their damn nails can't scratch the paint, haha! I also had the Expel Stealth applied to prevent such damage.

Guilty myself, but I also open and close upon exit to make sure they don't hit the door against whatever I'm parked next to and don't close by pushing on glass.

[Harry Da Hamster]

What color is your car? I would NOT recommend a compound if its a dark color. A light polish should work fine followed by a fresh layer of sealant.

[Sinful]

Rubbing compound is the most abrasive, then polish.
I would always try polish first, If the scratches are light try polish first.
If you do go with rubbing compound, then follow it with polish to remove the light scratches that the rubbing compound left than follow up with a wax.
Please note that scratches do not just disappear sometimes you gotta rub it hard with the polish just like when you were single. Just don't rub it too hard with the rubbing compound, its a bit like sand paper depending on the brand you get. 3m rubbing compound I have used seems less abrasive than the cheap turtle wax rubbing compound.

I have used Quixx scratch repair before and if you follow the instructions it works well.
Depending on the depth of the scratch it teaches you the steps and has everything included including even wet sanding paper if needed. It can be found at your local Autozone etc. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=63206_0_0_

[Eau Rouge]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

LOL at the one guy telling him to install a clear-bra, jesus christ.... really?

To each his own, but I've never been impressed by so-called hellahawt whips that were cratered, chipped or scratched. If nail scratches bothers OP as much as he implies, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a ton DIY cure.

Originally Posted by Jexter

I know seriously, clear bra behind the door handle Doesn't anyone believe it being pragmatic anymore?

I also love how several people took this as an invitation to post which compound is best complete with a video

Obviously you have never had a custom install performed on one of your cars, have you? The door cup coverage isn't even priced. It's typically a given, freebie, with custom installs.

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by Eau Rouge

To each his own, but I've never been impressed by so-called hellahawt whips that were cratered, chipped or scratched. If nail scratches bothers OP as much as he implies, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a ton DIY cure.



Obviously you have never had a custom install performed on one of your cars, have you? The door cup coverage isn't even priced. It's typically a given, freebie, with custom installs.

My point is, you don't need to install a nasty stupid clearbra inside your door handles. Take a drop of megs105 and hand polish it out. That clearbra is an eyesore to look at.

[thekurgan]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

My point is, you don't need to install a nasty stupid clearbra inside your door handles. Take a drop of megs105 and hand polish it out. That clearbra is an eyesore to look at.

+1, trim your fuckin nails like a man and open the door for your girl.

[Eau Rouge]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

My point is, you don't need to install a nasty stupid clearbra inside your door handles. Take a drop of megs105 and hand polish it out. That clearbra is an eyesore to look at.

When done right, the only way to see the film on dark paint would be very close with sunlight reflecting at just the right angle. Lighter colors make it much more noticeable.

[Edward]

Wetsand with handle taken off to remove scratched clearcoat. Then you can clear bra it. Lot of work for a daily driver.

I don't think my gf has ever touched my door handle because I always open it for her. Only recently did I think of the side benefit of this.