How can I fix the paint scratch?

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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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How can I fix the paint scratch?

I noticed my car got scratched few weeks ago. is there anything I can do to get rid of it? if I bring it back to the dealer, can they fix it? how much will it run? TIA
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Try a cleaner wax. If that does not work try some rubbing compound followed with wax. Be careful with the compound though. It is abrasive and can wear away layers of your paint of your are too aggresive.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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If it's deep, then you'll have to repaint the area. Can you feel the scratch with your fingernail? Otherwise, you might be able to buff it out by hand with a product like Meguires Scratch-X or use a PC with a polishing compound. Be sure to wax afterwards.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Clearcoat Scuff

From the pics it looks like these are just clearcoat scuffs and most likely can be buffed out with a fine buffing compound. But like what he said above, if you can catch them with your finger nail then you will have to wetsand the area with 1000+ sandpaper and at least respray the clear.

-Mike
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Looks like rubbing compound would do the trick
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