Cat scratched my paint

[777David]

One of our cats slipped in the garage the other day and decided to top my car. It scratched the paint in the process of getting on my slick paint. What's the best way to get rid of scratches?

 

[nhcowboy28]

Ted Nugent called… wants his cat back.

 

[nhcowboy28]

McGuires clear safe running compound using RO.

Then polish.

Then wax / ceramic coat.

 

[ChaneRZ]

Paint correction and get rid of the cat.

 

[777David]

Paint correction and get rid of the cat.

I hear ya. I'm outvoted 4 to 1 on that course of action.

 

[JSolo]

Get a bigger cat... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvph04Sh9CFKAw-gA6y-brQ/videos

 

[AtomicGTL]

photo would help

 

[Ohiocruiser]

photo would help

 

[MerlintheMad]

A particular mouser that I attract into our yard with free food enjoys camping out on my Stinger: often I see traces of long orange/white fur, mixed in with muddy footy prints. I live with it, as the alternative is mouses. So far, I have not noticed any scratches!? I try to not look too closely: following the five to six feet back rule: if it doesn't attract your attention, it isn't worth the worry or the bother. In the event that I do get a scratch, I will use Meguiar's rubbing compound, followed by polishing compound (these are by hand, not buffer), and then a coat or three of wax. A kitty claw scratch is not going to get any deeper than into the cleat coat. Rub across the scratch, never parallel to it.

 

[AtomicGTL]

A particular mouser that I attract into our yard with free food enjoys camping out on my Stinger: often I see traces of long orange/white fur, mixed in with muddy footy prints. I live with it, as the alternative is mouses. So far, I have not noticed any scratches!? I try to not look too closely: following the five to six feet back rule: if it doesn't attract your attention, it isn't worth the worry or the bother. In the event that I do get a scratch, I will use Meguiar's rubbing compound, followed by polishing compound (these are by hand, not buffer), and then a coat or three of wax. A kitty claw scratch is not going to get any deeper than into the cleat coat. Rub across the scratch, never parallel to it.

Perfect for a stress free life

 

[stoopid]

Rock chips and door dings are the greater enemy (aka hoomans). The cat was providing a growth opportunity, to not be so twitchy regarding the inevitable imperfections. You should give it an extra rub later.

 

[stingerstevo]

I've got a very highly driven
Rhodesian Ridgeback/ St. Bernard. When I was with my ex after awhile never would even see those cats.

 

[777David]

photo would help

Here's a pic of both guilty party and finish. It doesn't look deep. Lighting wasn't the greatest. The hood also has some longer more fine scratch marks.

 

[AtomicGTL]

Here's a pic of both guilty party and finish. It doesn't look deep. Lighting wasn't the greatest. The hood also has some longer more fine scratch marks.

Looks minimal. meguiars x-scratch should get rid of em. Ultimate compound by meguiars is excellent too.

 

[777David]

A particular mouser that I attract into our yard with free food enjoys camping out on my Stinger: often I see traces of long orange/white fur, mixed in with muddy footy prints. I live with it, as the alternative is mouses. So far, I have not noticed any scratches!? I try to not look too closely: following the five to six feet back rule: if it doesn't attract your attention, it isn't worth the worry or the bother. In the event that I do get a scratch, I will use Meguiar's rubbing compound, followed by polishing compound (these are by hand, not buffer), and then a coat or three of wax. A kitty claw scratch is not going to get any deeper than into the cleat coat. Rub across the scratch, never parallel to it.

Mouses are definitely not welcome near cars and cats would be preferred. I only noticed this scratch as I was opening the hood. It's right above the KIA emblem and my eyes will be forever drawn to it whenever I go to reach for the latch.

Appreciate the helpful procedure!

 

[777David]

Rock chips and door dings are the greater enemy (aka hoomans). The cat was providing a growth opportunity, to not be so twitchy regarding the inevitable imperfections. You should give it an extra rub later.

Truth. Like they say, it's the first ding that hurts the most. After that ain't not so bad.

 

[stoopid]

Here's a pic of both guilty party and finish. It doesn't look deep. Lighting wasn't the greatest. The hood also has some longer more fine scratch marks.

Light polish and wax, done. If you're not familiar with detailing the car, head over to youtube there's (literally) a couple thousand quality videos on cleaning up surface scratches.

MF looks guilty af.

 

[killinghall]

That buff out, 100%.

 

[Tiberius183]

Ted Nugent called… wants his cat back.

Beat me to it. Was going to ask if it now has a fever. Lol

 

[GT Elite]

Those scratches look pretty minor and should easily buff out. Once they are taken care of, I would suggest that the front bumper and hood be covered with a paint protection film. Some of them, such as Xpel Ultimate have self-healing properties for small crutches, etc. They also provide a good defence against rock chips.