DocRich

Hi all, I'm new here--joined when I was shopping for a Lexus, and now the proud owner of a 2015 RX450h. Been quite an adventure--it was broken into a month after I bought it! Replaced the windows and pillars and it's almost like new.

I cleaned it today with the Meguiars Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax, and it looks pretty good. Some swirls, but I figure I'll deal with it later.

The issue for me is the paint transfer type scratch on the lower passenger door--like it scraped against something white or a bumper. I tried vinegar and Goo Gone on a little part of it but it seemed to have little effect. It doesn't look like it's through the clear coat--more like it's atop the surface. What should I use to deal with it?

On the driver's side mirror, there is a mystery "overspray" that looks like hard water, but it's raised. I tried to scratch off with my fingernail but no luck. I have no idea what it is or how it got there. Any tips about how to remove this?

Thanks for any advice, all!



Mystery overspray "spots"


Paint transfer?

LeX2K

Use a polishing compound. The entire vehicle could use paint protection but start with a microfiber cloth and a few dabs of compound, almost any designed for paint will work.

SW17LS

I agree, I'd recommend Meguiars ScratchX for a novice by hand.

DocRich

Good advice! Will start with the ScratchX, it's available at our local Walmart. Thank you!

SW17LS

I'm sure it will work, at least on the paint transfer.

The overspray I'm worried about if it won't scratch off with your fingernail...

DocRich

I ran a bunch of errands and remembered I needed to get the Scratch X 2.0, and just went outside and applied it with an old t-shirt. I had to rub it in quite a bit and I applied it twice. Here's the result:

You can see the scratch faintly reflected in the grass


Some tiny dots visible up close but pretty much all gone!

SW17LS

Lookin good!

If you work it some more with some better towels the scratch will come out even more.