goddamnit! some kids ruined my car /w sandpaper!!!

[userlain]

so i walk out one morning and notice some sandpaper lying on the ground by my drivers side door. i didn't think anything of it. then this morning i noticed an ass-load of scratches all over the car. roof, hood, trunk. im pretty pissed off.

anyways, the scratches aren't too deep so i was wondering if i could buff them or polish them out. if so, what kind of polish should i use?

[eecc]

I would use Meguiars #83 dual action cleaner polish. The scratches might be too severe to be repaired by hand, you mite need an orbital or rotary.

[epborden]

I don't know, but I think you might have pissed someone off that didn't like you in the first place. Who would just go and buy sandpaper and then scratch your car? Why not just use some rocks or something, or a tree branch, etc. Seems like someone put some care into your scratches man.

[98CamryLE]

I'd call the police.

Chances are, they will not catch the culprits, but you never know.

If the little jerks have done this to other people too, they may be eventually caught, and then they will be responsible for anything that you have to do to fix it.

Its a long shot, but you never know.

[2wickedtoyz]

what grit is the sand paper? if any thing wet sand the whole car then use rubbing compound then polishing compound then wax it

[Erbe]

that REALLY sucks...Meguires sounds like the best thing to do...jus buff til their out

[SmokingTires]

They sell full kits at Auto Zone and other places that walk you through it (and incluyde everything you need). You go through wet sanding and then buffing them out. You can have it look like new. (God "Trucks" is a helpful TV show).

I doubt they can be buffed right out at this point. But if it is only to the clear coat, you should be able to. Polishing compound and a good electric buffer should do it then.

[Erbe]

^yeh thats right....i saw that episode too

[jhbhatia]

You still have the sand paper bits, call the pd and have them see if they can get som prints off this...and tell them its a recurring prob. If they do catch someone, they migh not be in a position to pimn that dude for all the scratches (or occurances)...but for a few....

Talk to a body shop...for all you know a little wet sanding and then polish, buff is all you need.

[userlain]

man... i looked at the damage more critically and its pretty bad. most of the scratches look like they are through to the silver undercoat.

i dont really wanna file a police report because i don't like cops. thats bad because insurance companies require a police report to be filed.

so what exactly is wet sanding? can anyone explain the steps neccessary to make my car look good? (btw, i dont have an AutoZone or PepBoys in my area)

I 'll get some pics up in a few hours after school so you guys can analyze what i should do.

[DrewsCam]

damn call the police, and insurance and get a new paint job

[grapefury]

damn call the police, and insurance and get a new paint job

probably the best way to go. they wont raise your rates if its not your fault. and yes insurance wants a police report to go with it. good luck

[LebaneseCam]

That sucks man, someone must have something against you! What area do oyu live in?

[eecc]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32625

This is similar to your problem...hope this site helps. good luck!

[userlain]

well, i used some turtle polish and it turned out alright. you can still see the scratches if you look hard enough but if you aren't looking for them then it looks fine.

thanks for the help guys.