Door 'dinked' by another door - help!

SandGirl · 26th November 2007, 16:42

I went to a Christening yesterday, loads of sprogs getting in and out of cars doors all around the car park and one of them has 'dinked' my door. It's right on the line that runs across the door and although no dent, thankfully, a big white mark has been left behind which I'm hoping means the paint hasn't been damaged.

My first instinct was to try and T-Cut it out, but I've just been scared to death by a thread stating T-Cut can be quite abrasive!

Any suggestions guys?

civicfan · 26th November 2007, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandGirl

I went to a Christening yesterday, loads of sprogs getting in and out of cars doors all around the car park and one of them has 'dinked' my door. It's right on the line that runs across the door and although no dent, thankfully, a big white mark has been left behind which I'm hoping means the paint hasn't been damaged.

My first instinct was to try and T-Cut it out, but I've just been scared to death by a thread stating T-Cut can be quite abrasive!

Any suggestions guys?

What was the colour of the "dinker's" car? If white it's most likely his paint on your door. In this case I would try a rubber eraser (gently)

Dimplyred · 26th November 2007, 18:23

Try a bit of Auto Glym polish, it has an extremely fine abrasive in it and will probably do the trick.

PJS · 26th November 2007, 19:38

If it's the other car's paint on the clearcoat, then either a clay bar (more aggressive one like the Bilt Hamber I use and recommend highly, rather than the Meguiar's one) or a polish with a soft foam pad (Menzerna 91 or 85/3.02) - but these'd be better done by an orbital machine.
I doubt hand polishing, esp. with a light abrasive would much - but there's no harm in trying before you find a detailer in your area to use his machine on it.
£10 -15 should be all he'd need charge, depending on whether you go to him or how far he has to travel to you.

Topcat · 26th November 2007, 20:08

My dealership use a polish (I have no idea what it is) but it is amazing at getting scratches and marks off the car, they tipped some into a bottle for me. Maybe your dealership have the same stuff, im sure they wouldnt charge you just to try and polish it out.

SandGirl · 27th November 2007, 08:48

Thanks guys - you're all fabulous!

The Phantom · 28th November 2007, 11:27

I had one the same on my NHB rear passenger door.

I used a little bit of T-cut and polished it straight after. Completely vanished.

I hadn't read that bit about T-cut being too abrasive, but it can't be any more abrasive than a car door rubbing against your paint.

Unknownsoldier · 28th November 2007, 11:44

Agreed, plus if you polish it after it shouldn't be too bad.

Tom

longpig · 27th December 2007, 08:09

Rub it vigourously with the head of the sprog!! that'l do the trick!!!

minisweeper · 27th December 2007, 08:29

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Originally Posted by The Phantom

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I hadn't read that bit about T-cut being too abrasive, but it can't be any more abrasive than a car door rubbing against your paint.

hahah!

butchtrucker · 28th December 2007, 07:07

this may sound stupid but lynx underarm because it has alcohol content removes rubber bumper/mirror scufs and does not damage paint not sure if this will do the job on your mark on door

illegalhunter · 28th December 2007, 07:32

Ive got a wee **** on mine , i would kill the person if i caught them.

26th November 2007, 16:42	#1 (permalink)
SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Door 'dinked' by another door - help! I went to a Christening yesterday, loads of sprogs getting in and out of cars doors all around the car park and one of them has 'dinked' my door. It's right on the line that runs across the door and although no dent, thankfully, a big white mark has been left behind which I'm hoping means the paint hasn't been damaged. My first instinct was to try and T-Cut it out, but I've just been scared to death by a thread stating T-Cut can be quite abrasive! Any suggestions guys?

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26th November 2007, 18:23	#3 (permalink)
Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,253 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	Try a bit of Auto Glym polish, it has an extremely fine abrasive in it and will probably do the trick.

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	If it's the other car's paint on the clearcoat, then either a clay bar (more aggressive one like the Bilt Hamber I use and recommend highly, rather than the Meguiar's one) or a polish with a soft foam pad (Menzerna 91 or 85/3.02) - but these'd be better done by an orbital machine. I doubt hand polishing, esp. with a light abrasive would much - but there's no harm in trying before you find a detailer in your area to use his machine on it. £10 -15 should be all he'd need charge, depending on whether you go to him or how far he has to travel to you.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	My dealership use a polish (I have no idea what it is) but it is amazing at getting scratches and marks off the car, they tipped some into a bottle for me. Maybe your dealership have the same stuff, im sure they wouldnt charge you just to try and polish it out.

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SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys - you're all fabulous!

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The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had one the same on my NHB rear passenger door. I used a little bit of T-cut and polished it straight after. Completely vanished. I hadn't read that bit about T-cut being too abrasive, but it can't be any more abrasive than a car door rubbing against your paint.

28th November 2007, 11:44	#8 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,265 Thanks: 37 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Agreed, plus if you polish it after it shouldn't be too bad. Tom

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longpig Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 9th October 2007 Location: south merseyside Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rub it vigourously with the head of the sprog!! that'l do the trick!!!

28th December 2007, 07:07	#11 (permalink)
butchtrucker Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd December 2007 Location: lincoln uk Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	this may sound stupid but lynx underarm because it has alcohol content removes rubber bumper/mirror scufs and does not damage paint not sure if this will do the job on your mark on door

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,114 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Ive got a wee **** on mine , i would kill the person if i caught them.