Fender flare scuff

Only put the fender flares on 2 months ago, and i knew about the rubbing with the rubber around the flare. I know i should have put that 3m tape on first, anyways long story short, i want to to to clean the paint up first, Im not good with paint, so i tried med rubbing compound no luck, toothpaste ( got it off the internet ) no luck WD40 ( again off the internet ) no luck, can anybody tell what i could buy to buff it out or do i take it to a detailer shop to get them to buff it out. I do want to put my flares back on but put tape on it this time. Again only 2 months ago i put them on and i can't believe the damage it does.

 

That sucks. And they are supposed to help mitigate damage to the fenders too. Detailers use a wax compound called cutter. I think there s different grades, but it would take most if not all of that out with a buffer. I would let the detail shop do it if you ve never used it though. There s definitely a technique to using it. I tried to use it on an old lincoln continental, but didn t use it right. When it rained my paint was beautiful, but when it dried out it looked like crap.

 

Why didn't you use the 3m tape as instructed?

 

I'd ask in here https://www.tundras.com/threads/ask-the-detailer.18408/ because these guys know a ton, but are humble enough to tell you if they don't know.

 

In hindsight I appreciate every mistake I ve ever made, (and I ve made plenty), because I learn the best by them.

 

The tape doesn't come with the flares, it is an option, and i tried to order from the states, no shipping to Canada. Not easy to find that clear tape kit up here.

 

I find that with a lot of products people discuss here.