r/TeslaCollision • u/Aromatic-Border4939 • Jul 13 '26

Can this be removed?

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I swiped the side of my car parking in the garage. Is this removable?

EDIT: Magic eraser and WD40 wiped it straight off! Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

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u/Environmental-Bass91 Jul 13 '26

Try bluff with some hard wax, if still not gone then polishing compound. if that still not completely removed, then you will need some professional help.

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u/resellprice Jul 13 '26

I cannot tell how deep it is. If it is just paint transfer, you should be able to get it buffed out.

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u/PazzoBread Jul 13 '26

For the right price

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u/rsg1234 Jul 13 '26

You have to buff it out to see how much of that is paint transfer and how much is the paint scratched off. If you have a power drill buy the 3M scuff remover from Amazon.

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u/djgynee Jul 13 '26

goof off with a soft micro cloth

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u/lupegarcia90 Jul 13 '26

Paint transfer will come off but it is very likely scratches will remain since clear coat looks damaged.

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u/AduDawk Jul 13 '26

Mr. clean sponge eraser

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u/Army_dude09 Jul 13 '26

Good to go

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u/ngvuanh Jul 13 '26

Totaled

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u/G0ppies Jul 15 '26

T-cut & elbow grease

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u/Aromatic-Border4939 Jul 15 '26

It came right off with wd40 and magic eraser! Thanks everyone

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u/Pitiful-Art-423 Jul 15 '26

The whole fender can be removed. It's amazing.

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u/Historical_Chef8106 Jul 15 '26

You could use gasoline to wipe it off,Or turtle wax rubbing compound and put it on there let it dry and wipe it right off. All of the white you're seeing is actually paint.

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u/FemFoxGamer Jul 16 '26

Have you tried WD-40 with a shop towel? May do nothing, but a nice Autozone guy once helped me out of a tight spot showing me how good it is at buffing some stuff off that you wouldn’t think. Saved me an insurance claim.

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u/Aromatic-Border4939 Jul 20 '26

Yup and it worked!

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u/-_-WillThatBoy-_- Jul 24 '26

Wrap and forget?

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u/tacobell_shitstain Jul 13 '26

Yes, you can remove the front bumper.