Question for all the Detail Experts.
07-18-2015, 01:11 PM
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Question for all the Detail Experts.
So since I picked up my new C7 almost 3 months ago I have been all smug thinking I have no dents, dings, rock chips, etc so far..........until last night.
To my dismay, I found two small area's over the drivers side headlight fixture which looked at first like tape residue. I tried a spray detailer and wax, but to no avail. On further inspection, they look like scuffs in the clear coat, the round one about an inch in diameter, the longer one about an inch and a half. They are both difficult to even notice........but I know they are there, which will drive me nuts.(We all know how **** we can be about our cars!)
Both are clearly visible below the reflection of my florescent garage light in the photo below.
My question is should I try polish.......rubbing compound.......or something else?
I'd hate to make two very small patches worse than they already are and screw up the front of my car in the process.
All suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Alaskapaul
To my dismay, I found two small area's over the drivers side headlight fixture which looked at first like tape residue. I tried a spray detailer and wax, but to no avail. On further inspection, they look like scuffs in the clear coat, the round one about an inch in diameter, the longer one about an inch and a half. They are both difficult to even notice........but I know they are there, which will drive me nuts.(We all know how **** we can be about our cars!)
Both are clearly visible below the reflection of my florescent garage light in the photo below.
My question is should I try polish.......rubbing compound.......or something else?
I'd hate to make two very small patches worse than they already are and screw up the front of my car in the process.
All suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Alaskapaul
07-18-2015, 02:00 PM
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You can try meguires scratch X 2.0, at the auto parts store. Use with microfiber, follow directions on label.
If that doesn't do it you'll probably have to use an orbital and a stronger polish. If you wet it with saliva/water, Does it go away? If it does, then that's a clear coat abrasion.
If that doesn't do it you'll probably have to use an orbital and a stronger polish. If you wet it with saliva/water, Does it go away? If it does, then that's a clear coat abrasion.
07-18-2015, 02:04 PM
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You can try meguires scratch X 2.0, at the auto parts store. Use with microfiber, follow directions on label.
If that doesn't do it you'll probably have to use an orbital and a stronger polish. If you wet it with saliva/water, Does it go away? If it does, then that's a clear coat abrasion.
If that doesn't do it you'll probably have to use an orbital and a stronger polish. If you wet it with saliva/water, Does it go away? If it does, then that's a clear coat abrasion.
w/ Glen........you can also try Meguiars 205. Looks like a simple fix.
07-18-2015, 05:18 PM
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07-18-2015, 07:43 PM
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You can try meguires scratch X 2.0, at the auto parts store. Use with microfiber, follow directions on label.
If that doesn't do it you'll probably have to use an orbital and a stronger polish. If you wet it with saliva/water, Does it go away? If it does, then that's a clear coat abrasion.
If that doesn't do it you'll probably have to use an orbital and a stronger polish. If you wet it with saliva/water, Does it go away? If it does, then that's a clear coat abrasion.
I have used Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 and it works. 
07-18-2015, 07:58 PM
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A little out of date but good info if you wonder how strong/weak some mjr polish products are , to each other
http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/wax-...art-master.htm
And a pic from meg's...the 105 iis strongest, 205 weakest
http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/wax-...art-master.htm
And a pic from meg's...the 105 iis strongest, 205 weakest
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