It seems my new Honda Ridgeline has a gray paint spot in the bed about the size of a quarter. I was wondering if anyone knew what I could use to touch up the bed and cover up the gray paint. I think the dealer tried but it didn't last.
Honda Bed Touch up
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It seems my new Honda Ridgeline has a gray paint spot in the bed about the size of a quarter. I was wondering if anyone knew what I could use to touch up the bed and cover up the gray paint. I think the dealer tried but it didn't last.
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Maybe one of those magic clean erasers before breaking out the heavy sand paper? You wouldn't want to see the atrocity known as my truck bed if that spot bothers you. LOL.
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I would try washing it first, with a dish sponge...the type that has the scouring pad on one side. But go easy and it should remove it. The bed is plastic and doesn't hold paint well.
I'd forego the sandpaper as it will affect the texture of the bed and probably look worse. First, try a magic eraser. If that doesn't do it, smear a little peanut butter on the spot and work it in with a rag or a toothbrush. Then wipe off the residue. The oil in the PB might emulsify the spot enough to allow it to be wiped away. You can follow-up with some alcohol, windex, or similar to remove the traces of PB.
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Do not sand! The bed is textured, sanding will make it look damaged.
First determine if the paint is oil or water based...
Solvents like lacquer thinner for oil base paint, and scrub with a fine brass or stainless steel wire brush... "Do not use a heavy duty welding wire brush".
Use Goof off or some other latex paint remover and a wire brush for water base paint... I would try that first.
If all else fails, Mix some JB weld to match the color of the bed and apply it "very lightly" using terry cloth or sponge to match texture... You can do this also if you tried sanding and now you have a smooth spot.
I used JB weld to disguise deep scratches on a swing arm of my KTM supermoto ... it worked perfect... The trick is to match the color, JB weld will still cure at different levels of mix as long as the color isn't extremely white or black
First determine if the paint is oil or water based...
Solvents like lacquer thinner for oil base paint, and scrub with a fine brass or stainless steel wire brush... "Do not use a heavy duty welding wire brush".
Use Goof off or some other latex paint remover and a wire brush for water base paint... I would try that first.
If all else fails, Mix some JB weld to match the color of the bed and apply it "very lightly" using terry cloth or sponge to match texture... You can do this also if you tried sanding and now you have a smooth spot.
I used JB weld to disguise deep scratches on a swing arm of my KTM supermoto ... it worked perfect... The trick is to match the color, JB weld will still cure at different levels of mix as long as the color isn't extremely white or black
:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile: I like this suggestion the best. Mine has a few scratches, it bothered me for a day or two, but it’s a truck and truck beds get messed up.Put 5 cement blocks in the bed, drive around the block a few times (fast) and remove.
The small spot will not bother you at that point.
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You can thank this crack for the new bed material....
Boy Honda took a boat load of pictures back in 2009
Still there still the same still haven't done a thing doesn't leak hasn't been an issue except cosmetically.
Boy Honda took a boat load of pictures back in 2009
Still there still the same still haven't done a thing doesn't leak hasn't been an issue except cosmetically.
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LOLPut 5 cement blocks in the bed, drive around the block a few times (fast) and remove.
The small spot will not bother you at that point.
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That is a good one! But, I can verify, that cement blocks will leave more dust than gouges in the bed and you do have to stop/turn pretty quick to have them slide around unless you put them in the bed on edge. LOL For some real good scratches, try hauling some welded wire fencing and scrap metal (old fencing + t posts) around. Then slide them out the back. It is true that the bed is the same sort of composite under the surface once you gouge off the top layer.
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Actually composite.
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alrighty then...
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And, the G1's composite bed was painted.
The color of G2's composite bed is throughout the material.
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Try some of this 303 (30313-CSR) UV Protectant Spray for Vinyl, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Leather & More – Dust and Dirt Repellant - Non-Toxic, Matte Finish, 32 Fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KN0UOEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5GKCBb6H9GRAJ
Do what I do? Just live with it. It's a truck.
My bed is all gouged up from stuff I've hauled, particularly the sharp edges of 4 x 8 ply, especially on the inside of the tailgate upon which the wood was held vertically and slid off the edge. There are embedded colors from stuff that was heavy. There is ingrained dirt in the corners and the hollows. I love having a composite bed because there's no worry about rust!
My bed is all gouged up from stuff I've hauled, particularly the sharp edges of 4 x 8 ply, especially on the inside of the tailgate upon which the wood was held vertically and slid off the edge. There are embedded colors from stuff that was heavy. There is ingrained dirt in the corners and the hollows. I love having a composite bed because there's no worry about rust!
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I beat the livin' crap out of my bed and I can't believe how much better the G2 solid color composite is than the old G1 composite. Same abuse but the G1 REALLY showed the abuse...The G2 does not show much...
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