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Tree rub marks, how to fix?

2K views 19 replies 10 participants last post by  kd7skx 
#1 ·
Hello all,

Well I had some traction issues involving ice this morning and found myself off the side of the road in a ditch. Thankfully nothing is broken on my truck, didnt even dent or push in any part of the body. The only thing that happend is some pretty good rub marks on my bed cap and along the top of my driver side doors from some trees I had an incounter with while stopping. :doh: Does any one have any good tips on how to buff these out or should I just take it into a shop and have them fix it? Thanks

Brian
 
#3 ·
I would take it to a shop... powerstroakford doesnt understand what its like to own a NICE truck, the kind of truck you get muddy and instantly go wash it all up!!! But yeah i would take it and have it proffesionaly done
 
#6 ·
I did the exact same thing to my old F150. I was going down a muddy/rutted little road and slid into the ruts and over into a tree. I had the waldoch fancy decals on it too. Luckly my 97 150 had factory plastic wheel well covers so that took most of the hit. The body shop replaced the wheel well cover and just buffed out the rest of the scratches on the paint. I only ended up having like 1 or 2 that went past the clear coat. It only cost me $200 and they also did a few other little things for me. So depending on how deep they are it shouldn't be too bad. If you like your paint though, take it to a pro.
 
#7 ·
Thanks for the advice, I think I will stop by the shop tonight and see how much it will be. I do like my truck to look nice, not just a rolling scratch mark.
 
#9 ·
I haven't tried the clay bar yet. I know we bought some of that stuff. It would be cheaper than a shop probably, but an estimate should be free anyway so you know what your looking at. If nothing else try the bar and if it doesn't do what you want then have the pros buff it. Matt have you done that to your truck? It sure looks like it!
 
#11 ·
Highspeed buffer and a high quality polishing compound. That is what I use on my truck, works great until you have so many brush marks you can't get them all out.
 
#16 ·
Thanks man, I really cannot decide which one I want

the grey would look sick!!! although idk how much of your truck is painted to match the green, it might just be extra work
Thanks man, only the door sills are painted to match and I did that with spray paint so its not a big deal, Ill have to put a thread up with a poll

Ill do that now. lol
 
#18 ·
A good few hours in a shaded place with a clay bar and good music will keep a truck clean for months. I did it to my ranger and the thing hasnt been washed since december and it still looks clean. The stroker has a little tougher paint but I guess I didnt spend that much time with it, too big for a little bar.
 
#20 ·
Well I clay barred the affected area, used rubbing compound over it then waxed it. I must say I am impressed at how much that got rid of. All that is left is a few deep scratches in the bed shell where it went down to primer, but not noticeable unless you are looking for it. Thanks for all the help.
 
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