Why Didn't I Pull The Fuse???

[NoDrama43]

Glad the damage wasn't any worse or ended up in a fire. I would try to wet sand (gently) and buff the area first. If that doesn't work I would probably not paint the fender unless there is no other choice. Depending on how much it bugs you, it could possibly add to the originality (patina) of the car.

[ImEvil1]

+1 on the wet sand. I burned paint once with my high-speed buffer.....completely through the clear. After sanding, it was smooth as glass again and not as noticeable, although still a slight color difference.

Also glad you caught it.

[Andy]

sorry to hear/see your Ooo Ooo
i have never connected the spotlights on my car
I know they work because i have tested them
and .....in the event i have to prove
they are not connected!
i can pull the wire out of where it's tucked in and say See.....
If the paint is not bubbled I would do a wax on wax off!
let us know how it comes out. I bet that cover smelled like
a thrift store in August.

[28HopUp]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will try some polishing compound first to see how it does. If I'm not happy, then I'll try wet-sanding the area.

Since I am running the CHP equipment off the fuse block I installed, I think I'll take a suggestion and go under the hood to put a switch for the fuse block. That should fix me up I think.

Thanks again!

P.S. - And yes Andy, it smelled pretty bad when the cover was cooking

[MOstang]

Bill - Glad everyone is safe and it didn't turn out worse. I was thinking along the lines of Andy's suggestion below.

[ssp91ssp]

Bill,
Sorry to hear about the boo boo , glad it's not worse..
I think you may also be able to use a Clay Bar ? for the paint issue.
good luck with it ..

ssp91ssp