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Scratches

SCRATCHES

In many cases, a scratched panel will involve only a paint refinishing job, in which case the following procedure should be used:
1. Feather edge the repair area with no. 220 wet or dry sandpaper and finish block sand with no. 320 wet or dry sandpaper.
2. Clean repair area using cleaning solvent.
3. Protect surrounding panels by masking before performing paint refinishing operations. Use only non-staining type masking tape on SMC panels.
4. Refinish panel in the usual manner.