Help with paint rubbing marks.

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Not sure if this is the right section as I usually have all the answers for detailing inside and out including paint but I'm a little unsure about this one.
Washed my truck today and got tired of looking at this. It's on my list to fix but I'm getting closer to part of my list, like days closer lol.
So after I removed the factory flares awhile back I noticed a rub line. Mainly on the rears, not so much on the small door pieces though. The fronts weren't nearly as bad and would probably buff out.
So I'm trying to figure out if it's correctable , they look pretty deep but are they beyond repair? A cut and buff might blend it in? Touch up would never turn out right for this. I've ton tons of body work and paint but never came across this issue till now. The line is for the most part pretty smooth and there's no feeling of a gouge or dip where the line is, so I'm hoping it's just the clear coat and not the base.
What's your guy's thoughts ?
As I'm sure this is a common problem.

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The flares have been on from factory install since it was new in 2003. Spending it's whole life in alaska and it's unforgiving weather , so if there's no hope I totally understand (which im thinking there's no hope). In the end I'm keeping the stock flares and will be color matching them later anyway.
 

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Its hard to tell from the pics if its actually dug in or just wide. If its been since 2003 im going to put my money on it being a lost cause. I will mention you could probably get atleast some of it out with a detailing buffer and a finishing buffing compound. Something slow and fine either way since if there is anything to save its probably already very thin.
 
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Yea my thoughts exactly. Will give it a whirl next day or two with some cuttin n buffin:buffer:
 

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Hit it with meguiars 105 on an orange pad with your da polisher. Won't get it all out but it is a start
 

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I'd go with Meguiar's Ultimate Polishing Compound, which is very broadly available at most any retail shop that carries any kind of car care products. You can apply it safely and reasonably quickly by hand, but best results & cutting power will show by using a DA polisher.
 
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Thanks guys
I haven't had time to tackle this, I have failed :nono:
Once I do I'll let everyone know. I was just figuring this was a common issue with these and if someone had a quick answer. But I guess I'll just have to experiment :deal:
 

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Did ya do it yet? stupid mud guards did it to my lower fenders. Also found a long scratch on the bottom of the drivers doorIMG_9294.JPG IMG_9289.JPG
Noticed it after i finally washed it on saturday......its dirty again already......
 
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Mine is a lost cause. Painted flares to be installed later anyway.
 

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