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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
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anyone else notice that your paint is exceptionally prone to scratching on your truck.
i baby my 99 r/t and there are tons of scratches
it seems that breathing on it will mark it up
will a good wax help or should i just live with it
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Mike
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
22:33:44
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Sounds like its black. If it is its very tricky next to impossible to keep it looking perfect. However a good quality polish/wax and some really soft buffing rags should help. Becarefull how you wash it and avoid scrubbing in circles.
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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
22:36:54
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it is black
i had a black honda civic si before for 2 years and it never had a mark on it
i guess dodge paint is more prone to scratching
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QUADMAN
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
08:47:08
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Mine is garnet and it also scratches very easily. There isn't very much clearcoat on it thats for sure. It dosn't take much to completely go through the paint all the way to the primer. I have a 2001 quad by the way.
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Bluethunder
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2/28/2002
09:02:22
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Always keep a good coat of wax on it and it will keep the scratches to a minimum
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handi2
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2/28/2002
10:03:22
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Same problem with the 02 Patriot Blue. Scratches way to easy. There is no excuse. I have had dark colors before with no problem.
I have a 93 Cadillac Allante in Polo Green (dark) and the finish is hard as a rock with no problems ever with the finish.
2002 Quad Cab SLT 4.7 Every Avaiable Option
Bed Rug/Access Tonneau Cover/2"by3" drop
Airaid Intake/Jet 2/Roadmaster Suspension/Bed Extender
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
10:15:25
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For some reason the paint that Dodge uses is very soft. I had to have the driver side repainted cause someone keyed it. The shop that I went to uses PPG, the driver side has a couple of new scratches on it, but not as bad as before.
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Tim™
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2002
02:05:56
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"anyone else notice that your paint is exceptionally prone to scratching on your truck.
i baby my 99 r/t and there are tons of scratches
it seems that breathing on it will mark it up
"will a good wax help or should i just live with it"
Both. I got my new truck about a month ago and have been waxing it almost every weekend ever since. So far, I have scratched several, but they are hard to notice... Even if you take extra excellent care of it, you are still going to get scratches. I figured if I gave it my best shot, then it's good enough and I should live with it.
Tim™
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Marks DQC
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3/01/2002
06:31:03
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I have used Meguiars Clear Coat Body Scrub to successfully clean up small scratches in the clear coat. the product is easy to apply and works well with a little elbow grease.
If the scratches are through to the paint, t will not help.
I also defend the finish with several coats of Zaino, this helps a lot.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell with Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid Intake
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Hop
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2002
10:29:00
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Texas Pin stripes! Thats what i call them on my 4x4.. lol
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fourgivn1
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2002
10:32:42
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I have an '02 V6 Patriot Blue as well and I agree. I just try to wax it well every few weeks or so, and all the other stuff you want to do (i.e., avoid scrubbing in circles, etc.)
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Dave
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3/01/2002
12:38:37
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Guys, From what I've been told,it's because they have to use water based paints and clearcoats instead of the much harder solvent based,you can thank the EPA for this one!Also be very careful of bird droppings,they will eat right thru...
For small scratches, try using "Clay Magic" clay bar.Don't use the "mothers" brand,it's not as good.The CM will leave a great shine after waxing.It will take about an hour to clay bar your truck.
Dave.
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12GADak
GenIII
3/01/2002
13:12:08
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Dave, will taking the clay bar to my truck remove the scratches that I have which are down to the primer?
2002 Black QC Sport 4x4, 4.7L, 5-spd, 3.92 LSD
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