scrapes and scratches

justme · 06-16-2009, 08:59 PM

we have a yamaha g16 and the body has some scrapes and scratches in it ,
what can we use to fill them in ? and what is the best paint to use on it .. its a plastic body .

justme · 06-17-2009, 01:39 PM

where has this been moved to .. someone told me to post it here ..

EZ-GOnewild · 06-17-2009, 01:49 PM

I don't think your post has moved anywhere. This is where I found it.

You can use regular automotive body filler for the really deep scratches. For the smaller, not so deep, scratches you can use spray can primer and slowly build up the thickness. Sand after about 3-4 coats and apply more coats, then repeat. After several rounds of this the scratch will fill up and be even with the panels surface.

Several members here have gotten great results with spray can paint. If you want to use automotive paint go with an acrylic enamel, base coat-clear coat.

Hope this helps and good luck

hotmomma · 06-17-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EZ-GOnewild

I don't think your post has moved anywhere. This is where I found it.

You can use regular automotive body filler for the really deep scratches. For the smaller, not so deep, scratches you can use spray can primer and slowly build up the thickness. Sand after about 3-4 coats and apply more coats, then repeat. After several rounds of this the scratch will fill up and be even with the panels surface.

Several members here have gotten great results with spray can paint. If you want to use automotive paint go with an acrylic enamel, base coat-clear coat.

Hope this helps and good luck

Thanks Gonewild....I have a couple of scratches to fix myself.

justme · 06-17-2009, 02:21 PM

Sorry about thinking it was moved ! I am really thankful for your reply gonna give that a try this weekend.

hotmomma · 06-17-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justme

Sorry about thinking it was moved ! I am really thankful for your reply gonna give that a try this weekend.

Your doing fine on the forum...NO STRESS around here! Just loads of information and a little B.S.'in.

dock98 · 06-17-2009, 02:46 PM

scratches on a cart or 4x4 truck just show that your buggy or truck is not just for show.

Michigan Mike · 06-17-2009, 09:19 PM

Regular Bondo, Evercoat, etc will work. There is even better stuff though called "finishing cream" the brand I use is Plio Grip (by valvoline). It's body filler specifically for urethane bumpers which is the same as your cart body. It comes in a two part tube like epoxy glues, so it proportions the filler and hardener automatically. You'd probably have to go to an autobody supply to find it, not likely at autoparts stores. It is a little bit pricey, but you don't waste much and if your in experienced with mixing Bondo, it takes the trial and error out of it.

Travis91 · 07-19-2009, 06:24 PM

duplicolor filler primer. you cart already has paint on it from yami

06-16-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
justme Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	scrapes and scratches we have a yamaha g16 and the body has some scrapes and scratches in it , what can we use to fill them in ? and what is the best paint to use on it .. its a plastic body .
justme Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12

06-17-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
justme Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	Re: scrapes and scratches where has this been moved to .. someone told me to post it here ..
justme Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12

06-17-2009, 01:49 PM	#3
EZ-GOnewild Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,530	Re: scrapes and scratches I don't think your post has moved anywhere. This is where I found it. You can use regular automotive body filler for the really deep scratches. For the smaller, not so deep, scratches you can use spray can primer and slowly build up the thickness. Sand after about 3-4 coats and apply more coats, then repeat. After several rounds of this the scratch will fill up and be even with the panels surface. Several members here have gotten great results with spray can paint. If you want to use automotive paint go with an acrylic enamel, base coat-clear coat. Hope this helps and good luck

06-17-2009, 02:21 PM	#5
justme Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	Re: scrapes and scratches Sorry about thinking it was moved ! I am really thankful for your reply gonna give that a try this weekend.
justme Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12

06-17-2009, 02:46 PM	#7
dock98 doin it in the desert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sonora Desert,Az Posts: 5,603	Re: scrapes and scratches scratches on a cart or 4x4 truck just show that your buggy or truck is not just for show.

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06-17-2009, 09:19 PM	#8
Michigan Mike Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 61	Re: scrapes and scratches Regular Bondo, Evercoat, etc will work. There is even better stuff though called "finishing cream" the brand I use is Plio Grip (by valvoline). It's body filler specifically for urethane bumpers which is the same as your cart body. It comes in a two part tube like epoxy glues, so it proportions the filler and hardener automatically. You'd probably have to go to an autobody supply to find it, not likely at autoparts stores. It is a little bit pricey, but you don't waste much and if your in experienced with mixing Bondo, it takes the trial and error out of it.

07-19-2009, 06:24 PM	#9
Travis91 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hartford, Alabama Posts: 462	Re: scrapes and scratches duplicolor filler primer. you cart already has paint on it from yami

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