Clear Coat Scratch Removal
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
I'm trying to think of readilly available products. Meiguars Fine Cut Cleaner will remove the scratches, but will leave some haze. Follow that with some Meiguars Machine Glaze (by hand), until the haze is gone then use your wax.
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Go to the Car Care section of the forum and search for Menzerna or MIP. There are a lot of before and after pictures. This stuff looks great and has been highly recommended there. I ordered the polish and plan to do the car next weekend.
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
Originally Posted by Rich_71Vette
Go to the Car Care section of the forum and search for Menzerna or MIP.
Last edited by crazywelder; Apr 5, 2006 at 01:06 PM.
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From: Richmond Tx
I have an orbital buffer but I don't want to make things worse. I just don't want to have that moment when I say sh@t why did I mess with it in the first place.
By the way, I am from Houston Texas.
By the way, I am from Houston Texas.
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From: oh
Originally Posted by Higs
I have a few very fine scratches in the clear coat that normal waxing does not remove. Anyone know what to use to remove? Thanks
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From: Raleigh NC
I use mainly zaino...and zaino fusion works real well for very light scratches...but, when my cats got on my car(who are lucky to even be alive now) I used menzerna intensive polish followed by their final product (fp2 I think it is called) and it took out all of the evidence of cat claws sliding around on a very well waxed car.
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Originally Posted by bondoboy
An orbital buffer will not do much. You need to use a rotary buffer.
Explain what a rotary buffer will do that an orbital won't.
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From: Yooperville MI
Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
Explain what a rotary buffer will do that an orbital won't.
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From: Richmond Tx
Looks like I will be taking it to a professional for this job. I have spent too much time grinding welds and not enough time polishing cars. It's funny you mentioned cats because that's why the cover goes on every time. Thanks
PS> Where do you get Menzerna?
PS> Where do you get Menzerna?
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From: Cumming GA
If the scratches are similar to as if someone ran across it with a dirty towel...etc......... 3M's FinesseIt-II or III will make it look like glass. If its a bit more than that you may need to use some 1500paper (wet with a very small amount of dishsoap in it)........ then try the 3M product.
Its best used with an orbital polisher, or, a good random orbit with thick foam pad (like Porter Cable's #7424) is about the best you can find. Then apply your favorite wax.
The 3M-FII is actually a super fine finish polish, but you really cant feel the abrasive and is much safer than a "compound".
Its best used with an orbital polisher, or, a good random orbit with thick foam pad (like Porter Cable's #7424) is about the best you can find. Then apply your favorite wax.
The 3M-FII is actually a super fine finish polish, but you really cant feel the abrasive and is much safer than a "compound".
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From: Sewell NJ
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From: lakewood (tacoma/seattle) washington
Originally Posted by vettfixr
