How do u get rid of surface (clearcoat) scratches?

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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:25 AM
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Question How do u get rid of surface (clearcoat) scratches?

I was getting into a spot in this parking lot. it was the last spot and was next to bushes... what I didnt realize/see is that there were a bunch of twigs/branches sticking out and it scratched the hell out of my passenger side rear quarter panel (i think thats what its called) .. anyways.. most of the scratches arent that deep .. look like clearcoat scratches... what can i do to get rid of them .. i know certain waxes and stuff will cover it up ... but is there a way to FIX it?
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:46 AM
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Personal opinion. Zaino Z5. If they are not too deep, 3M makes a fine cut polish. I think that's what it's called. Anyway it's their least abrasive poilish.
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:49 AM
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Rubbing Compound.....
I am sure any body shop can remove that easily....
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:04 PM
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Rubbing compound is probably too coarse, I use Meguiuars or GT88, both work excellent (and i have black/black) .

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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by Fiddler:
I was getting into a spot in this parking lot. it was the last spot and was next to bushes... what I didnt realize/see is that there were a bunch of twigs/branches sticking out and it scratched the hell out of my passenger side rear quarter panel (i think thats what its called) .. anyways.. most of the scratches arent that deep .. look like clearcoat scratches... what can i do to get rid of them .. i know certain waxes and stuff will cover it up ... but is there a way to FIX it?
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Try either Perfect-it. If that does not work, then you can try a more abrasive product called Finesse-it. Both of these products are made by 3M and can be purchased at Pep Boys. Believe me, it works!



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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by songoku:
Rubbing Compound.....
I am sure any body shop can remove that easily....
OMG DO NOT USE RUBBING COMPOUND!!!! It'll take off the clear coat. Tha stuff isn't used anymore on today's modern paint jobs. Use the 3M stuff or Zaino Z5.
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:30 PM
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thanks everyone .. i'll try getting the 3m stuff tonite.. i'll let u know how it works!

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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:30 PM
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The best products I used before will be first Meguiar's and second 3M products. Both of them will take care of all your car needs.
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:40 PM
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Hum........
I was talking about 3M or Meguirer....
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:41 PM
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How about you try 3M hand glaze??????
I think that will work too....
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 06:52 PM
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I just bought the 3M Perfect-It II rubbing compound .. it doesnt seem to be very harsh at all .. i tried it on a small area where there are scratches and it seems to have taken the scratches off completely (the scratches were very light here) .. I will wait till tommorow so i can go to a car wash and then apply this stuff.. i'll post results.

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