Sticker/decal outlines on paint work

[Hazza]

After removing badges from my Ignis, i'm left with a very faint outline of the badge, only visible in some sunlight.

And also in tunnel light, u can see the side panels with 'SUZUKI' written on the side, from the previous sticker that once was there.

Any idea how i can get his off?

 

[stu-172]

Buff the paint with a rotary! Really needs to be professionally done!

 

[Camble]

Tried using "intensive tar remover"?

Many different manufacturers do some sort of product that does this, I use AutoGlym and it's really good.

About £6 from Halfords.


If this doesn't help, best thing to do is buff it.

 

[Hazza]

Tried claying, intensive tar remover, and t cut, still nothing, better, but still visible.

I was thinking rotary buffer would be the only option. Might need to ask Russ

 

[Cliotoby]

Youll need a polishing machine and a compounding polish of some description.

 

[Hazza]

What exactly is it? is it residue or is it paint fade?

 

[The Boosh!]

You don't need a polisher to remove it. Usefull yes but it can be done without.

Purchase some 3000grit wet and dry off a detailing website, sand it a little bit an polish it up with a mild cut compound by hand.

 

[Hazza]

You don't need a polisher to remove it. Usefull yes but it can be done without.

Purchase some 3000grit wet and dry off a detailing website, sand it a little bit an polish it up with a mild cut compound by hand.

Me + Sand paper + car paint work = don't mix!

 

[Bluebeard]

Is it flat red or metallic red?

 

[Hazza]

Is it flat red or metallic red?

Flat red.

 

[Bluebeard]

Hmmmmm, Could well be the paint under the laquer on the car has faded over time, and the paint underneath the badges has remained the same as it left the factory.

Tough one to call really.

 

[Hazza]

Hmmmmm, Could well be the paint under the laquer on the car has faded over time, and the paint underneath the badges has remained the same as it left the factory.

Tough one to call really.

It's not that major, but noticeable in dim light, and at specific angles.

 

[Bluebeard]

I'd be inclined to go with faded then.

Deffinately worth getting the area wet sanded and machine polished though, just to make sure.

 

[Hazza]

I'd be inclined to go with faded then.

Deffinately worth getting the area wet sanded and machine polished though, just to make sure.

Yeah at some point i'm going to go ask for Russ to work his magic.

But wanna sort out the dings first. =(

 

[Camble]

Get some 3000 grit sandpaper from Halfords (think they do it) for a couple of ££, get some cutting compound and go over the area with the paper first but not too hard as you'll go through the lacquor. Go over the top with cutting compound (best to use with a rotary) and then polish with rotary and buffing pad.

 

[The Boosh!]

Get some 3000 grit sandpaper from Halfords (think they do it) for a couple of ££, get some cutting compound and go over the area with the paper first but not too hard as you'll go through the lacquor. Go over the top with cutting compound (best to use with a rotary) and then polish with rotary and buffing pad.

That's what I have just said LOL

 

[Camble]

That's what I have just said LOL

Oh sorry mate didn't see lol my browser jumped to the bottom post so I must have missed the above haha

 

[The Boosh!]

Great minds and all that eh

 

[Camble]

Great minds and all that eh

Correct!