Scratches
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It depends on how deep they are and if they've gone throught the clear coat. I'd start by going over the area with Scratch Out or one of the other scratch removers, followed by a swirl remover, then a polish, a glaze, and finally a good wax. Basically, you will be gradually removing and smoothing the surface, using progressively finer polishing materials. The scratch remover is the most agressive in this group, then the swirl remover gets things a bit more refined, a good polish (not wax), is the next finest step, and the glaze (like Meguires Show Care Glaze), is a filler that fills in any remaining fine scratches. Top coat it with wax and you're good to go. Repeat evey couple of months. Of course deep scratches that penetrate the clear coat and paint require more work from a painting pro. The steps I mentioned also go more smoothly if you have a dual action polisher like the Poter Cable 7424. Also each of the products used are just good basic care care items to have to keep your baby looking good anyway. 
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Last edited by Zuti; Dec 6, 2011 at 04:26 PM.
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Good luck on the scratches.
I use 3M Swirl Remover For Dark Colored Cars. (and it doesn't matter what color your car is)
It will take plenty of rubbing applications as a rule.
Another general rule: If you can catch your fingernail in the scratch, it'll have to go to the paint shop.
I use 3M Swirl Remover For Dark Colored Cars. (and it doesn't matter what color your car is)
It will take plenty of rubbing applications as a rule.
Another general rule: If you can catch your fingernail in the scratch, it'll have to go to the paint shop.
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It depends on how deep they are and if they've gone throught the clear coat. I'd start by going over the area with Scratch Out or one of the other scratch removers, followed by a swirl remover, then a polish, a glaze, and finally a good wax. Basically, you will be gradually removing and smoothing the surface, using progressively finer polishing materials. The scratch remover is the most agressive in this group, then the swirl remover gets things a bit more refined, a good polish (not wax), is the next finest step, and the glaze (like Meguires Show Care Glaze), is a filler that fills in any remaining fine scratches. Top coat it with wax and you're good to go. Repeat evey couple of months. Of course deep scratches that penetrate the clear coat and paint require more work from a painting pro. The steps I mentioned also go more smoothly if you have a dual action polisher like the Poter Cable 7424. Also each of the products used are just good basic care care items to have to keep your baby looking good anyway. Zuti
ZutiIf this doesn't take care of it. It won't come out.
Go to youtube and look up techniques on caring for these type of thngs. there's a member here who has some. Sorry I can't recall his name.
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Zuti has it right. But if the scratch is too deep, might want a pro to look at it.
