Just a scratch? Clearcoat or paint?

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Sep 20, 2016 | 01:36 AM

#11

Rockjock3

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From: Southern Pines, NC

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Originally Posted by Murf72

Great thanks will give that a shot, just reg dish soap will not work I suppose? the scratch is white so it was hard to tell. Did not realize the door and other panels are all fiberglass either.

Yes, just regular dish soap.

Sep 20, 2016 | 03:08 AM

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Murf72

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Originally Posted by mbullock

You were unaware that the 2015 and up truck bodies are aluminum? What was your previous truck? F150 hoods have been aluminum since 97.

As to your pm, since you can't even catch you nail in the scratch, a simple compound on polish should be able to remove the scratches

Nope no clue

Prev vehicle was a 97 dak sport.

Compound on polish, great thanks

Sep 20, 2016 | 09:46 AM

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MarionCohrs

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From: Portland, ME 04101

great tips man=)

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Originally Posted by mbullock

Your truck is aluminum.

Drag your fingernail in the scratch, if it catches, it needs paint, or touch up. If it doesn't, it can be buffed. If the scratch itself is white like you say, it's more than likely just in the clear coat.

Feb 26, 2021 | 08:26 AM

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stormcom

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I have had 2 platinum white trucks. A good air brush touch up painter and you will never see it. The problem is that in your mind you will always worry about the scratch or defect. The color is matchable if you use factory paint. Car lots air brush vehicles all the time in their make ready department. You need a good painter to match the white.