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Help with getting clear coat scratches out { Updated }
I need some advice on getting rid of my clear coat scratches they look terrible, there are a whole lot more. And what would be a good polish and wax combo, thanks
As posted above, I while recommend porter Cable dual action polisher with and orange pad and some meguairs 105, followed by some 205. Watch a few videos. I would not recommend a rotary polisher to a novice, withe the fear of burning through the paint, but in my opinion Itwould be extremely difficult to mess up with a dual action.
As posted above, I while recommend porter Cable dual action polisher with and orange pad and some meguairs 105, followed by some 205. Watch a few videos. I would not recommend a rotary polisher to a novice, withe the fear of burning through the paint, but in my opinion Itwould be extremely difficult to mess up with a dual action.
Dont have the money right now to purchase a polisher, but I do have the 105M and 205M and I have a Meguairs DA attachment for a drill
I need some advice on getting rid of my clear coat scratches they look terrible, there are a whole lot more. And what would be a good polish and wax combo, thanks
I've just tended to far worse damage than that today on my 2006 C6, so it's possible. I wish I'd taken some "before" photos, because I'm stunned by the results that I achieved and I'm just a complete novice (I bought my C6 a week ago). Here's what I did...
I applied 3 coats of Meguiars Ultimate Compound by hand. I worked each coat in really hard - like oven cleaning. Each coat I buffed back to a shine. I then used a cheap random orbital buffer from O'Reilly's to apply one more coat and used the buffer to bring it to a shine. I then applied a coat of Meguiars Ultimate paste wax. I used the buffer to work it in, then I finished off with a microfiber cloth.
I'm no expert but I managed to get that scratching out. I could post the "after" photos but there's nothing to see. It just looks like a perfect paint job. The finish is amazing. If I can do it, I'm sure you can too.
Good luck with yours.
Last edited by FairfieldVette; 10-30-2016 at 10:51 PM.
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Dont have the money right now to purchase a polisher, but I do have the 105M and 205M and I have a Meguairs DA attachment for a drill
That attachment is ok for spot repair, but I wouldn't recommend using it on the whole car.
M105 and M205 are fantastic products. But to get worthwhile results it should be used with a DA machine like a Griots Garage 6", The Flex, or a Rupes Bigfoot. The Griots machine is under $150. You can get a few pads and microfibers and be out the door for under $300.
The other option would be a professional paint correction. Which would be at least double the cost above, but the results would be superior.
So since cost is an issue, perhaps save some up and you can pick which one you'd like to do. But this is the solution to your problem. Read: not a bandaid fix, but a solution.
So why are you getting so defensive and passive aggressive? I asked a simple question. I've been in the industry a long time and know of many methods. What you suggested doesn't make sense to me, so I'm trying to understand.
So, I'd like to hear a real answer.
Last edited by GoFast908Z; 11-01-2016 at 05:06 PM.
So why are you getting so defensive and passive aggressive? I asked a simple question. I've been in the industry a long time and know of many methods. What you suggested doesn't make sense to me, so I'm trying to understand.
Easy, tigers! Let's not let this get out of hand. It's a forum about cleaning a car.
I'm pretty sure everyone has their own favorite remedies for scratches and hazing. Most of them work. I think the main difference is the aggressiveness of the solution. I believe the general opinion is that it's worth starting with the least aggressive compound first, then working up. I don't think you even need to spend much cash... I just bought the Meguiars ultimate compound and ultimate wax from Walmart for less than $30 for the pair, then another $20-something for the O'Reilly's 6-inch electric buffer. Not bad considering the car's appearance is utterly transformed.
Whatever route you choose, it's going to take a lot of elbow grease, but it'll be worth it in the end. I still maintain that you'll get those scratches out. It might just take a while. Crucial step is to make sure you finish with a wax or glaze. You won't feel like it after you've done all the hard compound work, but take five, chug a cold beer and then summon up the last bit of energy to finish off the job.
Once you do, and the final wax is applied/buffed, you'll be amazed by the difference.
Good luck and please post the "after" photos when you're done.
You're right, never mind. I'll let my father-in-law know he doesn't know what he's doing.
Ok, junior..... Since you can't explain why.... Please have your Father in law come explain to us, instead of dictating something you have absolutely no knowledge about........
To the OP....
Follow suggestions given to you by Killerwheels, Adams, GoFast, Budget and myself (in your original post)
We have experience and the knowledge base and finished product to back what we say. He has his daddy in law.....
Actually you were being defensive. Jeff just asked a question on how something non-abrasive could remove scratches. Which is a valid question if you ask me. But instead of providing an experienced answer you went straight to "You're right, never mind."
This is a forum where people ask questions in hopes to expand their knowledge. But how can you have an open discussion if when someone asks you a question you basically shut down.
10-28-2016, 07:27 PM
Help with getting clear coat scratches out { Updated }
