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Ugh- Gate arm hit the new painted top

Michael Grasso
May 04, 2026

Indiana Broncos

May 04, 2026

Got hit by a brand new gate arm, apparently just installed and malfunctioning, came down as I drove in to the shooting range.

90% cleaned off. There’s a little left.

Are the new tops Gel Coat? Paint?

Suggestion on what to use to clean the last bit?

Michael.


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Gladesmen

May 04, 2026

#1
Man that sucks, I am sorry to hear this.
I would think it is just paint now that you can get them in any color. but I am not sure.
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Michael Grasso

Rank IV

Tue at 3:49 pm

#2
I hope the facility is paying for the damage.
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Jakob1972, Laura
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Tue at 6:51 pm

#3
I might be tempted to take it to a pro and like Eninty said, have them foot the bill. Otherwise, maybe a dual action polisher with compound? I haven't found anyone posting they've done that. test area anything first, for sure.
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Eninty, Michael Grasso

KFG

Wed at 2:06 am

#4
Michael Grasso
Got hit by a brand new gate arm, apparently just installed and malfunctioning, came down as I drove in to the shooting range.

90% cleaned off. There’s a little left.

Are the new tops Gel Coat? Paint?

Suggestion on what to use to clean the last bit?

Michael.


Michael Grasso
Got hit by a brand new gate arm, apparently just installed and malfunctioning, came down as I drove in to the shooting range.

90% cleaned off. There’s a little left.

Are the new tops Gel Coat? Paint?

Suggestion on what to use to clean the last bit?

Michael.


That sucks!
I would probably try something like this kit first… really light compound to take the scratch out of the clear coat…

If too deep for that, it’s time for me to learn to use an orbital polisher using some products from griot,s garage
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Life is a Highway

Wed at 5:44 am

#5
Prior to using a polisher, try using Meguiar’s Mirror glaze#7 by hand
Eninty, Jakob1972

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