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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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I have a few minor small scratches in my car that I would like to clean up. Does anyone have a good rubbing compound suggestion?

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Rubbing compound too harsh, use polishing compound or a wax that will polish and wax in one step (like Nufinish).
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Rubbing compound too harsh, use polishing compound



or something like ScratchX
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or something like ScratchX
Originally Posted by JEEP/C5
Rubbing compound too harsh, use polishing compound or a wax that will polish and wax in one step (like Nufinish).

You might just try a good "cleaner" wax as it will contain the least amount of abrasives yet still might solve your problem.
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or something like ScratchX
Scratch X from Kit. That stuff is awesome!
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A great website is http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-polishing.html
for how-to's like getting scratches out.
It's best to start w/ a compound less harsh to start and work towards more harsh if it doesn't work. I usually try Swirl mark remover for a starter made by 3M -check autogeek.net for it.
Also, I definitely use 3M fine cut rubbing compound for scratches that don't come out w/ the swirl mark remover. http://www.autogeek.net/3mperllrubco.html It's safe and not too harsh. I've not done any damage w/ it using hand microfiber applicator pads or w/ a porter cable random orbital buffer.

That should help u out. Also, look at the car care section of the forum for more info as well.
Make sure to top it all off w/ your favorite wax or sealant.
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