daca

The other day I uncovered my polo green 94 vert and I noticed that there were minor scratches on the above my right rear lights. They appear to have been done by a critter. They are not deep and I was wondering if there is any way to remove them with a wax compound or something similar. Appreciate any help.

Thanks

Bob

Quinny

If the scratches are right through the paint, there isn't alot you can do other than get some touch-up paint.

If not, try polishing it out yourself - you can get coloured polishes that make it a little easier. If that doesn't work, get a paint shop (or do it yourself if you have an electric buffer) to do a proper 'cut & buff' job using a cutting compound and electric buffer.

Heckler45

If they are not down to the paint you can try using a cleaner wax (I find Meguiers or 3M make a good one) or a 3 step cleaner/wax system like those offered by Mothers or Meguiers.
If those don't work you can try something more abrasive such as a rubbing compound followed by a polishing compound, and maybe then a cleaner wax. If your not sure how to use the compounds I would seek out expert advice before trying this yourself as they can be tricky to use (you could make it worse if you don't use this stuff correctly).


-Dave

Z51JEFF

There are some scratch removers or you can use car wax and a buffer.The buffer you want to use is one of the idiot proof buffers you find at Sears,not what the pros use.If you not familiar with waxing a car what you want to do is stay away from edges and corners.Do not use rubbing compound.

pianoguy

The Porter-Cable 7424 buffer is pretty idiot-proof (I should know, being an idiot).

mcnulty95

I use Blue Correl Scratch Remover. You can get it at any auto place. Easy to use and works well.

uptown193

Take a pic of it, a visual for us is usually good for reference.

jimmymack

We idiots have to stick together

RLG

All Kidding aside If you have never used a Buffer , Don't start on your Vette.

I use a De Walt variable speed.

The factory didn't put a lot of paint on these cars so you can burn through real easy then your really screwed.


There are several companies that make a scratch remover that is hand applied, try that first.