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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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What do you guys use to get out the tiny hair line scratches in the finish of the paint.In day light you really can't see them unless you look real close.But when its in the garage under a light they are visible and I don't like it
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Z-PC will get the small stuff out (zainobros.com). Follow it up with a few coats on Z5, and a coat of Z2.

For the medium stuff, go with 3M swirl remover (but you should know what you are doing).

For the really bad stuff, see a shop.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks,i went look at the website and it looks like some really good stuff.I'm going to try and order some tomorrow..Thanks,Bryan
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What do you guys use to get out the tiny hair line scratches in the finish of the paint.In day light you really can't see them unless you look real close.But when its in the garage under a light they are visible and I don't like it
Bryan
Go to the car care section and read thousands of posts on this same issue. Do a search on swirls.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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I recently bought a TR targa top from a guy here locally. It had a few light scratches on the finish. I used a product from Advance auto parts called Scratch Out by Kit. It did wonders for the finish. The top looks brand new.
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I use a product from Adam's Polishes call Scratch Out. Seems to work well on my car.
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Zaino (Fusion) new product works outstanding
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