black car and scratches showing in the light
05-21-2018, 11:37 AM
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black car and scratches showing in the light
anyone know if polishing will get rid of those scratches that's visible in the light or on a bright day? some of them are long scratches but from wear and tear it seems like, not the same as someone keying the car.
05-21-2018, 11:48 AM
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Drifting
I, at one time, had an '80 black Corvette and the scratches really stood out. I got some 3M swirl mark remover and used it like wax and it sure covered them up. You might try it and see if it helps.
05-21-2018, 11:52 AM
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Here's an entire forum about that sort of thing!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...discussion-10/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...discussion-10/
05-21-2018, 01:37 PM
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The short answer is yes. You need to compound and then polish the clear coat to remove the swirls/halos and bring back the shine.
You can do it after learning how or have a detailing shop do it.
You can do it after learning how or have a detailing shop do it.
05-21-2018, 02:07 PM
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I would recommend a good buffer.
I also go and check this website out, there vender here on the forum.
www.autogeek.com
I also go and check this website out, there vender here on the forum.
www.autogeek.com
05-21-2018, 07:37 PM
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You can have that black paint looking almost flawless with the paint correction products that are on the market today
05-21-2018, 07:59 PM
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You can pick up a da buffer and do it yourself. There are also some products that will help hide the holograms in the clear, you will need to check the forums to find out that’s the best for black.
05-21-2018, 08:04 PM
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I had a paint correction from a detailer next to auto geek 2 years ago and it still looks fantastic. No swirls at all and eliminated light scratches on my Black vert. I only use waterless wash which has more lubricity than water.
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05-21-2018, 08:05 PM
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Welcome to the world of black cars. I have a black Grand Sport. I can spend hours working on the paint and get it looking great. Two days later it looks dusty. Two days after that it needs to be washed. The cycle then starts all over again. I've learned to drive it and enjoy it and if I squint when I look at the paint it's harder to see the scratches.
05-21-2018, 08:19 PM
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Drifting
Polish only will not do it, grab a good compound like IGL F1 or M105 and a cutting pad. They will do the trick, then finish down with a polish with a polishing pad. I coated a black C6Z and the car received a polish only before the coating and the car needed compounding.
05-21-2018, 10:01 PM
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We have three black cars and over the years several black Corvettes. Black is the most difficult color to maintain, period. That being said there are two approaches to getting the paint back in condition. Hire a good highline detailer or DYI. Depending on how bad the finish is a professional detailer may be the best to get the paint in shape where you can maintain it. The cost could be between $300 and $500. DYI you will spend about the same but the investment will be in tools and products that you can use over and over. Autogeek has numerous videos on how to do just about anything you want . Their tech staff can guide you to the proper machine and products to produce a great result.
05-22-2018, 01:16 PM
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I have a red vette that had bad swirl marks, purchased the harbor freight DA buffer for about $49 then went to autogeek and purchased I think the 5.5" or maybe 5" pad backing plated along with assortment of quality pads and finally Wolfgang swirl remover, followed by Wolfgang glaze, then there sealant. First time buffing out a car and it came out great.