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Buffing Scratches
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Racer
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Buffing Scratches
Have a few fine scratches in clearcoat below headlights . Can feel them with fingernail though they are not deep. What Type buffer ,pad and speed should be used also what compound will work best? Any help appreciated.
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Originally Posted by az sheriff
Have a few fine scratches in clearcoat below headlights . Can feel them with fingernail though they are not deep. What Type buffer ,pad and speed should be used also what compound will work best? Any help appreciated.
Try Z-5 first and do it by hand. Then try any good grade cleaner wax.
Next - good old Dupont #7 polish (McGuires #2 will do). Then a white polishing compound.
Remember just like in High School - a great hand job is best.
Don't use a buffer unless you're a Pro.
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: South Florida
depends on a couple variables, do you want to "hide" or "cover" them (they will come back), or do you want to remove them permanently ??
If so, this is the perfect package and should be included with each C6 (Porter Cable). Look over to car care for specific use hints and polishes. I would suggest the Optimum Line for novice and professional alike.
http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html (Porter Cable Kit)
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html (how - to)
http://www.autogeek.net/opt400.html (Optimum Polish)
If so, this is the perfect package and should be included with each C6 (Porter Cable). Look over to car care for specific use hints and polishes. I would suggest the Optimum Line for novice and professional alike.
http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html (Porter Cable Kit)
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html (how - to)
http://www.autogeek.net/opt400.html (Optimum Polish)
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Westlake Texas
Do be carefull! I have to agree with autogeek if you are going to try it yourself. i have the PC. Get on autopia and find a detailer that knows what the hell they are doing and give it a whirl. All of the tunnel car washes that have detailing services use products that fill and not remove.
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