Removing spoiler surface marks on paint

MitchAaAaY · 02-01-2010, 10:27 PM

Hey all.

I removed the spoiler from my 96 BA Astina today. It was a bit of a struggle seeing as it was never fitted properly and I had a slight issue with rust around the framework of the trunk. I had this treated and all is well, sealing the holes in the trunk with 7mm rubber grommets. Looks alright and I'm not one to fuss too much about it looking like it once had a spoiler, except for the marks that have been left from it being on their for 13 or so years.

They are a white-ish sort of hazy ring where the spoiler sat on the trunk, and at the front of the rings there are like small scratches where I'm guessing small stones or other objects were forced under between the trunk and the spoiler whilst driving.

I'm looking to get a detailed picture up of exactly what I mean, but in the meantime, does anybody know of a way to possibly remove these marks? I've asked around and it seems there is no short term everyday fix, and that it takes around 6 months of regular washing, polishing etc to remove the residue.

70NYD · 03-01-2010, 12:18 AM

u can try kitten cut n polish, its good cus its a very small area of paint

DavoAust · 03-01-2010, 02:58 AM

yeah kitten liquid cut and polish, works great for removing marks. those scratches maybe permanent though

Brisbane_boy · 04-01-2010, 10:01 PM

use 3000 grit sandpaper. then buff it
thats wat i do when i buff, brings up any marks and makes it real smooth.

MitchAaAaY · 05-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the tips I'll give them a go this weekend. Will probably be trying the cut and polish first hahaha.

02-01-2010, 10:27 PM	#1
MitchAaAaY Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Car: BA11P2 Astina Hardtop Posts: 24	Removing spoiler surface marks on paint Hey all. I removed the spoiler from my 96 BA Astina today. It was a bit of a struggle seeing as it was never fitted properly and I had a slight issue with rust around the framework of the trunk. I had this treated and all is well, sealing the holes in the trunk with 7mm rubber grommets. Looks alright and I'm not one to fuss too much about it looking like it once had a spoiler, except for the marks that have been left from it being on their for 13 or so years. They are a white-ish sort of hazy ring where the spoiler sat on the trunk, and at the front of the rings there are like small scratches where I'm guessing small stones or other objects were forced under between the trunk and the spoiler whilst driving. I'm looking to get a detailed picture up of exactly what I mean, but in the meantime, does anybody know of a way to possibly remove these marks? I've asked around and it seems there is no short term everyday fix, and that it takes around 6 months of regular washing, polishing etc to remove the residue.

03-01-2010, 12:18 AM	#2
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	u can try kitten cut n polish, its good cus its a very small area of paint __________________

03-01-2010, 02:58 AM	#3
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	yeah kitten liquid cut and polish, works great for removing marks. those scratches maybe permanent though __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

04-01-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	use 3000 grit sandpaper. then buff it thats wat i do when i buff, brings up any marks and makes it real smooth. __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

05-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#5
MitchAaAaY Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Car: BA11P2 Astina Hardtop Posts: 24	Thanks for the tips I'll give them a go this weekend. Will probably be trying the cut and polish first hahaha.