Kaybol66

Hey all,

How would I go about removing this scratch. It looks like it's only in the clear coat (and not that deep) but when I rubbed it with my finger I can feel the groove. Any suggestions? I can't attach photos so it's on photobucket. Thanks

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/...827_135344.jpg

cipdagr3at

wax on, wax off... i had deeper ones and it worked for me..

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

Get some compound.

Also, you might want to repost this in the Wash & Wax section. You'll get more advice over there.

Kaybol66

What kind of wax should I use?

Turbocoop

iTrader: (3)

if you can feel it with your fingernail its not coming out

guitarplayer16

iTrader: (8)

Try using something like ScratchX.

PowerCommander

+1 for scratchx used for for minor scratches when i'm parked next to other idiots who are too fat to get out of their car and so they have to push their door against my car.

quake97

I've used ScratchX 2.0 as well, its from Meguiars. Nothing is going to get out the deep stuff, but it'll make it look less obvious.

Joe

VQPower37

if u run ur fingernail across the the scratch can u catch it or does it feel smooth?

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

scratch-x does an ok job at covering up fine scratches...unfortunatley, acura paint seems to scratch easily. just be aware of the crap paint we have to deal with when parking, etc.

good luck with the fix tho! let us know what you end up doing.

Kaybol66

It'll lightly catch it.

guitarplayer16

iTrader: (8)

Acura/Honda's soft paint ftl =(

Kaybol66

I used scratchX 2 as you guys suggested it and it did a pretty good job. Didn't take it out all the way but definitely can't notice it if you don't know that it's there. Thanks a lot. I waxed it this past weekend and it rained like crazy here last night. Still it looks nice. Took the second pic today...

Before


After

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

if the scratch x made a dent in it, then move on to something more agressive...if you have a machine it would help, but you could probably remove it by hand...try a more agressive polish/pad combo

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

wax doesnt remove scratches...wax is for protection, polish is for polishing...

Kaybol66

I did use a rotary buffer. It's ok now as it doesn't bother me any more but if I decided to go with something more aggressive, what would be the next level up?

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

so you used a rotary buffer with scratch x?? what kind of machine was it, what speed and pad did you use??

Kaybol66

I borrowed it from a neighbor that has a body shop. If I remember correctly, it was a Dewalt, and I used it at 1000 RPMs on metal and when I did the bumper I was using less speed regulating it with the power button. I don't know about the pad but it was sheep skin I believe and it was real full/thick.

I believe it was this polisher.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDEQ8gIwAQ#

turbo_911

You can use Ultimate Compound as it is a lot more aggressive than ScratchX

Kaybol66

Would it be safe to use the compound after the scratchX? I don't want to melt the clear coat.

DuRtYwUrKs

yea you'll be fine...

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

be careful using a macine like that...if you dont know what your doing, you will burn right through the clean and base...

Kaybol66

I know, but the guy next door does this for a living so he watched over me and said I was doing a great job. LOL.... I pick up quick.