Inner Door handle scratches

Jbreezie · 2017-11-13 22:55:25

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Nov 13, 2017 | 02:55 PM

Jbreezie

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Inner Door handle scratches

Any idea how to correct this?

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:56 PM

Jbreezie

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There are also little stains. Would clay take care of it? Thanks!

Nov 13, 2017 | 07:12 PM

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Just about any mild polishing compound will take that out.

Nov 13, 2017 | 08:18 PM

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Put some compound on a microfiber towel, wrap the towel around a finger or two, rub like heck. Repeat with a polish and refine as necessary (might not even be needed on a white car). Should take you <5 minutes.

Nov 14, 2017 | 05:22 AM

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My girlfriend does this all the time to ours and it drives me nuts. Most people treat the doors on their cars like barn doors. In all the years I've owned cars this has never been a problem because I make it a point not to touch the door handle cups everytime I open a door. I might have my ExPel guy cover this area on my next Lexus when I get it because the girlfreind never listens when I mention it to her.

Nov 14, 2017 | 11:18 AM

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As the others have suggested, some polishing compound and a microfiber will do the trick. Be sure to throw some wax/sealant over it once you're done, that way it'll be a little more protected. You can also put small patches of clear, protective film in that area. Did it with mine and am very pleased.

Nov 16, 2017 | 04:19 AM

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As stated some polishing compound will work followed up by wax. Then try these to eliminate any future issues.

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Nov 17, 2017 | 12:35 PM

Jbreezie

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Thanks guys! Film sounds like a great idea too!

Nov 26, 2017 | 04:32 PM

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Bad pix but it’s good!

Aamzing stuff! Out within a few minutes!

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Meg's ScratchX with a MF towel. White and lighter cars are prone to show this. Mostly from finger nails.

Nov 26, 2017 | 04:33 PM

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Temoted to get oem but I went with Laminate-X. Currently a sale! $15 shipped!

https://www.lamin-x.com/

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As stated some polishing compound will work followed up by wax. Then try these to eliminate any future issues.

https://www.amazon.com/TOYOTA-LEXUS-...dle+protection

Nov 26, 2017 | 06:14 PM

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I’ve always had good luck with Meguiars Polishing compound on my white car door handles. After I put Cquartz ceramic coating on it, I’ve not had any issues since.